Tag: narrative design
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Being Jobless, Taking Quests, and The Art and Value of Writing Spec Scripts Evolving Existing Franchises. Part 1 of WorldBuilders and LoreKeepers
As I continue down this path of joblessness in search of the next gig, I find myself taking bolder steps—contacting studios that, in the past, scared me due to their sheer industry prowess. I applied and interviewed with Pokémon, wrote several scripts for Blizzard Entertainment, Larian, and Sebastian. I’ve translated preliminary test documents for Sega…
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Calling for Your Input: Shaping the Future of a Meaningful Game with the National Science Foundation
Roam On Me is an emotionally driven, narrative-focused game that immerses players in the experiences of Romani individuals facing challenges of migration, discrimination, and cultural preservation. The game uses interactive storytelling and educational elements to promote empathy, understanding, and awareness.
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Day 6 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu – Middle Counselor Yakamochi (中納言家持)
This project of translating the Hyakunin Isshu is a labor of love, and I am incredibly grateful for your support and enthusiasm along the way. Your engagement and encouragement fuels my passion to bring these timeless poems to life and share them with a wider audience.
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Hunger for “Hungry Daughters and Starving Mothers:” The Insatiable Sensation of Alyssa Wong
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…
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From Wired to Worried: A Review of the Article on AI’s Potential Threats
As a curious technologist and systems scholar, I was intrigued by the recent article published by WILL KNIGHT and PARESH DAVE titled “In Sudden Alarm, Tech Doyens Call for a Pause on ChatGPT.” The article discussed the concerns of tech luminaries, renowned scientists, and even Elon Musk himself about the potential dangers of the development…
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Writing As Therapy, Sure, But Gaming as a “Self-Care” Ritual? Here’s Why
Just like a daily multivitamin or a cup of tea, games have become a form of self-care for many individuals. In a fast-paced world filled with stress and anxiety, taking a break and indulging in a game can have a profound impact on one’s mental and emotional well-being.