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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 13h

Super happy to be sponsoring this event, hope many of you will find the time to attend on October 15th.
Congrats and huge thank you to the Writers' Guild of Great Britain team for putting everything together so beautifully.

Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 2d

An interesting article looking at how strategy games can become great platforms for strong storytelling by example of Final Fantasy Tactics: www.gamedeveloper.com/design/final...

Why strategy games are primed for strong storytelling

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles director Kazutoyo Maehiro explains how game design fundamentals can inform strong stories.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 7d

Narrative worldbuilding isn’t just words—sometimes it’s badly drawn maps and “temporary” notes you never seem to replace or even find later.

👉 Use the Location Editor in articy:draft to sketch, drop in references, and actually keep it all organized.

Try it with the 💯free version at articy.com/free

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 9d

A few insights into how the Japanese market reacts to indie games based on learnings from Neverway

www.gamesindustry.biz/japanese-pla...

"Japanese players will stick with you" – Why the Canadian studio behind Neverway is targeting Japan

Developers of indie life-sim RPG Neverway explain the advantages of focusing on the Japanese market – and how Outersloth threw them a funding lifeline

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 14d

Love seeing your story flow but hate mouse-hopping?
With Smart Create + advanced keyboard controls, you can build and branch your narrative without taking your hands off the keyboard.

Try it now with the 💯free version at articy.com/free

#gamedev #indiedev #narrativedesing #gamewriting

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 16d

A quick look from Greg Buchanan at the ever-present interview question "How do you get your ideas? And, of course, a few answers.

gregbuchanan.substack.com/p/interviews...

INTERVIEWS: "How do you get your ideas?'

Featuring answers from Gareth Damian Martin (Citizen Sleeper), Emily Short (Galatea, Failbetter Games), Tameem Antoniades (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice), and Kaitlin Tremblay (Grindstone, Ubisoft)

gregbuchanan.substack.com

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 21d

Ever lose track of where that one crucial game detail lives?

Keeping all characters, items, maps — even random notes — in one place is a real lifesaver.

Try it with articy:draft X FREE at www.articy.com/free

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 23d

An interesting article showcasing the new multiplayer narrative system of Tides of Tomorrow. Digixart moved away from simply voting on choices and made consequences of player choices filter into other player's games:

www.gamedeveloper.com/design/has-t...

Has Tides of Tomorrow cracked the narrative multiplayer formula?

Shared storytelling doesn't have to be about voting on choices.

www.gamedeveloper.com

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · 27d

Did you know?
Starting with 4.2, you can search through long template dropdowns in articy:draft!

No more endless scrolling → just type, find, done.
Your fingers will thank you.

Learn how: www.articy.com/help/adx/Tem...

#gamedev #narrativedesign

Drop-down list

www.articy.com

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Sep 9

Great insight into writing "scary things" gregbuchanan.substack.com/p/aliens-and...

i have thoughts about aliens and eyeballs

Predators hunt. Xenomorphs infest. The Thing replaces... much like Alien: Earth's eyeball monster. Why all of this is scary, and how you can write the same.

gregbuchanan.substack.com

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Sep 4

Working on localization? 🌍
With articy:draft X you can manage languages, track states, use DeepL, export for reimport & more — all in one place.
✨ New in 4.2: export the same language as reference & target for easier proofreading!

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Sep 2

A great tip from Greg Buchanan on how to make choices feel like they matter: gregbuchanan.substack.com/p/early-choi...

how to hook a player with an early choice

how to make choices seem like they matter? make one matter, a lot, a little after the choice is made, early in your game

gregbuchanan.substack.com

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Macro Development Kit in articy:draft X just got a boost in 4.2 ✨
From toolbar extensions to asset callbacks and smarter plugin configs — building custom workflows has never been smoother.
Curious how far you can take it?
Try it now with the 💯free version at articy.com/free

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 26

🎮 ✍️ Thinking about a career as a games writer?
How to build your portfolio, what studios look for, and how to navigate downtime in a tough market — all covered in this panel led by Mary Goodden with Corey Brotherson, David Varela & James Chew.
▶️

Navigating a career in videogames writing

Join the Writers' Guild - https://writersguild.org.uk/join-renew/ Working as a games writer can differ tremendously depending on game and project. Are you a freelancer or do you work in house at a…

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us at #gamescom2025
We had so many inspiring conversations and came home with plenty of learnings we can’t wait to put into practice!

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 21

Give your VO actors clearer direction & cut down re-recording loops 🎙️
With the VO Extension in articy:draft, you can:
- preview synthesized lines
- test timing & tone
- share precise guidance
all inside your project.
Less guesswork = smoother recording sessions. #gamedev

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 19

Gamescom starts tomorrow! 🎉
Spot us in Hall 4.1 (booth A071-D080, Made in Germany area) — or just look for the black t-shirts with the white & teal Articy logo 👕
Come say hi, trade game dev stories, or ask us about narrative magic ✨ #gamescom2025 #gamedev

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 14

⚡ Don’t sleep on this one — articy:draft X 4.2 just dropped!

- Faster, cleaner project setup
- Smarter tools for devs
- VO Extension for quick voiceover prototyping 🎙️

Your workflow is about to feel a lot smoother.

🔗 www.articy.com/en/whats-new...

What’s new in articy:draft X 4.2

Out now: articy:draft X update 4.2

www.articy.com

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎮 The Articy Software is heading to #gamescom2025
If you’re attending, come say hi in Hall 4.1 booth A071-D080 — we’d love to chat about narrative design, game dev, and all the ways articy:draft can power your stories.
📅 See you in Cologne!

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 7

Tired of cramped tools that make you choose between flow, text, or structure views?

With multi-window support in articy:draft, you don’t have to choose.
Drag out as many view panes as you like—horizontally or vertically—and build a workspace that actually works for you.

#GameDev #NarrativeDesign

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Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Aug 5

A great article by Greg Buchanan on how to be your best freelance writer - whether you chose this path purposefully or out of necessity: gregbuchanan.substack.com/p/freelance-...

How to live as a Freelance Game Writer: Part 1

“So, What Do You Say? Why Not Help One Another On This Lonely Journey?”

gregbuchanan.substack.com

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Jul 31

Struggling to keep track of branching paths while shaping new story themes?

The Flow Editor in articy:draft X gives writers a clear visual structure for non-linear narratives—nested flows, fast creation, and contextual links included.

Your story’s blueprint just got cleaner.

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Jul 29

How to find your theme when you're stuck? Greg Buchanan rightfully suggests the answer lies in what you've already written. Find out how to ""look, not read"" and let you own writing surprise you:

writing themes - they grow like love and mold

how to find your theme when you feel lost, and why the answer is probably in the work you've already done

gregbuchanan.substack.com

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Jul 24

Building worlds with a team?
The Multi-User version of articy:draft X helps studios stay organized and in sync:

📁 Structured project access
🔄 Version control (SVN/Perforce)
🧠 Built-in history & rollback
🖥️ Mac + Windows support

Ask for a multi user trial → [email protected]

Articy Draft @articydraft.bsky.social · Jul 22

White birds, lost journals, and narrative nodes—oh my!
We went exploring behind the scenes of Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy and came back with storytelling secrets, smart articy:draft tricks, and a whole lot of admiration. 🕊️📖🧭
🛶 Take a peek:

#MadeWithArticy

Amerzone The Explorer’s Legacy

Get behind the scenes to learn about the story and development of Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy

www.articy.com