The Dice Never Stops Rolling
[E Revolution Gaming
New revolution's time has come.
Because the Dice never stops rolling.]
No no no don't talk bullshit, think about it properly
This kid suddenly went on hiatus for "important business" recently and has been grinding solo queue like crazy. Already over 1000 Grandmaster points.
And E Revo or whatever, they just had everyone except their jungler exodus recently, recruiting new members.
I heard some rumors but the timing lines up, and now China's scooping up all the prospects so talent pool is dry af.
Suddenly she goes on hiatus right on cue.
Her name is Pudge'Dice' too, timing is perfect af;
Who knows, maybe for real
Falling off due to illness and retiring, then joining a 2nd div scrub team;;
Kinda sad for no reason. With Dice's real skill, they'd be instant starter anywhere right now
PudgeDice's true identity was BoobDice...
Upvotes if plausible lol
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...Well, that's obvious, right? More buzz about my comeback bait than minor league games.
Even so, I was a pretty big-name mid, so it kinda lifted my mood. The last post gave me chills, but appreciating the game style similarity in their joke about me being Dice was a little touching.
"So when's the comeback stream?"
"I'd love to drag it out till season start, but no dice. Doing an interview right after MSC on Idiot Games official broadcast. Oh, keep this between us few."
"Live?"
"Yup."
I've done interviews plenty, so not too worried, but first time like this. Couldn't help but tense up a bit.
Maybe sensing it, Manager Yoo said not to overthink.
"It'll be fine."
"Yeah?"
"Yep."
True, just an interview. Though revealing who I am and PudgeDice's identity, so not just anything.
I wasn't sweating the interview, but the fallout? While calming myself that it'd be okay, Manager Yoo dropped a bomb.
"Oh, and Starforce Gaming's joining that day too?"
"Pardon?"
What?
"Not confirmed. If Starforce wins MSC. Idiot Korea won't broadcast without the champs."
"Th-they just flew in from Starforce, won't they be tired?"
"Not right away, three days after."
Ah.
"Got it."
"Alright, I'll head out. Ping if needed."
"Take care..."
Leaving me with mind-boggling news, Manager Yoo sauntered out.
So... Starforce Gaming that day, huh.
My interview was solo, not joint broadcast. But same show meant high chance of crossing paths.
Running into Starforce wasn't a huge deal.
But Proud... honestly, not thrilled.
Last faced him post-Worlds finals. From his view, the crybaby loser turned girl out of nowhere.
Dead before showing this face. Not yet, at least while I'm still 2nd div.
...Not like I could control it anyway.
Be extra careful that day. Avoid if possible.
...Tsk.
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The day my comeback teaser dropped was when all five of us finally gathered proper.
Kim Hanseo arrived last night, but everyone was beat, late hour, him fresh off travel—no mood for games.
Real practice started today, but even that was tough short-term. Other teams' scrims all booked this period.
So five of us ran pointless team rankeds, then back to solo.
(Swept 5-0, no feedback needed.)
Night fell. Naturally, we huddled for MSC. Kim Hanseo still meh on tourneys.
MSC schedule's quick.
Play-ins started yesterday, ended today; rest day, then quarters tomorrow.
Taiwan and Vietnam leagues (minor top seeds) already up; today fills last two quarter spots.
Fierce games, brackets set:
Korean Starforce Gaming VS Brazil Pioneer
NA FQ Horizon VS SA Astral Esports
China Laohu Shield Primary VS Taiwan Blink Fearless
EU I7 Esports VS Vietnam Phun Phampayas
"Starforce locked easy win. Free pass to finals?"
Jang Seonho nailed it.
Brazil solid minor, but not Taiwan tier—Starforce dropping in quarters absurd. Semis? Weakest major NA or minor SA, no match.
"Laohu bracket tough."
Yoo Seung-eun right too. Their side brutal: Laohu (co-fave with Starforce) vs Blink Fearless (minor kings, Miracle Run legends); then I7 (EU powerhouse) or Vietnam dark horses Phun Phampayas.
Heaven-sent bracket, couldn't help blurting:
"Straight-up shoving them to finals. Special audit Starforce?"
"Sis, you said they'd win anyway."
"That's that, this is this. Wins too easy, hurts my gut."
"Finals'll be Laohu or I7 anyway."
I want their win grueling. Pure grudge.
"So petty."
"Not yours."
Petty's fine against them. If Starforce/Proud victim rankings existed, I'm #1 no cap.
Venting my Starforce salt, Seo Seohee scooted over with cushion, asked:
"Unnie."
"Yeah?"
"What's Proud like?"
...Why ask me?
"You've faced him most?"
"Games yeah, but IRL barely met, never chatted."
Zero personal ties. Absolute zero. Protesting ignorance, she muttered oddly:
"Act like you care a ton for that."
What? Yoo Seung-eun burst laughing, piled on:
"Record justifies it."
"Butcher, why scratch?"
Snapped a flick on his arm— not hard, his solid anyway, zero effect.
Seo Seohee giggled at the dumb show.
"Why laugh?"
"Petty antics cute."
"Wanna die?"
Why they all love teasing me?
"Same as Jang Seonho anyway."
"Hold up, can't accept that."
"Sis crazy?"
"Bot duo synergy bright future."
Tsk.
"She coming tomorrow?"
Kim Hanseo muttered mid our skit. Frowning as usual.
"Arang? Yeah."
"Gets noisy from tomorrow."
One line, then stared off thoughtful. Face normal now.
Weird guy. Stubborn rep, but not bad personality, no Arang hate vibes.
Limited team games, but today's rankeds? No solo rampage or stubbornness. Pointless games tho.
Already noisy enough.
"These kids make plenty noise already."
"You're loudest."
"Shut it, butcher."
Blocked Yoo Seung-eun, checked phone. Late night. Arang probably asleep. No texts since earlier chat.
Curious, checked records site—Arang still queuing. Mouth agape, half-curse awe blast:
"Holy shit!"
"Fuck, scared me. What?"
"Everyone, look."
Shoved phone at nearby Kim Hanseo—his frown melted to shock. Others crowding, same reaction.
"What the hell?"
Flabbergasted, awed. Totally get it.
Aranggaiger hit Challenger.