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Eve Ascension 3: Meet the Tournament Teams



This Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT, the Eve Ascension Mythic+ Championship begins!

Eve Ascension is a tournament series created by Team Liquid and presented by Alienware. The aim of the series is to highlight the talent of women and gender minorities across multiple game titles. In World of Warcraft, Eve Ascension paired with Team Liquid’s DEI initiative, Liquid Women in Warcraft, to host a Mythic+ Tournament designed to showcase the untapped potential of World of Warcraft’s gender minorities. All interested teams registered and competed in a two-week qualifier on live servers, and now the top four teams are moving on to demonstrate their skill in the Championship event this Saturday! For more information on the Eve Ascension mission and this tournament in particular, check out our announcement article here.

We had the privilege of chatting with the team captains and several members of the top 4 qualifying teams in the tournament:

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Read on to learn more about the teams that will be fighting in the championship, the obstacles they face as women and gender minorities, their goals and ambitions, and much more.

Don’t forget to tune into the LIVE tournament on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 9 am PDT over at Team Liquid’s official Twitch channel!



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“World of Warcraft is a predominantly male-dominated gaming space in the top end of all content, with the main focus being that there are very few minorities competing in the wow esport scene. By participating and excelling in these events, we challenge the stereotypes and encourage a more diverse community.” –Kali



Q-1: Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us! Team Captains: can you please tell us more about yourselves and your background in WoW/gaming?

Jinx: My IRL name is Sera, I‘m from Switzerland (Zurich). I started playing WoW 18 years ago during Vanilla and fell in love with the game instantly. Outside of WoW? Eh, hopefully, virtual reality will become a thing soon!

Seraphm: Hi! My name is Alice, I’m from Chicago, and I’m 22. I got into WoW when I was younger – my parents played and dragged me along. I quit in Cata until Legion, where I played Warlock, and then have played on and off intermittently since then. I don’t think I could consider myself having a main, I enjoy playing a lot of different classes and part of the fun of WoW to me is playing them as well as I can! If I had to give some answers: Warlock, Demon Hunter, Moonkin, and Mage. And Rogue. Outside of WoW, I’m a musician and an artist!

Kalixyn: Certainly! It's a pleasure to share a bit about myself with you. My name is Kali, and I currently live in Australia after being in the UK for a few years.

My journey with WoW began when I was introduced to the game by my brother. I’ve been playing the game for a few expansions now, and it’s become a significant part of my life. I stream full-time, and this is my main game. In terms of my WoW history, I am mostly a raider, and I’ve had an amazing few years playing in the RWF scene with Pieces and Method.

When it comes to my favorite class and spec, I’m particularly fond of Mistweaver Monk, but I’ve not played it in a while due to playing whatever is meta for the raid or the dungeons. I play healer in raids and dungeons; however, I do pull out the damage sometimes!

Korimae: Hi my name is Kori, I’m 28 years old and first started playing wow back in BC when my brothers introduced me. I stopped playing and came back in BFA, where I fell in love with M+. I’ve strived for a ‘good ranking’ every season since. I traditionally have played healer, but have been enjoying Augmentation Evoker since its release. Outside of WoW I have 2 cats, enjoy going to the gym, and reading fantasy novels.



Q-2: What was the spark that ignited your interest in competing in this season’s Eve Ascension and how did you find out about the event?

Paradox: I saw a Twitter post from the first Eve held. I'm not gonna lie, I got upset that the point of the tournament was to represent women in WoW esports, and the teams were randomly mixed with players who were beginners with low keystone starting levels, which resulted in really low-timed keys. I asked myself why they wouldn't make an open qualifier so full premade teams can sign up who bang some high keys and show everyone that we are good players, are competitive, and that we can be better than the majority of the player base. A few months later, I saw that Eve is coming back with open qualifiers this time, so I wrote my friend Jinx, who I knew was an awesome player. It was time to make a great team that would win.

Seraphm: I got pinged in the LWiW server and I wanted to win. I’ve always wanted to compete in tournaments, just hadn’t had the players necessary to make a team before.

Kalixyn: When I heard about the upcoming Eve Ascension tournament I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I am a committee member in the LWIW community, so when I saw the post for the event I immediately reached out to friends to see if they would be interested in competing.

I am incredibly competitive, and testing myself and strategies against other skilled players is a huge bonus for me. This event has promised an exciting challenge and given me the opportunity to push my limits, learn from others, and grow as a player. Playing with other like-minded individuals creates such an amazing environment to learn and push ourselves in.

Cherry: I was fortunate to be invited to compete in the first Eve Ascension for Team BDG. Our team placed second and I remember how much fun I had during preparation and the tournament itself. When the announcement came out in the LWIW Discord about the return of Eve Ascension, I knew immediately I wanted to compete again.



Q-3: How did you and your teammates get together for the event? Did you have any teammates in mind right off the bat?

Paradox: On the first Eve, Jinx and I already discussed making a team for the next one if there is an open qualifier. Emmie is from Para’s guild and just a general pumper on the meters. Jinx did some live keys with Eyolis and asked her right away with her great shotcalling skills. Last one left we needed a big ranged dps with knowledge (we needed vers buff tbh) so we asked Naguura 😊 just kidding we love you ❤️

Seraphm: Yeah! I actually knew 3 of the players I wanted to play with immediately, and dmed them as soon as I got pinged – the fourth was a recommendation from a friend.

Kalixyn: My team was formed the same day the announcement was made, so I think it's safe to say that we had players in mind right off the bat. The players I invited to my team were VitaminP, Emsy, Chrysta, and Katherine.

Emsy and I both have high-end raiding experience, and we are very close friends, so we were the first two players on this team. I had played the previous Eve Ascension with VitaminP, so I immediately knew I wanted her on my team again as a talented tank. Chrysta I have known in the past, and I knew she was pushing keys as shadow and absolutely blasting, with great knowledge of her class, so I reached out to her as well. I did not know Kat before this event, but my teammates recommended her to me. I am really happy they did since we all work well together and are growing as a team every time we play.

Korimae: Kandyce, Cherry, and I were introduced in the last Eve Ascension. We got 2nd and had fun in the last tournament. When our previous 2 teammates weren’t able to play this time, I immediately thought of Graziela to play Shadow Priest and Megasett to heal. Megasett is a super good healer and someone I’ve looked up to since I first started streaming. Graziela is someone I hadn’t played with before, but I’d heard many good things about her from friends. I was really excited when both said yes - as a team I think we all mesh well and balance each other well.



Q-4: You are in one of the top 4 teams that made it to Eve Ascension’s Championship event, and you demonstrated amazing skill during the qualifiers. How did you prepare for the qualifiers and how much time did you invest?

Eyolis: We took this very seriously and planned some sessions of 3 to 5h almost every day during the 2 weeks of qualifiers (and some days before too) except on weekends. It was very important for us to get used to each other, to learn to play together cause our comp is very particular. I had to step up and take the shot caller role, which I never did before so it was a really big challenge for me but after 2 weeks I am happy that I did it, it made me learn new things and overall improve my skills. We put a lot of effort into practicing the routes of every dungeon, adapting them to our comp so we feel comfortable, we did cook a lot on this cause we wanted to give ourselves the best chance at winning!

Seraphm: We kind of just did a bunch of keys. We didn’t play much at all before qualifiers, and we had never really played as a group before either. We probably spent around 20 hours or more during qual week working on synergy and working around the blood DK debuff.

Kalixyn: Thank you for your kind words!! All of the teams are strong, so it’s a great feeling to make it to the top 4 and play against such talented competitors. Preparing for qualifiers was probably unique for our team, as the majority of our players have not pushed keys before, or pushed any keys this season. I could go into detail on my personal prep for this, but I think this was a team effort so I would like to break down the work we did as a team.

A glimpse into our preparation for qualifiers looked something like this:

  • Research and Preparation: We discussed our team and the composition that would be best for us. We researched other top teams who have been playing and built our roles and specs based on what is good for this season, and what we are comfortable playing with. Our final comp is Guardian Druid, Holy Paladin, Shadow Priest, Augmentation Evoker, and Enhancement Shaman. One difficulty we faced in preparation for qualifiers was that we had to bring our tank over from EU to NA and gear her within 4-5 days on NA.
  • Team Coordination: Considering we hadn’t played together or pushed keys throughout the season (minus Chrysta pugging), we had a lot of room to improve and build synergy as a team. Playing on live servers for qualifiers meant we were pushing keys together and playing frequently to learn the dungeons, and also learn to play as a team.
  • Improvement and Feedback: This has been essential to our team. A few of our players like myself had to take on more responsibility than we were used to, and this really pushed our limits and allowed us to grow as players. Learning to make calls, and coordinate cooldowns and crowd control, whilst also having personal responsibility was widely felt throughout our qualifiers. Another thing we felt strongly about from the start was to consult different people in the Mythic+ scene that could help us expedite the learning of competitive dungeons quickly since none of us had pushed this season and/or were quite rusty. Being able to seek feedback from such credible sources really helped keep us accountable and growing both individually as players and collectively as a team. Huge shoutout to our coach Tobo, and to Meeres and Ace for helping us delve deeper into our classes and competitive dungeon routing!


Due to our team being multinational, it was tough to find times that work for all of us. With 1 Australian, 3 Americans in different time zones, and 1 Brit, it's safe to say that we had to be a bit accommodating, with one of our players starting our practice at 12am. We would play a few times a week for multiple hours, so we definitely put in the effort for this event, and we acknowledged that we were quite far behind the other teams in regards to experience and knowledge, so we knew we had to put in the time.

Cherry: As soon as we got our team sorted out, we tried to coordinate times to do keys. I know for me, I felt bad that I did not have a high enough key that we could use or reroll because I actually had to play an alt for qualifiers. We played about ~12 hours each week and relied heavily on key RNG and “one-shotting” the keys we did have.



Q-5: As a player who represents gender minorities in WoW, a community that still faces many obstacles on a daily basis, how important do you feel events like Eve Ascension are? What other types of gender minority-supported events would you like to see in the WoW community?

Paradox: As an ex-professional league player (in gender minorities/mixed teams) over the past years the scene has changed so much for the better. More is happening and we need the attention to show everyone what we can do and inspire future m+ players to take the step to become the best version they can be. Eve Ascension is a beautiful start to prove what we are capable of and that puts us all a bit closer to spreading awareness. I think when we already have a TGP style format why not go into PvP/MDI? Maybe some of these players will have a chance to play with the big boys. It's all about learning and improving.

Seraphm: I feel events like this are incredibly important by way of creating spaces for representation. Gender minorities often have absolutely zero representation in top guilds, or very high end m+, for one reason or another, and I think events like this help show that it is not only possible for us to play at that level but that it is possible to be competitive while doing so.

I think there are a lot of gender minorities that are involved in PvP, so maybe events there could be a good avenue to explore. It’s just also hard because I think PvP is probably where we face the most discrimination (likely equal with top-end raiding).

Kalixyn: As a player who represents gender minorities in the WoW community, events like Eve Ascension are incredibly important. These events provide an opportunity for players like myself to showcase our skills and play a game we are passionate about, while we are breaking down the barriers and encouraging inclusivity within this community.

World of Warcraft is a predominantly male-dominated gaming space in the top end of all content, with the main focus being that there are very few minorities competing in the wow esport scene. By participating and excelling in these events, we challenge the stereotypes and encourage a more diverse community.

Participating in these events also allows undiscovered players to step into the top-end space and highlight their talents and hopefully provide them with future opportunities. I have played in both the MDI, and the RWF, but I hope by playing in these events, I can help pave the way for other talented minorities. Playing alongside and competing against skilled players in a tournament-style event will build confidence and empower these players to take risks and to apply themselves, and will result in more minorities in the top-end events.

Events like this are also important as they build more of a community. I have met so many incredible individuals who are minorities that I didn’t know before this event. Creating this support system and introducing each other is very beneficial.

I hope events like these also educate and raise awareness about the issues faced by gender minorities in gaming, including harassment or discrimination. Doing this can create conversations about fostering a more inclusive environment for all players.

Korimae: This type of event is important for creating a safe space for gender minorities – not just in the sense that they feel welcome, but also as a place to grow as a player. I often found it difficult when I first started playing to be able to openly ask questions and seek out help for improvement without fear of judgment. I wish something like this had been more prevalent when I started playing. It also does create community awareness which I think many people get caught up on as being the main purpose of the tournament – it is important, but I think it is secondary.



“I think the best way people can show support is honestly just by speaking up more and stopping being a bystander. I have lost friends who just sat there and listened to me being bullied, belittled, and harassed because of my gender, but maybe they were never truly my friends, to begin with. You are not a “white knight” or “simp” for defending a woman; you are just a compassionate and considerate human being.” –Cherry



Q-6: What is the biggest misconception about being a woman/gender minority that you want people to consider or learn more about? What should we be aware of, and how can others best support gender minorities in WoW?

Paradox: By far the biggest misconception is that we can only play healer, which is kind of a running gag. All the top woman/gender minority players I know have the biggest will to become better and compete with the best. We can be giga-competitive and carry even the biggest keys. Of course, it will take time to get there. So like every player in Wow you need to start somewhere and work yourself up. If it's with friends or with pugs. Depleting a key happens. We all make mistakes. The goal is to learn from it and become better, ask questions why this happened to find the error. Get help from better players if it's coaching or just asking the LWiW Mentors they will always help you. We need to have each other's back so if you want to support us give us a chance!

Seraphm: I think the biggest misconception people have, whether through ignorance or just prejudice, is that we are for some reason incapable of being good at the game. There’s insidious notions that we are for some reason inferior, and that our underrepresentation is because of this, when really it is a symptom of said ideology. I think the best way you can support gender minorities in WoW is to set realistic standards for every single player, regardless of otherwise tangential traits, and beyond that, to create safe and inclusive environments to foster the growth of these players.

Kalixyn: I think one of the misconceptions about being a woman/gender minority in WoW, is the assumption that we all share a uniform experience and have equal opportunities. Playing in the WoW scene for the past few years, I have seen friends be declined from opportunities due to their gender, and the idea that they are a worse choice to a man of comparable skill.

It is a very normal experience to have our gender identity define how we are perceived, especially about our gaming capabilities and character. I would love to see more of a disconnect between skill and gender identity, and have a more objective approach in the WoW community – especially when it comes to guilds, friend groups, pugging etc. The idea of “they’re good for a woman” is damaging, and I would like to encourage the approach of “they’re good as a player” instead, and I hope events like these will help this.

Cherry: I think the biggest misconception to this day is that some players continue to constantly assume a woman is “boosted” or “being carried” whenever they are higher rated. As someone who has played in the RBG, Arena, and Mythic+ scene, I have been told numerous times that I was “carried” to where I am because there was “no way you (I) could be that high-rated”. We all know ourselves better than anyone else does, and I know in my heart that I push my limits and I always try my hardest to better my gameplay. Unfortunately, no matter how much effort we put in, it does not matter to those with biased opinions about women and gender minorities.

I think the best way people can show support is honestly just by speaking up more and stopping being a bystander. I have lost friends who just sat there and listened to me being bullied, belittled, and harassed because of my gender, but maybe they were never truly my friends, to begin with. You are not a “white knight” or “simp” for defending a woman; you are just a compassionate and considerate human being.



Q-7: What unique skills do you bring to the table that make you a great asset to a Mythic+ team? What do you value the most about your team members?

Emmie: I think I bring many unique skills to my team including: aggro issues, a red class colour, and grip. In the time I've been playing with my team, I've had so much fun and gained so much knowledge. Probably the thing I value most would be everyone's mental and our overall team mood as in the past I've been in various push groups where one person's bad mood can end the whole session where as in our group even if someone makes a silly mistake or costs us the key we all just laugh it off and try again it's been really nice to play with such positive people here.

Seraphm: I think my best skills are adaptation and shotcalling. I play at my absolute best when everything is going wrong and it is solely up to me to fix it—that’s why I love mythic+! The thing I value most about my teammates is their willingness to tell me when I’m wrong. I’m quick to make an opinion on things even if they’re not the most well thought out, but I’m not averse to constructive criticism in this way, and sometimes you really need someone to just say “no, that’s stupid, what are you even thinking, do you hear yourself right now?” to succeed.

Kalixyn: After playing in the MDI before, and now participating in this tournament, I believe I bring a lot to the table that makes me a great asset to our team, Midnight. Over the years, I’ve accumulated extensive knowledge of the game, and this experience assists me in guiding our team, and can provide insight into how to tackle the challenges we face. This makes me very resourceful when it comes to building strategies, and I constantly apply my knowledge and my skills from high-end raiding and other competitive environments.

Being in an environment with all gender minorities has been such a great opportunity and I truly feel like I can be myself, and express my thoughts and opinions. Having this new experience has pushed me to improve even further. I’m very passionate, and I have extreme motivation to play and improve, and this team has given me the opportunity to thrive and make a difference, and I think that’s one of the most important assets of a player.

I believe I am very consistent and trustworthy, which is vital in this format as it's very important to be scripted and consistent with your gameplay. This being said, I can also adapt to difficult moments, and save a situation that was hard to recover from. Co-calling with my tank VitaminP, I provide a calm voice and can keep my team stable in a stressful pull. I will always be one to step forward to take on more responsibility and an added challenge, whether it's calling for stops or calling for our defenses.

I value my team members above all, and believe that synergy and collaboration are the key to success in Mythic+. I value the communication between our team members, as we are actively sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and coordinating with each other mid pull and also during our meetings.

All of our team members have different qualities that truly make our team gel and work so well together. Emsy is always up for a challenge and will keep our spirits high, whether it's making a joke, or full speed flying into a trash pack (or dragon in vortex pinnacle…). Kat has her ping keybind at the ready, communicating through the game and being innovative and ready to snipe a kick or stun when we need it. Chrysta keeps us on our toes, yelling for lust when we are a bit forgetful, and always comes in with the clutch grip or mass dispel. Our damage dealers always make sure we are zooming through the dungeon, while VP is still recovering from the stress of the pull before, and trying to stop Emsy and me from talking about Taylor Swift mid-combat. VP is an incredible tank, dragging us all to the finish line, and making sure we get our kicks, and is amazing for all the background work that goes into this tournament, including planning, strats, routes etc.

Our team relationship has had its ups and downs as all groups do, and I will be honest when I say we have had a few disagreements! Ultimately though, I genuinely believe that the way we went about conflict management has made us stronger, and I believe we can overcome issues that would break a weaker team.

My team members all have the utmost respect for each other, and that is evident when we are playing as we all can contribute and have something valuable to put forward. Naturally, I value team members who are skilled and dedicated, and are as passionate as I am towards improving their gameplay. Having a like-minded team when it comes to improvement has been really enjoyable.

Cherry: My biggest strength (and maybe weakness) has always been my ability to multi-class. Even though on paper this seems like a strength, sometimes I see it as a weakness because I feel like I never truly become “one of the best” at anything. However, I do think the idea of being able to multi-class is great for a Mythic+ team because I am able to be versatile. For example, in this tournament I main a Feral Druid on live servers but I had to “crash course” Retribution Paladin for my team and learn WHILE we were qualifying because it fit our composition better.

The biggest thing I value about my team members is their patience and encouragement. I’m one of the lower IO members on our team and I am always grateful to learn from some of the best players. Even when mistakes happen, we are able to laugh it off, look back, and attempt it again with a new plan.



“The mindset needed for high keys is as follows: know that you are good, know when you make mistakes, know how to improve, and then realize you have nothing to prove to anyone. There’s kind of a zen state that you reach when you can do all of these and you kinda just win all the time.” – Seraphm



Q-8: What keeps you thriving and continuing to be your best self when it comes to keys? What do you do IRL to bolster your sanity and establish the mindset needed for high keys?

Emmie: So if anyone has followed our team in qualifiers I spent a lot of time dying to aggro and running back and I think for lots of people it would be really tilting to die in cds as often as I do. But I think it's best to just laugh it off and enjoy the key. I think it's important to remember that we are taking time out of our day to play for fun so it's best to enjoy that time as best you can! Some ways I bolster my sanity in real life would include having long baths, petting my dog, and playing piano!

Seraphm: Caffeine. The mindset needed for high keys is as follows: know that you are good, know when you make mistakes, know how to improve, and then realize you have nothing to prove to anyone. There’s kind of a zen state that you reach when you can do all of these and you kinda just win all the time.

Kalixyn: Mythic+ is a very social part of the game for me. I enjoy doing keys with friends, and working as a team together to time hard dungeons, whilst having a good time. I am very motivated by pushing myself, where I enjoy doing well and playing at a high level – consistently increasing key levels. Although self-improvement keeps me playing, team improvement is becoming a very rewarding aspect that came from this event.

Mental attitude and mindset is one of the most important things in competitive WoW. You see it in all aspects of the game, including Raiding, Mythic+, PVP etc. I have to remind myself that my self-worth and how I played that day are completely different, and are not interchangeable. This has been really positive for my mental health, as it makes you view failures and setbacks as an opportunity for growth, rather than an exit door.

Effective time management is also key to bolster your sanity, as you need to take breaks and also have positive things in your real life. Taking a step back, going for a walk and then coming back to the PC is helpful to establish a strong mindset that you need for these high keys.

Support from friends and teammates has also been really beneficial. Providing and receiving words of encouragement and praise is great for your mental and can encourage you to be your best self when it comes to keys.

Korimae: I try to focus more on how I can be helpful in the key setting rather than fixating on IO, damage, etc. I think taking ample breaks during keys is the best way. After about 6 hours, it’s usually best to stop or at least take an hour break and get away from your PC before playing again.



Q-9: What are your personal or professional goals for WoW and beyond? Do you feel that participating in Eve Ascension has inspired you to compete in additional M+ tournaments like MDI/TGP?

Eyolis: I would really like to compete in other tournaments if I had the opportunity (PvE side). I have the time for it, I am a dedicated player that can fully commit to the goals I set for myself.
Participating in Eve Ascension is already a great opportunity, especially that we made it into the finals. This is a step forward and comforting me that I am made for this and the most important : that I enjoy this!
I really hope that this Eve Ascension edition brings light on us and hopefully we can show that we are capable of doing amazing runs in the dungeons.

Seraphm: I want to be the best (or one of the best) in the game at everything PvE. I’ve always wanted to compete in MDI/TGP and will probably attempt to do so in the future :>

Kalixyn: I feel very accomplished with my achievements so far in this game. I stream full time and share my knowledge and fun experiences with my community. I've competed in WoW esports including the MDI and have raided in top guilds in the RWF, and I have made a positive name for myself in the community. I am always pushing myself and wanting to do more, and I am so appreciative of all the opportunities I have been/will be given. I think my goals in this game go beyond just my personal achievements and reach further towards helping others and encouraging them to push and achieve their goals that they haven't met yet.

This tournament has inspired me to push keys after this event, especially with friends, and see how well we can do. I’d like to eventually compete in the MDI with fellow minorities. Playing in the qualifiers has reignited my passion for improvement and it has been really nice to grow with similar players and friends.

Cherry: My personal goals in WoW are to push myself in Mythic+. It’s small, but I currently hold #1 Feral Druid / #1 Retribution Paladin on Stormrage. I think whatever specs I decide to “main” in a season, I want to eventually aim for top 100 World (top 20 for less popular specs). Maybe one day I will go for a Mythic+ Season Title. Otherwise, I want to casually grow my streaming community and continue helping players towards their goals.

Theoretically, I would love to compete in a Mythic+ or Arena tournament. Unfortunately, I have a lot of time constraints and sometimes my motivation comes and goes which causes me to lack commitment.



Q-10: Do you have any closing thoughts that you’d like to share?

Eyolis: Big shout out to the 4 awesome persons playing with me in the team! We did an amazing job and will keep going. We improved so much and made really high keys for 2 weeks of practice, I am super proud of all of you. Also I want to say thanks to Dioul for putting me on the game and thanks to my current guild Wisp for having me for so long without a single problem about my gender or anything related.

A huge thank you our coach Kullingen who supports us and makes us even better ❤️

Seraphm: Bring back Stellar Drift, shoutouts to Adeptxo and Frosty.

Kalixyn: I think this event has great potential, and there has been a lot of learning from all parties, and there is so much room for growth. Creating a competitive yet supportive community is something that is not easy to do, and I think this is a great start to something that could really go a long way and build a long-term support system that will also encourage minorities into the gaming space.

I’d like to show my appreciation for my team, and also the other teams. I’d also like to acknowledge the hardworking support team, staff, and talent that made all of this possible. It’s really incredible to see so many talented people come together to take on such a great initiative and challenge. We can celebrate how far we have come, whilst also recognizing how far we have left to go.

Thank you for taking the time to hear my thoughts, and best of luck to everyone!

Korimae: Lemike offered to mentor us after we finished qualifiers and has put in a lot of work with improving routes, UI’s & more – I’m not sure if/where he would be credited, so I want to put a big THANK YOU! He has selflessly devoted time to helping us with nothing but our thanks in return. The purpose of this event in my mind is to elevate players and I think in this case having a coach has done that.



You won’t want to miss the excitement as these four teams battle it out to become Eve Ascension champions! Don’t forget to cheer on these incredible players this Saturday, September 30th at 9 am PDT on the Team Liquid Twitch channel. We’d better see you there!



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About the Authors


Picco is an old-fashioned WoW gamer that started back in Vanilla and has played ever since. She is a healer by heart and is currently maining Restoration Druid. She loves Mythic+ and has a great passion for events like the MDI and TGP. Picco is part of the KeystoneMasters team and enjoys jiggling around with ideas for fun new formats of community tournaments. She is also a Mod for several streamers and guilds, particularly during the RWF. Outside of WoW, Picco is a Sprout in FF14, where she explores with her Lala Summoner.


Gogogadgetkat has been playing WoW since late BC, and has been the GM of her guild Propaganda since its creation in 2014. As a career healer, Kat has a number of CEs and old-school heroic kills under her belt, all on a variety of healing classes and specs—she’s a serial altoholic! In addition to Mythic raiding and a little Mythic+, creating safe, inclusive spaces in gaming is her longtime passion; Kat has been an admin for the Perky Pugs community since late BfA, and is also a founding council member and the community manager for the DEIBAJ initiative Liquid Women in Warcraft. She is excited to bring her wealth of experience and love of writing to the Raider.IO team.