by Black Shell Media | Mar 12, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Technology, Writing
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Part 1 and Part 2 can be found here. Last time, we discussed the concept of a narrative scripting language that could revolutionize the way players...
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 11, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
What Is Sexism? Sexism—the prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women—is everywhere. From Hollywood to TV shows, books to video games, it’s a major issue that is now the focus of many social rights and social activist groups. But why?...
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
Are you an amateur narrative designer? Or are you thinking of starting down that path? Good. That’s the first step toward a career filled with creativity, writing, and connections with some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. But before you...
by Black Shell Media | Mar 5, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Guest Post, Technology, Writing
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. In the previous article, I explored the necessary elements of a “Minecraftian” game mechanic: one tailored for accessible and steady skill...
by Dorian Karahalios | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog, Writing
“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on [their] fellow man.”...
by Black Shell Media | Feb 26, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Guest Post, Technology, Writing
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Minecraft’s capacity for simple, direct, consumer-level editing of the 3D world has brought upon revolutions in game design and has joyously...
