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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · 24d

It's enjoyable but that element definitely annoyed me. It's happened other media forms, so I shouldn't be surprised

Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 31

It's quite annoying because everyone's so used to non-Western cultures being used for mysticism and allure around a White character, many don't see the issue with it.

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 31

Oh and the civilization was enslaved...

On the surface the game is enjoyable, but how the narrative deals with culture left a lot to be desired, and could be seen as quite tone deaf

It's giving someone always wanted to tied to an "exotic" culture without actually being from the culture

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 31

A random White woman from England, no cultural ties the island,
has an illness/power that is tied to an a civilization that existed 1000s years ago on an island 74 miles east of Tahiti. No explanation. But she uses phrases like "people like me" and
"I'm going back home" so is she Polynesian

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 31

"She is our daughter"? Alright.

a man wearing headphones and a thrasher shirt

ALT: a man wearing headphones and a thrasher shirt

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 31

It feels like the Polynesian culture is just there to make the game "interesting" but I'm going to circle back once I finish, in case there's an explanation at the end

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 31

Call of The Sea I'm getting close to finishing it, enjoying but it also kinda annoyed me a little. It engages in the whole centering of a White character against a backdrop of a Black/Brown culture with no tangible explanation or connection (thus far).

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 26

Gamescom
Family wedding
Prep for next family wedding
Try to take a break
Deal with overdue work left by people
Work on incoming and existing work
Find new part time folk

It's a lotttt

Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Aug 25

Was lovely meeting you

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泣鬼虫A R T🌻🎸 @nakimushiart.bsky.social · Aug 20

Really met @jayannlopez.bsky.social the CEO of Black Girl Gamers at devcom yesterday, she is such a star omg 🥰 Love Black Girl Gamers!!

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Jul 3

This speech from Prince Karim in #thedragonprince is perfect allegory. Beautiful 👌🏾

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thank you!

Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Jun 23

How many times is Claudia from the dragon prince gonna be swindled? I'm tired of her rash and irreversible decisions

Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Jun 22

Ruining the world since the 1400s. How can you have such a deep need for power and the need to feel superior over other groups of people for centuries?

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Carmen Askerneese @caskerneese.substack.com · Jun 20

I had the chance to present the @baftagames.bsky.social Student Award last week with @jayannlopez.bsky.social ! So many talented developers, it was an honor to celebrate them and to be considered for presenting ❤️

#BAFTA #BAFTAUS

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Jun 12

More people value being right than they value truth.

Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Jun 8

I really should start using this more.

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matt / comic / ben @princematthew.bsky.social · Jun 6

54% of americans say misinformation is having a major impact on our confidence in eachother! :( #pewresearch #misinfokilledthecat #worldreborn @worldreborngame.bsky.social @jayannlopez.bsky.social

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stickiinikii.bsky.social @stickiinikii.bsky.social · May 9

54% of Americans say misinformation is having a major impact on our confidence in each other. #pewresearch #misinfokilledthecat #worldreborn @jayannlopez.bsky.social @blackgirlgamers.bsky.social @worldreborngame.bsky.social

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Black Girl Gamers @blackgirlgamers.bsky.social · Apr 13

Happy Sunday. You gaming today?

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Black Girl Gamers @blackgirlgamers.bsky.social · Apr 12

We asked Brits their opinions on South of Midnight and this is what they said....😅

#gamer #blackgirlgamers #gaming
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdN32phn/

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Apr 12

This year I was juror for the BAFTA Game awards again 🥰
Congrats to all the winners!

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Apr 12

This is so sweet thank you 💕

aychristene.bsky.social @aychristene.bsky.social · Feb 6

In partnership w/ @dames4games.org
Today we celebrate a trailblazer @jayannlopez.bsky.social
Follow her journey as she continues to build room for us in this space
📷 by @destiinyceline.bsky.social #BlackCreators #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackCreatorSpotlights #dames4games #d4g

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Manifesting Generator ✨ @jayannlopez.bsky.social · Apr 12

It's 4.27am and I'm Playing South of Midnight 🥰
It's been a minute since I just got to game like this

a little girl is sitting on a couch with a blue blanket and smiling .

ALT: a little girl is sitting on a couch with a blue blanket and smiling .

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