Your Cozy Corner of Chaos in The Survival Genre
What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?
Honestly? A game tester or environmental storyteller. I already spend half my time wandering through digital wastelands, taking notes on how believable the snowdrift physics are or whether a crate makes sense there. Might as well make it official. Either that or something cozy like writing survival guides for people who still get lost in the tutorial.
(Turns out “professional survivor” isn’t an HR-approved title… yet.)
What food would you say is your specialty?
Disaster cuisine. I can turn a “five-minute snack” into a survival episode. Toast that’s just this side of charcoal, pasta that crunches like gravel, and the occasional miracle where something actually turns out edible. Basically, if it can be cooked in a digital campfire pan, I’ll find a way to mess it up first.
(Practice makes progress… or smoke. Usually both.)
What major historical events do you remember?
The ones that made the whole world hold its breath: landers touching down on Mars, images of a black hole, global moments where timelines paused and everyone stared at the same screen. Closer to home, I remember “history” in gaming too — the day saves moved to the cloud, the launch of the Switch and Steam Deck, and those patch notes that quietly changed everything. Big or small, it’s the shared “we were all there” feeling that sticks.
(More small moments that feel big — at Survivor Incognito.)
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?
Answer: Hitting Go Live. The blog lets me edit the disasters into a story; a livestream is permadeath for perfectionism—no reloads, no “I’ll rewrite that later.” It would mean showing more of myself (even just my voice) and sticking to a schedule while wolves chase me in real time. One day I’ll press the button. For now, I’m building the campfire with posts and short clips.
(Until then, the safest place to watch me nearly freeze is
Survivor Incognito.)
What are you most proud of in your life?
If you’d asked me a few years ago, I’d probably have said something simple like
“getting through the week without accidentally burning pasta.”
But now? I’m proudest of building Survivor Incognito—this weird, wandering campfire of chaos that started as a small idea and slowly turned into something people actually read, follow, and enjoy.
It’s not fame or fortune, and that’s what makes it special. It’s slow growth, honest effort, and a whole lot of heart. Every view, every comment, every returning reader—each is proof that I took the leap, stuck with it, and made something that feels like me.
Six months in, I’m proud that I didn’t give up when the numbers were low, when the formatting broke, or when I wondered if anyone even noticed. Because even if it’s a quiet campfire, it’s mine—and it’s still burning.
(More cozy chaos and survival diaries over at
Survivor Incognito.)
What have you been working on?
Every project’s a survival story — some just involve fewer wolves.
Lately? A delicate balance between writing, surviving, and pretending my backlog isn’t plotting against me. Between documenting digital frostbite in The Long Dark, evading aliens in Isolation Protocol, and trying not to crash another truck in SnowRunner, I’ve been expanding the Survivor Incognito multiverse — one respawn at a time.
(The chaos continues — catch the full journey over at Survivor Incognito.)
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
Most people don’t know that I’ve survived blizzards, alien oceans, cannibal islands, and haunted tunnels — all without leaving the couch. My idea of adventure usually involves a save file, a thermos of coffee, and a strong Wi-Fi connection. Real-life survival? No thanks. I’ll stick to respawnable chaos and digital wolves.
(Plenty more virtual survival stories waiting to be told over at Survivor Incognito.)
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?
Honestly? Rested and unproductive — it’s a two-for-one deal. Some days I need to recharge, and other days I just stare at the screen pretending to plan my next move in whatever survival game I’m currently obsessed with. The trick is accepting that even survivors need downtime. After all, you can’t outrun wolves, mutants, or hunger if you’re running on empty.
(Plenty of productive procrastination happening over at Survivor Incognito.)
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?
Anyone who’s managed to survive a week in The Long Dark without falling through the ice, accidentally eating raw meat, or setting their only pair of socks on fire. Success isn’t yachts or millions — it’s persistence, problem-solving, and remembering to save your coffee for emergencies.
(Plenty of practical, caffeine-fuelled success stories at Survivor Incognito.)
What makes a good neighbor?
Someone who doesn’t raid your supply cache, lure predators to your cabin, or build a base two feet from your fishing hut. In the real world, I’ll settle for someone who says hi, respects quiet hours, and doesn’t set off fireworks at 2 a.m. Basically, the opposite of every NPC I’ve ever met in a survival game.
(Plenty more tips for surviving neighbours — human and otherwise — at Survivor Incognito.)
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