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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design

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filmmaker ➡️ narrative designer👾Wargaming http://pokrovskaya.com Writing a book on narrative design & interactive storytelling 🧑‍💻 they/them #IStandWithUkraine

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · Nov 15

There will be games and mass executions!

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 1h

Same in Serbia (

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 3h

I'm a fan of Medipeel, especially their Mooltox line. The bubbling essence is hydrating and fun, their sunscreen moisturiser has been summer-tested on Montenegro beaches and I've never seen efficiency like that before.
For cleansing, the Red Lacto Collagen Clear gives you the perfect "egg face".

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 1d

Yay, we can turn off the AI slop recs on Pinterest now (that’s the kind of things we rejoice about today).

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 2d

I think I'll launch the alpha testing next week, so if you're interested in trying, or have questions, DM me! And share this post with the world, because it deserves a fun camera like this. 4/4

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 2d

I searched the App Store — but it turns out, no one has made a Supersampler-inspired camera app yet. Vibecoding to the rescue!
Let me proudly present to you: the #SSSSAMPLER camera app for iPhone. It's my take on the Supersampler aesthetic, reimagined for today's iPhones. 3/

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 2d

I love Lomo action cameras, especially this one for its cinematic format, but shooting film these days is a luxury I reserve for my “slow mode” Hasselblad and Leica. But surely there must be an app for that? 2/

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 2d

I love making things of my own because I can tell you about them and share them.
I've made a camera app of my dreams. Remember Lomo Supersampler? 1/

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 3d

In today’s Unevenly: I ran a 7,7 km race unprepared and found out THIS (also, photos and a short Unreal Day Belgrade report with 2 indie games recos): open.substack.com/pub/unevenly...

Weeks 8+9 & All Things Unreal

why you should learn it, too

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 5d

Call me Director.

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 5d

Whaaaaa
I replayed that Wing Commander so many times, I had a cool ORIGINAL EDITION BOX (in the world where 99% of our games were usually pirated bc 1990s Russia).

Gary Alexander @garyalexander.bsky.social · 5d

Walton Goggins, best known for his role as Border Worlds Pilot #3 (callsign "Moose") in the video game Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (1995).

A young Walton Goggins flying a space fighter, his face mostly obscured by a helmet with the label MOOSE.

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 5d

Wake up, Harry, you’re having a very important nightmare

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Dream Carefully Home Fine Art Print | Nata Pokrovskaya

Dream Carefully on Home Fine Art Print – This one is inspired by "Wild Palms", a TV show that shaped me. Dream carefully and picture the floating world. From the "Witness" series.

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 7d

Me: I just want to test my little camera app…
Apple: Ensure you have an active Apple Developer Programme membership ($99/year).
😥

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 10d

Oh and I was just wondering where "curated" has gone: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/s...

When Did Everything Become So ‘Intentional’?

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 11d

This is what a camera app developer looks like when their custom LUT works.

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 14d

With summoning Remy Siu and praying him for a masterclass?

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 14d

My fav therapy for imposter syndrome is doing something I can’t even pretend to be a pro at.

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 14d

Ah, I've talked to @sunsetvisitor.studio exactly about that for the 1000xRESIST case study in our book. Great to see this method being discussed more.

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 14d

It's BYOD Day today:
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Bring Your Own Disorder Day Home Fine Art Print | Nata Pokrovskaya

Bring Your Own Disorder Day on Home Fine Art Print – BYOD doesn't only stand for "bring your own device", we have so much more to give! From "Witness" series.

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 15d

‘Rollercoaster’ at Cirkobalkana. Processed with @heliographe.studio’s AgBr, my go-to BW app since its launch.

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 16d

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 18d

I very much wanted this little app no-one has made yet. Then I turned to Claude and in 24 hours I have it. It works! It actually does the thing I want it to do! I’ve never made an app before, never even touched Swift, and my baby is so amazing, even at this early stage.

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 18d

Fellow game devs who came into this field from other industries, I have a question for you:

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W7 & BYOR

tell me where you came from

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 19d

Some Chinese one I stumbled upon on Aliexpress, but looks decent!
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ARC Outdoor Horseback Riding, Mountain Climbing, Fishing, Travel, Waterproof and Windproof, Camping Men's Soft Shell Down Jacket - AliExpress 200000343

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

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Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 19d

Hell, I would identify as this gender