Tag: game writer

Mastering Isometric & Isomorphic Game Design: A Quickstart Guide to Unlocking 3D Potential in 2D Worlds

Jan 1, 2024

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Nicholas Andriani

in game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, instructional design, writing

Explore the depth of isometric game design! ✨ Swipe through our tips and tricks to revolutionize your game’s environment. From flat to fantastic – it’s all about perspective! #IsometricGaming #GameDesign #3Din2D 🎨🕹️ [Link in bio]
Coming Soon: Trails of the Guard – Interactive RPG Designed for the US National Forest Service

Nov 20, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in writing

Tentative Title“Trails of the Guard: The Ranger’s Journey” Player/LearnersTarget Audience: Aspiring rangers, trail keepers, environmental science students, and individuals interested in forestry and outdoor management.Engagement Strategy: Interactive gameplay that simulates real-world trail maintenance and forestry management challenges. Subject AreaFocus on trail maintenance, forestry management, and sustainable environmental practices. Learning ObjectiveCognitive: Enhance players’ understanding of environmental…
I fear there are too many realities.– John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley

Oct 11, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in writing

In the bustling ambiance of Broadway Cafe, a literary theorist, poet, and critic finds inspiration, reflecting on John Steinbeck’s statement about the abundance of realities. This unique perspective extends into the world of game writing and design, where narratives become interactive experiences, allowing players to shape their own realities. Explore the depth of these musings…
Nadia Was Here: A Deep Dive into the Lore and Immersive Storytelling of Jajaben’s 2017

Aug 5, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in game review, jrpg, writing

Discover the enchanting world of “Nadia Was Here,” a captivating indie JRPG that combines subversive storytelling, nostalgic aesthetics, and immersive gameplay. Delve into its rich lore, character development, and strategic puzzles as we analyze the cultural significance and critical insights it offers to players and game studies scholars alike.
Hunger for “Hungry Daughters and Starving Mothers:” The Insatiable Sensation of Alyssa Wong

May 23, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in writing

In Alyssa Wong’s ‘Hungry Daughters of Starving Mothers,’ she masterfully captures the neuroses of our collective anxiety. This dark and compelling tale takes us on a journey through the cravings and hidden desires of its protagonist, while delving into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the intergenerational transmission of hunger. Wong’s storytelling prowess merges the…
This Floating Life is but a Dream: Li Bai, Shen Fu, playing The Last of Us, and reflecting on the evanescence of things.

Jan 30, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in comparative literature, Culture, digital communities, film studies, game studies, gaming, Graduate Research, graduate school, interactive fiction, language, narrative design, Narratology, Poem, poet, Poetry, storytelling, taoism, the writers life, translation, writing

I’ve begun rereading some of my favorite Chinese poets and can’t help but find striking similarities, in aesthetic and philosophy, between these brilliantly minded writers from so long ago and contemporary storytellers. The main suspects in todays post: Shen Fu, Li Bai, Austin Wintory (Journey), and the savory addiction concocted by the dreamweavers at Naughty…