Ella Lowgren
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Project creative lead by day. Indie dev making mental health games by night. Friendly neighbourhood ADHD gremlin. She/They 🏍️
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You Will (Not) Remain
"You must stay in your apartment as the city around you falls to an Eldritch horror."
YW(N)R is a 2D narrative game that explores mental health, isolation, and what it means to survive. Play it for free NOW: .
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Community: Why can't we use racial & homophobic slurs?
Me: Because that's hate speech.
Community: Why can't we use hate speech?
Me: Because it violates our Community Guidelines.
Community: But freedom of speech -
ME: Our game, our community, our rules.
Community: But -
Me: NO.
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Does anyone else feel constantly guilty whenever they're consuming content instead of creating it? As a creative type I struggle to enjoy any form of media, because I feel like I should be using that time to create my own.
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So I've discovered you can buy rings that feature skulls carved from fresh water pearls?
Which one am I getting team?
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PSA: anyone who contributed to a game being made or released is a
#gamedev
. I'm sick of seeing vital disciplines being told by people that do not work in our industry that they are not game devs.
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PSA: your cute and/or quirky interests don't make you wholesome.
Instead, being a good, kind and thoughtful person does.
Don't mistake enjoying childhood games, fairytales, TV shows or (Disney) movies for inherent goodness.
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Re buff women...
I'm small and carry a lot of muscle. For a long time I was ashamed of this, as an ex told me that girls should be soft and sweet. At the time I was sword fighting and weight lifting, and stopped because I thought no one would want me.
Fuck that noise.
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Want a ✨groovy✨ way to organise your work as a writer? Or perhaps you have a love for all things documentation? If so, I have something for you!
I've put together a rough
#narrativedesign
board that you can access and clone here:
#gamedev
#gamedesign
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I genuinely don't understand what the average man spends their money on??? Like, they don't have to buy make up and most beauty products? Or tampons? Or feel the same pressure to have expensive cosmetic touch ups done??? And they're rarely judged if they outfit repeat???
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Feeling buff, might delete later.
Been gaining muscle slowly for a long while and am happy with my progress. Shifting my thinking from a desire to be thin to a desire to be strong. 💪
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There comes a point where you need to stop being kind. This doesn't mean you have to treat someone badly, but not everyone deserves your goodwill & time. If you are in this position please remember that you don't need to be kind to people that don't extend you the same courtesy.
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Narrative Pipelines: From Conception to Release & Beyond.
AKA, how narrative pipelines can improve your stories, processes and production schedules, a thread.🧵✍️
(Information pulled from a talk at
#NZGDC22
with
@MelissaKoven
& thanks to
@swordsnarrative
.)
#gamedev
#indiedev
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Hi, I'm Ella!
By day I'm a narrative designer at
@MightyKingdom
, by night I'm an indiedev who makes games that explore mental health.
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
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It's been a long journey, but we made it! Shrinking Pains has just released on Steam. Shrinking Pains is a
#VisualNovel
that explores mental health and eating disorders. Play it for free here: (
#gamedev
#indiedev
#indiegame
)
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Do all adults just kinda... Work hard, get things that they want, and yet always feel a bit lost?
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I graduated today! Both of my parents came to support me. They haven't spoken in a decade, and I am grateful that they joined me. I never thought I would have a photo of all three of us, so looking at us together brings me unbelievable amounts of joy. ❤️✨
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Hey hi hello my job role changed today and I got a promotion. More details to come. Proud of myself. ♥️
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I'm Ella, a senior creative designer by day & indie dev making games that explore mental health issues by night.
I'm not at GDC this year but have spoken there in the past. I'm always keen to know more creatives and women in this industry so please don't hesitate to reach out!🖥️
Not going to
#GDC
and I never have bc I could never afford it. So instead, let’s do a round of online networking?
Hi, I'm Shila. EP for
@MetalHellsinger
Believer of kindness and hope to encourage an ounce of humanity in our industry.
RT and say hi?
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Do adults feel any emotion other than tired? Asking for me
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Found this blast from the past the other day! I'm considering fighting heavy again when I graduate university. 🌸 On a side note I love being in armour, there's something really beautiful about wearing a physical manifestation of protection.
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I would love to run a mental health themed game jam that allows gamedevs to explore any aspect of mental health through the form of a videogame.
Is this a thing I could do? And if so, how would I get started?
Please help me
#gamedev
and event planning twitter!
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I believe that
#videogames
are the perfect medium in which to promote & foster empathy. Unlike traditional mediums, in many games you are actively participating in a narrative, rather than passively receiving it. I believe that agency + immersion = empathy, which is wonderful.
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I think I have found my dress for the AGDAs. (It has pockets!!!!)
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Please reply to this thread with your sun sign, moon sign and ascending sign for a savage read.
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I finally found a coffee big enough for me for
#GlobalGameJam2018
! Let's do this!!!
#GGJ18
#MelbGGJ
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I've been sitting on this news for a little while, but thought it was time to share. I was recently given a clean bill of health from my doctor regarding my eating disorder recovery. My BMR, BMI and hormone levels have all improved and are within a healthy range.
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𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗿, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘅’𝘀 𝗘𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲)
“𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴. “𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵.”
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When you're not a programmer and you have to use source control.
It is my mortal enemy.
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Last night I got a little tipsy and showed
@davidgaider
this photo of my old Morrigan cosplay. He is a lovely, lovely man for humouring me. (Also, I can tick that off my bucket list. ✅)
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A photo hits different when someone in love with you takes it.
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Okay but like can we discuss healthy relationships? I had NO IDEA people, NO IDEA. Someone genuinely liking you for who you are? Apparently real. Someone happy to support you to achieve your goals that also understands how much of your time it will take? Apparently real. WOW. ✨
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I'm feeling like myself again. (it's more orange and pink in real life.)
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I spent way too much time on this for what it is. (Yes, I know marketing messed up a little, but I can't bring myself to make it from scratch. Please forgive me.)
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Best morning ever. Met Callie the wombat and she fell asleep on me. 😭😭😭
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If (a bunch of) indies and AAA devs could stop being judgemental + shitty towards each other that would be great.
It's fine if you only want to make games as art. It's fine if you want to work on bigger titles. It's fine if you just want to pay your mortgage.
It's fine. Grow up.
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I'm ready for the
#AGDAsredcarpet
!
Thought I'd even march said carpet, why not?
Can't wait until we can do it together in person again! ♥️
#MIGW21
#GCAP21
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Felt cute won't delete later. My hair is white again so feel free to consider me your resident ghost girl. 👻👻👻
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I sat for 8 hours today. I'm tired, shaky and happy beyond words. So good to finally start my sleeve! I'll have more photos when my very enflamed arm has calmed its farm.
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Today I got my birth control (the implanon) replaced, which is a minor medical procedure. It requires an incision, removal and replacement, but I've always found it terribly scary.
Cam came to hold my hand and he paid for half. (I've never had a partner split the cost before.) ❤️
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Apparently you can still learn new things about yourself in your 30's, like the fact that you have asthma, have apparently had asthma your whole life, and that struggling to breathe while running isn't actually normal.
The more you know.
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Oh dear I want to make a dating game where you're a witch and you date other cute witches. Modern magic. Familiars that have your best interests at heart. Protections runes tattooed onto knuckles. Soft kisses under the full moon. Love spells that help you fall for yourself. ❤️✨
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We have over 150 reviews and there are currently 125 people playing
#YouWillNotRemain
right now. I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭💜
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Back with another serving for
#gamedevfashion
week! Today's theme is 'things you never get to wear,' and I have never worn this from dress outside the house. Maybe an opportunity will present itself one day, a gamedev can dream.
@runawayplay
#walktherunaway
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Things that I thought were normal but turned out to be ADHD.
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Tried a new hairstyle & I'm obsessed. It's called the Geralt.
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A story in dot points.
- went fancy dress shopping
- had fun
- go to buy dress
- lady is trying to return a dress she's worn and bought 200 days ago
- she's aggressive
- sales girls are scared so I tell her to leave
- she leaves
- sales girls give me a ball gown at half price
❤️
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So, let's talk gender.
My gender is something I have pondered my whole life. It's something that is intensely personal to me, and doesn't reflect the way I present myself to the world.
I'm still uncomfortable being open about it, but I don't identify with womanhood.
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I'm wearing something very out of my comfort zone but I think I look cute.
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I am at a music festival dressed as a witchy cowboy.
I'm into it.
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Losing followers for my gender tweet. Good, talking about gender shouldn't be taboo, and if people feel that way I'm not the person for them. (And I don't want to be exposed to that.)
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Everyday I try to dress like a faerie. On some days I get a little closer than others. ✨❤️
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You VS your Tav
I took creative liberties with the hair, but you get the idea.
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I've had a big increase in people asking me how to get started writing video games.
My biggest piece of advice is always the same... start a portfolio. Cultivate it. Grow it. Prune it. Grow it again.
Make small branching stories in twine, generate documentation, hone your craft.
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These are the dresses I decided against, though each of them is ridiculously stunning.
I'm always excited to dress up, so I save for a month or two before the AGDAs in order to get myself something nice (on sale)!
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Look I never thought I'd be dating a tradie but I'm more in love than ever and I guess you get used to the high vis.
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People have started describing me as fit and omg I'm living and getting muscley and I'm recovered and healthy and fuck I'm proud of myself.
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The discourse surrounding Amouranth right now is deeply unsettling. Men are more interested in being upset that she lied about being single than the fact she is clearly in an abusive relationship. Men are accusing her of lying regardless of the available proof. 1/4
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Support your friends. Encourage them to work hard and celebrate their achievements. If you're getting jealous of your friends, ask yourself why. Do you believe you deserve something they have achieved? If you're not proud of them, maybe it's time for some self reflection.
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Who knew that game developers being referred to as game developers was such a hotly contested issue by people who are not part of our industry?
It's me, I knew better but spoke out anyway.
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I cried a lot more than I expected.
I've wanted a Kawasaki Ninja since I was a teenager, and never dreamt I'd actually own one. I'm having a lot of very strong feelings. 😭😭😭
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I have updated my profile with my pronouns. She or they is fine and I have no strong preference either way. ♥️ This isn't something easy for me to talk about, but I do think it's important and today was the perfect day to do so.
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People be out here saying they have ADHD for completely normal habits and responses like craving sugar or acting impulsively on the odd occassion when in reality it's struggling through a huge barrier to entry for doing literally anything ESPECIALLY when it's something you love.
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I made a blind react for my fellow game developers. Let me know how many you got!
#gamedev
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The 'I'm not a real woman because I can't have children' take is lazy and dehumanising.
It's also shit writing that harms both cis and trans women.
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Today I gave a talk about mental health in videogames. I got more emotional than I expected when talking about anorexia, but I am so grateful that
@free_play
gave me a platform to do so. Thank you to everyone for their support, I am humbled and grateful. Photo by
@Shrubbette
🌸
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I look like I walked out of a steam punk alternative universe or Bioshock Infinite today.
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