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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 22h

youtube kinda shittin the bed rn but here you go. i think it's still pinned to my twitter too

Puyo Puyo for Fighting Game Players

YouTube video by bluedisk

www.youtube.com

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Phenotype 🌤️ @phenotype.bsky.social · 2d

I will put up a $250 bonus if we hit 32 entrants

956Productions @956.productions · 3d

🧩 It's big brain time.

Drop in and sign up for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII!

➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery

#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 2d

draft TGM4 ruleset for frostys. kinda want to bump quota up to 300 points but I'm worried about timeliness, esp with controller setup being an unknown factor

== Game Rules ==
- FT2 rounds per game, FT2 games per set
- Quota set to 200 levels / 2'40" timer (default)
- First set takes place on Shiranui VS. Loser of the set may counterpick a different mode
- Both Standard and TGM control types allowed
- All USB controllers and keyboards allowed provided they are recognized by Steam / TGM4

== Custom Settings ==
- All game settings at default, except:
-- Player vs. Player Settings - Garbage: TYPE 2
-- Next display style in operation type TGM: TGM
-- Display input during game: ON
- Players may mutually agree to toggle Diagonal upperward input and Diagonal downward input

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Petal Crash @petalcrash.com · 3d

This is the Next...

We're showcasing Petal Crash 2 for Steam Next Fest with an event exclusive demo! Try your hand against the CPU, play a 5-minute Time Trial, or go head-to-head with a friend!

The demo's only available until October 20th, so don't miss out!

store.steampowered.com/app/2697670/...

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956Productions @956.productions · 3d

🧩 It's big brain time.

Drop in and sign up for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII!

➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery

#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 4d

sajam slam but for puyo sounds p cool

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 4d

the discourse has been the same as always it's just really funny that the asuka gm person was posting through it a few days ago

-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 4d

my favorite genre of tgm4 player are the ones with seething contempt for the game and/or themselves

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 6d

let's go better next time

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 10d

not just Japan and the US that influences the storytelling in these games

The Not So Hidden Israeli Politics of 'The Last of Us Part II'

'The Last of Us Part II' presents what at first seems like an evenhanded point of view, but perpetuates the very cycles of violence it's supposedly so troubled by.

www.vice.com

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 11d

Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye (tetris that makes good at tetris..? ++//)

With the addition of the x.1 modes, this is now the best TGM game to recommend by sheer virtue of accessibility and presentation.

But in terms of coherent vision and skill measuring MAN is this game a complete mess.

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Thedavotigger @thedavotigger.bsky.social · 14d

Since the wonderful @zan.puyo.us is currently running a Puyo AND a Tetris event, I’d like to make a special petition to be the Head TO for PPT2 Mixed Vs to ensure it can stay in the Vortex Gallery lineup at Frosty Faustings this year.

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 14d

Pretty much comes down to aesthetic preference. PPT2 Puyo Only events tend to outperform PPC in both entrant count and viewership.

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 15d

not running mixed vs this year because I don't want to die running 3 brackets. still got time to volunteer to run it or swap though

956Productions @956.productions · 15d

Your game is missing from the chilly vibes?

We are still taking new tourney submissions over at:

vortexgallery.moe/apply

Make sure you come and Bring Your Own MIX!

REPRESENT YOUR SCENE - Community Tournaments at FFXVIII | Vortex Gallery

The largest community tournament in the FGC.

vortexgallery.moe

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 15d

I'm running both PPT2 and TGM at VG this Frostys! This is the first year we've ever done solo brackets for both Puyo and Tetris at VG, so if this is what you like to see, get your butts in those seats and sign up!

956Productions @956.productions · 15d

Sup y'all.

Here's our Initial Lineup for Vortex Gallery at
@FrostyFaustings !

We are still looking for even more tournaments to Bring Their Own MIX!

Registration is now LIVE!

start.gg/vortexgallery

#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 15d

hmm, not sure about that one. controller input got standardized to xinput (steam input still available ofc) and multiple keyboards are allowed now though

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 15d

im TOing it so I'm happy to workshop a non cursed ruleset lol.

input mapping is slightly less cursed after the CWTC patch too

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956Productions @956.productions · 15d

Sup y'all.

Here's our Initial Lineup for Vortex Gallery at
@FrostyFaustings !

We are still looking for even more tournaments to Bring Their Own MIX!

Registration is now LIVE!

start.gg/vortexgallery

#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

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Frosty Faustings @frostyfaustings.bsky.social · 16d

Registration opens tomorrow
😇 10/1 @ 12pm CENTRAL TIME ZONE

🎮 start.gg/FFXVIII (main games & 2v2s)

🌪️ start.gg/VortexGallery (community games)

🏨 Partnered Hotel Links (will be available on our website and on our start.gg page at 12pm 10/1)

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 16d

how do you map out future chains? when I'm making build order decisions I'm comparing it against visual models of the form+variations in my head

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 16d

out of curiosity, are there any puyo players who have aphantasia? "image training" is regarded as an integral stepping stone towards high level play so I'm wondering what strategies people have come up with in lieu of that.

recently learned that one of the best tgm invis players has the condition

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Rider24 @rider24.bsky.social · 17d

Most importantly, here's the current Global Points standings heading into October! Activity has continued to be an important factor for some of the players clinging onto top 12 spots, while some players have broken into the top 12 with strong performances throughout the month!

The standings for the top 16 players of the Puyo Puyo Global Ranking Series (PGRS for short) heading into the month of October, listing the players, their home country, and the current number of Global Points they have. To the left of every player's name is a symbol, representing whether they have gone up (in green), gone down (in red), or stayed the same position (in yellow), along with the number of spots they went up or down. There are two lines separating players in the top 16, with one in-between the players ranked 4th and 5th, representing the cutoff for receiving a bye on the first day of the Other Region Finals, and another in-between the players ranked 12th and 13th, representing the cutoff for qualifying for the Other Region Finals. The rankings are as follows:
(=) 1. Void (Brazil) - 75 points
(+1) 2. Yoshi100_Aus (Australia) - 65 points
(-1) 3. TBP_Rick (Taiwan) - 52 points
(+9) 4. anameru (USA) - 37 points
(=) 5. aclivtak (Taiwan) - 37 points
(-2) 6. Hiku (France) - 34 points
(=) 7. DdR_Dan (USA) - 33 points
(-2) 8. Villain.R (South Korea) - 26 points
(=) 9. neruu.tsu (Germany) - 24 points
(-2) 10. FriMeka (France) - 23 points
(-1) 11. Rider24 (USA) - 23 points
(+4) 12. Koopary (USA) - 22 points
(-1) 13. Wizzkidwas (UK) - 19 points
(+1) 14. Malxx125 (USA) - 19 points
(-1) 15. Angel OF Diamond (France) - 16 points
(-5) 16. Zanyu Gai (USA) - 16 points
There's a disclaimer in the bottom that states: "Ties are broken based on the number of events played in).

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 18d

its unfortunate an english-speaking APAC-based puyo tourney org never managed to get off the ground. that region is completely starved for PGRS point opportunities that take place during sane hours

-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 22d

four yakuzas.

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-ZAN @zan.puyo.us · 23d

www.solder.party/keeb/#keebde... looks handy for people who need to test PC setups at events and doesn't want to lug around a full size kb+m. even has a USB mouse built in!!

BB Q20 Keyboard with trackpad, USB/I2C/PMOD by Solder Party on Tindie

A BB Q20 Keyboard with trackpad in a portable format. Easily add a QWERTY keyboard to your project!

www.tindie.com

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