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Book Synopsis: Learn how to create compelling game storylines. Four experienced narrative designers from different genres of game development have banded together to create this all-inclusive guide on what it's like to work as a writer and narrative designer in the video game industry. From concept to final testing, The Game Narrative Toolbox walks readers through what role a narrative designer plays on a development team and what the requirements are at every stage of development. Drawing on real experiences, authors Tobias Heussner, Toiya Kristen Finley, PhD, Ann Lemay, and Jennifer Brandes Hepler provide invaluable advice for writing compelling player-centered stories and effective dialogue trees to help readers make the switch from writing prose or screenplay to interactive.

Thoroughly revised, the Second Edition includes updated content reflecting the industry's latest developments. In addition to revised and updated chapters, this new edition features two additional chapters covering more advanced topics that are applicable to the lessons learned from the original chapters.

Accompanying every chapter are exercises that allow the reader to develop their own documentation, outlines, and game-dialogue samples for use in applying for industry jobs or developing independent projects.

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Are you an aspiring game writer or narrative designer looking to break into the exciting world of video game development? Look no further than The Game Narrative Toolbox! This comprehensive guide, written by four experienced narrative designers from varied game genres, provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to create captivating game storylines. From concept to final testing, this book reveals the secrets of the trade, showing you exactly what it takes to succeed in the industry.

In The Game Narrative Toolbox, you'll discover a wealth of advice and insights derived from real experiences. Authors Tobias Heussner, Toiya Kristen Finley, PhD, Ann Lemay, and Jennifer Brandes Hepler share their expertise, guiding you through every stage of development and highlighting the vital role played by narrative designers within development teams. With updated content reflecting the industry's latest advancements, this second edition equips you with the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques.

But that's not all! The Game Narrative Toolbox also features two additional chapters covering advanced topics, allowing you to delve deeper into the craft and expand your skills. Through practical exercises accompanying each chapter, you'll have the opportunity to develop your own documentation, outlines, and game-dialogue samples. These valuable resources can be used to enhance your industry job applications or to create your own independent game projects.

Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for aspiring game writers and narrative designers. Take the first step towards a successful career in the video game industry by clicking here to get your hands on The Game Narrative Toolbox (Focal Press Game Design Workshops) now!

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