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Reddit mentions of Video Game Storytelling: What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques
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- Watson-Guptill Publications
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Color | Blue |
Height | 9.1 Inches |
Length | 6.06 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | December 2014 |
Weight | 0.58642961692 Pounds |
Width | 0.55 Inches |
This is a loaded question, and there are many factors that go into engaging the player. To make a linear game to be interesting, you need something to fuel the player. A good concept to focus on is that conflict drives the narrative, which in turn will drive the gameplay. Maybe read this one by Evan Skolnick: Video Game Storytelling http://www.amazon.com/Video-Game-Storytelling-Developer-Techniques/dp/0385345828
Alternatively, if you're interested, you could also give a listen to this podcast featuring Evan, the author of that book.
https://soundcloud.com/bigsushi-fm/ep-204-evan-skolnick
Sorry for the format, I'm on mobile.
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https://www.amazon.com/Video-Game-Storytelling-Developer-Techniques/dp/0385345828
I've recently started to research a lot more on writing game narratives and found "Video Game Storytelling: What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques". I thought it was a very helpful book. I'd originally checked it out from the local library (was a bit skeptical) and after reading it I went back and purchased it so I'd always have it on hand.
I recently picked up this book: https://www.amazon.com/Video-Game-Storytelling-Developer-Techniques/dp/0385345828
Haven't read it yet, it only arrived two days ago and I haven't had the time yet, so I'm unsure if its any good, but I've read much of what was available on the Amazon "look inside" and it seemed pretty good. The first few pages talked about how conflicts (but not necessarily earth shattering epic conflicts, they're largely done to death) are necessary to drive a story and I found it insightful enough to pick up a copy. You could give it a look.