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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 · 14h

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

open.substack.com

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

Call me Director.

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

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 10d

With summoning Remy Siu and praying him for a masterclass?

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

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

‘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 · 13d

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

^__~

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

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 · 15d

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

unevenly.substack.com/p/w7-and-byo...

W7 & BYOR

tell me where you came from

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

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 · 16d

Hell, I would identify as this gender

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

That’s how you name your shades to sell them

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

But it has both eyes on the same side.....

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

I've never been to GDC, but it feels like there was some marketing thinking like "'Conference' sounds too serious and boring! GenZ won't get it! We need entertainment! Let's call it… a festival!" thinking behind this.

Nazih Fares | نزيه فارس @nazihfares.com · 16d

As someone that has seen way too many pitch decks in 17+ years, that GDC rebrand is absolutely unhinged and feels like genAI copy-written. Here's my favorites:

"At GDC, we believe in miracles.” Like it's a faith healing tent and not a $2,500 pass to stand in line for shit coffee.

GDC26_New Era Deck.pdf | Powered by Box

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

Oh, it's the rarest Turbot Gull!

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

Christina's dream vibes

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 17d

Fiction: finding a stash of money you have forgotten about in a drawer.
Reality: finding a pair of socks in your fitted sheet.

Nata Pokrovskaya is writing a book on narrative design @natahq.bsky.social · 17d

Can you believe this thing makes me look forward to coming to the office every day

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