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Principal QA Engineer at Riot Games. Working on R&D. Lover of Lulu, Final Fantasy and punk rock.
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Alright quick intro: I am Nate and I work in R&D at Riot Games. I am a Principal QA Engineer and I love it with all my heart. Most people think of QA as a springboard, but for me it's a calling. Happy to answer questions.
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I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
I dropped out of college (twice) but it always fascinates me how people carry their college with them. Most of the time, they only spent 4 years there and they love it forever. I think it's awesome. It's the only thing I feel like I missed out on sometimes.
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I dropped out of college (twice) but it always fascinates me how people carry their college with them. Most of the time, they only spent 4 years there and they love it forever. I think it's awesome. It's the only thing I feel like I missed out on sometimes.
Let me just say, everyone should play FFX-2. Dresspheres are perfect
Having seen this, I’ve got to say, the KPop Demon Hunter fans need to re-discover Final Fantasy X-2, where you play a girl band who changes fighting classes by changing dresses and has no less than two concerts on the way to saving the world from a giant weapon.
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Let me just say, everyone should play FFX-2. Dresspheres are perfect
Still reeling from the fact that an album that I have listened to for 30 years has an extra track on the vinyl THAT I HAVE NEVER HEARD AND ISN'T ON ANY STREAMING SERVICE.
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Still reeling from the fact that an album that I have listened to for 30 years has an extra track on the vinyl THAT I HAVE NEVER HEARD AND ISN'T ON ANY STREAMING SERVICE.
Imma be honest, when you say shit like "force multiplier", I kind of just think you are full of shit and should probably log off of LinkedIn.
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Imma be honest, when you say shit like "force multiplier", I kind of just think you are full of shit and should probably log off of LinkedIn.
What the hell is going on?
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
What the hell is going on?
Listen, I get it, y'all want to talk to designers/directors/artists, but if you want a fun hour where you hear some shit, talk to a QA person. Especially on those BIG games that come out and feel buggy. They have seen some shit.
games people, if you could talk to a game developer about their craft for an hour, who would it be, and what would you ask them about?
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Listen, I get it, y'all want to talk to designers/directors/artists, but if you want a fun hour where you hear some shit, talk to a QA person. Especially on those BIG games that come out and feel buggy. They have seen some shit.
I would give anything for this to also fail and Schumer becomes entirely useless to both parties.
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I would give anything for this to also fail and Schumer becomes entirely useless to both parties.
Their party is stupid and evil, but my party is stupid AND WEAK. Great system.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Their party is stupid and evil, but my party is stupid AND WEAK. Great system.
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I’m not celebrating Andrew Cuomo’s defeat.
I’m celebrating Andrew Cuomo’s embarrassing defeat.
I’m celebrating Andrew Cuomo’s embarrassing defeat.
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I’m not celebrating Andrew Cuomo’s defeat.
I’m celebrating Andrew Cuomo’s embarrassing defeat.
I’m celebrating Andrew Cuomo’s embarrassing defeat.
I just really like that Cuomo lost twice. The "nah, that first time was a fluke" energy. It feels good to see him get blasted yet again.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I just really like that Cuomo lost twice. The "nah, that first time was a fluke" energy. It feels good to see him get blasted yet again.
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I am marginally cheering for my beloved Dodgers, but whatever happens, I'm glad this Series will end with a game where, conservatively, 500 of the weirdest fucking things you've ever seen in your life happen.
November 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I am marginally cheering for my beloved Dodgers, but whatever happens, I'm glad this Series will end with a game where, conservatively, 500 of the weirdest fucking things you've ever seen in your life happen.
Watching this via bluesky in China is a whole vibe. A series for the ages.
November 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Watching this via bluesky in China is a whole vibe. A series for the ages.
Yall. This is a hotel.
November 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Yall. This is a hotel.
Traveling in China has really made me realize how little people smoke in public in the US. I never even think about it. Everywhere here. People just smoking in hotel hallways.
November 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Traveling in China has really made me realize how little people smoke in public in the US. I never even think about it. Everywhere here. People just smoking in hotel hallways.
They should have talked to Klein!
October 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
They should have talked to Klein!
Will Klein is my new favorite player
October 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Will Klein is my new favorite player
If he wins this game he will be immortal, as if he isn't already.
October 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
If he wins this game he will be immortal, as if he isn't already.
Klein is playing out of his mind.
October 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Klein is playing out of his mind.
DODGERS WILL MAKE A POSITION PLAYER PITCH IF IT DOESNT END BY NEXT INNING
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
DODGERS WILL MAKE A POSITION PLAYER PITCH IF IT DOESNT END BY NEXT INNING
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lol game 4 is later today
October 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
lol game 4 is later today
Klein is playing like he has an appointment at midnight that he is not missing.
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Klein is playing like he has an appointment at midnight that he is not missing.