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**The Video Game Library** @thevideogamelibrary.org@bsky.brid.gy · 6d

The Video Game Library @thevideogamelibrary.org@bsky.brid.gy

For those who caught my interview with @alexmakesstuffup.bsky.social last week: Crafty Game Writing is out now! Practical tips for stronger narratives. Learn about this book and dozens of others in this week’s newsletter! #GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #GameDev #IndieDev #Booksky #Gaming #VideoGame

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Bluesky SocialAlex Epstein (@alexmakesstuffup.bsky.social)Writer, narrative director, author, screenwriter. He/him. Fragpunk, South of Midnight, We Happy Few, Contrast, Biomorph, Crafty Screenwriting, Crafty TV Writing, Naked Josh, Bon Cop/Bad Cop. Stories are a lever to move the world

**Zein | Sword & Quill** @zein@mastodon.gamedev.place · Apr 30

Apr 30

Zein | Sword & Quill @zein@mastodon.gamedev.place

I'm having so much fun writing these tricks ngl

Vitality Fatality
Being not dead is a good baseline for dealing damage, being at full health is even better

Is That Food?!
No mercy for anyone who has a delicious snack and won't share

Headlock
Neither of you will be able to move but at least you're not the one in someone else's arm pit

Drain
Rich peoples' favorite pastime activity

#Gamedev #Indiedev #Soulblaze

**The Video Game Library** @thevideogamelibrary.org@bsky.brid.gy · Apr 29

Apr 29

The Video Game Library @thevideogamelibrary.org@bsky.brid.gy

Writer, narrative director, author, screenwriter - an exclusive chat with @alexmakesstuffup.bsky.social on game narrative, dirty storytelling, and his new book Crafty Game Writing! Read now: buff.ly/q7Myjre #GameWriting #GameDev #VideoGames #WeHappyFew #Contrast #Biomorph #SouthOfMidnight

**♞ Pixel Prophecy** @PixelProphecy@mastodon.gamedev.place · Apr 20

Apr 20

♞ Pixel Prophecy @PixelProphecy@mastodon.gamedev.place

In my upcoming comedy text adventure, there's also a shelf of useless books. Here are some examples

Yet another mundane piece of literature: Descentris. Tractatus de Descensu in Abyssum according to the preface it deals with "mysteries of the universe, God, and the nature of reality" but ultimately it's about maintaining
windows.

How about this amateurish bunch of words: Color Depth. A collection of the Kingdom's Finest Watercolors. This is the cheap paperback edition where all Ilustrations are monochrome reproductions.

#gamedev #gamewriting

**Stefan Köhler** @fnwdhs.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · Apr 12

Apr 12

Stefan Köhler @fnwdhs.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy

Get #darkfantasy #turnbased #strategy #game "Shields of Loyalty" with a 30 % #discount on #Steam! #earlyaccess #indiedev #indie #gamewriting (Disclaimer: Was involved in writing for this project once) store.steampowered.com/app/1318240/...

Save 30% on Shields of Loyalty...

Bluesky SocialBluesky

**Glen the dog** @viktorTheBoar@retro.pizza · Apr 12 *

Apr 12 *

Glen the dog @viktorTheBoar@retro.pizza

NEW INTRODUCTION! After 3 years, some of my interests pivoted and some are just not on fedi.

I'm a one man company that mostly does 2D computer animation but I also do interactive writing and co-creating the first ever video game completely about larp!

#2danimation #animation #madeWithSpine #gameart #gamewriting #gamedev #madewithconstruct #inkle

#space #arduino #opensource #ecology #simpit #spacesim

#ttrpg #larp #boardgames #gaslands

#terrypratchett #discworld

#dogsOfMastodon

**Daan | New To Narrative** @turbohermit@peoplemaking.games · Mar 3

Mar 3

Daan | New To Narrative @turbohermit@peoplemaking.games

I gave #YouTube a proper go last year, but I'm not passionate enough about it to give up game development for it. The amount of content needed to break through the algorithm is unsustainable for a one man operation.

https://www.youtube.com/@NewToNarrative

YouTubeNew to NarrativeNew to narrative or game design? You're in the right place! I'm Daan and I create game design and storytelling resources for game makers of all disciplines and experiences. Together, we'll be exploring concepts like: - Interactive Fiction - Systemic Design - Brancing and Procedural Narrative - Other complicated-sounding terms that will be soon as clear as day. All content here is beginner-friendly, but for experienced game makers: don’t worry! You’re likely to pick up some useful tips and tricks as well.

#gamewriting #narrativedesign #indiedev

**Jorge [Oniria World]** @JorgeMcLoud@mastodon.gamedev.place · Feb 16

Feb 16

Jorge [Oniria World] @JorgeMcLoud@mastodon.gamedev.place

Escribir para un videojuego es como ser guionista, director y dios caprichoso al mismo tiempo. Creas personajes, les das un mundo… y luego decides si les das esperanza o los sumerges en el caos. Es divertido, lo juro.

#GameWriting #IndieDev

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**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Feb 11 *

Feb 11 *

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

EDIT: I BELIEVE MY GOAL HAS BEEN MET THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

(im waiting for my bank/etc. to confirm and that might take a couple of days, but i'd appreciate it if you focused on other peoples' needs first!)

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth
Support black people's mutual aids every day but especially this month!

MOST RECENT AS OF FEBRUARY 17, 2025 (mostly keeping the other ones just for transparency's sake), every dollar helps!

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoa…

hire me for remote work (i can write, edit, and do customer service/advocacy/accessibility work)!

#ATJScreams #MutualAid #Disability

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**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Feb 9

Feb 9

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth
Support black people's mutual aids every day but especially this month!

MOST RECENT AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 2025 (mostly keeping the other ones just for transparency's sake), every dollar helps!

(0/2000)

THANK YOU I HAVE ENOUGH FOR DENTAL FOR THE YEAR

REALLY GOOD NEWS: logged into my account and aid has covered everything this semester (im not asking any questions) and the medical bill might be taken care of.

$2,000 for travel/repairs/bills by February 17th for March, April, and May

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoa…

im in school right now (if you work in #VictimAdvocacy or know someone who does i'd love to pick their brain! i used to be a volunteer for Self Care After Rape and have Assault Victim Training)

hire me for remote work (i can write, edit, and do customer service/advocacy/accessibility work)!

if you have tips for someone w C-PTSD/ADHD doing this work id appreciate it

tbh not linking to my work anymore because of safety but would appreciate a share! also still identify under the trans umbrella but im asking yall to donate to others who are struggling more than me first

#ATJScreams #MutualAid #Disability

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**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Feb 5

Feb 5

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth support black people's mutual aids every day but especially this month!

as of February 5, (285/2400), every dollar helps!

REALLY GOOD NEWS: logged into my account and aid has covered everything this semester (im not asking any questions) and the medical bill might be taken care of.

$400 before March 10 to cover dental for the year

$2,000 for travel/repairs/bills by February 17th for March, April, and May

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoalModal

tbh not linking to my work anymore because of safety but would appreciate a share!

I'm a Highlights Foundation personal retreat award winner! They let me postpone my scholarship last year due to asthma attacks, I'm going this April! Help me create more stories!

im in school right now (if you work in #VictimAdvocacy or know someone who does i'd love to pick their brain! i used to be a volunteer for Self Care After Rape and have Assault Victim Training) but hire me for remote work (i can write, edit, and do customer service/advocacy/accessibility work)! if you have tips for someone w C-PTSD/ADHD doing this work id appreciate it

#ATJScreams #MutualAid #Disability

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**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Feb 4

Feb 4

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth support black people's mutual aids every day but especially this month!

As of February 4, (285/4000), every dollar helps!

$600 before February 7th for tuition not covered by financial aid and books (update: just need one book! got the others!)

just got a $400 bill from emergency room that will turn into $600 after february 22

$400 before March 10 to cover dental for the year

$2,400 (just in case the $400 for the emergency room bill isn't raised in time) for travel/repairs/bills by February 17th for March, April, and May

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoalModal

tbh not linking to my work anymore because of safety but would appreciate a share!

I'm a Highlights Foundation personal retreat award winner! They let me postpone my scholarship last year due to asthma attacks, I'm going this April! Help me create more stories!

#ATJScreams #MutualAid #Disability

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**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Feb 1

Feb 1

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth support black people's mutual aids every day but especially this month!

As of February 1, (255/4000), every dollar helps!

$600 before February 7th for tuition not covered by financial aid and books (update: just need one book! got the others!)

just got a $400 bill from emergency room that will turn into $600 after february 22

$400 before March 10 to cover dental for the year

$2,400 (just in case the $400 for the emergency room bill isn't raised in time) for travel/repairs/bills by February 17th for March, April, and May

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoalModal

tbh not linking to my work anymore because of safety but would appreciate a share!

I'm a Highlights Foundation personal retreat award winner! They let me postpone my scholarship last year due to asthma attacks, I'm going this April! Help me create more stories!

#ATJScreams #MutualAid #Disability #BlackMutualAid #DisabilityMutualAid #DisabilityCrowdfunding #Queer #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #BlackMastodon #GameDev #IndieDev #GameWriter #GameWriting #Writing #SpeculativeFiction #SpecFic #Writer #Writing #GetFediHired #Horror #GameDev #GameDesign #NarrativeDesign

@mutualaid @mutual_aid @MutualAidVisibility

**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Jan 30

Jan 30

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

January 30

(185/4000), every dollar helps!

$600 before February 7th for tuition not covered by financial aid and books (update: just need one book! got the others!)

just got a $400 bill from emergency room that will turn into $600 after february 22

$2,800 (just in case the $400 for the emergency room bill isn't raised in time) for travel/repairs/bills by February 17th for March, April, and May

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoalModal

tbh not linking to my work anymore because of safety but would appreciate a share!

I'm a Highlights Foundation personal retreat award winner! They let me postpone my scholarship last year due to asthma attacks, I'm going this April! Help me create more stories!
im in school right now (if you work in #VictimAdvocacy or know someone who does i'd love to pick their brain! i used to be a volunteer for Self Care After Rape and have Assault Victim Training) but hire me for remote work (i can write, edit, and do customer service/advocacy/accessibility work)! if you have tips for someone w C-PTSD/ADHD doing this work id appreciate it

@mutualaid @mutual_aid @MutualAidVisibility

**tj (i make it past the end)** @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im · Jan 12 *

Jan 12 *

tj (i make it past the end) @blackfinalboi@diaspora.im

(10/5500) even a dollar helps!

$600 before February 7th for tuition not covered by financial aid and books

$4,900 for travel for March, April, and May

cashapp: $wenotfreeyet
venmo: $wenotfreeyet92
ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/atonyjerome#shareGoalModal

I'm a Highlights Foundation personal retreat award winner! They let me postpone my scholarship last year due to asthma attacks, I'm going this April! Help me create more stories where black girls* live to the end!
im in school right now (if you work in #VictimAdvocacy or know someone who does i'd love to pick their brain!) but hire me for #Editing, #SensitivityReader. #CustomerService work (especially if it's remote)!
looking to shadow #IndieGameDev companies for more experience under Narrative/Game Writing work! find my portfolio here and my games here!

#ATJScreams #MutualAid #GameDev

**Christy Dena** @christydena@zirk.us · Jan 12, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

Christy Dena @christydena@zirk.us

Question: I'm after examples of creative works where there is a realisation that the way you've been told the world works is suspicious or wrong and you need to critically consider things for yourself.

Eg: The Truman Show

Particularly interested in games. The Stanley Parable is the closest so far but keen to learn about or be reminded of more!

Thank you! :)

#screenwriting #gamewriting #gamedesign

**Tanya Kan** @vividfoundry@tech.lgbt · Sep 20, 2023 *

Sep 20, 2023 *

Tanya Kan @vividfoundry@tech.lgbt

Solace State is now available on Steam & Xbox!

Unite the people and ignite the revolution.

In this 3D visual novel, play as Chloe, a young hacker turned activist in a coming-of-age tale set in a near-future, cyberpunk world. Hundreds of choices are in your hands to fight for your friends and neighbors during a biotech conspiracy.

The Pixel Post calls it "optimistic hackivism" in their full review of the game.

See our launch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBPS-NOECHo
Our story trailer if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygBKEmuwjrk

Get the game!
PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/928000/solace_state_emotional_cyberpunk_stories/
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-IE/games/store/solace-state/9nr5h934436j

#solacestate #cyberpunk #xbox

**The Video Game Library** @thevglibrary@mstdn.social · Jul 6, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

The Video Game Library @thevglibrary@mstdn.social

More books!!

Next up is Pierre-William Fregonese''s "Raconteurs d'Histoires".

Focusing on the writers, this book delves into the importance of #GameWriting and #NarrativeDesign, and what sets story-driven games apart from their "instant enjoyment" counterparts.

https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/storytellers-the-thousand-faces-of-game-writers

#GodOfWar #NieR #Persona #TOTK #BOTW #Zelda #TLOZ #MGS #MetalGearSolid #LifeIsStrange #FinalFantasy #RPG #Gaming #Game #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon