As the world fauns over every episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross on Twitch, his legacy lives on in another form providing the same same soft-spoken friendly words of encouragement. One incredible twitter account set out to take Ross’s laid-back demeanor and spread “Happiness, not salt” to the gaming public. FGC Bob Ross does exactly that for the fighting games community. Let’s go on an adventure, friends.
On Character Nerfs:
Don't wish for nerfs.
I know you are capable of being better than you are right now and you don't need to drag a character down to do that.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 29, 2015
On Failure:
There's no such thing as a dropped combo, just a happy little reset.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 29, 2015
On embracing shared passion, not who the victor is:
Playing FGs does not mean fighting on Twitter or real life.
We share the same passion. Let's kindle our flames instead of putting it out.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 30, 2015
On Empowerment:
There's unimaginable power in your fingertips. A simple down, down-forward, forward, and punch, and you've created a happy little Hadouken.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 29, 2015
On Competition:
I never opt for Fatalities if Friendship is in the game.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 30, 2015
On Judgment:
No player should be judged by the controller they use.
I play fighting games with a palette and a two-inch brush
It's what makes us unique
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 29, 2015
Being the inclusive, sweet man Bob Ross is, his advice transcends genre and community.
The secret to being a great player is to be a great person. Love your community that you are the champion of. Spread happiness, not salt.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 29, 2015
On Self-care:
Sometimes life hits you hard and you have to take a break from fighting games.
Take your time, friend. Let's play when you return.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 31, 2015
On bettering yourself rather measuring against others:
Top tier? Low tier? Let's not be concerned by that. Characters seldom change.
But you change every day. Let's make you better. C'mon.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 30, 2015
On spreading happy, little surprises for others:
Let's all subtweet compliments to people.
Leave little bundles of joy to be discovered later.
Isn't that wonderful? I think it is.
— FGC Bob Ross (@FGC_Bob_Ross) October 30, 2015
Be wonderful to each other, friends.
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