“We’re back!” Minty Fresh exclaimed as they received their bronze among the rest of their teammates. “We’re back at last!” With their medal, the Minty Maniacs had risen from last to 13th overall. “This is just the first of so much to come,” promised Minty Swirl, adding, “We’re in Mint Condition!” The rest of theContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #5: Relay”
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ML2022 Memo #4: Water Race
Six years ago, Rima had been a few lengths from earning their first medal. Something about the ebb and flow of the event had appealed to Rima when they volunteered to run it in ML2016. In ML2022, they were determined to try again. “I wasn’t expecting to be standing on the podium. I just wentContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #4: Water Race”
ML2022 Memo #3: Hurdles
Yellow Eye hadn’t understood what Red Eye meant by “keeping an eye out” until they were past the fourth hurdle and glanced to their left. “Pinky Panther had been trailing until then. They didn’t relent, and I couldn’t keep up. I didn’t know what to do,” continued Yellow Eye. “But I knew what they wouldContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #3: Hurdles”
ML2022 Memo #2: Balancing
“LOOK AT TEAM GALACTIC!” we heard fans shouting in The Pond as Team Galactic took the lead in Balancing to win their second consecutive gold in ML2022. “We are starstruck right now,” said Starry, crying tears of joy. “You might say we’re over the moon!” Cosmo added, smirking. The Pinkies were similarly overjoyed to earnContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #2: Balancing”
ML2022 Memo #1: Climbing
As the torch was lit at The Pond, ML2022 began with Event 1: Climbing. A duo event, its gold medalists were siblings Pulsar and Quasar, representing Team Galactic for their first gold since Starry’s Sand Rally 2017 win. “I’m nervous competing alone,” admitted Quasar, “so to earn my first medal with Pulsar means more thanContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #1: Climbing”
A Blurry Reflection
On the peak of Mount Huaze, two marbles stand. Hidden in the mist, in the midst of training. When one speaks up. “Do you think I made the wrong choice, Sensei?” Hazy asks. Blurry responds, “I do not, but I must ask, why do you hold such uncertainty in your decision?” “I…I can’t help butContinue reading “A Blurry Reflection”
The Return
“Come on Phanto, you’re going to be late. The press is turning up already, the CMM van has been here for nearly an hour, let’s roll! It’s time to celebrate our success!” yelled Fearo, newly appointed captain of Team Plasma. “I’m nearly done with the Ghostlings, just need to get Electrode back to their parents,”Continue reading “The Return”
RetRollSpective – The Marblebase
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble athletes that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re not going to focus on the history of marble athletes, but on The Marblebase, the unofficial Discord server for all things Jelle’s Marble Runs. Read on toContinue reading “RetRollSpective – The Marblebase”
RetRollSpective – Team Momary
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on Team Momary, a team that formed and competed in Marble League 2018. Read on to find out how this team transformed theContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Team Momary”
RetRollSpective – Golden Orbs
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Golden Orbs, a team that blends in with the history of the Hubelino Tournament. Read on to find out how thisContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Golden Orbs”
Project Marblearth 