🎙️ From Black Lotus to PvP Glory – The Coooley Interview | Pro Gamers Journal In this special edition of Pro Gamers Journal, we dive into the world of Coooley — a legendary figure in the Diablo II: Resurrected community, Magic: The Gathering champion, world-record holder, and creator of the Diablo Fighting Championship. But this isn’t just a podcast — it’s a masterclass in gaming, content creation, and staying true to your path. 🎮 What’s Inside This Episode: Coooley’s Full Origin Story From the earliest days of Diablo II to building one of the strongest PvP communities in modern ARPGs. Owning a Real Black Lotus Magic: The Gathering fans — yes, it’s true. And we talk about the significance of that card, his tournament wins, and what it taught him about value. His Rivalry with MrLlamaSC The moment that made his catchphrase iconic: “I beat MrLlamaSC once.” Inspiration from Raxxanterax Behind-the-scenes moments on how top creators influence each other to level up. Creating the Diablo Fighting Championship Why he launched his own PvP league and what it takes to organize competitive content that people care about. Breaking the D2R Uber Tristram World Record The strategy, the hype, the community reaction — all in his words. Love, Mentors, and Life Before Streaming Real talk about personal growth, navigating pressure, and what it means to build something that matters. 🎯 Why You Should Watch Whether you're a gamer, Twitch streamer, YouTube creator, ARPG fan, or just someone who loves seeing people go all-in on their passion — this is for you. We talk about the grind behind the scenes, the mindset required to last, and the tools creators use to stay authentic, build community, and grow their impact. If you're just getting started or looking for a spark to keep going, Coooley drops insights you won’t find anywhere else — all with honesty, humor, and a bit of chaos. 🎧 This is only Part 1 of our 6-hour deep dive. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the rest.

Behind the Scenes with Coooley - Pro Gamers Journal Exclusive What does it take to become one of the most talked-about Diablo 2 Resurrected streamers on Twitch and YouTube? In this exclusive episode of Pro Gamers Journal, we go behind the scenes with Coooley, the creator of the Diablo Fighting Championship and a rising force in the ARPG streaming world. We break down how Coooley became a staple in the PvP community, how he’s navigated the ups and downs of content creation burnout, and what it’s like to balance authenticity with monetization in a space full of hype and pressure. He talks about creator mindset, audience loyalty, and what Blizzard still needs to fix in D2R to truly revive the game. You’ll get insights into PvP builds, tournament organizing, Twitch growth, YouTube strategy, and a surprise appearance by the show’s chaotic co-host LilithMommy. Whether you’re looking to master PvP, grow your own ARPG channel, or just find out what makes Coooley tick, this is your inside look at one of the most unique creators in modern gaming. You can find the podcast here : https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival The Youtube recaps here : https://www.youtube.com/@ProGamersJournal Find Coooley twitchLink: https://www.twitch.tv/coooley youtubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/coooley xLink: https://x.com/coooley

This is moved to the 21st of June 🙂

Hi everyone, We are working on overhauling how cancellation works at TCM. Currently to cancel your membership at TCM you go through these steps. Login Click on your name in the top right corner Click on Account Settings Click on Manage subscription Add a Reason (helps us make the club better for people) Click on Cancel (NOT STAY) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For anyone who has been burdened by the current process, please keep in mind that we did this as quickly as possible after we realised the PayPal dashboard was being a pain for people to cancel their subscription, especially in some countries where the PayPal dashboard is different to what we see in Australia where we figured it would be easy to manage. Our current system also cancels every single subscription you have with us in one go, I know some people don't want this as I've been messaged several times about people wanting to cancel just one of them but this should also show to people that we are not here trying to invent things to make it difficult for people to cancel the club, in fact we are trying to do the exact opposite we just do not have infinite time and resources to achieve what we want instantly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We want to make the cancellation process smoother for everyone, we are working on a dashboard dedicated for managing subscriptions individually so people can see exactly what's going on. TCM wants members to not be frustrated by cancelling and we want to at least know why someone is cancelling so we can work on improving the club for our members. If you have any feedback or feature requests in terms of managing a subscription which can involve cancelling or even resubscribing later, please add a comment below.

We just finished fixing everything, sorry for the inconvenience, we are working really hard to evolve memberships into something more valuable to everyone involved, with the ground work that's been laid out during this month, we will be able to move forward in terms of making it a lot easier to see your individual subscriptions and manage them one by one. Our priority is to make sure people can join & cancel as smoothly as possible and have all of the information regarding their membership available to them. Thanks for being patient and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any issues with your account, preferably on discord or on here as emails can easily get lost in the sea.

We are aware of some issues being caused by the recent overhaul to how memberships and subscriptions work for the club. Please do not worry as everything is tracked in PayPal & Stripe, if you are seeing "Not subscribed" Or have not received loyalty points for a recent payment, this is mostly a User Interface bug. We will make 100% sure everything is resolved by the next spin, we are trying our best to fix everything up, ultimately we take anything related to loyalty points very seriously and have vigorous logs, event tracking and more on our side as well as on Stripe & PayPal's side. It's very important to us that everyone has the exact LP they should have and are active when they should be so we will triple check everything and once the news comes out that everything is fixed, if there is anything off with your account please do not hesitate to notify us (A news post will be made once the issues are considered to be resolved) I think it goes without saying that what we are trying to accomplish here is pretty complicated and bound to have some technical issues but we have always been able to track down any issue members have had, we are here to serve you noble Gamers. Please bare with us a bit 🙂 - On a side note, we are also working on a way to show all of your separate subscriptions in a new dashboard page in account settings so you can manage each of them more dynamically as well as get more information about what you have and how. So there's that 🙂

LOL Badplayer this is a serious matter xD

We are juggling around a few ideas on how to better handle rewards that have been unclaimed, there has only ever been one so far but we imagine there could be more. The first and only unclaimed PC is the 24ct Gold PC as after 2 months of attempting to contact the recipient from multiple emails, we had no reply. For this particular PC, we decided to spin again for it but it made us think about different options. We have three options. 1. Spin again next month 2. Re-use the parts to create a new design and build and spin for it 3. Auction off the computer where members will be able to bid on the computer with their loyalty points. We want to know in particular, how this would effect the club in terms of member acquisition and retention. Which option would make you feel even better about joining the club? Which option would make you feel better about owning Loyalty Points? We'd appreciate if you could leave your responses below as a comment.

Hawg Unleashed: Real Talk from the Boat to the Boss Fight If you've ever typed "Hawg Twitch streamer" or wondered "Who is Hawg TV?" - this is the post you’ve been looking for. This week on Pro Gamers Journal, we sat down with the one and only Hawg, the Southern Twitch sensation known for streaming straight from his fishing boat and gaming shed. That’s right - one day he’s reeling in bass on the lake, and the next he’s theorycrafting ARPG builds in Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch. It’s part of the Crimson Loot Carnival, where every hour, gamers enter custom-built mini-games for a chance to win real loot. But this episode wasn’t about loot - it was about legacy. Why This Interview Matters Hawg isn’t your average creator. He’s an original. In this exclusive podcast interview, Hawg opened up about: How he became the world’s only boat streamer / shed gamer His unfiltered thoughts on Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 The mental toll of burnout - and how he overcame it How he built one of the most loyal and hilarious communities on Twitch The moment he caught a fish on stream and in-game - at the same time Whether you're a gamer, a streamer, a sponsor, or just someone chasing something meaningful - this interview is packed with real value and unforgettable moments. Hawg’s Biggest Insights: Authenticity Wins - Hawg’s brand wasn’t built in a studio. It was built on a bass boat and in a backyard shed. It’s proof that staying true to who you are beats chasing trends. Community is Everything - From the “House of Hawg” to inside jokes like #D4Bad, Hawg built a loyal fanbase by making them feel like family. Burnout is Real - Hawg opened up about the pressure to always be “on,” and how stepping back, opening up, and leaning on his community saved him. No Filter Needed - Whether he’s calling out game devs or praising them, Hawg’s honesty has made him a trusted voice in the ARPG scene. Don't Miss: Hawg’s dream “Frankenstein ARPG” - combining the best parts of PoE, Diablo, and Last Epoch His hilarious take on what kind of fish each ARPG character would be His advice to creators trying to make it without selling out This episode is already being called one of the most raw, honest, and hilarious interviews we’ve done. And it’s just one part of the Crimson Loot Carnival, where real gamers win real rewards. Watch or Listen Now Catch the episode live at https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival at: 4PM CST 5PM EST 2PM PST 9PM GMT 7AM AEST (next day) Follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it. About Hawg Hawg is a Twitch Partner and YouTube creator known for blending Southern charm with top-tier ARPG content. Whether he’s critiquing game balance, dropping truth bombs on loot systems, or just casting a line and vibing with chat - Hawg keeps it 100% real. You can find the podcast here : https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival The Youtube recaps here : https://www.youtube.com/@ProGamersJournal Find Hawg_TV twitchLink: https://www.twitch.tv/hawg_tv youtubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/@hawg_tv xLink: https://x.com/realhawgtv Ready to see the shed? Hear the story? Feel the grind? Check out the full Hawg episode on Pro Gamers Journal now - and experience the only place where bass hooks meet boss fights. We will also have a new game release : Cannons I won't give too much away, just come enjoy it and win some real loot 🙂

New Mini-Season System: The April 22, 2025 patch introduced Mini-Seasons, a refresh of the old challenge events. These are small themed progression tracks that run alongside the main season. In fact, Challenge Events have been renamed to “Mini Seasons” and moved into the Seasons menu for easy tracking. Players earn Season Tickets from completing event challenges, which can be spent to unlock Mini-Season rewards. The first ever mini-season, “Appalachian Outlaws,” launched with this update, allowing players to immediately dive into a new reward track. (If you have enough tickets saved up when a Mini-Season begins, you could even unlock all its rewards right away – just be sure to complete the challenges to earn your spent tickets back.) New Seasonal Event – “The Big Bloom”: Spring has sprung in Appalachia with a brand-new seasonal event starting April 29. In The Big Bloom, players assist a quirky NPC named Black-Eyed Susan, a flower-obsessed wastelander with a penchant for explosive solutions, to reclaim her favorite meadow from hostile plant-like creatures called Overgrown. The event culminates in a battle against Susan’s arch-nemesis, “Bee-zlebub” the King Bee, who shows up once you’ve picked enough flowers and blown up enough Overgrown pests. (Just watch out for the landmines scattered from Susan’s last “gardening” attempt!) Successful gardeners will be rewarded with new thematic loot once Bee-zlebub is defeated. Armor & Item Fixes: A number of equipment-related bugs were squashed. Notably, Power Armor no longer removes your ghoul disguise headwear. The Vulcan Ultracite Bracers mod’s Radiation and Poison effects are now correctly tagged as “Unarmed” damage, and a bug with the Nuclear Jetpack for the Civil Engineer Power Armor (Munitions) was fixed so that it no longer wrongly required the Secret Service Jetpack plan. Glowing Bobbleheads will now actually appear from Bobblehead Boxes as intended, and players won’t get spammed with the “Canned Cranberry Relish is now craftable” notification anymore. Also, jetpack controls have been fixed – you should no longer experience odd movement issues while jetpacking around. C.A.M.P. & Workshop Improvements: An important exploit fix: C.A.M.P. objects that require certain consumables (Fusion Cores, chems like Mentats, Stimpaks, Rad-X, etc.) no longer refund those items when you scrap the object. This closes a loophole where players could essentially duplicate valuable consumables. A number of C.A.M.P. decor bugs were addressed as well. The Skulls Firepit will behave like a campfire now, the season reward Urinal can actually be received properly when unlocked, and various display items and structures had their alignment and collision corrected. Even the little things got attention: the Mothman Windchime will animate correctly, the Piggy Bank no longer hovers off surfaces, and the Balloon Animal Bouquet finally has proper collision so you can’t walk through it. Combat Balance Tweaks: Wasteland combat saw some tuning. Notably, the Hunting Rifle’s base damage was buffed significantly – at level 50 it jumped from 100 to 140 base damage. Its Prime Receiver mod no longer gives an extra bonus on top. The patch also fixed an issue with V.A.T.S. – you can no longer target enemy limbs in VATS unless you meet the proper requirements (5 Perception or the Concentrated Fire perk). Explosions from certain perks and effects will now hit where they’re supposed to – the explosions are retargeted to an enemy’s center mass rather than their feet, improving reliability. Enemies & Encounters: Scorchbeasts will no longer spam their sonic blast attack repeatedly. In Daily Ops, Super Mutants and other enemies will once again grant the expected amount of XP. A fix for the new Atlantic City Expedition addressed an issue where Overgrown enemies near City Hall would become invulnerable. Glowing Hunters will now drop Glowing Blood as loot instead of Glowing Blood Packs. Limb Damage & Crippling Overhaul: One of the biggest gameplay adjustments in this patch is a comprehensive rework of limb damage mechanics. Weapon mods that used to give a “20% chance to cripple” now instead boost limb damage by 50% each hit. Most enemies no longer have innate limb-cripple immunity, making limb damage perks more useful. However, bosses now require more focused fire to cripple. Perk Cards were rebalanced accordingly. Perks like Basher, Enforcer, Modern Renegade, One Gun Army, and a new melee perk Bone Shatterer now include significant limb damage bonuses. The Twisted Muscles mutation was updated to give +50% limb damage. The result: regular enemies are easier to cripple, but bosses are more resistant. Quest & Progression Fixes: The patch cleaned up various quest bugs. Ghoul player questlines were fixed to prevent progression blocks. Early-game quests like “Second Helpings” now complete reliably. The “Powerhouse of the Cell” quest marker now persists after logout. Additional fixes included corrected voice lines, accurate terminal text, and improved objective tracking. Miscellaneous Improvements: The Atomic Shop interface now loads faster. The world map’s location selection was improved. Area looting becomes available immediately after enemy death, and looting multiple corpses no longer shuffles ammo to the bottom of the list. Cosmetic fixes included correct glove colors for the Radiation Quack outfit and fixed underarmor clipping. Fort Defiance now counts toward the Cranberry Bog discovery challenge. Photomode now works correctly in ultra-wide 21:9 resolutions. Behind the scenes, Ghoul perks were fixed to behave and display properly. The Wasteland Trading Post: Fallout 76 Trading in 2025 With Appalachia refreshed by the latest update, it’s a great time for Vault Dwellers to turn their eyes toward the player-driven economy. Trading in Fallout 76 has become an integral part of the end-game loop. Whether you’re a casual player looking to swap some surplus legendary weapons, a dedicated trader, or a veteran collector, here’s your roleplay-friendly guide to Fallout 76 trading. Market76 – The Original Marketplace for Wastelanders Market76 is a community-driven trading hub that originated on Reddit and expanded to Discord. Players post “for sale” notices describing gear and barter terms. Trades are done in-game, and the community maintains strict moderation against exploits or real-money transactions. The platform features a karma and reputation system on Discord, as well as a scammer blacklist. Courier services are also available to mediate high-value trades safely. Market76 provides a lore-rich and social environment for barter-focused trading. The Crimson Market – An AI-Powered Trading Post in Appalachia A newer platform, The Crimson Market offers a sleek, AI-powered experience. It allows users to upload item screenshots, which are automatically parsed by image recognition AI. Listings become searchable by stats or effects (e.g., “Bloodied Fixer”), saving time for both sellers and buyers. The Crimson Market also analyzes trading trends based on community data, surfacing in-demand items and fair prices. From a lore perspective, it feels like an automated network run by descendants of the Crimson Caravan Company, scanning caravan inventories and radio chatter for trade trends. Players can list items manually or by image, set a price or trade offer, and be contacted by interested buyers. AI-enhanced search and analytics make the Crimson Market a powerful tool for traders on any platform. Fallout 76 Trading Tips: Best Practices for Safe and Successful Deals Know Your Item Value: Use Discord channels, Reddit, or Crimson Market trends to check pricing. Updates can impact demand, so stay current. Use Trusted Platforms: Stick to known platforms like Market76 or Crimson Market for safer, community-moderated trades. Beware of Scammers: Never drop items first in unknown trades. Use courier services for expensive swaps and always report scammers. Communicate Clearly: Be direct, polite, and transparent about what you want or offer. Good communication builds trading relationships. Leverage AI & Data Tools: Take advantage of Crimson Market’s AI parsing, trend insights, and smart searching to trade more efficiently. Timing & Patience: Watch for spikes in demand after events and updates. Post listings during active hours for better visibility. Trade for Mutual Benefit: Caps are common, but bartering can work just as well. Be flexible and creative with trade terms. Final Thoughts: Trading is one of Fallout 76’s most vibrant community-driven features. Whether you're hawking gear at Market76’s flea market or letting AI handle the heavy lifting on Crimson Market, the updated Wasteland is full of opportunity. With smoother gameplay, more cripple-able enemies, and AI tools at your fingertips, the 2025 economy is booming. Happy trading, Vault dwellers. May your caps be plentiful, your deals fair, and your legendaries roll just right.