Category: discordia

Know Your Limits

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This post is mainly about knowing yourself and knowing when to stay and when to leave a bad situation. One of the things I’ve learned in my 20 years in game development is that having convictions and a strong sense of justice will cost you. Pair that with expertise and an unwillingness to sugarcoat and... Continue Reading →

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The *GameHERs Awards

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EDIT: Apparently I’ve been nominated for Standout Triple A Dev as well. So you can vote for me twice! So someone decided to nominate me for the 2021 GameHERs awards. I am of course honoured beyond words, and it's been a nice break in the pretty awful autumn I've had so far. There are many,... Continue Reading →

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Harsh realities

There’s a certain unrest in the games industry at the moment. Companies and CEOs are being held accountable for the way they’re treating their employees, and especially employees that are marginalized. Some may think that holding an entire company responsible for the statement of one or just a few employees is a bit harsh. Experience... Continue Reading →

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Have some fucking accountability

Believe it or not, but this is a phrase that I’ve actually used in a professional context. Suffice to say I was very angry at the time, and I have since apologized to the individual I aimed it at. Not because I think that they did take responsibility and were accountable, but because it was... Continue Reading →

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It’s okay to be disappointed

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I’ve been in the games industry since 2001. 2000 if you count the year I did my master’s thesis at a games company. My entire working life I’ve spent here, working and debating, trying to improve our experiences as marginalized individuals. Not always officially, but always on a personal level, as a leader and as... Continue Reading →

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The Cognitive Dissonance of Staying

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I've noticed a trend or a sentiment, I think, in the people I've left behind at companies that have treated me badly. I wanted to explore that a bit because I think it is important to take a look at the various aspects that tie into how we experience these things and what considerations we... Continue Reading →

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