Tell The Damn Story, 305: How To Dive into Game Writing, And Make Words A Positive Weapon
How do you create a video game from scratch?
Welcome back to "Tell The Damn Story," where today's episode is a fascinating journey with Rob Stenzinger, an indie game designer who demonstrates that the union of passion and profession is the ultimate game-changer.
In our dialogue, Rob recounts his quest, from years ago starting a fledging game creation studio with friends to pivoting careers while keeping creativity at the forefront.
We explore his current project, Word Turtle Island, an innovative video game that blends action and words to shape a powerful narrative that mirrors our societal challenges.
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03:49 Starting over, purposeful and creative evolution.
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13:35 Navigating tension between practicality and creativity in design.
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25:00 Gain words, complete themes, and level up.
28:59 Exploring power and conflict in a book.
31:34 Writers draw from personal experiences to create.
35:52 Balancing perspectives in writing a complex story.
37:57 Expand story to include diverse perspectives and characters.
41:33 Curious about game potential, concept, and development.
44:38 Upcoming early access release for independent maker.
48:25 Personal satisfaction from independent success versus broader recognition.
51:19 Excited to support sharing diverse experiences through literature.
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