My very own game Trollskogen is RELEASED!! 🍾🌲 Get it on the AppStore: itunes.apple.com/app/trollskoge #gamedev #stugan2018
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When I was 25 and new to the industry I wasn’t allowed to join all the suits for a meeting during a conference I was speaking at since the meeting was taking place at a strip club.
Games and tech has always felt like a boys club/fraternity house. I hope it grows up someday.
Toxic management will cause you to doubt yourself for a very long time. Luckily I’m seeing progress in myself, even if I’m not fully recovered. 1,5 years later I’ve shipped a game, now work with an amazing team & am a Next Gen Leader in the games industry. YOU DID NOT BREAK ME.
I’ve joined Maxis Studios as a Game Designer on ! My Sim also wears a glucose monitor now, just like me!
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And don’t get me started on the official industry events that hired naked models to walk around for all the suits to take selfies with.
I didn’t drink alcohol much when starting in games but boy did I start after.
Hello I’m Sara and have been working in games for 10 years. I’ve mostly worked with design, programming and community management, and have also released my own game! Today I’m a Game Designer for 🦋 #WhatAGameDevLooksLike
6 months ago I started what is probably what I would consider my dream job. It even beats being a solo indie dev because I get to work with a fantastic and supportive team <3 it took me over 7 years in the industry to find my way here, and I’m so glad I finally did <3
At my first GDC I was demo:in our tech at one of our partner booths (we were building a 3D graphics engine for web using WebGL) and had my time wasted by dudes stopping by seeming interested in our tools but in the end just blatantly asking me out on dates.
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Y’all the reason I’m sharing these experiences is to call out problematic behavior we have in this industry. Women are getting DRUGGED at industry events. This is why we need a safe and inclusive environment, so that we can continue our work without worrying about our safety.
Today is my first day working at Mojang! I went there last week and got a sneek peak of my desk and hung out with my team <3 I'm very excited!! 😻
I love this photo with these two incredible human beings <3 what a wonderful day that was!
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Today is my first day as Technical Designer at ! I'm beyond excited and I think my doggies are feeling the hype as they keep jumping about ☺️
I’m Sara and am on my 10th year working in the games industry! I’m a Technical Designer at Embark, and previously worked at companies such as Mojang and Unity. Most importantly, I’ve released my own game as an indie dev! #WhatAGameDevLooksLike
"People go where they feel welcomed, but stay where they feel valued."
I love this. Don't take people for granted.
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I also attended an industry party that had hired little persons and put them in bikinis and painted them in gold body paint as part of the entertainment. How do organizers even come up with these ideas to begin with?
Noooooo my dogs learned how to turn on/off the Xbox (they like the sound it seems) by bopping their noses on the power button. Hahahhahaa
I have contacted men's employers after receiving messages like these on LinkedIn. This is highly inappropriate behaviour.
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Sick and tired of the unprofessional messages from men on LinkedIn like this when I post one photo of myself celebrating a CAREER ACHIEVEMENT. @SamsungUS come get ur mans #everydaysexism #TimesUp
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I can rarely tell if someone is flirting with me, so I can easily go on for 20 minutes excitedly talking about MY WORK since I assume thats what others professionals stopping by my booth are there to talk about. Not to ask me out on dates?!?!
I used Unity, PS+Krita & Garageband to create Trollskogen completely on my own. I'm a self-taught game dev using online learning resources & the knowledge base created by the community. This is the result: itunes.apple.com/app/trollskoge
I believe you can make games, too. #madewithunity
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It's #NationalVideoGamesDay and I love Minecraft! It's truly one of my favourite games, and I am so happy I got to work with it, my amazing colleagues and Marketplace partners <3 I've left Mojang and will soon go on a new adventure. But first, vacation with my doggies!!
I’ve spent ~2 weeks now at My health (physical & mental) hasn’t felt this good in a long time. Blood sugar levels are excellent, I’m active outside daily, eat great, no coffee, no stress, no anxiety. I’m feeling hella empowered everyday. So thankful for this program <3
This month took a very sudden turn work-wise (as it’s done for many people). It’s been very stressful and I broke down this morning from the most mundane things. I’ve decided to make this month only about everything that’s comforting such as tea, blankets, films, food, etc.
Ok so I think today might the day I go get a Switch (!!). On my list is RingFit, BotW and Animal Crossing. Am I missing something obvious?
This is me last evening finding my game Trollskogen in the AppStore while eating tacos with my bestie. Pure bliss ☺️ #gamedev #indiegame #GDC2019
Community Managers are such an important part of game development. How else will various teams know what to change in a project without feedback and reactions from current or potential users? We are making games for PEOPLE, and CM's are the glue between product and the PEOPLE. twitter.com/Daley_Kong/sta
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I got my vaccination booked!!! I got a text message out of nowhere and was able to book through the app!! 😭😭😭 no more confusion
I can now live out my elven princess life as I’ve just found the most perfect coat
Y’all, today is my 1-year anniversary working with all of our amazing #Minecraft Marketplace partners!! <3 Here is me last year all swagged out at the office.
Survived the first week of my breakup. At first I was counting each day that I would get through, now I can start counting weeks. Three more and it will be a month. I took a long walk in the rain yesterday, finding new happy places.
My mom styled my apt for the photos and viewings. How pretty isn’t this?!?!
Hitting on people during job interviews is gross and not gonna help you get that job.
I’ve been called a fake gamer girl since the start of my career in games 🥲 getting a seat at the table has a lot of obstacles
On my way to Gothenburg to show my game Trollskogen and talk to young women about game development. 🖤🎮
CW: weight.
Me then at 53kg feeling super insecure about my body and thinking I was fat.
vs me now at 73kg and being at a point where I can’t care anymore. Also comfy clothes are underestimated AF!
Everyone!! This is our project!! Ahhhh this is so exciting to share ✨✨✨✨✨
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Hi! Do you want to be an early community member of our multiplayer, online world of creative-chaos? It is a place for you to talk to friendly creatures, throw together fantastical scenes, build cozy imaginary treehouses, add simple game elements, and more. medium.com/embarkstudios/
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This weekend I’m consuming 2 jars of eggless mayo, half a kg oat creme fraiche, 1 kg of bread, two jars of seaweed caviars, one tube of vegiar, half a kg smoked tofu, oat cream cheese, smoked seitan, roast peaf, and coconut cheeze. Look at my masterpiece:
Have started creating in Wonderbox and it’s surprisingly satisfying on mobile. And sooooo beautiful 😍
I spent most of my evening in a jacuzzi with friends and mainly taking breaks to eat pizza. I’ve found my ultimate favourite way to party. It feels like I’ve been to a spa all night. Best. Ever.
I'm making a game in Minecraft based on the spoon theory. Instead of the default "survive your first night" challenge, players will have to survive the day with their allocated spoons. Every action costs 1 spoon & sleeping gives you a set nr of new spoons. Spoon management.
I can’t believe 1/5 of the people voting don’t want me and my family in Sweden.
Not to speak of all my friends and their families that will be affected.
This election is heart breaking.
When I became president of the student chapter at uni, peers told me I was too anal and boring for the role.
Bish who’s now working in games and has two dogs you or me? That’s right who’s boring now
Thanks everyone for the congratulations, downloads and heart warming messages about Trollskogen <3 It feels so nice to have released my little darling out to the world 🌲✨ If you haven’t checked out the game yet, grab it here: itunes.apple.com/app/trollskoge #screenshotsaturday
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When you haven't experienced something yourself is when you really need to listen.
My mom watched my talk yesterday and was so happy because she finally understands what I do. The talk was in Swedish and although she’s watched most of my industry talks over the last 10 years, they have all been in English.
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Watching the new Cinderella and holy shit yes just the vibe I’m looking for right now
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Looking for a gameplay developer to join our team! You’d be working close to me and other designers, prototyping and exploring concepts for our creative platform! careers.embark-studios.com/jobs/947916-ga #gamedev
How many of y’all have to microwave the same cup of tea multiple times as you take a sip then keep forgetting about it.
Admit it.
Happy disability pride month! Proudly showing off the device that keeps me alive <3
It’s been nearly 10 years since I was a student at KTH, and today I’m doing a presentation for some of the current students there! Hoping to inspire them to get into game dev 🖤
I’m so happy to be part of Stugan 2018!! This is going to be an amazing summer <3
When I went from WFH to office job a few years ago I was panicking over how I would fit in my 5 days/week training schedule. Who knew I’d later be able to do a whole year (and I guess counting) of 0 training.
One day I will be reunited with the walls and ceilings 💪
Omw to the liquor store to buy a bottle of cava to put in the fridge because tonight I am celebrating life! I also love my dog. He weighs as much as this bag of potatoes 😂
Fun fact: in Sweden you have to OPT OUT of paying the church a portion of your taxes. This is done through mailing a PHYSICAL LETTER to opt out of giving the church your money, and it takes a couple of years until the process is finished.
This game simulates Type 1 Diabetes in Minecraft, teaching the interaction of blood glucose, insulin, and carbs. This is amazing <3 <3 mct1.io #minecraft #diabetes #t1d
I got the download and install size down for Trollskogen + fixed memory issues on iPhone 6. SO PROUD. This guide helped me loads <3 gametorrahod.com/pvrtc-vs-astc- #unitytips #gamedev
