THG @SXSW: Love Lessons from our Avatars

on March 8, 2011

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A number of Hired Guns are presenting at SXSW Interactive this year. This series profiles a few of the proud and the brave. Please tweet and like this story so as a community we can build a little buzz for them.
Avatar Secrets to Real Life and Love
Hashtag: #AvatarSecrets
Friday, March 11, 5:00
Presenter: Ramona Pringle

Your Twesume
(your resume in 140 characters or less):
Multiplatform producer, digital journalist, actor and prof. of new media & film. Gutsy & brave game-world explorer, on a quest for meaning.

What inspired you to submit this idea?
While some people turn to God in their quests for meaning, and others turn to therapy, I turned to video games in search of real-world wisdom.

Why are you the expert on it?
I’ve interviewed hundreds of gamers, and documented every step of my own journey into World of Warcraft, in search of meaning, love and real-world fulfillment.

Why did you want to speak at SXSW?
Games are fulfilling something that people are missing in real life–purpose, a sense of accomplishment… but more than anything, community and connection. SXSW is a chance to share that… and connect.

Who should come to your talk?
Everyone! This presentation will be just as informative, and just as much fun, for people who have never played a game in their lives as it will be for those who play every day… After all, it’s the game-world guide to real-world fulfillment.

What will people walk away learning from you?
People will walk out of the Avatar Secrets presentation inspired and ready to play their way to real-world happiness.

What do you hope you learn from your SXSW experience?
I’ve never been to SXSW before, but I love new experiences. I’m excited to learn from the other amazing panelists as well as from the feedback of people who come out to my session.

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