In this anniversary episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the significance of David's navel, ideas for EggplantCon, Kentucky bands, regret and nostalgia at the 'no quarter' exhibition, an immersive gaming experience at Everest, Pipkins, the Poppy Grower, creating games for two-year-olds, pride in gaming achievements, opinions on Sports Friends games, excitement for the future of video games, and the resurgence of alternate reality games.
Contributors reflect on proud moments in their careers, highlighting gratitude, learning, and growth.
Small unexpected moments in careers have a more significant impact and shape individuals more than big formal moments.
Teaching and mentoring students bring joy and satisfaction, and witnessing their growth is rewarding.
Pushing through difficult projects and learning new skills leads to personal growth and accomplishment.
Deep dives
Proud Moments: Challenging Projects and Protecting People
Each contributor mentions different proud moments in their careers. One is proud of creating contracts that protect people, another is proud of getting indie games on big stages, and another is proud of teaching and mentoring students. They mention specific projects and accomplishments, highlighting the gratitude, learning, and growth they have experienced.
Proud of Small Unexpected Moments
Another contributor reflects on the idea that the small unexpected moments in their career are more impactful and shape them more than the big formal moments. They find pride in gratitude for their past self and the lessons learned along the way.
Proud of Student Accomplishments
One contributor shares their pride in their students' achievements and growth. They express their gratitude and joy in mentoring and teaching, stating that teaching is their calling and that they find great satisfaction in witnessing their students' progress.
Proud of Overcoming Challenges
Another contributor talks about feeling proud of pushing through difficult projects and learning new skills along the way. They mention specific projects and accomplishments that required them to step out of their comfort zone and handle various roles and responsibilities.
Finding Pride in the Journey
One contributor expresses their struggle with finding moments they are proud of but echoes the sentiment of gratitude towards their past self for embarking on challenging journeys. They highlight the courage and resilience required to push through imposter syndrome and make things happen.
The Excitement of Slow Growth and Community in Learned League
Learned League, an online trivia game with purposeful slow growth and exclusive invite-only participation, has sparked excitement and fresh ideas in the distribution and community models of video games.
The Thrilling Rise of Wordle and the Future of Video Games
The widespread popularity and cultural impact of Wordle signifies the potential for video games to become a mainstream phenomenon, paving the way for future games that captivate and engage a broader audience.
We (belatedly) celebrate the 5th anniversary of our show with a sprawling, silly, reflective episode with a full house of hosts! Thanks for listening to us for all this time. <3