Creating CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 — Interview with Gareth Damian Martin

Описание: Discover the story behind the imaginative universe and branching narrative of the upcoming science fiction tabletop-inspired RPG, Citizen Sleeper 2, with its creator Gareth Damian Martin.

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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Decision to make a sequel to Citizen Sleeper
05:06 - Narrative design and worldbuilding process
10:04 - Keeping track of all the lore
11:58 - Writing prose in a text-based video game
15:12 - Lessons from Citizen Sleeper and its reception
17:10 - Science fiction as a lens to inspect ourselves and society
21:19 - New gameplay mechanics and their story implications
25:58 - A new Sleeper and new character interactions
28:57 - Writing a branching narrative
34:33 - How other artistic interests inform writing
36:26 - Inspirational books
39:53 - Games that helped you find your voice and style
44:20 - Book you would like to see made into a video game
46:30 - Advice for game developers and writers

Authors mentioned in the interview:

William Gibson
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China Miéville
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Becky Chambers
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Jeff Noon
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