Abhishek Lamba

A special thanks to @fliesinmycurry @govandiartsfestival and Parveen Ji for letting me come in, and build out this most wonderful dream with the most wonderful kids. Without Natasha's insights into the inner workings of the community, this game would not have been possible. (more on this in a separate note) And a special shout-out to @anishaaa.s who suggested I do this in the first place. She's also the emcee for the fest! We're conducting playtests on all remaining days of the fest. Drop by, and become a part of our Mohalla! And this note is my #everydaycounts for day 2445. And every day counts, yes, but today, the first day of the fest, seems to count a little more than other days.

I've been doing Artcade for about a year now, and I'm often asked "what do you mean you gamify art galleries?" To answer the question, @amanbajaj.wav shot, edited, and directed this wonderful video at @artandcharlie showcasing what Artcade is all about. Hope this convinces you to come to the next one. (like why haven't you come already?) Of course, this was made with the help of @ananyaj and @romaitiofficial Stay tuned for more! P.S. Rumors are suggesting Aman is conducting studio visits with other artists too. Let's hope they are true.

It’s been a few days but it still hasn’t settled in. Here’s SHASN: AZADI winning the @gamesforchange award. Countless worked on this, but there are a few that need to be mentioned in particular - My co-author @z_ai_n.bot - who introduced me to the world of game design. His mentorship gave me and the rest of the team a space in which we could become the best versions of ourselves. Without Zain, there is no SHASN. Without Zain, there is no meaningful game design in India. Zain is so far ahead of the curve, the curve is busy catching up to him. @memewala A leader of people and thought, who always pushed us to go deeper. To pursue truth, and not some idealized version of truth, but the most scientifically accurate, peer reviewed version of the truth. His rigorous pursuit of excellence offers us all the greatest lesson - good enough is simply not good enough. The core team, with @the__lisha and @lahiri_moshai leading art direction. Their hands have magic in them, because they turned excel sheets of data into a gorgeous tapestry of color and feeling. All games are art, but thanks to them, this game is the most deliciously exquisite work of art. @samvitsengupta who turned over card after card, ran through number after number, pulled up error after error, all in search of that elusive thing all storytellers and game designers seek - balance. @stuti_k21 who brought this whole thing together. She funneled our time, energy, and resources towards one goal. The bonfire bringing warmth and energy to all, and ensuring we do not go gentle into that good night. Our producers, @shreyadudheria Vinay, and @khushboo.ranka9 - whose work is a constant inspiration. Their mentorship and inputs at key moments ensured that this project not only survived, but thrived. The countless who worked on SHASN and AZADI, bringing their very best to both the games. Working on AZADI with some of the most phenomenal people has reinvigorated my commitment towards telling the stories that matter. Stories that celebrate love over hate, justice over oppression, and truth over falsehood. So take this as a declaration - We’re just getting started.

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