#184: Narrative Designer Edwin McRae from The Game Design Round Table

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#184: Narrative Designer Edwin McRae

30 minutes Posted Dec 8, 2017 at 5:00 am.

Welcome Edwin 00:17 Edwin's background 03:34 What is a narrative designer? 05:48 What processes or tools does Edwin use? 07:04 What is jigsaw storytelling? 08:26 What is Harrison's background in narrative storytelling? 10:54 Information on Edwin's work on Path of Exile 13:40 Edwin's background in school and professionally 17:01 Edwin's book writing on narrative design for indies 20:07 Advice to indies on hiring a narrative designer 23:09 What if someone is part way through developing and feels like the narrative is not right 27:27 How would a young writer get experience in game design?

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In this episode, Harrison and Dirk speak with Edwin McRae, a narrative designer. They discuss the importance of the narrative line in game design and how it can keep game players engaged throughout a game with immersive details. --------------------- Edwin McRae - www.edmcrae.com, [email protected] Harrison Pink - @gilespink, [email protected] Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, [email protected], www.artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline

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