FGC Philosophy

I'm still playing catchup! I'm a few episodes behind but here is my latest episode. Recorded March 26. I now have two tournaments under my belt! Anyways, thank you for the support. More episodes to come!

It's time to sit down and re-evaluate goals. Let's talk about it.     Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr Editor: @Chickenfredo_Yo Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/philocypher Twitter: @ThePhilocypher YouTube: youtube.com/thephilocypher FGC Philosophy Discord: discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord: discord.gg/7EsnZNr

It's been a whole dam month but we're here. New episode, new year, new goals! Let's talk about that. As of recording this, I had just gotten back from Chicago. I went to a "Major" fighting game tournament called Frosty Faustings. I didn't compete, but I went to train and socialize. In this episode, I share my experience and thoughts on the event, and future goals for myself and this podcast.   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   Youtube www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible   Links Editor: @Chickenfredo_Yo Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/philocypher Twitter: @ThePhilocypher YouTube: youtube.com/thephilocypher FGC Philosophy Discord: discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord: discord.gg/7EsnZNr Free month of Audible: Visit taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by JK Rowling "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV: [Insert relevant resource es here]

Hello all,   It's been a hectic month so far, but a good one. The start of the semester has started which means college esports has also started! I share my updates and goals and Street Fighter 6 updates. SF6 Updates - Road to Mastery Hit Diamond with Jamie Studying various content creators and applying the lessons Taking notes Improving execution   Collegiate Esports Tryouts:   Share insights into the tryout process for collegiate esports teams. Discuss the criteria and qualities you look for in potential team members. Highlight any standout moments or experiences from this year's tryouts.   Preparations for the Semester:   Describe the behind-the-scenes work involved in getting ready for the start of the semester. Talk about how you and your team are organizing schedules, events, and facilities. Mention any challenges or exciting changes for the upcoming semester.   Building a Strong Esports Community:   Discuss the importance of fostering a sense of community within the esports program. Share strategies and initiatives aimed at bringing students together and creating a supportive environment. Highlight any successful community-building events or activities.   Future Plans and Goals:   Outline your vision and goals for the esports program at Western Michigan University. Talk about any exciting upcoming events or projects that listeners can look forward to. Mention any collaborations or partnerships you're working on to enhance the program.   Listener Engagement and Questions:   Encourage listeners to share their questions or thoughts about collegiate esports or your role. Consider featuring listener-submitted questions and providing insights or answers on the podcast. Mention how listeners can get in touch or stay connected with your esports program and its updates.   Conclusion:   Summarize the key takeaways from the episode. Express your enthusiasm for the upcoming semester and the future of the collegiate esports program. Invite listeners to stay tuned for future episodes and to reach out with any feedback or questions. This organized structure should help you create a well-rounded and engaging podcast episode about your collegiate esports job and preparations for the semester.

Not sure how this got unlisted but I'm re-uploading this one. Life Updates Done with PT for now Seeing a chiropractor Playing Pickle Ball Trying to make time for TKD   WMU Esports Updates Tryouts for Varsity Advising the club Internship Program Upcoming Events

Baldurs Gate has been out for a while now and I can't believe the discussion happening right now. Some are saying that this game is so good that we should NOT expect other developers to make games this good! I get into this topic, explain the general discussion and get into my own opinion.   Let's do this.   Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr

A few years agon Megamaxstar and I discussed the future of the FGC and Project L. For those who don't know Project L is the codename for the fighting game that Riot is making. Riot is the creator of League of Legends. Megamaxstar joins me once again to talk about the new updates to Project L that drop last week! We watch the video diary and discuss the future of fighting games.   Project L Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KalbPq3Ic4 Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible   Books I'm Currently Listening to. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Editor: @Chickenfredo_Yo Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/philocypher Twitter: @ThePhilocypher YouTube: youtube.com/thephilocypher FGC Philosophy Discord: discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord: discord.gg/7EsnZNr Free month of Audible: Visit taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by JK Rowling "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV: [Insert relevant resources here]

I've been doing my best to work on making consistent content around street fighter 6. I've truly been enjoying the game, and want to get more consistent with my content. This episode is part of that journey. I hope you enjoy!   Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible   Books I'm Currently Listening to. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Editor: @Chickenfredo_Yo Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/philocypher Twitter: @ThePhilocypher YouTube: youtube.com/thephilocypher FGC Philosophy Discord: discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord: discord.gg/7EsnZNr Free month of Audible: Visit taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to:"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by JK Rowling "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV: [Insert relevant resources here]  

My journey to mastery on Street Fighter 6 has been a slow one, but not unproductive. In this episode, I reflect on my journey so far. I also discuss the specific goals I want to hit along my road to mastery. It's easy to forget that success is about the journey, not the destination. This series is helping me to stay humble and to work hard.   Here are my current Street Fighter 6 goals Improve my hit-confirms Improve my overall knowledge and understanding of execution. Improve my character matchup knowledge   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible   Books I'm Currently Listening to. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV

This week's episode discusses my early goals for Street Fighter 6. This is a shorter one but I plan to have some great follow-ups on this journey.   Thank you as always for your continued support!   Best,   Tavian "The Philocypher" Napier   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher    FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr       For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible   Books I'm Currently Listening to. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV   Street Fighter Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/

Hello, In this episode of FGC Philosophy, join me as I delve into the exhilarating world of Combo Breaker 2023. As the assistant director of esports and arena at Western Michigan University, I share my firsthand experiences as an attendee, competing in my last ever Street Fighter V major, and the feelings I experience during the event. From discussing the essence of Combo Breaker and its significance in the fighting game community to sharing personal highlights from past events, I'll try to paint a vivid picture of the electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments at Combo Breaker 2023. Dive into the thrilling top 8 matches in Street Fighter V, Tekken, and Guilty Gear Strive, and hear my insights on the fierce competition and emerging talents. Additionally, I discuss what's next on the horizon, including the exciting opportunity to advertise summer camps. Get ready for a captivating episode that combines passion, competition, and the future of gaming in the FGC world.   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher    FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible   Books I'm Currently Listening to. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV   Street Fighter Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/

Street Fighter 6 is upon us and it's time to say good-bye to Street Fighter 5. This game has had a huge impact on my career and I want to share that story with you on this week's episode of FGC Philosophy.   Links   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v  

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the FGC Philosophy podcast! Today, we have two exciting topics that we'll be discussing, so buckle up and get ready for an entertaining and informative episode.   "Hey, it's Tavian “The Philosopher” Napier, and as the assistant director of esports and arena at Western Michigan University, I've been lucky enough to turn my passion for gaming into a career. I organize and produce tournaments, I've competed in fighting game tournaments, and I've even tried my hand at commentary. Whether I'm behind the scenes or in the thick of the action, gaming is my love and my life, and I'm excited to share my experiences and insights with you on this podcast." First up, we'll be talking about the MHSEL tournament, which was hosted at the Western Michigan University Esports Arena. As someone who Produced the tournament, I'll be sharing my personal experience and insights into what makes this tournament so special. We'll discuss the structure of the tournament, the games that were played, the atmosphere at the arena, and much more. If you're a fan of esports or just curious about what happens at major tournaments, you won't want to miss this segment. Now, on to our second topic. Competitive fighting game players have been using a cracked beta to play the game, and I believe they should be banned. We'll explore what that means, the ethical issues surrounding the use of a cracked beta, the impact on the community, and whether or not it's fair to those who have paid for the game. We'll also look at the potential consequences for those who choose to use a cracked beta and the reasons why some players might feel justified in using it. This is a topic that's sure to generate some debate, so make sure to tune in and share your thoughts with us. TLDR, we have a great episode lined up for you today. Whether you're an esports fan, a fighting game enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys thought-provoking discussions, there's something here for you. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into today's topics.     Links   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v

It's been a long week but I've survived! This weekend I had to host back-to-back events on the same day, leading to a 12+ hour day! The first event is a grade school Rocket League tournament and an academy awards-eque event. The Rec-cademies were for the student staff of the Student Recreation Center, the department my job is under.   I also discuss my future in fighting games and how I'm currently feeling. I've had some time to reflect on what I want out of fighting games. There's much more conversation to be had, but the conversation starts now.    Hope you enjoy!   Links Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v

Welcome to FGC Philosophy, I'm Tavian "Philosopher" Napier, and this is the place where we level up inside and outside the virtual arena. In today's episode, I am excited to share my experience of competing in a tournament at Bethel University in South Bend, Indiana. We had teams for both Overwatch and Rocket League, and I want to talk about what I learned, how the tournament went, and just my overall experience. I think it's important to reflect on what we go through and share our learnings to help others improve as well. For those who don't know me, I'm the assistant director of Esports and Arena at West Michigan University and the founder of the Kalamazoo fighting game community. I love competitive gaming and have been working in production, tournament organizing, commentating, and competing for a long time, so I hope to provide some value to those interested in the field or interested in bettering themselves. So, let's dive in!   Links Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v  

Hey all,   This episode is I'm taking time to reflect on my focus and dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder. I don't see ADD as some sort of "death sentence". Yes, it IS hard to focus at times, but I've learned over the years that I can improve my focus. I don't have to let ADD dictate what I'm doing or thinking at any given moment. I still have much more to speak on in the future, but for now, please enjoy this episode.   Thanks,   Tavian "Philocypher Napier   Links Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v

Welcome to the podcast! Today, we have Kenso, a content creator, fighting game enthusiast, and streamer joining us. In this episode, we're discussing the latest news in the fighting game community (FGC) and what it means for the future of the FGC. Kenso is a Twitch and YouTube Partner, CapcomUSA content creator, and can be found on YouTube and Twitch as Shinkensou. He's a Fighting Game Professor and Guilty Gear Historian, and you can reach him at shinkensou@gmail.com. We start off by talking about the Capcom Cup, which has a massive $2 million prize pool, with $1 million going to the winner. However, there has been some negativity around this topic that we discuss. Moving on, we discuss the Evo lineup, which includes SF6, GG Strive, MK 11, Tekken 7, KOF XV, Melty Blood, DBFZ, and UMVC3. We also share our thoughts on Project L. If you want to stay up-to-date with Kenso and his FGC insights, you can follow him on Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube.   https://www.evo.gg/   Kensous Social Media https://twitter.com/ShinKensou https://www.twitch.tv/shinkensou https://www.instagram.com/justkensou/

Welcome to FGC Philosophy! In this episode, Tavian "The Philosopher" Napier discusses his recent experience organizing a Rocket League Invitational Collegiate tournament. He shares some of the key takeaways he learned from the planning and leading up to the event, marketing, expenses, budgeting, and communication with staff and other teams. Tavian also highlights the importance of clear communication with staff and setting boundaries when accommodating other teams. Tavian shares how budgeting was not his strongest suit, but through the experience of hosting the event, he learned the importance of budgeting and how it helped him visualize where the money was going and how much money he was generating from the event. He also talks about the production and how he and his team did well, but there were areas they could still improve upon. Finally, Tavian talks about the results of the tournament and how it was great to see some diversity in the teams participating, and he is excited to keep working on future events.   Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v Fighting game glossary: https://glossary.infil.net/   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!

Hey all,   Been under the weather lately. When I recorded this I was still feeling horrible, but as I type these show notes I'm feeling words better! SPOILER WARNING!!! This episode is dedicated to The Last of Us, a TV show on HBO based on popular video games of the same title. I talk about my over all thoughts on the show and what it could mean for future video game adaptations.   Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v Fighting game glossary: https://glossary.infil.net/   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!

Last episode we discussed the success of the varsity Rocket League team qualifying for the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL). This week I want to continue the conversation about the Rocket League team, my job as a coach, and some of the successes along the way. I want to go deeper into what I want as a coach, who I want to be as a coach, and how I want to be perceived as a coach.   Hello and welcome to FGC philosophy. My name is Tavian the philosopher Napier and this is where we level up inside and outside the virtual Arena. This week I want to discuss being an Esports coach specifically in Rocket League. I also want to discuss my style versus of coaching, and where I can improve or innovate.   Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v Fighting game glossary: https://glossary.infil.net/   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!

We've got a Huge win for WMU Esports! Intro I've got some big news I want to talk about today. It's something I'm still in shock about. For context, lately, I've been struggling with imposter Syndrome. It's made it difficult to better myself and reach new goals in my health and career. Despite that, I want to celebrate a major victory. Today I'm going to be talking about Western Michigan University's Esports program specifically rocket league.   Hello and welcome to FGC Philosophy my name is Tavian "The Philocypher" Napier, and this is where we level up inside and outside the virtual Arena. We do that by talking about topics that matter to me. Topics I think will help us all level up inside and outside the virtual arena. Sometimes we have guests on the show and sometimes it's just me.   Today I'm writing solo, but if you missed last week's episode be sure to check it out! on the previous episode of FGC Philosophy I interviewed ChrisCCH one of the pro players from Team CLG. he's a professional Street Fighter 5 player and he got to really break down the dynamic of Street Fighter league in that team Dynamic and playing in competing and improving.   Live Discussion with Pro Coach, Edward Cleland: https://wmich.edu/events/69513   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to The One Thing by: Gary Keller Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Editor:  Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!    

ChrisCCH is a professional Street Fighter V player that plays on team CLG. He's a raising star in the pro Street Fighter Scene. I had the chance to sit and talk with him about his time at Street Fighter League, traveling the world, and much more. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - ChrisCCH discusses getting into fighting games. 1:53 - ChrisCCH talks about how pro esports has changed his life. 4:05 - Balancing college and profession Street Fighter V. 6:50 - ChrisCCH's experience on Street Fighter League. 11:23 - Takeaways from his time at Street Fighter League. 13:56 - Discussing managing team morale. 19:32 - World Warrior: Discussing playing against different regions and their differences in play style. 25:07 - Personal Goals for ChrisCCH. 27:14 - Advice for aspiring competitors. 29:28 - Protips for playing SFV 31:00 - Learning from failure  33:00 - Outro       ChrisCCH's Socials https://twitter.com/ChrisCCH_ https://www.twitch.tv/chriscch_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClkTL8A0XkwyLT_5wia6zNg   Street Fighter League Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcDUU6OA4aY&list=PLnJYUs2wpsOLVG5lsV2g6S5StueNfc_2q   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v Fighting game glossary: https://glossary.infil.net/   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!    

Hello all,    Hope you had a great holiday vacation! I'm back on the grind and here's my first episode of the year. I'm working on being more dedicated to my craft this year. Slowly putting the pieces back together. Thank you all for your support.   More to come!

This episode is all about the books! I was asked what other books I recommend outside of the Art of Learning (a book I talk about OFTEN) so I compiled a list of the most influential books for me. Thanks to @TheSikThSenSE for the recommended topic   BOOK LINKS BELOW   Recommended Reading Mastery. by Robert Greene   The Inner Game of Tennis by: Timothy Gallway   The Alchemist by: Paulo Coelho   The First 20 Hours by: Josh Kaufman   The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz   Start With Why by: Simon Sinek   Golden Circle by Simen Sinek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4&ab_channel=TED   The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by: Steven Covey   Secret to Success by: Eric Thomas  

Hey all, During this episode, I took time to sit down and think about a topic on my mind for a while. This is straight off the top of my head, no notes, no prep, just me alone with my thoughts. Let me know your thoughts.   Thank you,   Philocypher   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!

As promised here is my conversation with Edward Cleland!   I hope you enjoy   If you want to know more about Edward check the links below. https://www.mindbodyesports.com/ https://twitter.com/MindBodyEsports Panel Event: https://wmich.edu/events/69513   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!

It's been a long weekend so I'm going to get right into it! This week we talked about what I think is the most significant event I've done so far. I've wanted to be a public speaker and feel like I've found my Niche. I hosted, produced, and planned a Keynote presentation. The main guest was a person named Edward Cleland, a practitioner of health and wellness. Then, the next day I had to drive to Columbus for a 1-day tournament with my varsity Rocket League team. This episode is about those events.   https://www.twitch.tv/collections/nUs1JJfRJxdmbQ?filter=collections

Hello all,   This week is packed so I'm putting out a shorter episode to let you know what's happening. I've got two significant events this week. The first is the Individual Performance and Optimization keynote with Edward Cleland this Friday. Then immediately after that, I'm traveling with the WMU Rocket League team to Columbus for the finals. The team made it to the top 4 so we have an in-person tournament to compete in.   I'ma bit of a nervous wreck but once this week is over I can rest much easier. Wish me luck!   Panel Event: https://wmich.edu/events/69513   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for your continued support!

Intro Today we get to know another member of the FGC.  But before that I have updates! Let's jump right into them!   Esports Updates As many of you know I started my salary position  again at WMU Lots of stress relief, but now I have to focus! I stepped down from my duties at Albion Edward Cleland Event Register here: https://wmich.edu/events/69513 WMU Rocket League Team Made it to playoffs and ranked 3rd play NEU first What I'm Listening to Overtaken Online Free trial of audible at HTTP://taviannapier.com/audible   Xstacy has been around the scene for a while and has dropped by some of my recent streams. He reached out and I decided to bring him on to the show to talk about SF6, Why people quick fighting games and more. I also share my career updates in the esports industry!   Timestamps 16:30 - How Xstacy got started with Fighting Games 27:59 - Thoughts on SF6 38:48 - Why do people leave fighting games? 57:20 - My gripe with Tierlists 58:33 - Rocket League and FG players have this in common 1:10:10 - Thoughts on Project L and how it will affect the FGC

Hello all! We are back with another episode. Megamaxstar is back to talk about Project L, Riot's upcoming Fighting game title. Of course, we had to theorize and wonder about the game as a whole, and what it would mean for the FGC.   Conversation starts at 2:30   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for the continued support!

One chapter of my life is closing in another one is opening.  My life since the pandemic has been rough. There have been highs and lows, challenges I have taken on, and some challenges I've failed. I have to continue to improve but let me not get ahead of myself... Hello and welcome to FGC Philosophy my name is Tavian "Philocypher" Napier I am an esports coach, event organizer, program coordinator and so much more. This episode is a short one to clear the air on some things that have been in the works for a while now. A huge burden has been lifted from my shoulders...So let's talk about it!  

After a long break, I'm finally back! This episode was supposed to be out weeks ago but due to unforeseen financial issues my money needed to go elsewhere. It's unfortunate and somewhat embarrassing but that's the truth.   Anyway, as the title says, I got to go to LCS (League Championship Series) and even got a backstage tour of the arena. For those who don't know, LCS is the USA final for the League of Legends. A while back I reached out to Riot and asked for free tickets and they obliged and even gave us a tour of the pre-game and tournament areas. We learned about the production process and even walked on the stage. The event was amazing and I can't wait to share the experience with you!   As always, thank you for your support and your patience.   More to come,   Philocypher         Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for the continued support!

Hey all!   It's been such a busy few weeks for me in the esports world. That said I took some time to record a short episode. For a bit of backstory, I tend to avoid Facebook, but every now and then I'll respond to a post. I enjoy debating political/social topics from time to time. In this particular instance though, things went very right.   I made what I thought was a fairly tame response and somehow this person went off. After his response, I had to just record a video instead because....well you'll hear in this podcast.   I hope you enjoy!

Hello all,   The stress levels are rising, but so am I to the occasion. I'm reaching a very pivotal moment in my career. I can't share all the details but in this quick episode, I talk about what's been going on in my life. I have more episodes on the way!   Thank you all.

I'm excited to be discussing more FGC-related topics this week. Project L (Riot's upcoming fighting game) has updates that I'm excited to talk about, and Brian F put out a great video discussing frame data. I break down these videos and share my thoughts on these topics.   Thank you for your patience as I sort out my career. Things have been stressful and have taken most of my attention. That said, I've promised myself I'd keep putting out content.   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for the continued support!

Hello all and Happy 4th of July!   Life has been busy and hectic, so my wife and I decided to go on vacation to Dallas for a concert. We made it a road trip and saw a few sites along the way to and from Dallas.   In this episode, I discuss two locations, in particular, The Holocaust Museum, and the Black Wallstreet Massacre Memorial and museum. This episode gets a big heavy as I talk about some of these topics passionately, but hopefully, it still comes off in a productive manner.   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh Thank you all for the continued support!

Esports summer camps are once again on the way! I'm super excited to be able to be doing it once again. I share details about the upcoming camps in this week's episode of FGC Philosophy. I also talk about my first impressions of the new Street Fighter VI gameplay. Lastly, I'll discuss my vacation coming up at the end of this week! My wife and I are headed to Texas for some much-needed R&R. When I get back I'll be prepping for summer camps and getting ready for the fall semester.   As always thank you all for your support, and if you want to keep supporting me please leave a review. Tell me what I can do better or what you like about this podcast. It really helps and will go a long way.   For more information on the summer camps you can click the link here https://wmich.edu/esports/events -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller/Streambeats Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh    

Hey all!   Thank you for 100 episodes! I have several topics that I discuss in this episode, most of them reflective. I want to talk about workplace culture. This will be an introduction to the topic rather than a complete idea.  Culture can be a huge factor in the productivity of a company. With ambiguous culture, it's easier to be confused about one's duties, where they stand with the company, or where morals lie.   Show notes will be light for this episode. Still trying to get that balance I need, these longer episodes are a struggle for me to timestamp. I hate it but I'm just being honest about my situation. Thank you all so much and I hope you enjoy the show!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh    

Hello all! We're back with another episode and another conversation with a guest. This episode's guest is Gatormelon, the Rocket League coach for St. Ambrose University. I met him at the previously mentioned tournament, Battle at the Barn, in Indiana. Had a very cool conversation with him at the event, and wanted to continue that conversation.   Full disclosure, some of the audio from the beginning of the conversation wasn't recoverable so the conversation kicks off with Gatormelon talking about how the Hoops game mode got him back into Rocket League.   Thank you all for your patience and enjoy the show!   The conversation starts at 3:38   Gatormelon's Links Twitter - @Gatormelon Get RL Coaching from Gatormelon on Metafy - https://metafy.gg/@gatormelon Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jullian-thomas-72ba556a/ St. Ambrose Twitter - https://twitter.com/SAU_Esports     ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh        

Hey all! As soon as I got back from Battle at the Barn I've been sick! I also lost the rest of my voice as I was recording this video. All that said I had a great time. Battle at the Barn was a multi-game tournament hosted in Indiana. I went with Albion College as the Rocket League Coach. This episode is all about that event!   Main topic starts at 4:41   What I'm listening to on Audible: The Inner Game of Tennis by W Timothy Gallwey. It was recommended to me by GatorMelon from St Ambrose. The coach of their Varsity RL Team an author who has written a series of books focused on his methodology for coaching and for the development of personal and professional excellence in a variety of fields that he calls "the Inner Game".  WMU Adult Gaming Summer Camp learning about esports, gaming in general, OMFG   My trip to Battle at the Barn I went as the RL Coach for Albion College to the Battle at the Barn in Lafayette Indiana. A tournament that had collegiate and Highschool teams playing in a bracket. For RL, Halo, and Smash.   I have been there since Friday, it's now Sunday at 10 and I"m just getting home and I want to take about my experience over the course of this event.   I had about 5 hours of driving both ways and 4-hours I had to sit in a van with about 12 college students and 2 other coaches.    RL Lost Halo won twice Smash got around top 7   Talking to other coaches from colleges and High schools. Sharing ideas Networking talking about coaching both practically and philosophically   Albion takes over Battle at the Barn I noticed on tournament day 1 that they had no commentator/Casters for RL and I just couldn't allow that. I did commentary for the tournament whenever I could. Found other casters tried to find as many students as I can Having hard conversations with my students Being blunt vs having a gentle touch Discussing hard topics with my students Getting them ready for the real world two seniors are graduating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh

Hey all,   I'm not sure what I did but I've had some intense neck/back pain the last few days. I wasn't able to hit my Monday deadline, but I feel it was a valid reason. I'm disappointed with the outcome but not stressing myself out about it. This episode is purely esports talk on the collegiate level. Of course, I go on my tangents but the main topics are what's going on at Albion College and Western Michigan University. There's a bunch of stuff I'm getting ready for and I'm both nervous and excited. In this episode, I discuss many of those updates in the world of collegiate esports.   Timestamps   1:28 - What I'm Reading Haven't done as much listening and I need to re-evaluate my goals for this. Reading Veridian Gate Online Set down the Bible for a bit but I'll pick it back up soon. Want to find a new personal development book to listen to. 04:46 - My Goals: I've been doing to the gym more often and noticing the small changes in my body I want to meditate at least once a day now for about 10 minutes 14:39 - Smart Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timed   20:56 - Albion Updates Online Albion Tournament Focusing on specific goals Keeping players focused   29:06 - WMU Updates Plan my Summer camps For Adults For Kids Mario Kart Tournament Club Charity Event raised about $3500     

Hi All,   Happy Easter to those who celebrated and hello everyone. I'm back with another episode and I'm excited about this one! I was able to speak with Zaferino, a content creator, competitor, and coach for Street Fighter V. We get into a philosophical discussion about improvement, mindset, and much more. As always Timestamps are down below if you want to get right to the main topic!   Conversation with Zaferino starts at 13:46 Thanks,   Philocypher   Timestamps 0:00 - Start 01:47 - What I'm reading Viridian Gate Online: FireBrand Book 1 Viridian Gate Online: Empirical Endgame The Bible 08:26 - Esports updates: It's been a slow week Personally improving in rocket league. Hit me up if you wanna play together! Brushing up on my Photoshop skills. Planning for upcoming events. I've been enjoying a bit of downtime before things get crazy! 13:46 - Main Topic: Conversation with Zaferino ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zaferino's Links https://twitter.com/Zaferino1 https://www.youtube.com/user/Zaferino1 Link Tree https://t.co/j5Xd6hNbNM Lessons with Zaf - https://metafy.gg/@zaferino1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh

Hey all,   Still working on an upcoming episode with Zaferino, but while I'm editing that episode I wanted to put out this short episode discussing Muhammad Bin Salman and his acquisition of the majority share of SNK, a game development studio best known for games like Metal Slug, Fatal Fury, and King of Fighters   As always I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments section! Thank you all for the support and I'll see you next week!   Philocypher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources Previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZl2jqXGIOg MBS has the Majority Share of SNK: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/5/23011757/snk-corporation-mohammed-bin-salman-misk-foundation BBC Article: MBS Approved the murder of Paul Khashoggi - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56213528   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh          

Last week I went to the Bendix Arena in South Bend, Indiana. Western Michigan University's Esports teams were invited to an invitational tournament against 3 other schools, and I talk about the experience. One of my jobs is Esports Coordinator/Head Coach of Western Michigan University, and as such I went with the teams to oversee the students. It was a two-day event and the teams competed in Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00 - Start 0:57 - Main topic introduction 01:52 - Topic: Accountability through content 04:55 - Life updates - Going to the gym 10:17 - What am I reading/Listening to? 15:53 - Main Topic: Bethal Pilots Tournament and the Bendix Arena  33:18 - Cloud 9 updates 34:29 - Conclusion of Pilot Tournament thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh  

Hello all! In this episode, I go into detail about the Valorant and Rainbow 6 tournament we hosted at our esports arena at Western Michigan University. I ran directed production and assisted in the planning of the event as a whole.  Link to stream here - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1430512141   Last week we did a 2-part tournament in the FGC Quicky episode I talked about day 2, and my experience at GVSU (Link to episode Here). I've been getting better about having topics at the ready, recording, and editing in a timely manner and that makes me happy!    Show Notes 0:00 - Intro Life Updates 2:27 - Finished Harry Potter 5:23 - Lots of streaming/recording tutorials OBS Guides  https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelFeyrerJr 7:23 - Getting Health Mentally and Physically started going to the gym Started taking anti-depressants   FGC Talk  12:56 - Do Tier-list matter for lower-skilled players? https://www.reddit.com/r/FGC/comments/tbkmf9/do_tier_lists_matter_for_low_level_players/i0s99lm/ Points 100% don't matter for newer players and more experienced players. The important part is what these characters can do,  and what your optimal choices are. Tier list is a crutch that most players use to help them carry all their excuses. Knowing how good a character isn't helpful, knowing what your options are is. I've talked about this before but it's worth revisiting that I've played FANG since launch He's a low character and I managed to hit Diamond with him, with the limited time I have. I didn't let teir-list affect my performance when I hit a wall against an opponent I figured out what I COULD do not would I couldn't do. I found unique Ideas to deal with so many situations.   16:50 - SFV Major Patch Patch Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHjEkpKlOiE Patch notes are here! - https://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/adjust/   19:50 - Topic Intro: Producing the WMU vs GVSU event 21:38 -  My thoughts oh how the event went 23:02 - Esports production, training, and delegation 26:17 - Helping students prepare for the future 29:13 - Creating a training process 31:22 - Recap     Links to Michael's videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HTCCceNO8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6JLMo8lEXI   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh  

Hey all,   Editing is taking longer than expected! It will be out soon. In the meantime, I recorded a short supplemental episode. This episode is my impression of the GVSU Esports Lab. This weekend WMU Esports Teams competed in a 5 game grudge match to compete for a "traveling trophy". I hope you enjoy!   As a side note, I'm really dead set on trying to get more episodes out. The Goal is 4 episodes a month. I've learned I need to ask for help more often, so I ask that if this podcast has been productive for you, I'd like to know about it and how it may have helped you. The main reason is  I just want more motivation to keep creating and doing it better. Hearing about the listeners would be great. But with your permission, I can share those thoughts on the podcast.  Maybe elaborate on what you've learned or other topics. I want this podcast to be interactive, entertaining, and (most importantly) productive. So your input would greatly help. Any ways thanks again for the support.    I'll see you next week   The Philocypher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh

The consistent content creator is consistent!   In this episode, we discuss the unfun part of esports. The stuff we sometimes don't bother to talk about but can be important to furthering your career in esports. I also discuss some personal updates with me and my journey Timestamps in the description! Thank you all for your support!    Please enjoy,   The Philocypher   Show Notes 01:29 - A Special Thank you To my new patreons https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher 2:11 - Thank you to R and his Kind Words   8:23 - Life Updates On Spring break but still trying to get things done Got to go to locals and got 2nd place in guilty gear Got to join my online locals and participate and got 3rd in SFV 14:35 - I got Elden Ring as a gift and I've been streaming it over at twitch.tv/philocypher I love the game so far! I die a lot lol! 19:27 - I recently started taking anti-depressants Should feel the full effects in about a month or so hard to tell if it's already affecting me Learning to not be too prideful to accept help 26:19 - What I'm listening to and watching              1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 27:52 - 2. I acquired the audiobook of the Bible, will be interesting listening to it as an adult who's atheist agnostic. 31:09 - 3. The Batman Pitch Meeting's Spoiler review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F1B7fdT5H8   35:00 - Main Topics 1. Capcom and their new tournament License Capcom recently updated their community license agreement on February 2nd.  This agreement has the FGC in quite the stir and honestly, I think their anger is justified.  My thoughts on Capcom's new license It potentially pigeon holds the FGC and competitive players Capcom is obviously making a bigger push for bigger competitions and wants to maintain control of that attention. Ensures their events will be the biggest events. Capcom's License https://capcomprotour.com/community-license/americas/ Ultra David's Breakdown https://www.dpgatlaw.com/2022/02/capcoms-new-licensing-structure/   41:37 - The unfun part of esports Doing more than what's asked and very Tedious work Updating 32 graphics cards Troubleshooting PC IT isn't fast enough for what I want/need 45:33 How to be more valuable than others around you 49:00 - Having to be an authority to others 53:27 - Learning to say no and being assertive   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh  

Hi All!   Back with another episode, working on finding that format that really fits my style. In this episode, I get personal and share my progress thus far with some of the organizations I'm working with. I also get into a recent topic discussed by the FGC. Is the FGC getting too woke? Let's discuss.   Thanks again to the supporters! More episodes are on the way!   Show Notes   0:00 - Intro 01:25 - Books I'm listening too What am I currently reading Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 4) Just finished Chapter 3 05:18 - Athiest vs Theist Debates and religious talk 14:16 - Esports Updates WMU Updates Rocket League team is now 2-0 2nd game was 3-0 with an average score of 12-0* Improving Production training with the new students New shout casting room Transitioning from RL coach to head coach and production "director" 21:48 -  Albion Updates   34:38 -  FGC Discussion on Twitter: The FGC is too "woke" Some people want "FGC Drama" Some people just want to play the game and don't care about the drama Both sides seem to be complaining  

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The Art of Learning: Using Adversity   Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - My Personal Updates Teasing a future story My vacation thus far and my anxiety Taking care of my health 3:05 - Why this Using Adversity is important to me 5:45 - Audio Books I'm listening to I finished Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Starting Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The  Harry Potter books are so messed up! Chapter 12 of The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin - Inspiration for this episode 12:35 - Went to my FGC Locals for the first time in over 2 months! I got 2nd place in the Round Robin Guilty Gear: Strive tournament Great Milia Player at the local! The venue is called LFG Bar in Kalamazoo Michigan lfgamingbar.com 14:35 - Main Topic: Using Adversity 38:30 - Closing Thoughts: Recognizing generational and cultural differences, keeping open-minded, and sticking to my beliefs.   My Main Takeaways Adversity can be an opportunity to improve if you're open to it. Overcoming hardship often requires growth and creativity. Pushing through hard times can help to become stronger both mentally and physically The concept of Presence and why it's important Presence helps us recognize our mistakes but allows us to focus on the solution, not the problem. Consistency vs Monotony Without a presence, consistency can feel like monotony, this can lead to laziness and/or arrogance. For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh

Hi all and Happy holidays! I've been under the weather the last few days and even lost my voice shortly after recording this episode.   Show notes are going to be minimal as my brain just can't seem to process much right now.   But the most important thing is thank you all and I hope you have a great holiday season! Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible go to www.taviannapier.com/audible Books I'm Currently Listening to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: JK Rowling The Art of Learning by: Josh Waitzkin Resources for learning SFV Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/ Gief's Gym Digital: http://bit.ly/giefsgym Gief's Gym Paperback: https://amzn.to/2LV7i6v   Music Harris Heller Discord: https://discord.gg/p3j7DRh