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.
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
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.
look, someone's gotta post it
June 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
look, someone's gotta post it
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)
Had (belated) passover today and I think my family's sedar book is clear on how we should think about Palestine.
It's heartbreaking to see any part of my people fight against the genocide and emancipation of another people.
It's heartbreaking to see any part of my people fight against the genocide and emancipation of another people.
April 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Had (belated) passover today and I think my family's sedar book is clear on how we should think about Palestine.
It's heartbreaking to see any part of my people fight against the genocide and emancipation of another people.
It's heartbreaking to see any part of my people fight against the genocide and emancipation of another people.
Garden party + belated passover fit
(Kinda fucked up my eyeliner and forgot to sunscreen my shoulders and can feel the Lobster coming on over them)
(Kinda fucked up my eyeliner and forgot to sunscreen my shoulders and can feel the Lobster coming on over them)
April 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Garden party + belated passover fit
(Kinda fucked up my eyeliner and forgot to sunscreen my shoulders and can feel the Lobster coming on over them)
(Kinda fucked up my eyeliner and forgot to sunscreen my shoulders and can feel the Lobster coming on over them)
Guess who has two thumbs and accidentally got ready for a garden party that isn't until tomorrow!!
April 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Guess who has two thumbs and accidentally got ready for a garden party that isn't until tomorrow!!
At Genesis, I spoke with Riddles, Dabuz, and Hbox and wrote about their runs, what Genesis means, and what it means to reach a peak.
"You learn that the view at the top of the world will make you cry."
I know I'm late, but give it a read if you can.
www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/gaming...
"You learn that the view at the top of the world will make you cry."
I know I'm late, but give it a read if you can.
www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/gaming...
April 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
At Genesis, I spoke with Riddles, Dabuz, and Hbox and wrote about their runs, what Genesis means, and what it means to reach a peak.
"You learn that the view at the top of the world will make you cry."
I know I'm late, but give it a read if you can.
www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/gaming...
"You learn that the view at the top of the world will make you cry."
I know I'm late, but give it a read if you can.
www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/gaming...
I went to a fun women's writing workshop today and wrote an unpolished little thing on transitioning and second natures.
April 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I went to a fun women's writing workshop today and wrote an unpolished little thing on transitioning and second natures.
Forgot to post New Bangs on here. Pretty dang happy with bangs life!
April 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Forgot to post New Bangs on here. Pretty dang happy with bangs life!
This bear makes the best jam. But there is still a deep sadness in his eyes. Makes you think
April 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This bear makes the best jam. But there is still a deep sadness in his eyes. Makes you think
Ok you know what, the bangs might actually save you
April 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ok you know what, the bangs might actually save you
A mandala is a cosmological map. I'm not a buddhist anymore but I still feel like I've been here before.
April 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A mandala is a cosmological map. I'm not a buddhist anymore but I still feel like I've been here before.
What a fun time at Full Bloom! Great tournament from @jackzilla.land and horse. Awesome sets, awesome energy, a real reminder of what Melee is all about. Ty to all the friendly peeps who chatted with me!!
Also, as an Indianapolite, I have to begrudgingly admit Bloomington is p cool
Also, as an Indianapolite, I have to begrudgingly admit Bloomington is p cool
April 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What a fun time at Full Bloom! Great tournament from @jackzilla.land and horse. Awesome sets, awesome energy, a real reminder of what Melee is all about. Ty to all the friendly peeps who chatted with me!!
Also, as an Indianapolite, I have to begrudgingly admit Bloomington is p cool
Also, as an Indianapolite, I have to begrudgingly admit Bloomington is p cool
Heading to Full Bloom after finish a succulent Korean meal. If you see me say hey! You will know it's me because I look like a French mime!!
April 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Heading to Full Bloom after finish a succulent Korean meal. If you see me say hey! You will know it's me because I look like a French mime!!
I think that #TransDayofVisibility is not about others seeing you, but you seeing yourself.
It's about the moments when it all comes together and everything - everything - everything is suddenly in perfect clarity.
Happy #TDOV 🏳️⚧️💖🏳️⚧️💖
Words from here:
plyff.substack.com/p/hello-im-t...
It's about the moments when it all comes together and everything - everything - everything is suddenly in perfect clarity.
Happy #TDOV 🏳️⚧️💖🏳️⚧️💖
Words from here:
plyff.substack.com/p/hello-im-t...
March 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I think that #TransDayofVisibility is not about others seeing you, but you seeing yourself.
It's about the moments when it all comes together and everything - everything - everything is suddenly in perfect clarity.
Happy #TDOV 🏳️⚧️💖🏳️⚧️💖
Words from here:
plyff.substack.com/p/hello-im-t...
It's about the moments when it all comes together and everything - everything - everything is suddenly in perfect clarity.
Happy #TDOV 🏳️⚧️💖🏳️⚧️💖
Words from here:
plyff.substack.com/p/hello-im-t...
Happy transgender day of visibility! A day where Fog of War is lifted for all trans people.
March 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Happy transgender day of visibility! A day where Fog of War is lifted for all trans people.
One year on HRT
March 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
One year on HRT
This is me btw. If you even care
March 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This is me btw. If you even care
My beautiful son, the prince of my heart
February 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My beautiful son, the prince of my heart
This the stuff that Team Liquid doesn't want you to see
February 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This the stuff that Team Liquid doesn't want you to see
If Blue told me to put the boots to someone I would do it zero hesitation
February 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If Blue told me to put the boots to someone I would do it zero hesitation
Had a good time at my first Genesis! V cool tournament full of v cool people. Thanks to everyone who said hey to me
February 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Had a good time at my first Genesis! V cool tournament full of v cool people. Thanks to everyone who said hey to me
Way past new years but I'm kinda proud of my NYE look 🥂
February 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Way past new years but I'm kinda proud of my NYE look 🥂