#studyblr awards

[questwithambition]

Was chatting with my friend last night and we reviewed our fav reads of 2023 (Samantha Shannon, NK Jemisin and MA Carrick were the winners, plus Babel just won); and discussed our planned reads for 2024 and oh I’m so excited. So many good books!

[uraverageposhgrandmother]

new decor for my piano 🍁

I’m falling in loveee with the candles. The turkey on the other hand has mixed opinions from me…

[pov-amna]

To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe." - Anatole France

Achievements

[study-with-aura]

End of School Year Wrap Up

Final Course Grades:

Geometry - 99.4% - A+

Lit and Comp II - 98.7% - A+

Spanish 2 - 101% - A+

Bible I - 100% (participation grade)

World History - 103% - A+

Biology with Lab - 99.4% - A+

PE/Health I - 100% - A+ (participation + RAD passed)

Foundations - Assignments (40%) + Participation (60%) = 100% - A+

Goal Wrap Up:

Academics:

Score 90% or higher in all coursework

Read for 30 minutes each day outside of the required reading

Study vocabulary daily (Lit and Comp 2 + Spanish 2)

Complete World Civilization II CLEP prep course (World History)

Supplement a minimum of one video/activity on Khan Academy each weekday (Geometry + Biology + World History)

Complete one Spanish, French, and Chinese lesson on Duolingo each day (exceeded; average of 15-30 minutes per day)

Practice piano for 30 minutes, 5 days a week (exceeded; average of two hours, 7 days per week)

Pass my ballet exam in March (exceeded with a distinction!)

Character/Spiritual:

Complete GIRLtopia Senior Journey and earn the Award Pin

Complete Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey

Earn CEF pin Y1 with my family

Earn at least seven or more Senior badges (The ones I am aiming for: Cookie Boss, Savvy Saver, Programming Robots, Designing Robots, Showcasing Robots, Website Designer, Women’s Health, Troupe Performer, Novelist, (Troupe Performer and Novelist will be completed May 26) Science of Style, Collage Artist) (exceeded; 11 will be completed in the spring, 19 badges total)

Volunteer a minimum of 20 hours in the community (exceeded; 48 hours in the spring, 83 hours all year + 22 service unit hours totaling 105 volunteer hours this school year!)

Meditate for 10 minutes each weekday

Other:

Post studyblr updates at least 2 times per week (exceeded; I posted almost every day!)

Limit video gaming to 6 hours Friday-Sunday, 3 hours max per day

[stressed-burrito]

Days 5 & 6 of 100 DOP

〒▽〒 Right, I think I'm running for the most inconsistent studyblr award at this point

Apologies for my tardiness and I'll try my best to be more consistent :') The thing is, I've been stuck in a rut and getting out of it has been so hard. Like I'm too tired to even take a few pictures or make a post?

Tbh most I have done in the previous two days is attend my live lectures and review my notes. I couldn't even be bothered to brush my hair and looked like someone from The Walking Dead.

But today, I've managed to pull myself together to clean my room, freshen up, do my hair, and arrange my desk? My friend whom I haven't seen in a long time is visiting and I don't want her to see me in a horrible state so here we are. Also feeling more productive than I did last week so maybe I'll tackle a few tasks from my master list :) Will update how the day goes by tonight maybe?

As a side note, if anyone has any tips on overcoming an academic slump, pleaseee help out this girl :')

[musicalslag]

about me | intro post

age: 14

name: sam/sammy

country: england

prns: he/him (male)

interests:

reading + books , singing + musicals/theatre , history , studyblr ..? (does that count idk) , poetry

🐄

fav books (from what iv read recently):

the nevermoor series

if we were villains

the secret history

gwen and art are not in love

all thats left in the world

twenty love poems and a song of despair

jekyll and hyde

fav musicals:

the book of mormon

falsettos

in trousers

something rotten

be more chill

the guy who didnt like musicals

newsies

hamilton

little shop of horrors

jesus christ superstar

hadestown

jekyll and hyde

phantom of the opera

legally blonde

waitress

( i was also a gleek )

subjects im taking right now (GCSE):

maths, english, science (seperate right now but possibly combined soon)

art (+ art award)

photography/film

history

be my friend pls !!!!

[alas9]

✨ 📖 ✏️ studyblr masterpost jam ✏️ 📖 ✨ Day #1 as an independent game designer maybe?

how would you describe this topic to someone who has never heard of it?

Games are instances or controlled practice spaces where the consequences do not impact real life. Babies and not-so-babies of various animal species play to prepare for adult life, or for new circumstances of which they have no experience. In short, playing is practicing.

A game designer is a person who prepares the practice space through rules and objectives they create. Designs the player experience so that the practice instance occurs.

This is going to be long, tehe.

what careers are available?

To participate in the process of designing a game, it is not necessary to create the rules themselves, since the process touches on several aspects, that can both artistic and technical. As games are not a one-dimensional experience, nor are all games the same, the creation process can be quite varied, and does not necessarily respect a market logic. A game can be created by a single person, by children in a schoolyard, by one or several programmers, or by a toy designer. But in the case of video games, others may be in charge of the music, the UI UX, the graphic design, the coding, or it can all be done by one person. It really has no restrictions. Bigger studios have more specialized people. That doesn't mean it is mandatory.

What I consider beautiful about making games is staying in touch with something as natural as designing interactions between people or mental exercises for oneself, and at the same time, developing a career from it. To me, its a form of art.

what professional organizations/conferences are big?

Since I don't know many, neither follow many tbh, this is what I've found on the internet.

Professional Organizations

International Game Developers Association (IGDA):

The IGDA is one of the largest organizations for game developers worldwide. It offers resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for game developers. The IGDA also has local chapters and special interest groups (SIGs) that focus on specific areas of game development, such as game design, narrative, or diversity in gaming.

Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS):

AIAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of the interactive arts. It is known for hosting the annual D.I.C.E. Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in the video game industry.

Entertainment Software Association (ESA):

ESA is a trade association that represents the video game industry in the United States. It advocates for the industry and hosts the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), one of the biggest gaming events in the world.

Game Developers Conference (GDC):

GDC is both a conference and a community, offering year-round content and networking opportunities. GDC is the largest and most prominent event for professionals in the game industry, featuring talks, workshops, and expos.

Women in Games (WIGJ):

WIGJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the role of women in the video game industry. They offer networking opportunities, resources, and mentorship programs.

Conferences and Events

Game Developers Conference (GDC):

Location: San Francisco, USA

GDC is the largest and most influential event for game developers, featuring a week of lectures, panels, and roundtable discussions by industry experts. It also includes the GDC Expo, showcasing the latest tools and services for game development.

Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3):

Location: Los Angeles, USA

E3 is one of the most anticipated events in the gaming industry, where major publishers and developers unveil new games, consoles, and technology. It’s a key event for networking and understanding industry trends.

PAX (Penny Arcade Expo):

Locations: Various (PAX West, PAX East, PAX South, PAX Australia)

PAX is a series of gaming festivals that include panels, game demos, and tournaments. It’s a great place for indie developers to showcase their games and for networking with other industry professionals.

D.I.C.E. Summit:

Location: Las Vegas, USA

Hosted by the AIAS, the D.I.C.E. Summit is a prestigious event focused on the business and creative aspects of the game industry. It includes talks by industry leaders and the D.I.C.E. Awards.

IndieCade:

Locations: Various (primarily USA)

IndieCade is an international festival of independent games, featuring game showcases, talks, and networking opportunities. It’s a key event for indie developers and those interested in innovative and experimental games.

Tokyo Game Show (TGS):

Location: Tokyo, Japan

TGS is one of the biggest gaming events in Asia, featuring major announcements and showcases from Japanese and international developers. It’s an important event for those interested in the Asian gaming market.

Gamescom:

Location: Cologne, Germany

Gamescom is the largest gaming event in Europe, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. It includes game exhibitions, panels, and networking events, and is a major hub for the European gaming industry.

SXSW Gaming:

Location: Austin, USA

Part of the larger South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, SXSW Gaming covers all aspects of video games, from development to culture. It features panels, showcases, and networking opportunities.

Devcom:

Location: Cologne, Germany

Devcom is a game developers conference that runs alongside Gamescom. It offers a more industry-focused experience with talks, workshops, and networking events tailored to game developers.

what journals do academics publish in?

Another question I don't think really fits in what I do, because alot of people in the indie side of the industry don't really look after this, maybe big corporations or studios do. But here is an IA generated answer.

Top Academic Journals in Game Design and Related Fields

Journal of Game Design and Development Education (JGDDE)

Focuses on educational aspects of game design and development, including curriculum development, teaching methods, and academic research on game design education.

Game Studies

One of the leading journals dedicated to the academic study of games. It covers a wide range of topics, including game design, game culture, and the impact of games on society.

Journal of Gaming & Virtual Worlds

Explores the cultural, social, and technological aspects of gaming and virtual environments. It often includes research on game design, user experience, and the impact of gaming on users.

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (IJHCI)

Covers research on the interaction between humans and computers, including topics like user interface design, usability, and game design. It's relevant for those interested in the UX aspects of game design.

Computers in Entertainment (CiE)

Published by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), this journal focuses on entertainment computing, including video games, interactive media, and digital art. It covers both technical and creative aspects of game design.

Journal of Virtual Worlds Research (JVWR)

Focuses on the study of virtual worlds, including their design, use, and social impact. This journal often features research related to game design within virtual environments.

Games and Culture

This journal explores the cultural aspects of games, including their design, development, and impact on society. It includes research on game mechanics, storytelling, and the cultural significance of games.

Entertainment Computing

Published by Elsevier, this journal focuses on all aspects of digital entertainment, including game design, virtual reality, augmented reality, and interactive storytelling.

Simulation & Gaming

Covers research on simulation and gaming as tools for education, training, and entertainment. It includes studies on game design, game-based learning, and the use of simulations in various fields.

Journal of the Society for the Study of Video Games (SSVG)

This journal focuses on the academic study of video games, including their design, development, and impact on players. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to game designers.

International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL)

Focuses on the use of games for learning and education. It includes research on game design, game-based learning environments, and the effectiveness of educational games.

IEEE Transactions on Games

Published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), this journal covers the technical aspects of game design, including algorithms, AI, and computational methods used in games.

New Media & Society

While not exclusively focused on games, this journal explores the broader impact of new media, including video games, on society and culture. It often includes research on game design and digital culture.

Digital Creativity

This journal covers creative processes and digital technologies, including game design, interactive art, and digital media. It is relevant for those interested in the intersection of art, design, and technology in games.

Conference Proceedings

In addition to journals, academics in game design often publish their research in the proceedings of major conferences, such as:

Game Developers Conference (GDC)

ACM SIGGRAPH

ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

DiGRA (Digital Games Research Association) Conference

International Conference on Entertainment Computing (ICEC)

what are the big questions, goals, or challenges?

What is next for technology regarding gaming experience.

what are the sub-fields/sub-topics/areas of specialization?

This question is alot like the second one. The bigger the studio is, the deeper are the specializations. But indie studios kinda do all at once with a much smaller crew.

You can specialize in gameplay design, narritve design, system design, UXUI design, audio design, art and animation, technical design, game analysis, game production, game testing, virtual reallity, or like me, be an independent game designer.

what are some resources for learning about the field itself?

You can go to a college that have a degree in videogames, but at least in my country, those are mostly to network in the industry. To learn, you can learn from everything. If you can think about any new game or way to tell a story, you can make a game using online resources like courses in Udemy or Youtube.

[not-so-bored]

9 March 2024, Saturday

Things I have done:

🪡 Embroidery 

🤩 Philosophy 

🗒 Literature Revision (1 question) 

🏬 Work (5th day (extra shift)) (4 hours) 

🏳️‍⚧️ Spontaneous coming out at work* (💙) 

🦉 Duolingo: Dutch

💧 Drops: Dutch 

*One person was like: what are your preferred pronouns? either way is cool; so I told them. I have no chance of winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress anymore 🙃

March Productivity Challenge

9th March: Do you know how to cook? What's your favourite thing to make? On that note, what's your favourite thing to eat?

I know how to cook well enough to manage. It's not one of my favorite activities though. I particularly enjoy making scrambled eggs because I can make them exactly how I like. I like eating rice baked with apples and cinnamon.

Zoomester Studyblr Challenge

Day 9- Write something that you’d like to tell yourself.

To live is to change, there’s still hope 🫡

[psychologyhermione]

~ 23k Studyblr Awards ~

Hello lovelies! Thank you sooo much for 23k, im actually shocked, I don’t know what I did to deserve you all. to celebrate im hosting my own stuydblr awards (most voted for milestone celebration). So basically if you enter, you have a chance of ‘wining’ one of the categories. All winner will be chosen by me but they are just in my opinion and are not ‘the actual best’, you’re are all beautiful and worthy!

So the categories… (each will have runners up)

Best url

Best icon

Best theme

Best original picture posts

Best masterposts/advice posts

Best baby studyblr (under 1k)

Best overall studyblr

Rules…

Follow me

Reblog this post

Fill in the form here

(must do all to be in the running)

Prizes...

Mentioned in the winners post

Featured on a studyblr awards page on my tumblr (will make when this is completed)

Follow from me

Masterpost/advice/printable request from me

That’s about it I think. This will close in 2 weeks on the 9th of March.

[questwithambition]

My best friend and I have spent the last couple of weeks filling in a “book awards” PowerPoint, where we set categories together (like book of the year, author of the year etc but some fun ones too like “queer af” and “this book gave me trauma” and important one “dragons”). So we’re going to have a call and reveal our book of the year awards which is such a simple and a bit ott but brings me so much joy.

[crimstudies]

as a thank you for 14k followers i’ve decided to host my first ever studyblr awards! hope you join and best of luck if you do x

categories

favourite small studyblr (less than 5k followers)

favourite medium studyblr (more than 5k followers)

favourite large studyblr (more than 10k followers)

favourite aesthetics (icon, blog theme, posts)

favourite original posts (mention original post tag if entering)

honourable mentions

how to enter

must be following me (will check)

reblog this post (will check)

must be a studyblr

mention if studyblr is a side blog

tag what category/categories you are entering

main winner prizes

a shoutout to 14k+ followers

a minimum of 20 posts reblogged

a minimum of 10 original posts reblogged (if applicable)

a free icon/masterpost of your choice

featured on my blog for 1 month

a follow from me + a new friend!

runner up prizes (honourable mentions)

a shoutout to 14k+ followers

a follow from me + a new friend

a minimum of 5 posts reblogged

deadline

the deadline to enter is christmas eve (24th december) and winners will be announced on christmas day (25th december). good luck to everyone!

[the---hermit]

Bunny by Mona Awad

I know everyone who talks about this book says it's really weird, and I was expecting it to be weird, but not this much. I had no idea where it was going for the whole time, but I had a lot of fun with it. It has been described as dark academia, mostly because we follow a group of creative writing students at uni, but that is just a frame for the story. There's some other typical dark academia elements, like a very closed off group of students in which the main character gets sort of accepted, but again the book is so much more than that. The base of the story is set around this group of girls who call each other bunny, and in general tend to act like little girls. It was the only thing that I knew before reading the book, and to be honest I think the less you know about this the more enjoyable it will be. As I was saying this is really weird. There's no way you can see what is coming next, only at the very end I could imagine where things were going, but it's such an absurd story it's worth diving into not knowing much. This is described as a psychological horror as well, and I can see why. There is a sort of tension in the background at all times, and I found myself anxious while reading it. I think it's really worth the hype, I have no idea how the author came up with the ideas behind this book, because as I was saying it's totally absurd. It's also really fast paced and the writing flows amazingly, I think I read it in just a two or three of days, and I am a slow reader. I definitely recommend giving this novel a try, and I think it will stay in my mind for a while now.

I read this for the studybr w/ knives horror reading challenge for the psychological horror challenge.

[study-with-aura]

Fall 2024 Goals:

Academics:

Score 90% or higher in all coursework

Read for 30 minutes each day outside of "class time" (American Literature)

Study vocabulary daily (Spanish 3)

Be on track to complete the first half of Khan Academy US History by end of year (Honors US History I)

Be on track to complete Khan Academy Algebra 2 course by end of year (Algebra 2)

Complete one Spanish, French, and Chinese lesson on Duolingo each day

Practice piano for 2-3 hours a day, 7 days a week

Complete and pass RCM History 9 exam in December (Music Appreciation)

Character/Spiritual:

Earn Senior My Promise, My Faith Y2 Pin

Complete one Senior Journey and earn the Award Pin

Earn at least nine Senior badges

Earn Senior Gold/Silver Torch award

Earn VIT pin

Volunteer a minimum of 30 hours in the community

Meditate for 10 minutes each day

Complete daily Bible study each day

Other:

Post studyblr updates at least 2 times per week

Limit video gaming to 6 hours Friday-Sunday, 3 hours max per day

[justjasminestudying]

YAS I FINALLY GOT THE WINNERS!

(I felt so bad doing this- it was so hard to narrow down almost 200 entries! you're all amazing guys, dw if I didn't pick you)

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without further ado:

fave mini studyblrs: SO MANY PEOPLE APPLIED FOR THIS OMG

@alinaetude , @rannedomblr , @giraffe-stvdies , @galaxylo , @stupa-study

best url: literally nobody applied for this so I added some in

@studyruels , @studyblr2019 , @rannedomblr

best theme:

@architstudy , @studyblr2019, @alinaetude

best icon:

@studyruels , @sweetlittlestudent , @flowerynotes

best orginals: only one blog applied rip and it's so hard to choose more

@architstudy

most active followers:

@sweetlittlestudent , @rannedomblr , @studyruels , @sivanistudies

random prizes: I scrolled down my followers and picked random peeps

@delstudiess, @wistfulstudys, @studyinswift

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as said before, you're all amazing! I love you all so much- ty for bringing me to 1.7K

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reminder of prizes:

-a post on whatever you want

-3x promo whenever you want

-a drawing

-whatever you want lettered

-a background

-ummm idk if you think of anything else just let me know and I’ll probs do it lol

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and that's it!

I'll be back later, as you may know, I have LOADSS of exams within the next two weeks :((

gtg gna go listen to reputation for like the millionth time instead of revising xD

any swifies hmu ;)

-jasmine xx

[hufflepuffwannabe]

First of all, a big thank you to everyone who entered! I’m so happy/proud to be a part of this community of amazing people. Your blogs are fantastic, and it was so difficult to choose only a few. Just know that this is based solely on my opinion and does not reflect the quality of your blog at all. It was just a fun thing to do for summer :)

Recap of what winners will receive:

First place winners will receive screenie promos

Everyone else will get a promo upon request

A spot on my blog until September 20th.

A follow back from me

And the winners are...

Best originals overall @stvdybuddies

Best bullet journal @hannhstudies @rivkahstudies @ubestudies

Best notes @jiyeonstudies @studyquill @the-ravenpuff

Best icon @cjm-otstudies @clarinium @quiietstudies

Best URL @beanstudyin @my-philosofias @curiostudy

Best desktop theme @architstudy @thecampusghost @anatriestudyblr

Best mobile theme @coronastudies @of-studying @studeebean

Best masterposts @rhubarbstudies  @stvdybuddies @thechemistrynerd

Best HP-themed studyblr @studytherin @narglestudies @studysnorkack

Nicest blogger @moonshinestudies @athenastudying @hard-to-study-pharmacy

Best printables/graphics @pennyfynotes @studysmiley @nerdybun

Favorite smol blog @studentsparrow @pcntagon @kookstudy

Favorite medium blog @studybirb @skiesandjournals @abby-studies-art

Favorite large blog @equaticns @productivityplant @einstetic

Congratulations to the winners and thanks again to everyone who entered! 

[einstetic]

hi, hey, hello it’s me, emma, here again! i decided it was once again time for me to host a new studyblr awards as i recently discovered that i have a total of 10k friends. yes, 10,000 people are enjoying my blog and can you even imagine how weird that feels? okay now on to the rules: — be mostly a studyblr — there is no need for you to follow me but it would be nice if you do — if you are a side blog, please mention your main in the tags — you must reblog this post at least once categories: — fave small blog( under 1k) — fave medium blog(1k- 3k) — fave large blog( 3k+) — best overall — best theme — best original content — sweetest blogger prizes: — mentioned in a post that shows up on 10k+ dashes —  a genuine follow from me ( i follow from @humina ) —  you can request shout outs and subtle promos 3 times —  if you want you can request moodboards, name aesthetics or anything similar disclaimer - this is not indicative of how good a student, blog, or person you are! these are merely my own opinions and favourites okay? the deadline is july 31st so you have plenty of time to enter! please enter and don’t let this flop lol.