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I work at Epic Games. I used to work at Salesforce. ❤️ tech, dogs, cats, reading, writing, games, pastries, crochet, and knitting.
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Y'ALL - clair obscure has me in my FEELS.

Being sick sucks. I'm so tired and I haven't done anything for 2 days 😓🤧😴😷

I'm thinking about writing a talk about creating games that operate as third spaces.... what are your main questions about this?

Do you have any feedback on UEFN? PLEASE PUT IT IN THE FORUMS - forums.unrealengine.com/tags/c/gener... I promise we read and prioritize all the feedback here <3

I'm hosting a simple hangout for Extra Life Children's Hospital Colorado later today - come chill and talk fundraising and tabletop month! discord.gg/TWK4FJ9A?eve...

The Rwanda genocide of the early 1990s was fueled by misinformation on talk radio. Just something to keep in mind as the trump crowd consolidates media control.

ME: *sits at desk and works* Just focus. Just focus. Don't look around. Do NOT look around. THE NEWS:

Seeing John Green in person today!!!! 🥰

Update from Twitter - FNCreate We’ve updated the Fortnite Creator Roadmap and are shifting the release windows for a few key upcoming features: 🔹 Scene Graph Beta - Q2 2025 🔹 Enable Creation of Custom Data-driven UI Widgets - Q4 2025 🔹 Enable Creation of Custom Interactive UI Widgets - Q4 2025

I did it! I reached Lordran! #darksoulsthoughts

I made it 30 mins and I already died so many times 😭😭😭 only to the boss, but stillll. I even already know the "trick" I just can't seem to get away from him fast enough. Yes, I know I need to get good. I was just feeling so good as I got through some small guys ... And then death 👻

I very much want to play Nightreign when it releases. However, my husband refuses to let that be the first souls game I play. So today, I'm starting Dark Souls Remastered. Wish me luck.

Goodbye for now San Francisco 🛫

Happy 🌱🌼 Spring

Made it to San Francisco!!! As ever, it feels like coming home. The salty air, the wind off the bay and the cloudy skies... Can't wait to settle in and grab some food before heading to some pre-gdc events

Reader: it did not get better. I'm more exhausted today 😔

Been wondering lately how I can do more. And then I go out and do more and end up sick the next day 😭 Searching for balance in all the wrong places this week. Hoping it gets better as the week stretches on.

genAI NPCS are shit for many reasons but also: NPCs with one or two lines of dialog clearly communicate to the player that this character cannot help you progress. We don't just choose not to include thousands of lines for NPCs because we're lazy or lack resources. It's bad design.

Filed my taxes today - glad that's over.

I prioritized some self care today and got a massage. The puppy break was so very needed. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to take the time for myself. Now to figure out how to get my husband to prioritize some puppy free time...

10 years ago I was at my first GDC - dreaming of becoming a game developer. And now? I'm preparing to give my second GDC talk 😍 what a crazy wonderful bit of life.

Hearing from Community Partners International, which works from Myanmar to Bangladesh, that USAID cuts mean 14,000 people with HIV losing access to lifesaving meds and a total stop in all HIV and TB screening. So many people will die due to these chaotic, sudden, horrifically implemented cuts.

After hearing some news about Kindle changing it's download settings I've been trying to make sure I have copies of all my books. I nearly gave up. Today I had to venture into our boxes of things to find a cable... And found a kindle and my Sony ereader! So excited

We went on a pack walk with everyone today (I was backup) Pictured - Waka, Winry, Freya & Luke (the amazing dog dad)

The MAGA Movement in one, simple to understand comic strip.

Android Beta test is now open! Here’s how to join: 👇🏽Use this link to download the Android Beta👇🏽 play.google.com/store/apps/d... 👇🏽Use this link to give feedback about the app👇🏽 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

In my free time these next few months I'm going to be planning a new rpg campaign. I'm getting really excited to plan out some towns and dungeons 🥰 I know so much more about game design now that I can't wait to apply those learnings!

Picard management tip: Take vacations.

Dear wonderful people at the emergency - thank you for dealing with my oversharing, panicking, crying self and helping out my family. Sorry I trauma dumped, I have a hard time holding it back when I'm not able to mask. If you work in or around health care of any kind, thank you. You are heroes.

I'm so tired #puppylife

The #1 reported reason people avoid doctor’s appointments is because they’re afraid of finding out they have a serious illness. If you have that fear, that’s normal and you’re not alone. Also remember, there is basically no serious illness that isn’t less serious if you catch it sooner.

We adopted a new pup yesterday and today everyone is napping very hard (except me). Please meet Winry ❤️

John Green as “Silly Ray Cyrus” as part of the 2025 @projectforawesome.bsky.social #p4a2025

THE PROJECT FOR AWESOME BEGINS IN SEVEN MINUTES! SEVEEEEEEN MINUTES! projectforawesome.com/live

Silly Ray Cyrus everyone #p4a2025

Presenting: Project for Awesome bingo cards! I've started off with these four, but if you want your own unique card, drop a reply and I can get you one! #P4A2025

Donate to the P4A or else..... #P4A2025

Happy p4a to Silly ray Cyrus!

I'm hiring a UEFN & Verse Creator Evangelist! My team's core responsibility is to enable Creators & Developers to build their dream games with UEFN And Verse. This role will involve some travel, comfort behind a camera, and programming experience. www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/c... #uefn #verse