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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design

@rebeccamwrites.bsky.social

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🖊 Senior Writer / Narrative Designer - Looking for work 🌟 Portfolio: https://gameswriting.coffee 🌎 https://rebeccam.carrd.co 🌟 Previously: Dirty Bomb / Gears Tactics / Yooka-Replaylee #narrativedesign #gamewriting #gamedev

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · Aug 26

Giving this a little boost to make it clear I am also looking for freelance work. I've already spoken to some great peeps!

Happy to work with indies any size! Need help with some theming? Can't face writing any more barks? Need a little a bit of lore?

I write and narrative design, what a bargain.

Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · May 27

Unfortunately, my role as Senior Narrative Designer at Playtonic has been made redundant. I'm now open to Senior/principal writing & Narrative Design roles UK - Remote/Hybrid.

You can find my portfolio at www.gameswriting.coffee #gamedevjobs #gamedev #indiedev

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks Max!

Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

Thank you so much. Yes, a lot of feelings but I'm happy this one got released and didn't end up in the NDA void.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

I don't know what's next for me. The industry is still shifting even as I apply for work. I know there's so much more I want to do - so I'm doing my best to find a way to keep doing it.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

I also want to thank the Yooka-Laylee fans. It's quite clear to me that you are some of the nicest people in games. It's lovely to see how much you support each other and care about the characters and the world. Most importantly, your support for us as people when things got tough.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

New cut scenes, Quack's desk ( and my insistence that certain items be added in that area), the cosmetics, and the Icymetric Quiz, putting ties on bees, were all big highlights for me - places where I really was able to build on things thanks to my coworkers volunteering to take on extra work.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

Game dev is a team effort. A good game narrative runs through every part of the game. My favourite parts of the game are the parts where my colleagues went above and beyond in the delivery. There was already really funny dialogue in the game. What I hoped to add was work that helped it shine.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

It's really important you speak up about this, especially for game series you love. When so much of narrative can seem abstract, it's tangible evidence that story is important can really help us.

That isn't just praise; it's articulate, well-thought-out feedback that this matters to you.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 3h

Yooka-Replaylee is out today. I was a backer of the original Kickstarter, and couldn't have anticipated that I'd get to write for the series at all - even if my time with it was brief.

It's been really heartening to see how many folks care about the world and story.

Screenshot Laylee writes in the One Book " Let's see we'd like upgraded moves, a few new ones....and better combos!"

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 12h

It's always complicated working on a project like Replaylee. Because of the nature of structural changes in the game there was very much narrative kintsugi process going on.

Extract from Texhraport review:
In the words of the salesman Trowsers, "thank goodnessss," because while the devs can truly let their writing take centerstage, the execution in how the narrative beats, jokes, and puns were delivered was outstanding, as one can feel the writing team has more confidence and pride in their wor

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Liz England @lizardengland.bsky.social · 16h

Today I showed the designers that you can name cells in spreadsheets and use the names in formulas (i.e. "=PLAYER_LEVEL" instead of "=C12"). You can then use the Name Manager to track or rename them. I thought this was common knowledge, but I guess not, so sharing that tidbit here.

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Steve Burke @steveburkemusic.bsky.social · 21h

Get in to the mood for playing Yooka-Replaylee out tomorrow (9th October). Early drafts and unused tunes written for the Rextro Arcade minigames, found deep in the subfolder lair of my musical ideas backup folder! Swing on over to @playtonicgames.com
youtu.be/OMsAW-WT1Wg

Yooka Replaylee / Yooka Laylee (Playtonic Games) Rextro Arcade Early Sketches and Unused Tracks

YouTube video by SteveBurkeMusic

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 19h

The OTHER project at CDPR's Boston studio is hiring a Lead Writer. (FT, onsite preferred) Come work with a very chill and creative team on Project Sirius ✨️

jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...

Lead Writer

Company Description: To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social medi...

jobs.smartrecruiters.com

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Stein Makes Games ➡️ #GodotFest @steinmakesgames.bsky.social · 19h

Oslo-based RedThreadGames is hiring a systems designer experienced with Unreal Engine.
www.redthreadgames.com/systems-desi...

Senior systems designer — Red Thread Games

www.redthreadgames.com

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Jackson Pope // Eurydice Games @jacksonpope.bsky.social · 23h

It's #CraftWednesday! Do you have a game-related crafting project in progress? It could be a prototype, print and play, upgrading the components of a favourite game, making an accessory or even something larger like a table or games room. Share a picture and join in! Please RP!

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 23h

Rare dialogue designer intern role going at EA Birmingham.
jobs.ea.com/en_US/career...
( Not affiliated)

Dialogue Design Intern

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

An image about the game developer's guide to publishing agreements feauturing otto the otter

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thirty-two @j.holmes.codes · 2d

Even when its not on sale, this masterpiece is an absolute steal at $15 USD.

Shaun Aitcheson @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social · 2d

Last few hours to grab Hob's Barrow at 50% off on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1182310/...

Save 50% on The Excavation of Hob's Barrow on Steam

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the s...

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Baby

The Grogu card played in Disney Villanous board game.

Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 1d

I want to see the baby.

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Oscar Clark (He/Him) @athanateus.bsky.social · 1d

Are you playing catchup?

By the time the numbers have come - it's too late!

We need to forecast!

More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

#LiveOps #GaaS # Gamedev # GameDesign

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Limbo of the Lost errasure.

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 2d

Shaping your game narrative - 15 October

Join our expert panel of games writers/narrative designers for this free online series of talks + Q&A, sponsored by @articydraft.bsky.social

Non-members welcome too!

Find out more + register:

forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Photo of the speakers from left to right: Kim MacAskill, Will Aryitey, George Lockett, Rose Behar and chair Ben Sabin

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 2d

CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't

CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.

ISILDUR: true

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scragend @scragend.bsky.social · 2d

One of the pieces from my book of cybernetic upgrades.

Illustration of one cybernetic hand holding another detachable hand containing a concealed blade.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Writing & Narrative Design @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 2d

There goes the rest of my night.

snow-kiss @snow-kiss.bsky.social · 2d

One-dimensional Pacman I made: minimal inputs, focused decisions.

Pellet flips are the hook. Free in your browser on phone or PC.

🕹️ https://beep8.org

#gamedev #screenshotsaturday #gameart #gamedevelopment #TurnBasedThursday

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