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Bertine van Hövell @baroness.bsky.social

I'm still getting compliments for my talk on Transgressive Narratives in Games from Devcom 😳 I'm honestly so chuffed it was such a success anyway, here's a picture, which does capture the vibe of the talk quite well honestly.

A presentation showing a slide stating: 'Why Create Transgressive Narratives'. With three bubbles stating: 'It's fun to invoke strong emotions in people' - 'Fuck this' - 'Fuck them'. Next to the screen is a woman (me), wearing a rad black shirt with red roses. I look a little nonchalant. Photo credit: Soham Sen
sep 2, 2025, 12:17 pm • 78 7

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Bertine van Hövell @baroness.bsky.social

I always appear so nonchalant, but let me tell you I am terrified of doing public presentations. I slept 4 hours that night! I'm just not used to monologuing, let alone for 45 minutes because what if I'm not entertaining? so you should definitely book me for your event because I'm guaranteed fun

sep 2, 2025, 12:21 pm • 8 0 • view
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Geert Broekmann @geertzilla.bsky.social

Having seen you speak live, you've got nothing to worry about 😁 (I know that's not how it works, but I'm just saying you're doing great)

sep 2, 2025, 12:53 pm • 1 0 • view
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Bertine van Hövell @baroness.bsky.social

Thanks!! :D

sep 2, 2025, 12:58 pm • 1 0 • view
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JC Lau @drjclau.bsky.social

The flames are a nice touch 😌

sep 2, 2025, 3:28 pm • 3 0 • view
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Bertine van Hövell @baroness.bsky.social

ty ty the talk was titled 'playing with fire' see what i did there

sep 2, 2025, 3:31 pm • 4 0 • view
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JC Lau @drjclau.bsky.social

AYYYYY

sep 2, 2025, 4:30 pm • 1 0 • view