Free Talk Friday - October 02, 2026

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I've been somehow deep into Tekken 8 in spite of the weird balance changes. Turns out that in spite of no nearby locals, I was able to make do when peers started just doing occasional group lobbies. Getting put in versus people well beyond my rank and skill level has apparently also sharpened me enough to be able to deal with shit, but also reinforced my stance of "online rank at the end of the day is just a funny shiny PNG" as I've ended up learning to value more being able to keep up with these killer players enough that I can take full sets off them from time to time.

Conversely, I've also been popping up in Akai_VF's Asia Lobbies every other Saturday night whenever possible. I get cooked by people beyond my level, but it feels good when I actually even just get a round off them with stupid shit, and I also end up yearning for having also a local circle I can regularly play and learn from, just like the TK and SC circles I've been into.

On a more somber note, It's gonna be roughly 5 years now since both my dad and dad-in-law had passed. Sometimes I still wonder how my dad would react to me finally figuring out to drive (and getting the funny small Suzuki-branded hatchback, but not exactly the one we saw when I was way younger) among many, many other things. But we continue on.

And especially in light of the really, really sad stuff that has happened in the wrestling circles as of recent, it's a good reminded to, you know. Call or check on your loved ones. Give them a hug if you could. And let them know you care.

Take care, everybody.