Before I start, I’ll just say that I might be putting some info in spoiler text. That’s because the answers might get a bit depressing and emotionally disturbing, and I know that not everyone is ok with that, so heads up.

Q: How did you come up with your username?

A: Raye comes from Sky Striker Ace – Raye [yugioh.fandom.com], and I love the sky striker archetype in Yu-Gi-Oh! The character Raye has a pretty tragic backstory (as do a lot of the sky striker characters), but I love that there’s such a fascinating lore. As for Skylark, there are many different meanings, but the one that came to mind is the bird, which represents joy and happiness. Although my life at the moment is in a bit of emotional turmoil (might mention it in spoiler text later), I want to try to exude joy and happiness as well as kindness. ^^

Q: Didn’t you use to have a different username? Why the change?

A: Yes, for those who have been my friends for a long time, you’ll know that I used to have a different name. However, I’ve been wanting to make this change for a long time. I have several reasons for doing so, but I guess it all comes down to wanting a fresh start and completely breaking away from certain negativity.

Q: What’s your personality type?

A: I love answering this question. XD I’m an INFJ – The Advocate [www.16personalities.com]. Yes, I’ve taken this test lots of times, and I get this result every time. It’s actually really accurate. :o I’m the kind of person who fights for what’s right and has a deep sense of ethical values. I like to help others, but at the same time, I will never tolerate being a doormat. I won’t be pushed around, especially by those who don’t respect my feelings or opinions. Being an advocate, I guess this makes me more of an outlier, and it isn’t easy for me to make long-lasting deep friendships, especially considering some drama I had to deal with a while back with a couple of people who harassed me to the point of tears, and one of those people even indirectly threatened physical harm to me over a disagreement that this person should have ignored or discussed privately . However, if we end up being friends for a long while, I’ll just say that you’ll have a friend in me and that I’ll always fight for you. If you’re being attacked or having a bad day and just need someone to listen, etc., I’ll be here.

Q: You mentioned Yu-Gi-Oh! earlier, so that explains the avatar. Does that mean you play the game?

A: Yes, you caught me. I have been playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on my phone for quite a long while. (I can imagine one of my friends thinking, “I told you so” and I’ll concede that it’s fun. XD) When I’m not gaming on my computer, then I might play Duel Links on my phone. I do have the game on Steam as well although I’m currently only playing on my phone. Before you ask, you can add me as a friend on the game. I have a different username, though, so it’s best to poke me in chat about that. ^^

Q: Speaking of chat, can I poke you for a chat?

A: Yes, it’s all good. However, I should give a heads up that I don’t really talk much since I’ll usually either be busy gaming, writing reviews, or working. Thus, I tend to keep my status on invisible, but you can poke me if you want to ask a question. I usually won’t be in the mood for long conversations unless I’m having one of those rare days.

Q: Getting back to Yu-Gi-Oh! , does that mean you’re into anime?

A: Yes, I’m an anime fan although I prefer old school anime. In particular, I like the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series (well, all the way up to 5D’s ), Gundam series ( Gundam Wing and Gundam Seed are my faves), Rurouni Kenshin, Dragonball Z , and Sailor Moon (the original magical girl anime). XD

Q: Besides anime, what else do you like?

A: I do enjoy watching action movies, like Mission Impossible , and really good animated movies, like the Kung Fu Panda series. XD Also, this might come as a surprise, but I really like the Super Sentai series (the original Japanese version of Power Rangers ). Although I used to watch Power Rangers , once I started watching more Super Sentai , I found myself really liking it. My favorite series are Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger and Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger . As for books, I like mysteries, such as Sherlock Holmes , and dystopian fiction, with The Hunger Games series being my favorite. ^^

Q: What about your relationship status?

A: Ok, let’s get this out of the way since I know there are some people who tend to be curious about that kind of thing. I am in a long-term, loving relationship with my boyfriend, so I am taken. We get into disagreements occasionally, but every couple goes through them and we end up coming out of them stronger than ever. ^^

Q: What games do you like to play (since this is a gaming platform)?

A: That is a very good question and gaming is the main reason I go on Steam regularly. I like a lot of genres, so I’ll list the following (in no particular order):

• Visual Novels (except the fan-service, hentai ones)
• Time Management Games
• Cozy, Cute, Relaxing Games (been loving a lot of the games in the genre recently ^^)
• Hidden Object Games
• RPGs (really need to play more games in this category)
• Platformers (like RPGs, really need to play more games in this category lol)
• Puzzles

I’m open to playing games in other genres as well. If there are any games that I most likely won’t play, they probably are MMORPGs and tower defense.

Q: Can I add you as a friend?

A: I am generally open to having more friends. However, due to the issues I mentioned in my personality section, I have trust issues, so I’ll just put this out there. If you send me a friend request, I’ll accept if we have games and/or other interests in common (and it helps if I can publicly view your friends list). However, there may be particular reasons that I might refuse a friend request.

Basically, if you’re friends with someone who has harassed me in the past , I’ll most likely not accept the request. It isn’t anything personal, but I am trying my best to get as far away from certain people as possible even though I’m scared of a couple of people .

Q: Are there any personality types that you don’t get along with?

A: Yes, I must admit that I am very picky when it comes to this topic. Perhaps it’s just that I’ve been through too many negative experiences, but this is a list of personality types that I can’t get along with (spoiler text below):


• Fake, two-faced people
• Cowards who get others to harass victims
• People who don’t own up to their faults
• People who have zero disregard for others’ feelings, opinions, etc.
• Especially people who advocate for physical assault, make death threats and slander others
• People who don’t allow others to express their opinions (a.k.a. the behavior of dictators and autocrats)
• People who have zero disregard for mental health, putting their own selfishness first

So if you don’t belong in any of the above categories, I’ll most likely accept your friend request. ^^

Q: Why can’t I see your friends list? Why can’t I comment on your profile?

A: I realize that these are two questions, but I figured that it’d be easier to answer both of them at once. I keep my friends list viewable to friends only because I care about my friends and value their privacy. For why non-friends can’t comment on my profile, it's to not deal with trolls and haters.

Just like with my personal Q & A, I may put some info in spoiler text. XD

Q: How did you come up with the name, The Introverted Gamer?

A: It’s basically a reflection of me. Yes, I admit it. XD The gamer part should be obvious, and as for introverted, that describes a part of my personality. According to Cambridge Dictionary’s website [dictionary.cambridge.org],

Shy, quiet, and preferring to spend time alone rather than often being with other people.

You don’t have to fit all of the above to be considered an introvert, though. For me, personally, I’d say that preferring to spend time alone and being quiet fit me. I used to be shy when I was younger although I feel like I’ve overcome that a lot since then. It’s only in particular situations that this may not be the case. I definitely prefer being in one-on-one situations and spending time at home playing games, watching movies, or reading.

Q: Why did you create your curation?

A: I have many reasons for doing so. It’s something that I wanted to do for a long time, but I never got around to it until late last year, due to some emotional circumstances . For the record, though, I found that I enjoy writing reviews for games, and as I continue to do so, I noticed that I continue to get better at it. It helps that I have a couple of role models in the form of professional game reviewers and that I used to do volunteer work as an editor/proofreader for a games review site. So I wanted to share my thoughts about games with others in the form of reviews, and thus, The Introverted Gamer was created. ^^

Q: Why the phoenix as your image?

A: Phoenixes are totally awesome. XD In all seriousness, though, I love what the phoenix represents. It has many meanings, but some include rebirth or starting over, which I suppose is fitting. Also, it represents many good attributes, such as grace, kindness, prosperity, and reliability. I hope that I embody some of these traits, at least. In addition, the phoenix represents the triumph of good over evil, which is a hero’s way of thinking.

Q: What games do you play and review?

A: I mentioned this in my personal Q & A, so definitely, all the game genres I listed. However, I am open to trying out other game genres, too, except for the specific ones that I stated.

Q: Why do you always wait to 100% complete a game before writing up a review? Also, why the lengthy reviews?

A: This is simply a personal preference (and by no means am I dictating how anyone else should write up their reviews, so there’s no misunderstanding), but I feel like if I write up a review for a game before I obtain all of the achievements, finish all the routes, etc., I’m doing my followers and anyone else interested in reading my reviews a huge disservice. I feel like you don’t get a complete picture of a game if it hasn’t been fully explored, so that’s why I write my reviews like that. As for my reviews being lengthy, I like being as detailed and thorough as possible. This is something that I picked up from a couple of professional game reviewers. I do my best not to leave out any details, whether they be positives, flaws, etc. I’m continually working to be a better game reviewer, so that more people can benefit from reading my reviews. Anyway, that’s why it may take me a while to get a review out, but rest assured that I’m dedicated (while having fun) playing games and writing up reviews. ^^

Q: Didn’t you use to write reviews for another curation?

A: Ok, this answer definitely needs to be put in spoiler text, as this is a sensitive topic for me. Yes, I used to write reviews for another curation, and it’s complicated as to why I left. However, without going into too many details (because I am scared of certain people), I’m not the kind of person who will tolerate having my feelings, opinions, etc., disregarded or my accomplishments thrown away, like they meant nothing. I’ve cried a lot over this, and I’m hoping that certain people will leave me alone forever because no one deserves to be bullied, harassed, etc. I won’t even mention this curation by name, simply because I have been so hurt and disrespected that it doesn’t deserve any respect or acknowledgment from me.

Q: I apologize for the previous question, so I’ll move onto a more light-hearted one. What are your plans for your curation?

A: Of course, I plan to continue playing games and writing up reviews for them, hoping that gamers out there will benefit from them. It goes without saying, but I’d really love follows to The Introverted Gamer . It would mean so much to me, and you can keep up with my latest reviews and whatnot. Also, I have future plans outside of Steam. As to what they are, you’ll just have to check my profile page occasionally. You might see a couple of additions, here and there. If you want to add me as a friend here, then I’ll most likely post updates on my activity feed. XD

Q: How can I follow your curation when I’m already at the 100 curation limit follows?

A: I admit that this is a silly restriction on Steam’s part. I don’t think users should be limited to 100 curation follows, but I’d say that if you have this issue, unfollow the curations that haven’t had any activity for a long time. There are some that have been silent in regards to not getting reviews out and such. Also, I would personally not follow curations in which the reviews aren’t up to certain standards or in which unethical behavior (which I touch upon a bit later in my Q & A) is seen as ok.

Q: Are your games curated in a specific manner?

A: Yes, definitely. The games that I play and review are ones that I’m fairly certain that I’ll enjoy (of course, there can be a few misses – hence, I have a few negative reviews), and I hope that my followers and anyone else reading them will enjoy them, too. Although I’m open to a lot of games and game genres, as I mentioned earlier, there are a few game genres that I won’t touch.

Q: Do you have ethical standards when it comes to reviewing?

A: That’s a very good question, and my answer is yes. Of course, copying someone else’s review word-for-word (or almost) is plagiarism. It’s a no brainer that plagiarism must be reported because a reviewer, no matter what their writing style, pours a lot of effort (in general, since I personally think that some reviewers put more effort into their reviews than others, but that’s a discussion for another time) into expressing their thoughts and whatnot, so for someone to just steal another person’s work is a dirty practice, in my opinion. Also, I believe that a review shouldn’t be posted before a game’s official release date (unless it’s like a few hours or a day, at most, before the game’s release date). Now, some might be wondering why this is a big deal. Well, reviews that violate this ethical standard tend to spoil a game, and it’s a generally accepted rule among professional game reviewers (you can check out professional game review sites as examples) NOT to post a review for a game before the game’s release date. Of course, if it’s a game preview, that’s entirely different, and it’s totally fine to do so.

Q: Why do you have comments turned off for your reviews?

A: To put it simply, I don’t have the time or patience to deal with trolls, and unfortunately, there are lots of them. As I’d rather put my time and energy into playing and reviewing games and such, I have comments turned off by default.

Q: Anything else you want to add?

A: I know I already said it, but it doesn’t hurt to do so again. Please follow my curation, The Introverted Gamer .