Austin R Ryan | TL Plyff
@austinrryan.bsky.social
Managing editor for Team Liquid. 💙🤍🐴I strive to make a living writing dope things. She/They pls. 🏳️⚧️
austinryan@teamliquid.com 📬 for inquiries, pitches, etc.
austinryan@teamliquid.com 📬 for inquiries, pitches, etc.
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reading slaughterhouse 5 for the first time and i was absolutely knocked senseless by this passage, which is so true and relevant that it feels like it was pulled from a history book
October 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
reading slaughterhouse 5 for the first time and i was absolutely knocked senseless by this passage, which is so true and relevant that it feels like it was pulled from a history book
A part of the issue too is that these issues take a lot of tact and care, which further take time. They seem so niche that the readership would be bad too.
But this article has been unequivocally one of my most successful in my career. It's tough but writers need to start taking the risk (& time)
But this article has been unequivocally one of my most successful in my career. It's tough but writers need to start taking the risk (& time)
October 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A part of the issue too is that these issues take a lot of tact and care, which further take time. They seem so niche that the readership would be bad too.
But this article has been unequivocally one of my most successful in my career. It's tough but writers need to start taking the risk (& time)
But this article has been unequivocally one of my most successful in my career. It's tough but writers need to start taking the risk (& time)
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Think about it. Modern games journalism would never publish something like this
teamliquid.com/articles/tra...
teamliquid.com/articles/tra...
Trans people in sports and how to fix a problem that doesn't exist
Transgender people are under a microscope, in sports and esports especially. How should we handle the over-visibility?
teamliquid.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Think about it. Modern games journalism would never publish something like this
teamliquid.com/articles/tra...
teamliquid.com/articles/tra...
Woah, I wrote this!! Thank you for sharing it and reading it.
I hope it did the topic justice - I definitely lost sleep trying to make it great. It meant a tremendous lot to me as a trans woman in esports and maybe one of the only trans women Managing Editors in gaming/esports.
I hope it did the topic justice - I definitely lost sleep trying to make it great. It meant a tremendous lot to me as a trans woman in esports and maybe one of the only trans women Managing Editors in gaming/esports.
October 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Woah, I wrote this!! Thank you for sharing it and reading it.
I hope it did the topic justice - I definitely lost sleep trying to make it great. It meant a tremendous lot to me as a trans woman in esports and maybe one of the only trans women Managing Editors in gaming/esports.
I hope it did the topic justice - I definitely lost sleep trying to make it great. It meant a tremendous lot to me as a trans woman in esports and maybe one of the only trans women Managing Editors in gaming/esports.
Thanks for the hard work - it was a great read. Feel free to pitch anytime!
August 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thanks for the hard work - it was a great read. Feel free to pitch anytime!
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I went to EVO and then got a chance to write for @teamliquid.com about the upcoming tag fighter resurgence in the FGC.
S/O to @strawberryeclair.bsky.social and @unconkable.bsky.social for talking with me!
Also thanks to @austinrryan.bsky.social for the opportunity!!
teamliquid.com/news/why-so-...
S/O to @strawberryeclair.bsky.social and @unconkable.bsky.social for talking with me!
Also thanks to @austinrryan.bsky.social for the opportunity!!
teamliquid.com/news/why-so-...
Why are there so many tag fighters?
Marvel Tokon, Invincible VS, 2XKO, the tag fighter is back! We talk to the games' developers (and Majin Obama) to learn why - and how the games stand apart.
teamliquid.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I went to EVO and then got a chance to write for @teamliquid.com about the upcoming tag fighter resurgence in the FGC.
S/O to @strawberryeclair.bsky.social and @unconkable.bsky.social for talking with me!
Also thanks to @austinrryan.bsky.social for the opportunity!!
teamliquid.com/news/why-so-...
S/O to @strawberryeclair.bsky.social and @unconkable.bsky.social for talking with me!
Also thanks to @austinrryan.bsky.social for the opportunity!!
teamliquid.com/news/why-so-...
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Saw the Supernova reveal but still want to learn more?
Check out the article of the top 10 players of SSBMRank Summer 2025 to read up on the best players the year has to offer: start.gg/SSBMRank
Check out the article of the top 10 players of SSBMRank Summer 2025 to read up on the best players the year has to offer: start.gg/SSBMRank
August 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Saw the Supernova reveal but still want to learn more?
Check out the article of the top 10 players of SSBMRank Summer 2025 to read up on the best players the year has to offer: start.gg/SSBMRank
Check out the article of the top 10 players of SSBMRank Summer 2025 to read up on the best players the year has to offer: start.gg/SSBMRank
Currently looking for a good MLBB writer! Email open, please reach out if you cover MLBB/MLBB esports or know someone who does.
August 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Currently looking for a good MLBB writer! Email open, please reach out if you cover MLBB/MLBB esports or know someone who does.
Didn't even realize that was another thing missing! So much wasted momentum, really makes me sad.
August 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Didn't even realize that was another thing missing! So much wasted momentum, really makes me sad.
you take one step in the tall grass and you get mugged by Quagsire with a car and gun...
August 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
you take one step in the tall grass and you get mugged by Quagsire with a car and gun...
A lot of people talk about bluesky losing to twitter cause of embarrassing lib posting. But honestly I think it didn't catch because they made 0 improvements to the site.
No saving drafts, no scheduling posts, no bookmarks, no open DM settings... Idk dude, I think these QoL things matter!
No saving drafts, no scheduling posts, no bookmarks, no open DM settings... Idk dude, I think these QoL things matter!
August 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A lot of people talk about bluesky losing to twitter cause of embarrassing lib posting. But honestly I think it didn't catch because they made 0 improvements to the site.
No saving drafts, no scheduling posts, no bookmarks, no open DM settings... Idk dude, I think these QoL things matter!
No saving drafts, no scheduling posts, no bookmarks, no open DM settings... Idk dude, I think these QoL things matter!
I love this! is the stage 1 version wooper on a bicycle?
August 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I love this! is the stage 1 version wooper on a bicycle?
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Move over "for sale: baby shoes, never worn" - there's a new king in town
July 31, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Move over "for sale: baby shoes, never worn" - there's a new king in town
tbh sounds like you just need to make more memories relating to b2b sales
July 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
tbh sounds like you just need to make more memories relating to b2b sales
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Congrats to SDJ for winning Gaylee Takes Flight!
Thanks to @teamliquid.com for sponsoring the event! Look forward to them flying SDJ out to a major soon!
And thanks to all gay players! Happy pride month 💜
Thanks to @teamliquid.com for sponsoring the event! Look forward to them flying SDJ out to a major soon!
And thanks to all gay players! Happy pride month 💜
June 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Congrats to SDJ for winning Gaylee Takes Flight!
Thanks to @teamliquid.com for sponsoring the event! Look forward to them flying SDJ out to a major soon!
And thanks to all gay players! Happy pride month 💜
Thanks to @teamliquid.com for sponsoring the event! Look forward to them flying SDJ out to a major soon!
And thanks to all gay players! Happy pride month 💜
About a year and a half into transition, I feel overly visible. All the eyes, all the opinions on you - it weighs a lot.
But you carry it for everyone who comes after you. To make a world where they're seen simply as they are. Full article in the quoted tweet.
But you carry it for everyone who comes after you. To make a world where they're seen simply as they are. Full article in the quoted tweet.
June 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
About a year and a half into transition, I feel overly visible. All the eyes, all the opinions on you - it weighs a lot.
But you carry it for everyone who comes after you. To make a world where they're seen simply as they are. Full article in the quoted tweet.
But you carry it for everyone who comes after you. To make a world where they're seen simply as they are. Full article in the quoted tweet.
What a blast! It was super fun to work with
@ssbgaylee.bsky.social
@meleesadposts.bsky.social & @devdogg.online
to put this tournament together.
Really hope we can do this again next year, even better.
Huge ups to the competitors, insane (esp edgeguards) melee from @mightbesdj.bsky.social
@ssbgaylee.bsky.social
@meleesadposts.bsky.social & @devdogg.online
to put this tournament together.
Really hope we can do this again next year, even better.
Huge ups to the competitors, insane (esp edgeguards) melee from @mightbesdj.bsky.social
Clawing back from Losers Bracket, SDJ wins Gaylee Takes Flight for they/them floaties everywhere 🏆
You'll get to see more of Melee's fastest rising/resting Puff because we'll be flying them out to an NA major.
Ty for tuning in and happy Pride! 🌈💖
You'll get to see more of Melee's fastest rising/resting Puff because we'll be flying them out to an NA major.
Ty for tuning in and happy Pride! 🌈💖
June 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What a blast! It was super fun to work with
@ssbgaylee.bsky.social
@meleesadposts.bsky.social & @devdogg.online
to put this tournament together.
Really hope we can do this again next year, even better.
Huge ups to the competitors, insane (esp edgeguards) melee from @mightbesdj.bsky.social
@ssbgaylee.bsky.social
@meleesadposts.bsky.social & @devdogg.online
to put this tournament together.
Really hope we can do this again next year, even better.
Huge ups to the competitors, insane (esp edgeguards) melee from @mightbesdj.bsky.social
look, someone's gotta post it
June 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
look, someone's gotta post it
Didn't think we were done with Pride, did you??
I wanted to go bigger and gayer this year and a queer tourney felt like the next step. Hope this will be good news and good fun for Melee and the queer community.
Huge s/o's to @ssbgaylee.bsky.social @devdogg.online and @meleesadposts.bsky.social !
I wanted to go bigger and gayer this year and a queer tourney felt like the next step. Hope this will be good news and good fun for Melee and the queer community.
Huge s/o's to @ssbgaylee.bsky.social @devdogg.online and @meleesadposts.bsky.social !
This year, Pride is taking flight! We're sponsoring Gaylee to host one last 2025 Pride tournament—the winner wins a trip to the NA Major ✈️
Tune in on 6/29 @ 7PM PST for some damn good, damn gay Melee 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
(1/2) ⬇️
Tune in on 6/29 @ 7PM PST for some damn good, damn gay Melee 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
(1/2) ⬇️
June 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Didn't think we were done with Pride, did you??
I wanted to go bigger and gayer this year and a queer tourney felt like the next step. Hope this will be good news and good fun for Melee and the queer community.
Huge s/o's to @ssbgaylee.bsky.social @devdogg.online and @meleesadposts.bsky.social !
I wanted to go bigger and gayer this year and a queer tourney felt like the next step. Hope this will be good news and good fun for Melee and the queer community.
Huge s/o's to @ssbgaylee.bsky.social @devdogg.online and @meleesadposts.bsky.social !
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One last pride month event...
Winner gets flown out to a major by @teamliquid.com!
Sign up now! Bracket is this Sunday!
and yes, the lgbt tourney is exclusive..
Winner gets flown out to a major by @teamliquid.com!
Sign up now! Bracket is this Sunday!
and yes, the lgbt tourney is exclusive..
This year, Pride is taking flight! We're sponsoring Gaylee to host one last 2025 Pride tournament—the winner wins a trip to the NA Major ✈️
Tune in on 6/29 @ 7PM PST for some damn good, damn gay Melee 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
(1/2) ⬇️
Tune in on 6/29 @ 7PM PST for some damn good, damn gay Melee 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
(1/2) ⬇️
June 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
One last pride month event...
Winner gets flown out to a major by @teamliquid.com!
Sign up now! Bracket is this Sunday!
and yes, the lgbt tourney is exclusive..
Winner gets flown out to a major by @teamliquid.com!
Sign up now! Bracket is this Sunday!
and yes, the lgbt tourney is exclusive..
Last call for mural submissions! Get your cool, gay art in before it's too late.
I think the diamond pattern this year is gonna look really good
I think the diamond pattern this year is gonna look really good
Last call to submit your entry for our 2025 Pride Mural! 📢🗣️
Get the template, submit your entry, and collect points 👇
Pride Mural 2025: tl.gg/pride2025 🎨
Quest: tl.gg/pridemural2025
2024 Mural wallpapers: tl.gg/2024mural
Get the template, submit your entry, and collect points 👇
Pride Mural 2025: tl.gg/pride2025 🎨
Quest: tl.gg/pridemural2025
2024 Mural wallpapers: tl.gg/2024mural
June 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Last call for mural submissions! Get your cool, gay art in before it's too late.
I think the diamond pattern this year is gonna look really good
I think the diamond pattern this year is gonna look really good
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Hungrybox was in Winners Finals of CEO, and then, the disaster every Melee professional fears... his controller stops working 💀
Read about how Hungrybox won CEO with a broken controller 🎮
teamliquid.com/news/how-hun...
Read about how Hungrybox won CEO with a broken controller 🎮
teamliquid.com/news/how-hun...
How Hungrybox won CEO with a broken controller
Following the worst performance of his professional career, Hbox was looking for a redemption - until disaster struck.
teamliquid.com
June 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hungrybox was in Winners Finals of CEO, and then, the disaster every Melee professional fears... his controller stops working 💀
Read about how Hungrybox won CEO with a broken controller 🎮
teamliquid.com/news/how-hun...
Read about how Hungrybox won CEO with a broken controller 🎮
teamliquid.com/news/how-hun...
I am literally just trying to watch the game (in a legal and normal way)
June 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I am literally just trying to watch the game (in a legal and normal way)