Here's how you can navigate networking as an introverted game developer.

As an introverted game developer, having a strong online presence is key. Create a professional LinkedIn profile, share your projects on GitHub, and write about your experiences on a personal blog or portfolio site (Twitter is a perfect place for that). This allows you to showcase your skills and connect with others without the pressure of face-to-face interactions, but do not hesitate or slow down in creating your presence. This will take a long time and consistency is key.

If you are introverted, or you feel introverted, start by building an online precense. Today I would say LinkedIn is the place to go if you want to network effectivley, add people to your network, have interesting conversations and learn from people like you at a global scale. Writing, I have seen, works best in Linkedin, so, no need to expose yourself on video or anything, until you feel ready, and find it necessary.

Acho que um ponto forte pra colaborar na presença online, é se engajar em algum projeto open source. Ou participar de fóruns sendo prestativo, tentando ajudar as pessoas com dúvidas. Ajude para ser ajudado. Gentileza gera gentileza! 💯🎯

Start with small, local game development meetups or workshops. These events are less overwhelming and provide a more intimate setting to network. Engage in meaningful conversations with a few people rather than trying to meet everyone. Interact, ask questions, understand deeply the environment you are in and what you need to do to succeed. Observe as much as you can.

Quando for a eventos, procure ser uma pessoa agradável. Sem ficar tentando competir ou ficar se vangloriando. Aja naturalmente, seja gentil e procure interagir com as pessoas de forma respeitosa. Isso vai ajudar as pessoas a lembrarem de vc. 💯🎯

Assino embaixo! É que nem ir pra uma entrevista onde vc será a pessoa que faz as perguntas, mas vc não leu nada sobre a pessoa que será entrevistada. Quando vc gera interesse no próximo, ele naturalmente vai engajar com vc, e terão uma conversa proveitosa.

One of the greatest tools for introverts is the ability to listen. If you have trouble talking or holding a conversation with your peers, you must learn to listen, that is, you must learn to encourage them to talk. Actively listening means that the other person in the conversation feels as if their opinions are valued and that you, as a game designer, seek to learn more insights from them. There will come times where you must speak, however, even in this case, the ability to listen is crucial. Listening enables you to have robust and educated opinions, so that when you do have to speak, you can speak with clarity and certainty in your ideas.

Aprender a ouvir é muito bom! Uma prática q poucos sabem fazê-lo. Mas quando conseguem, pode proporcionar muitos aprendizados valiosos! 💯🎯🤩👏

Bom ponto! Manter conexões ativas é uma arte, q nem todos se atentam para fazê-lo. E que em momentos de aperto, podem lhe proporcionar uma ajuda espontânea e inesperada.

Navigate networking as an introverted game developer by leveraging online platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and specialized forums like Unity Connect or GameDev.net to connect with others in the industry. Engage in meaningful conversations, share your work, and participate in discussions or projects that align with your interests. Attend virtual conferences, webinars, or online meetups where you can network comfortably from home. Focus on building genuine relationships and seek out smaller, more focused networking opportunities where you can make meaningful connections. Remember to follow up with contacts and maintain regular engagement to nurture relationships over time.