Some of the bits described here are *exactly* why I can't stomach the idea of ever working for a studio.

I am indie for life and proud of it at this point.

The industry is famously unprofessional, unwelcoming, and abusive to its workers all too often. https://twitter.com/Laralyn/status/1314660880601157633

And for the record, based on this thread: Laralyn, you are *absolutely* a gamer if you have played tons of Animal Crossing, or even some random "casual" mobile game, or The Sims, or Tetris, or really just about any game.

The medium needs to evolve to appeal to more people.

That said, you should never really have to prove that to anyone because your *skills* are what should matter to any studio or company.

Your skills are what make money, and this is a business.

You have deserved and still deserve better.