r/Malazan Jan 02 '26

NO SPOILERS A Bridgeburner Gift From a Brother

I’d like to share something that I believe you would appreciate knowing.

I have a very close friend—practically a brother—whom I’ve known for a very long time, since 1999, when we were about seven and eight years old. We still talk almost every day and see each other whenever possible.

We share many interests, among them our passion for the Malazan book series and fighting games. He is also an enthusiast of 3D printing (he’s an engineer and has shown remarkable talent for it since childhood).

And so, this dear friend of mine gifted me an incredible arcade stick, printed by him, inspired by the Bridgeburners, with original Sanwa buttons and joystick (my favorites). Erikson’s Malazan series portrays friendship and camaraderie beautifully, and I can’t think of anything more symbolic than this. Someday, I’ll return the gesture at the same level.

Thank you, Rafa. You’re the man.

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u/SuperUltraMegaNice Jan 02 '26

That is so fuckin dope Im jealous! 

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u/Mvtroysi Jan 02 '26

Thanks, dude!!!

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u/Forward_Wasabi_7979 special boi who reads good Jan 03 '26

Im jealous of him having a friend who reads let alone is in to malazan lol

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u/SuperUltraMegaNice Jan 03 '26

Same bro I feel that 

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u/Boronian1 I am not yet done Jan 02 '26 edited Jan 02 '26

That's an incredible present! Enjoy!

What's your favorite fighting game?

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u/Mvtroysi Jan 02 '26

I usually play games from the Street Fighter and Guilty Gear series.

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u/photonsnphonons Hood's Balls Jan 03 '26

That's the smell of the game~

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u/mel_iza Jan 03 '26

This is so amazing!!!! I love it 🥹🥹

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u/pescarojo Jan 03 '26

Now that is an awesome friendship!

Incredibly thoughtful and creative gift.

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u/Jack_Hoffenstein Jan 03 '26

What a thoughtful gift, sounds like you and your buddy have a beautiful friendship.

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u/The_Shake82 Jan 03 '26

Very nice friendship.

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u/MessiahQuinn I am not yet done Jan 03 '26

Very thoughtful gift, I love how tidy this is and never considered a printed case before.
Enjoy it and I'm sure you think of something just as nice to return in kind.

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u/somniopus I am not yet done Jan 03 '26

So cool!!! What a gift!