in the throes of digital warfare, where esports champions are forged under the relentless fire of competition, one must never dismiss the struggles of the pre-founding era, a time when this arena was but an experiment. as we engage in today's battles, armed with strategies and skills honed through countless encounters, we're privileged to stand on the shoulders of those early pioneers. it's with this legacy in hand that we begin afresh, ever pushing forward, aware of the honor bestowed upon us to shape the future of this illustrious battlefield.