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Illinois, USA
Joined April 2010
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Nick Willems retweeted
Here are the standings from today’s cup at Titan Games in Champaign! Congrats to Nick on the win! (And yes, that is a mega abomasnow in top 4👀)
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Okay that was actually a really enjoyable experience. Only $50 for a custom-made thumbnail. This is my first time working with an artist. Working on the article changes today. Dont wanna give myself a strict timeline to avoid making rushed decisions. I didn’t realize how far my voice reached. Going forward: - All AI-produced “art”will be removed and replaced. Currently I have 2 human-made art assets I can build around. - Claude-voice is bing reworked. I think it’s best to just go through it once and rewrite some sections in my own words. This article was designed by me and needs my attention in the overall flow. I went in with the assumption that *writing is solved by AI so there’s no point in refining that skill*. This is wrong, I can still communicate my voice with words and I should not lose my voice to an AI. - I am still trying to figure out exactly where my stance lies on AI-usage specifically relating to art going forward. Accessibility and scalability were the biggest use-case before. I’ve had a lot of artists reach out and discuss in DMs how it affects their industry. As a creative myself, I am starting to understand that half of the coin. I am not one to change my views off of social pressure. I will always speak my shit even if I am wrong. That’s what you get with bsmiffy. But when I am wrong, I need to learn why and how I was wrong. From there, I can do better going forward. Sending hate does nothing to change the opinion and only bitters the heart. The people who got through to me were those who reached out in DMs seeking real conversation. I will need more time to really solidify my values exactly on this issue and will make a future statement.
Replying to @vgccorner
Update: found an artist. Thank you for those of you who reached out. Will delete the QRT with AI-generated art and will add the new thumbnail when the artist is able to finish.
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whole plane watching the knicks game except for one dude watching Digimon the movie.
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Nick Willems retweeted
Lighting one up for Zach Weed
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Nick Willems retweeted
Today I will become the Player to Watch
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Nick Willems retweeted
Devastating 💔 Can’t say I’m surprised but I feel robbed… a shiny female Ursaluna the Gorgeous Royal distribution in Scarlet & Violet would have been perfect 😭
Serebii Update: Special distributions have been announced for all four games at Pokémon World Championships via Twitch rewards including Incineroar in Pokémon Champions serebii.net
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Nick Willems retweeted
I never thought this would happen, but it's such an honor to have coached both of the NAIC Junior finalists! Big congrats to Damon and Asher, they worked so hard for this event and I am so proud of them for how far they have come. Worlds finals rematch next? 👀 #PlayPokemon
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HOME TOWN FINALLY!!! WHO'S COMING TO MBIC??? (Mr. Boosted International Championships)
Serebii Update: The Pokémon North America International Championships 2027 will take place in Chicago Details @ serebii.net
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Nick Willems retweeted
Serebii Update: The Pokémon North America International Championships 2027 will take place in Chicago Details @ serebii.net
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TCG has 3 outfits you can choose from
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カブトプス
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Nick Willems retweeted
Bro thinks he's spitting rotom heat when he's lowkey rotom washed
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With NAIC most likely getting a new location next year, Id like to nominate Chicago. We have the bean. I want to show my pokemon friends the bean.
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Nick Willems retweeted
I genuinely cannot believe what I am about to say and my hands are shaking as I type this. The prize pool of the Grand Champions Festival is now $10000. I’ll be making a follow up post revealing some of the partners making this all possible in the next day or so.
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Nick Willems retweeted
The worst person you know is excited to use terapagos again rn
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Cinema. #PokemonVGC
Congratulations to Dylan Salvanera, your 2026 #PokemonVGC Las Vegas Regional Champion! 🏆
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Nick Willems retweeted
Dylan had me working overtime on lines all day man 😭😭😭😭. He went offf script during some sets but I’m glad he did and found confidence in his own lines, I’m just so dang happy man 😭😭😭😭
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Congratulations to Dylan Salvanera, your 2026 #PokemonVGC Las Vegas Regional Champion! 🏆
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Nick Willems retweeted
some VGC players will try to tell you Ray Rizzo isn't the GOAT despite winning THREE WORLDS in a row 🗣
Ppl talk about older players in pre-covid Pokemon TCG like Bill Russell in 1960’s NBA. “Those top cuts/wins don’t count he was playing Cynthia’s Luxray vs plumbers and electricians!” 😭😂😂
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