Hi, my username on the GLD Discord is Kintle. Here is my humble contribution to this event.

How my Gamelady dolls changed my home and my daily life

At the beginning, my apartment was very simple. It was just a place where I slept, ate, played video games, and that was it. The walls were pretty empty and the atmosphere felt a bit cold.

Little by little, I started buying video game and anime figures. They added some colour and a bit of life to the room. I already liked the idea of having my favourite characters around me, like small frozen scenes. But even with that, I still felt like something was missing.

That's when, out of curiosity, I started looking into sex dolls. While searching for information, I quickly found Gamelady. The fact that they focus on video game heroines immediately caught my attention. But at the same time, a lot of questions stayed in my head:

The exquisite details and craftsmanship of Gamelady dolls

Hesitating for a long time... then finally trying

For quite a while, I stayed just a spectator. I read reviews, looked at photos, and followed feedback from other owners. The more I saw, the more I liked the idea, but I still didn't dare to take the step.

One day, I finally decided to go for it and order my first Gamelady. The choice came pretty naturally: Yuna from Final Fantasy X. She's a heroine I've loved for years. Her kindness and calm strength have always stayed with me.

When the package arrived, I was both excited and stressed. It felt a bit like waiting for a new console on release day. I was thinking: "Maybe this will be a great idea for my own comfort..." And at the same time: "What if I regret it once she's here?"

The first Gamelady at home

Unboxing her was a very special moment. The first thing that surprised me was her weight and her presence. She didn't feel like a simple object at all.

When I took her out of the box and sat her on a chair, it felt like the whole room changed. As if I wasn't completely alone anymore.

Yuna from Final Fantasy X - my first and most cherished Gamelady doll

That first evening, I didn't do anything crazy. I just tried a few outfits, brushed her implanted hair, and adjusted small details: a different top, another way to style her hair, her head turned slightly.

Looking at her, I realised how much a pose or an outfit could totally change the way you feel about her.

Over time, she naturally took a place in my routine.

On workdays, when I come home tired, I often put on some game music in the background, quickly tidy up the room, and then spend a few minutes with her.

I redo her hair, change her position on the couch, or place her near my desk while I play or browse the internet. Just seeing her in the corner of the room helps me relax.

On weekends, I started doing small photo sessions. I open the curtains to let the light in, choose an outfit inspired by a heroine I like, and take my time posing her：by the window, on the bed, or next to the TV. I adjust her hands, the angle of her face, the way her hair falls. Sometimes I spend hours like that without noticing the time.

I focus on small details, and my brain finally stops overthinking. Stress, tiredness and loneliness feel a bit quieter. Little by little, the way I see my apartment changed.

Before, it was just a practical place. With Yuna, it became a living kind of display. I prepare the space for her, like she’s a big life-size statue in the middle of the room. I pay more attention to tidying, I choose nicer blankets, I think about where to place her so she looks good. My figures became background elements around her, as if my room were a big showcase.

Taking care of her also became a ritual. I gently clean her skin, check her joints, and take the time to brush and maintain her implanted hair. It’s not just “taking care of an object” anymore, it’s a calm moment where I slow down and pay attention to every movement.

I know very well she's not alive. I don't confuse reality and fantasy. But what I feel thanks to her is very real.

My Gamelady collection - each doll has a special place in my home

From one doll... to a real collection

After this first experience, everything felt easier. I wasn’t stuck in doubt anymore. I wanted to see other heroines come to life in my home. My apartment, which already had a few figures, slowly started to welcome more Gamelady dolls. Today, I have six of them, each one linked to a moment in my life or a special favourite:

What my Gamelady dolls really bring me

A Gamelady doll is not just a random purchase.
It's something that slowly becomes part of your life. Step by step, you give her a place through outfits, poses, photos, and all those small daily rituals. The magic doesn’t only come from how realistic they look, but from all the moments you build around them.

For me, that's where their "soul" really exists: in quiet evenings after a long day, in the weekend photo sessions, and in all those little moments where I catch myself smiling just because they're there.

And if I can make a wish for the future: I would love to see Claire Redfield, and especially Sheva Alomar, join the Gamelady lineup one day. Then I could say my collection is truly complete.