Player of the Month #64: Kenovich

Every March 8th, International Women’s Day is commemorated, a date that invites us to reflect on the historical struggle of women for equality, respect, and opportunities in all areas of society. More than a superficial celebration, it is a moment to recognize the progress achieved, make visible the challenges that still persist, and highlight those women who are opening paths in different spaces.

The world of gaming and online communities is not alien to these realities. For years, many video games have been environments where women have had to make their way by facing prejudices, inappropriate comments, or the constant need to prove their worth within predominantly male communities. Fortunately, the landscape is changing. More and more female players are not only actively participating, but also leading communities, creating content, and inspiring other players with their passion and dedication. On this occasion, at TibiaGoals we want to commemorate this date by highlighting Kenovich, a player who has built her own path within Tibia. With more than level 1300, presence on streams and social media, and a clear philosophy based on consistency, community, and respect, Kenovich represents a generation of players who not only seek to progress within the game, but also to generate a positive impact on the community.

Her story is marked by discipline, constant learning, and the ability to remain faithful to her principles even in challenging environments. Today we talk with her to learn more about her experience, her vision of the game, and the role of women within the Tibian community.

So we invite you to get to know a little more about Kenovich. Enjoy the interview!

1. For those who still don’t know you outside of Tibia, who is Kenovich in real life? Tell us a little about yourself.

Kenovich outside of Tibia is basically the same energy but without mana; in real life she is someone very creative and entrepreneurial. I am always thinking about new projects, ideas, and ways to grow what I love. I love organizing, planning, and turning dreams into real things (although sometimes I complain during the process). I am super loyal with my people and I love helping grow and build community, that’s why I also enjoy doing streams. I am also quite intense when something matters to me: if I commit, I truly commit.

2. Do you currently work or study? In what area do you develop yourself and what motivated you to choose that path?

I became an entrepreneur; I have been working for myself for some time. I had a burnout that left me very shaken but it led me to realize that I do not need a fixed and traditional job to accomplish my goals, and I also realized that many times money is not always my complete happiness.

3. What hobbies or passions do you have outside of gaming and streaming?

I like reading and writing science fiction, romance, and drama novels. I also enjoy doing pixel art, creating inventions in the kitchen, and learning new languages.

4. What values or personal experiences do you feel have most influenced your way of playing and creating content?

Consistency is the value that has marked me the most. I have learned that results do not come from momentary motivation, but from discipline and patience, and I fully apply that in how I play and create content. I also value loyalty and community a lot. For me, Tibia is not only individual progress, but the people with whom you share the path and the space we build together. And lastly, my experience in streaming. I am always thinking about how to improve even though sometimes it is hard for me to keep the rhythm, how to organize things better, how to make what I do have intention and structure. I do not like making content “just because”; I like it to have purpose, to contribute something, or to build identity.

5. What motivates you every day, both inside and outside the game?

 think everything has a purpose regardless of what it is; sometimes it can be giving attention to things that I always pushed aside, no matter how small they are, or helping someone else achieve their own goals.

6. When did you start playing Tibia and what motivated you to do it?

I made my account in 2019 but to be honest I only lasted a few days because my main motivation was to play with my friends at that time, but it didn’t happen. Later I started becoming more interested in the game and paying more attention and time to it around the end of April and beginning of May 2020, and since then I haven’t stopped.

7. How did you come up with your character’s name?

Kenovich was born because at the moment I created it I was studying the Russian language, and my close friends knew it, so as a joke they started calling me kenovich implying that everything in Russian ended with “vich”. But I told them that “vich” is a masculine patronymic suffix, so they just changed the A of kena to an O, and that’s how kenovich stayed xD.

8. Y

ou have reached very high levels (like 1000+); what strategies or habits do you feel helped you the most to get there?

I reached level 1000 by taking advantage of the opportunities I had to hunt with other people. Very early playing Tibia I realized I made more XP and did other things like quests if I did them in a group. Around level 1050+ my objectives with the game changed because I was looking for a committed, honest team hunt with a more positive mentality, and after stopping finding teammates like that, I embarked on solo hunts (something I hadn’t done since level 70). But today at the moment of writing this I am level 1333 and I can say that only consistency and surrounding myself with people who inspired me to move forward with similar objectives made me be where I am.

9. What do you enjoy the most about Tibia and what would you say makes you keep playing after so long?

I like decorating my houses and my friends’ houses. I like helping other people with things that were once a challenge for me too, which is why I often do free services on my server. I like sharing time with the people who matter to me while we play Tibia even if they are far away, and definitely they are the ones who make me keep playing.

10. Is there any boss, quest, or challenge that you consider the most memorable in your career

When I ran the rotten golems shrines for the first time to do Goshnar Hatred, that day I was shaking with nervousness because at that moment I only thought about not delaying my team and not being a burden. Eventually I became more confident doing it and I told myself that I was capable of that and more <3.

11. How would you describe your playstyle and your character within the game?

My playstyle is more strategic than grind-focused. I am not a fan of infinite grinding just to complete hours; I prefer to play with intention and efficiency. I log in daily and maintain progress, but where I really get involved 100% is in bosses. I like coordination, strategy, and team profit. I enjoy dynamics where every decision matters more than simply spending hours hunting without a clear objective or direction. Inside the game I am practical and focused on results. If there is structure, organization, and clear goals, I am completely committed. I prefer quality over quantity: less grinding, more efficiency, even if it seems like I am in Tibia all day, it’s not like that xD.

12. Do you have any routine or preparation before long hunt sessions or streams?

To be honest, no, but currently I should. I am learning to take better care of my health while playing.

13. Any funny or unexpected anecdote that you remember fondly?

My first team hunts in the dragons of Venore. It was adrenaline, excitement, and laughter. We didn’t know how hard the dragons hit and one day we just jumped headfirst against the dragon lords haha. We all died but at least we knew what it was like to be there.

14. How do you balance your life in the game with your responsibilities outside the game?

I maintain time limits. I used to leave many things neglected in real life to prioritize the game. Today, for example, if the Tibia WhatsApp or Discord group distracts me I mute it and try to focus on finishing what I have to do.

15. What role has the community on Instagram, Twitch, or within the game played in your experience as a player?

I have met many people who, even if they don’t play on my same server, share my objectives and celebrate my achievements as if they were their own. Some of them have even decided to play Tibia because my own experience inspired or attracted them, or some even returned to the game because through my streams they felt welcomed and came to my server to play again. That has made me rethink the way I create content on my social networks as well as the approach I give it. I no longer play only to have fun but so that the people who watch me can see other perspectives of the game and not only infinite hunts.

16. How has your experience been as a woman within the Tibia community?

To be honest at the beginning it was not very pleasant. I spent a long time playing without anyone knowing I was a woman, and at that time Discord was already widely used and many things were organized there. Eventually I made it known and I received a lot of verbal and even sexual harassment, which made me not leave my social circles much even though I genuinely wanted to make friends. Later I had to become tougher and set boundaries, although it was difficult for me due to my character at that time. Now those two things are what guide me.

17. In a game historically dominated by men, what does it mean for you to occupy space and stand out as a woman within the Tibia community?

For me, occupying space as a woman in Tibia means not having to change who I am in order to be respected. As I mentioned earlier, experiencing uncomfortable situations and ill-intentioned comments made me understand that it is not always easy to stand out as a woman in an environment mostly dominated by men. I learned to set boundaries, not to allow disrespect, and to defend my space. That made me stronger, although my essence remains the same: calm but explosive when necessary, kind but intense and focused on growing and not staying in the same place no matter how comfortable it may be. Today for me it means demonstrating that we can lead, compete, and build community without losing our identity.

18. Have you felt that your presence can inspire other girls to start playing or creating content? What responsibility do you feel about that?

Definitely yes, and I feel very honored by it because I never thought that would happen. That is why when I have bad days due to external things or things I cannot control and I want to take a break, I end up telling myself that those things do not define me and that it is okay to feel bad or angry but those things cannot make me leave everything and go away.

19. What do you think the gaming community still needs to become a safer, more inclusive, and respectful space for women?

Empathy. It may sound cliché, but many people play video games as an escape from their reality and it is horrible to enter a virtual world full of people who take many things for granted, for example: that you are there to be the best or to compete to the death to win. Not all of us have the same possibilities or the same thoughts and sometimes a “it’s okay, we failed the quest, we’ll try tomorrow” can make the difference between someone logging out angry or with guilt and doing it with a more positive thought.

20. What message would you like to give to other women who want to start or grow within gaming?

You can do whatever you want and set your mind to. Value and take advantage of every opportunity you are given to move forward toward your own objectives but without stepping over anyone. Do not stop being who you are to fit into a circle that does not share your beliefs or values; no XP or progress within the game is worth it. Stay loyal to your principles and surround yourself with people who contribute to you and value you, not only those who take advantage of what you can give them.

21. If you could send a direct message to all the players who today doubt showing themselves or participating actively, what would you say to them?

I know that sometimes you feel like staying in the background to avoid problems. I went through that too. But over time I understood that setting boundaries does not change you, it protects you. If someone tries to minimize you or disrespect you, that speaks about them, not about you. At the beginning it can be scary to show yourself, give your opinion, or participate actively, especially in spaces where you feel you have to prove double. But your presence does not need permission; do not overthink it. Learn to set boundaries with respect, surround yourself with people who value who you are, and do not be afraid to occupy your space. You do not have to become someone different for people to take you seriously. Being kind is not being weak. Being firm is not being cold. You can be both.

22. How can we, as a community (men and women), support more the growth and visibility of creators and players within Tibia?

By not labeling them for the way they present themselves to the public. People will show what they want others to see and not always what they truly are. Some girls create their content or play in certain ways based on their own objectives, needs, or tastes, and because of that they do not deserve more or less attention. But what should be unbreakable in any area regardless of the game is respect.

23. What goals have you set for yourself within Tibia for this year?

To find people who click with me so we can form a team to hunt; I really miss that. Reach level 1400 and do Bakragore without my hands shaking haha. Also finish my set, invest my loot in some good gems, and contribute a little more of myself to my community and server.

24. Can you share some words for the community?
Value your team, but also your time. Respect others and their way of seeing the game, and remember that behind every character there is a real person. Keep building, participating, and contributing. The game evolves, but the community is what truly keeps it alive. Enjoy the game in your own way, but also take care of the environment you create within it. We all deserve a space where we can play, participate, and grow without fear of being minimized or feeling threatened. Thank you for being part of this community. Tibia would not be the same without the people who build it day by day <3.

March 8th reminds us that spaces, both inside and outside the internet, transform when more people can participate in them with respect and freedom. 

The Tibian community needs more players like Kenovich: people who bring new perspectives, who build community, who inspire others, and who remember that behind every character there is someone real. Because when more diverse voices participate in a game, the community becomes stronger, more human, and richer. T

ibia evolves with every update, but what truly keeps it alive is its community. And women like Kenovich are a fundamental part of that growth.