Rest in Peace
Byron Bernstein “Reckful”
May 8, 1989 - July 2, 2020.
World First 3k rating in World of Warcraft arena. One of the most influential players and streamers, known throughout the community.
He’d been struggling with his mental health issues for a long time. He was very open about his problems, perhaps too much so, seeing how precarious it truly is to open up about your own self within the social media.
The constant barrage of negativity which rained upon him from the slightest of mistakes and accidents finally caught up to him, I suppose.
A true show of how even jokes and memery can catch up to one eventually.
You inspired me in many ways to try and achieve things in this game that I’ve now played for half of my life. Many of the tricks you displayed in your montages and streams became a norm for thousands of players.
Its just a shame that the quiet majority that genuinely cared and cherished your streams were overshadowed by the vocal minority that spewed sh*t and hate.
You’re in a better place now, man.
Roger Dodger 59, target acquired, Warlock.