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Two weeks ago at #RPGLB2019 I talked during the finale about some of my past experiences and how my own mental health has affected RPG Limit Break, an event which I cofounded and for which I have been tech coordinator since the start. Here's a longer version of that story. 1/?
Let's start in 2013. I had been working at Cryptic Studios for just over 4 years, doing all sorts of cool stuff as a server/infrastructure programmer. It was a job I loved and had a ton of passion for. Early 2013 was our last-minute crunch to release Neverwinter. 2/?
A lot of major issues came up as we drew close to Neverwinter's launch, and I jumped on every one I could. I was often described as "crit spec" when it comes to productivity - low most of the time, but by god when it came down to wire, I would blow everyone out of the water. 3/?
The RPG speedrunning community is truly special, and it is the uniquely selfless and empathetic character of this community that makes @RPGLimitBreak what it is. #RPGLB2019
Our event doesn't happen because of a dozen staff members. It doesn't happen because of a couple dozen volunteers. It doesn't happen because of runners or commentators. It happens because of EVERYONE. #RPGLB2019
Raising $200k for @NAMICommunicate is an incredible accomplishment, but even more than that, I think the true impact of @RPGLimitBreak is in breaking down the stigma against, and the silence around, mental illness and mental health. #MentalHealthMonth
