Getting WotC vibes from this Unity shit
"Aw nah nah, we meant to clarify the terms, nah there's no way we meant pay for each install..."
"... cross that one off the board, boys. They caught it."
Debated about sharing this.
I've lost a lot of weight in recent years. It's been a struggle at times, but I've never been happier with myself physically and mentally. When I look back at old pictures, I realise how far I've come.
Perspective is very important.
I'm thrilled to announce that I'm joining Hooded Horse as their Creator Relations Manager!
I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to be given this opportunity and can't wait to dive in.
Streams will remain 3 times a week, as well as regular YouTube and book content 😀
We just finished up streaming Mount & Blade
#Bannerlord
! A whopping five hours later and we've lost our armies, our land... But not our fighting spirit!
Cheers to all the champions in chat, and for Taleworlds for making this happen. It's a solid game and I love it! ⚔️
Streamers, if your Twitter is just the same 'Going Live' tweet copy and pasted over and over and over again, I'm not going to follow you.
I'm looking for content, discussion, and peers to share the ups and downs of content creation with. Repetitive tweets do absolutely nothing.
Well, it is official. My name change has been approved by the Queensland Government, and I am now legally Renee April.
This is something I've wanted to do my entire adult life. I can't believe I've actually done it! HOLY HECK! 😭❤️
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how dedicated Hooded Horse are to providing quality press kits?
Look, I know I make a hullabaloo about the kits, but they're so so useful for creators, and they make a world of difference. Props to HH for being so damn organised!
I GOT A LEASE! 🎉😭🎉
A gorgeous apartment in Brisbane CBD based on nothing but my income from my own business.
Honestly, I'm so stoked right now. I've worked so hard this year and this is a huge weight off my mind.
New studio coming soon!
About to turn thirty.
Single as fuck.
Crying over Jurassic World because the Indominus Rex didn't know any better, you raised her in isolation, she was just working out where she fit in the world, you monsters.
Since yesterday's launch Manor Lords has already sold over 1 million copies & hit a peak Steam concurrent player count of 170k - highest ever for a city builder (or for other different genres like GSG/4x/colony sim). Congrats
@LordsManor
, we're honored to serve as your publisher!
I'm calling it now,
@HoodedHorseInc
is going to be one of those huge publishers that we all gather around and wait anxiously for announcements from because every game they produce is just *quality*.
Wait - who am I kidding? They already are. There are so many titles I'm keen on!
Was a bit sad tonight, so I went around to my parents' place.
Mum gave me a big cuddle and told me she loved me.
Dad brought me a bowl of chocolate and - I'm not kidding - a sword.
I have a new sword.
Didn't write anything at the time, but lost one of my birds earlier this week. I've been a bit all over the shop with emotions.
This just hurts, a lot. I miss her every single day. She was the best baby.
Cuddle your pets for me.
Chat broke me last night. They made me sing. I sacrificed an entire bottle of port.
I think we also played Bannerlord.
Merry Christmas, my darlings! All of my love to you and your families ❤️
recently, I've had to evaluate the trajectory of my career and what I want. I'm realising I don't give a shit about numbers, or stream milestones, or views.
I'm in this to create opportunities in the creative industries for other creators. That's where my heart lies.
Tonight I launched a book on Twitch and looked like a sparkly mermaid while doing so.
Thank you to
@BlackMilkTweets
for making this incredible dress, and thank you to everyone who supported the release!! 💜💜💜
I don't generally post this kind of stuff and I don't intend to make it a habit.
When I started losing weight I had one goal: to wear a t-shirt and jeans comfortably. It became more than that - my health and fitness is something I'm in direct control of. I value that.
Onwards.
It's finally happened. I'm ready to settle down—I'm ready to make a commitment. This frenetic, high energy, trying-new-things lifestyle is wearing me down...
So I'm taking a break from demos and I'd like a full game to play, please. I'm ready to be a one-game woman.
And the Kickstarter winds up at $23,675.32 out of an original $5,000 goal.
I now have to write an erotic novel and TAKE A HOLIDAY! 😭
My heartrate has not come down, thank you all so much. for everything. I...
My YouTube channel has had over 10,000 views in the last 28 days. I know for some creators that's a drop in the bucket.
For me, it is huge.
So excited to keep working on this content!
If some poor soul is ever unlucky enough to want to marry me, I would prefer to be proposed to with a sword instead of a ring.
.. you know, maybe I just want someone to pledge their allegiance to me 🤔
Today I finished off paying a debt to the Australian Tax Office. It might not sound like much, but managing to pay off a four-figure debt in my first year of being self-employed feels really good 🤗 I was super terrified of not being able to manage it, but I did it!
Had some comments last night about how little I stream.
I nearly worked myself to death last year. Three streams a week may not be lot compared to other streamers, but for me it is.
Please don't judge a streamer by how little or how much you see them onscreen.
Happy Love Day! Embrace self-love, platonic love, familial love - all forms of love are valid today!
Be kind to yourself and this Aussie gronk is sending you kissies and good vibes 😊❤️❤️
Changing my stream schedule has been so healthy for me. I'm brighter, happier, and more creative in the mornings. Sitting with my community, my first coffee of the day, and my favourite game with daylight out the window and a fresh mind, has been such a change.
Feeling v lucky.
Amazon has started pulling books from their store, after the author has "breached" the exclusivity contract with Kindle Unlimited.
The kicker? They're not making their books available elsewhere - pirates are. Amazon still counts this, and removes the sale listing.
I have so many good people in my life. I'm not sure how I've tricked them all into liking me and spending time with me.
Suckers. They're stuck with me for life now.
And it's official, this adorable little book is launched for preorders! Overwhelmed by the community support for this release - a small Aussie business thanks you all so so much!
Yeah so it turns out working seven days a week for nearly two years is not a good idea.
Recovering from massive burnout atm. Apologies to the unread emails in my inbox.
From here on, I'll be cutting back how many hours I work and how many projects I take on. Cheers all.
Thank you to everyone who came and watched me explore New Cycle tonight!
I cannot get over how beautiful this game is. The soundtrack alone is beyond stunning. Can't get to get my hands on the full version! What a game 😍
In August last year, a friend helped me find a therapist and ensured I attended my sessions.
Today, I had my final therapy session for the foreseeable future.
Thanks to my therapist, that friend, and all of the people who have supported me, I am the happiest I've ever been 💜
Mum came down to my door to check on me. Told her I was fine.
"Are you sure?"
"*Yes*."
"Are you hungry?"
"....
Yes."
As she walks back up the stairs I hear her say to Dad, "Chris, she's hangry. We have a hangry Renee."
Unfortunately, my mother knows me very well.
I have inspected and applied for an apartment I very much want. I know I won't hear anything until next week but I keep staring at my emails!
Pls send good vibes 🥺
Had the best time exploring
#WeirdWest
on stream tonight...
I'm so sorry for yelling "howdy" at everyone - a lot.
(That being said, the accent stays, I'm wed to it now 👀)
Mum just called me from the car, with my aunt and nan also present, to ask how the erotica is coming along.
Cue my nan asking what that is. Cue my aunt and mother telling her in detail.
Cue VERY LOUD GIGGLES from the entire car.
I hope y'all are happy with yourselves...
Very proud of the roommate, Wallace; he has formally handed in his notice at his job and has decided to open his own workshop, a long time dream of his.
We've opened the good port and are toasting to the future of working for ourselves. In this house, WE DREAM!
That was such a wild stream tonight, thank you so much, you guys.
If you missed the announcement, I now own the full rights to my debut novel HER CROWN OF FIRE and will be re-releasing it in the coming months!
All of the love for my Bannerlord peeps!! ⚔️❤️🔥
I wore leather on stream and hammered away at some Bannerlord.
Got absolutely hecked on in a village and have added another location to burn to the ground when I'm queen of Calradia 😂
Thank you all who hung out! ❤️
Happy Star Wars day from (very) young Ren!
Look at this tiny nerd 😅 I still had those lightsabers until very recently. Maybe it's time to upgrade...
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
Content creators who recommend, link, and promote other creator's content...
I hope you get an unexpected cheese toastie and find a bonus pair of clean socks.
Drink in a cute bar, alone, editing a novel, while wearing suspenders and drinking shiraz - check.
Is my membership to the 'Author' club now renewed?
Seriously though, this was a huge win for my introverted ass. And I got a ton of work done, so 🤷♀️🍷
Streams are wrapped for the year! What an incredible ride 2021 was... Never been happier with my progress both physically, mentally, and professionally.
Announced tonight! The HER CROWN OF FIRE audiobook Spotify link is now live and ready to be followed!
Love you all! 💜
I found my yearbook while packing and damn, if Babby Ren wasn't spot on the money...
(NN: Nickname
FF: Famous For
BY: Best Year
CA: Career Ambition
PC: Probable Career)