andrea π GDC
@asaraviapt.bsky.social
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game designer and writer | game design adjunct @ UBalt | co-founder @centralpagamedevs | xFiraxis | bylines: live science
opinions are mine, not employers etc etc
https://asaravia.carrd.co/
game designer and writer | game design adjunct @ UBalt | co-founder @centralpagamedevs | xFiraxis | bylines: live science
opinions are mine, not employers etc etc
https://asaravia.carrd.co/
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andrea π GDC
@asaraviapt.bsky.social
Β· Nov 25
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked⦠| An...
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked acros...
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I'm now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
Sorry to hear that, Sahil. Can I interest you in a funny cat picture from Tuna judging me during a call?
February 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Sorry to hear that, Sahil. Can I interest you in a funny cat picture from Tuna judging me during a call?
I'm building a few! Happy to send over a link.
February 13, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I'm building a few! Happy to send over a link.
I think @ramiismail.com has done an excellent job covering the safety issues for people on visas coming to the states, but that's also a good thing to highlight.
TLDR:
Ask yourself why now, and for what purpose, you need to go to this event.
And make sure you're connecting ahead of time.
TLDR:
Ask yourself why now, and for what purpose, you need to go to this event.
And make sure you're connecting ahead of time.
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I think @ramiismail.com has done an excellent job covering the safety issues for people on visas coming to the states, but that's also a good thing to highlight.
TLDR:
Ask yourself why now, and for what purpose, you need to go to this event.
And make sure you're connecting ahead of time.
TLDR:
Ask yourself why now, and for what purpose, you need to go to this event.
And make sure you're connecting ahead of time.
Are there panels/programming that speak to you? Are there events you will miss, that are a one-time opportunity?
That's valid! Some things only happen once, but a lot of the grants, programs and raffles that hand out tickets to GDC are a regular occurrence.
That's valid! Some things only happen once, but a lot of the grants, programs and raffles that hand out tickets to GDC are a regular occurrence.
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Are there panels/programming that speak to you? Are there events you will miss, that are a one-time opportunity?
That's valid! Some things only happen once, but a lot of the grants, programs and raffles that hand out tickets to GDC are a regular occurrence.
That's valid! Some things only happen once, but a lot of the grants, programs and raffles that hand out tickets to GDC are a regular occurrence.
If your goal is to find a job, and specifically for game writing, I don't think you will find that many companies hiring narrative right *now*.
And that brings me to--why do you want to go this year?
And that brings me to--why do you want to go this year?
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
If your goal is to find a job, and specifically for game writing, I don't think you will find that many companies hiring narrative right *now*.
And that brings me to--why do you want to go this year?
And that brings me to--why do you want to go this year?
(I mostly focus on this, because it's where I specialize in)
But, you can just apply to these studios. I don't see recruiters for the studios hiring narrative designers with booths, or a large presence.
In fact, many companies are lowering the amount of effort in their presence at these shows.
But, you can just apply to these studios. I don't see recruiters for the studios hiring narrative designers with booths, or a large presence.
In fact, many companies are lowering the amount of effort in their presence at these shows.
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
(I mostly focus on this, because it's where I specialize in)
But, you can just apply to these studios. I don't see recruiters for the studios hiring narrative designers with booths, or a large presence.
In fact, many companies are lowering the amount of effort in their presence at these shows.
But, you can just apply to these studios. I don't see recruiters for the studios hiring narrative designers with booths, or a large presence.
In fact, many companies are lowering the amount of effort in their presence at these shows.
My personal recommendation is to build up a network remotely, and strengthen it, before attending these events--as a safety measure.
Another question: "What is your purpose/goal, and why does it have to be right now?"
Timing is important. Yes, we are seeing emerging roles in narrative/writing
Another question: "What is your purpose/goal, and why does it have to be right now?"
Timing is important. Yes, we are seeing emerging roles in narrative/writing
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
My personal recommendation is to build up a network remotely, and strengthen it, before attending these events--as a safety measure.
Another question: "What is your purpose/goal, and why does it have to be right now?"
Timing is important. Yes, we are seeing emerging roles in narrative/writing
Another question: "What is your purpose/goal, and why does it have to be right now?"
Timing is important. Yes, we are seeing emerging roles in narrative/writing
There were people I knew, and who were keeping an eye out for me.
If this is your first time meeting people in the industry, especially as a marginalized gender, not having a colleague to go to events with can be incredibly dangerous.
Even if you have colleagues, situations can still arise.
If this is your first time meeting people in the industry, especially as a marginalized gender, not having a colleague to go to events with can be incredibly dangerous.
Even if you have colleagues, situations can still arise.
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
There were people I knew, and who were keeping an eye out for me.
If this is your first time meeting people in the industry, especially as a marginalized gender, not having a colleague to go to events with can be incredibly dangerous.
Even if you have colleagues, situations can still arise.
If this is your first time meeting people in the industry, especially as a marginalized gender, not having a colleague to go to events with can be incredibly dangerous.
Even if you have colleagues, situations can still arise.
"Do you have the safety net to go?"
When I went in 2024, there was a situation of a man groping women in a spot frequented by game writers. I had a lot of colleagues DM'ing me, and at all times I was with 2-3 friends who I knew I could trust.
In the panels, parties, bars, hotel lobbies (CONT)
When I went in 2024, there was a situation of a man groping women in a spot frequented by game writers. I had a lot of colleagues DM'ing me, and at all times I was with 2-3 friends who I knew I could trust.
In the panels, parties, bars, hotel lobbies (CONT)
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
"Do you have the safety net to go?"
When I went in 2024, there was a situation of a man groping women in a spot frequented by game writers. I had a lot of colleagues DM'ing me, and at all times I was with 2-3 friends who I knew I could trust.
In the panels, parties, bars, hotel lobbies (CONT)
When I went in 2024, there was a situation of a man groping women in a spot frequented by game writers. I had a lot of colleagues DM'ing me, and at all times I was with 2-3 friends who I knew I could trust.
In the panels, parties, bars, hotel lobbies (CONT)
There's a lot of reasons devs may want to go to GDC, and I've been added to a few introductions of connections who won a raffle/are thinking about attending but are not quite sure.
I don't believe that stating "don't go" is... the way to go with these conversations.
Instead, I ask a few Q's:
I don't believe that stating "don't go" is... the way to go with these conversations.
Instead, I ask a few Q's:
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
There's a lot of reasons devs may want to go to GDC, and I've been added to a few introductions of connections who won a raffle/are thinking about attending but are not quite sure.
I don't believe that stating "don't go" is... the way to go with these conversations.
Instead, I ask a few Q's:
I don't believe that stating "don't go" is... the way to go with these conversations.
Instead, I ask a few Q's:
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Know anyone interested in writing video games? I'm chatting about it next Thursday, 6PM at MIT, so plan ahead #writing #gamedev
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
[BPM] AAA Q&A: Discussing Game Writing with Anna Megill, Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
The BPM crew sit down with Anna Megill, a multi-award winning AAA game writer, to discuss her career, writing for games, and working within the AAA space. We will also have
www.meetup.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Know anyone interested in writing video games? I'm chatting about it next Thursday, 6PM at MIT, so plan ahead #writing #gamedev
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
owner groups, rather than focusing on just the games industry.
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 AM
owner groups, rather than focusing on just the games industry.
This is going to sound odd but... family group chats.
I send it to friendships I have outside of games, and give enough context clues to my family members so they re-share it into an ever growing Whatsapp chain
Facebook also helps, and sharing it in local game clubs and befriending small business
I send it to friendships I have outside of games, and give enough context clues to my family members so they re-share it into an ever growing Whatsapp chain
Facebook also helps, and sharing it in local game clubs and befriending small business
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 AM
This is going to sound odd but... family group chats.
I send it to friendships I have outside of games, and give enough context clues to my family members so they re-share it into an ever growing Whatsapp chain
Facebook also helps, and sharing it in local game clubs and befriending small business
I send it to friendships I have outside of games, and give enough context clues to my family members so they re-share it into an ever growing Whatsapp chain
Facebook also helps, and sharing it in local game clubs and befriending small business
where would the gamedev community be without :eyesshake:
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 AM
where would the gamedev community be without :eyesshake:
sorry not sorry. you were warned!!
February 12, 2026 at 3:55 AM
sorry not sorry. you were warned!!
if I join a meeting and say, "hey sorry, I'm very tired. so I don't have a filter right now," I can't be held legally liable for the feedback I deliver after that sentence
February 12, 2026 at 3:55 AM
if I join a meeting and say, "hey sorry, I'm very tired. so I don't have a filter right now," I can't be held legally liable for the feedback I deliver after that sentence
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if bluesky drafts glitched today it'd sink the entire games industry
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 AM
if bluesky drafts glitched today it'd sink the entire games industry
This is the way.
February 12, 2026 at 1:33 AM
This is the way.
Huh, that's odd--first I've seen of it
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Huh, that's odd--first I've seen of it
I can only speak for people in my circle, yes there is censorship in these platforms. But there's also algorithms that thrive off controversy/reactions, and others (like this one) that don't.
Just my two cents though, could be wrong!
Just my two cents though, could be wrong!
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I can only speak for people in my circle, yes there is censorship in these platforms. But there's also algorithms that thrive off controversy/reactions, and others (like this one) that don't.
Just my two cents though, could be wrong!
Just my two cents though, could be wrong!
I don't think it's a problem with the algorithm.
There's a lot of Bluesky users who want to stay aware of what is happening, without encouraging the algorithm to push reactions to their main feed.
There's a lot of Bluesky users who want to stay aware of what is happening, without encouraging the algorithm to push reactions to their main feed.
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I don't think it's a problem with the algorithm.
There's a lot of Bluesky users who want to stay aware of what is happening, without encouraging the algorithm to push reactions to their main feed.
There's a lot of Bluesky users who want to stay aware of what is happening, without encouraging the algorithm to push reactions to their main feed.
I have five and counting, but uhh... digital footprints are important to be aware of!
February 12, 2026 at 1:10 AM
I have five and counting, but uhh... digital footprints are important to be aware of!
But the β¨traumaβ¨ adds an additional layer of challenge to the obstacle of asking for help
(Working on it, I say as I keep sending emails--)
(Working on it, I say as I keep sending emails--)
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
But the β¨traumaβ¨ adds an additional layer of challenge to the obstacle of asking for help
(Working on it, I say as I keep sending emails--)
(Working on it, I say as I keep sending emails--)