Game Director, Design Director, Riftbound
Los Angeles, CA
Joined March 2007
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Wrote up some answers to some common questions I'm seeing, I realize this won't hit everything but hopefully it helps!
Running my normal morning team meeting right now, but will try to collect questions I’m seeing (about the RC changes) and answer them soon(tm). Thanks for your patience!
I think it is a good moment to share, as we've been sharing stuff about RCs - we are not banning anything before the upcoming European RC. I realize timing on announcements of bans this year has been rough - we're working toward a more predictable ban window system for 2027!
We are less than one month away from the European Regional Championship, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany, and we want to update competitors with:
1⃣ Changes to prizing plans for Regional Championship events, including how Overnumber Foil Plated Legends are being awarded.
2⃣ Updates to the Competitive Integrity Policy for Regional Championship events.
3⃣ A brief look at the 2026 Riftbound World Championship Showcase event.
Read the full details here: playriftbound.com/en-us/news…
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We are less than one month away from the European Regional Championship, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany, and we want to update competitors with:
1⃣ Changes to prizing plans for Regional Championship events, including how Overnumber Foil Plated Legends are being awarded.
2⃣ Updates to the Competitive Integrity Policy for Regional Championship events.
3⃣ A brief look at the 2026 Riftbound World Championship Showcase event.
Read the full details here: playriftbound.com/en-us/news…
Quick update from our OP team. These things take time (not just what happened, but also what to do moving forward), so we appreciate your patience!
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I know there's been a few days now of community conversation about Koko Lopez. I wanted to confirm that Riot is aware and has been looking into the matter.
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Want a behind the scenes look at Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Los Angeles? Check out our coverage from this past weekend! We interview @davetron and enjoy an AMAZING weekend at #RQLA #riftbound
youtu.be/vRbtFW1_i_8?is=jR2T…
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Recorded another interview with @davetron
And as always im blown away by the level of transparency that Dave shows when answering my questions.
Btw did you know that Dave has two degrees in Physics?
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Hey #RQLA peeps -
I'm a dev on Riftbound and have really enjoyed talking to people all weekend! I'm here a few more hours just roaming around, if you have any hot takes/opinions/complaints about the game I would love to hear them, or if you just wanna chat or say hi, please do!
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Great news for Aaron fans this week; I’ve been promoted to a Senior Game Designer! My time on @playriftbound has been delightful, and I’m excited for more, including #RQLA this weekend! I’m always looking to talk to people so If you see me feel free to say hi!
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Anyone has any questions for @davetron ?👀
Follow @TurnThemSide to watch the full interview in the coming days!
#RQLA
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My time (my time) is up. Today is my last day full-time on 2XKO.
I’m feeling a lot of feelings, but they’re nothing but positive. I joined Riot as a Game Designer 2 years ago this month, and my time working on 2XKO has been one of the highlights of my life. I have a rule not to fall in love with my job, but I couldn't help myself. I love this game, I love the players, and I love the work. The game’s progress from there to now is still wild to me. Most games never have an opportunity to become great, and I can confidently say 2XKO is my favorite game of all time.
To the players, I wish you nothing but joy as you continue to play, whether that’s this year with Lux or Samira, or 5 years in the future when you want to mash buttons. I’ll be right there with you. If that’s not you – hey, no sweat, let’s get a drink at the next major. You’ve all made these past 2 years the best of my life, and there’s no better group of players I’d rather work for.
I start a new job at Riftbound tomorrow. Filling the hole in my heart left by 2XKO will take time, but continuing to work for players is how it will happen.
It’s been an honor to serve you. You've all been wonderful, truly. I'll miss this more than you can ever imagine. See you for another patch rundown before I fade away.
Thank you, and ggs
Dawn / Yohosie
ALT 2XKO coin in center of 2XKO playmat, so it looks like Ahri is holding it! that's so cute awesome sugoi
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***Life Update*
Overdue, but wanted to share that I've been working as an independent game designer with Riot on Riftbound!
Can't say enough good things about the team I get to collaborate with on designing new sets. Not much more I can say for now, but the future is bright!
I’ll be in LA this week for #RQLA! Really looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting as many new ones as possible. Say hi anytime.
And if you've stumbled on this and have no idea who I am, here are a couple of quick hits:
*I'm Andrew but everyone calls me BK
*Former MTG pro
*TCG designer for the last 10 years
*Originally from Philly (Go Birds!)
But the real story is that card games changed my life. I found my career, saw the world, and made lifelong friends. I'm excited to help Riftbound do that for many more!
Say hi below, and see you in LA!
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Every card starts from somewhere! Take a look at the Overnumbered art for Seraphine, Not Alone. #RBRadiance
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To add some context to the Stacked Deck ban:
We feel that Stacked Deck was deceptively contributing to many of the frustrating patterns that currently exist with Chaos decks (which are also, in the aggregate, stronger than we’d like). (1/x)
I think it's worth making one additional post on ban timing, because we realize the effective date of bans can feel rough right now. When we see something over the line, we intervene. Generally we have promised changes no less than two weeks before any major (RQ+) tourn (1/2)
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Jokes aside, our team appreciated this from the weekend (great work Jason!) and although Ekko was already on our minds from start of Vendetta season, this was part of the discussion!
