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Basalt @ post-LAN depression
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Basalt @ post-LAN depression @basaltspl.bsky.social · Jun 25
Please come support this project if you’re able to! We’ve spent a lot of time this past week workshopping things and we would love to have a community resource like this 🙏🏿
krispy-bat.bsky.social kris p. bat @krispy-bat.bsky.social · Jun 25
Chronically Krill is now live! It's a Splatoon server for disabled and chronically ill players to find community, support, and resources: come join us if you're interested :3

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blueflarespl.bsky.social
Blue Flare is playing in shark tank tommorow!

No stream bc alphines computer broke :<

#fantheflames
September 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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moonlightspl.bsky.social
Riptide 2026 has come to a close. 3rd/126 🥉

We're on the doorstep to what we've been fighting for for years. Your support hasn't gone unnoticed - It motivates us every single day. We'll make all your cheers worth it. 💙

We are committed to win. See you next year.

#LIGHTUP🌙✨
September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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falcoflyer.bsky.social
Splatoon at Riptide as come such a long way.

Here’s a video from 2021 (the first Riptide). We were in the River Room from 2021 - 2024

The startgg page for this event doesn’t exist anymore but I’m fairly certain we “only” had between 25 - 30 teams max. It’s crazy how much we’ve grown as a scene
September 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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tokkibada.bsky.social
my thoughts on what makes a team have good branding:
- recognizable team logo, easy to read and understand the concept/theme
- having a visual "aesthetic" for the teams overall vibe. moonlight has a reoccuring star/moon motif throughout the team that also reflects within their logo
tokkibada.bsky.social bada 🌊 @tokkibada.bsky.social · 2d
more teams gotta get on the branding moonlight has
September 16, 2026 at 3:34 AM
basaltspl.bsky.social
Won't make a SUPER long post-riptide post I'll save that for tentakeel outpost or a video but honestly this was legitimately one of the best trips/experiences I've ever had in my entire life, and I'm not even kidding. I got to meet so many people in the community that I've looked up to and that I +
September 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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punnybuni.bsky.social
Salad man!! @omegazidan.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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omegazidan.bsky.social
I told Moonlight I'll be the best player at the venue to win us our 1st Riptide Title

While I petered out at the end, I was damn close to my goal for us

3rd Place @ Riptide 2026 🥉
Job's not done #LIGHTUP 🌙✨
September 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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falcoflyer.bsky.social
For those who don’t know, I was the person responsible for a majority of the additional content that was aired during the Splatoon broadcast at Riptide. It was busy, but a lot of fun! Thank you @level1.tv for allowing me to assist, and a big thank you to @jpg.level1.tv for the easy integration!
September 14, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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mimithings.bsky.social
Wanted to give my Bluesky friends a post about Riptide, Gaia+ placed 17th!! I love my team and healbook so much, thank you so much for the friends I’ve waited forever to see and letting me share my love w all of you, and thank you to all the new connections I made, I love y’all so much!
September 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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drawingdudelen.art
Thanks for everything, Splatoon comp scene. 💚
Another year, another Riptide has come and gone. This was my favorite one by a longshot. Riptide has been getting bigger and bigger, and since my first one in 2022, it's beautiful to see how it has evolved. Playing in each tournament with Thembo iHop to Healbook, it feels like I get comfortable with people I interact with and the community as a whole. I'm forever grateful for the opportunities both teams and the people gave me. And GGs to all we faced, especially tink, Dylan and Grape are good people. As for everyone else I usually hang with, they're great friends, and I'll always cherish them. I'm also grateful as the event was a gateway for gaining knowledge as an artist. Each year, especially this year, Riptide becomes a home to many artists, the vendors, the trading card project gave artists an outlet to express themselves. I've met many wonderful and talented people through those activities and hustles at the event. The vibes were fun, but for now I'll focus on what comes next for me... I heavily waited the days for this event, the tourney too, knowing for since late 2025 that this would be my last tournament. Everytime I do play and compete at LANs it reminds me as to why I'll always love playing, but I cannot compete anymore. The game's state is where the better players will get better and those who understand will follow, as well. I feel like I've been lacking for a good while, and it has impacted my skill even when I still enjoyed it. My mentality for improvement has always to face atrong players, but I realized the flaw in that is that it can easily stagnant, if I don't stay consistent as a competitor. I'm not a competitor, I just somehow managed to do competitive things. It sounds strange, but I am an artist at heart. I believe it's time to hang up the coat and pursue my creativity and get better with it. I hope to those who enjoy what I make stays with me on my art journey and what I do next in the future...And no, I'm not leaving the community. You'll see me still around, I just won't be grinding. I'll see y'all next year when there's a Riptide 2027. I'm always grateful for all the people I've met throughout my comp journey, and to this day I'll always think about everyone of y'all. It'll always warm my heart to see players were inspired by me and I hope a majority of them surpass what I did. Keep going y'all and thank you for everything. Lenn sketch.
September 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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bluerosetori.com
Photos from Riptide 2026 are now up and ready to share/download!

I love this event so much and I feel so fortunate to be able to capture it for a 4th year :')

Find the full gallery below
Tags/RTs appreciated
September 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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prochara.bsky.social
Riptide was a fun event with a lot of cool people. Glad to meet so many people, and see so many friends.
September 14, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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mesopelagicspl.bsky.social
That’s a wrap for Meso’s journey at #Riptide2026! We loved seeing the sights, mingling with other pods, and screaming their hearts out cheering for the competitors.

Goodbye Sandusky, we’ll see you in 2027!
September 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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kyochandxd.bsky.social
Omega is up there for performance of the tourney btw he was legit fucking insane man, had to dig deep to stop em this time. As much banter as I’ll do at times I gotta show my respect to bro he was a demon
September 14, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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popgun.bsky.social
Shoutouts to PJ for letting me borrow his car ride iPad.
September 14, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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kyochandxd.bsky.social
I didn’t post here we won 🥇
I’m partying so I can’t write a whole tweet but yay I’m happy
September 14, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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diolass.texas-splatoon.ink
I’m passionate about this community, thank you for letting me hype up this crowd 😊🙏

Also, go to your locals!

#CompSplatoon #Riptide2026
September 14, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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omegazidan.bsky.social
I needed another salad
September 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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scepidilionz.inkling.social
Kyo is the protagonist of Splatoon
September 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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riptidessb.bsky.social
3, 2, 1... OVERTIME!!! 😵

COOKIES N' CREAM TAKE SPLATOON GRAND FINALS 👏
September 13, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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riptidessb.bsky.social
Congratulations to our CHAMPIONS of Splatoon 3 at Riptide 2026...

COOKIES N' CREAM! 🏆👏

📷 @julzz.net
September 14, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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drawingdudelen.art
Tied 7th with Healbook at Riptide, I'll have more to say soon. Thanks for everything, everyone. 💚
September 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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jpg.level1.tv
Bro thinks he a part of the team
September 13, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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mesopelagicspl.bsky.social
Day 2 of Riptide came and went, and Mesopelagic spent it socializing and enjoying the venue!

They got to meet up with their grandcoach, grab dinner, and end the night with some swimming!!

Nam and Random also got to participate in “Pop the Balloon” to find their perfect teammate 👀

#Riptide2026
September 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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pancakes.ink
I haven't shared wisdom in a long while
September 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM