What I Offer
Narrative-Gameplay Audit
For when story and gameplay aren’t quite clicking.
What is it?
A focused analysis of how narrative currently interacts with systems, features and gameplay.
Includes:
Review of core mechanics and loops.
Identification of narrative-systems friction.
Clear risks, opportunities and design recommendations.
Outcome:
A shared understanding across design, narrative, and production of what’s working, what can be improved and what to fix first.
Narrative Systems Consultancy
When narrative exists, but isn’t fully integrated in design.
What is it?
Strategic support to align story logic with features, systems and gameplay.
Includes:
A full narrative audit of the game (see above).
In-depth collaboration with the team to align design with story.
A roadmap for the rest of the project.
Outcome:
A concrete understanding of how narrative can support the design throughout the production cycle of your game, within your project’s budget.
Embedded Narrative Design
When you need ongoing support for the whole project.
What is it?
Hands on collaboration with the team to help design narrative, systems and features.
Includes:
Narrative design direction.
Initial design of key narrative systems and features.
Support on design of technical narrative tools.
Regular check-ins throughout the project.
Outcome:
Clear and detailed initial narrative design with ongoing support for when things pivot.
Prototype Consultancy
When you’re early and want story to grow with the game.
What is it?
Early-stage narrative exploration designed with the mechanics, not after them.
Includes:
Narrative direction tied to systems.
Feasible narrative design for your proof-of-concept.
Frameworks for the future.
Outcome:
A narrative foundation that can evolve alongside the design.
Workshops & Training
When you need some tips and best practices.
What is it?
A workshop or training session for your team, focusing on best practices for narrative design.
Includes:
Personalized workshop/session made for your team.
Outcome:
Tips, tricks and best practices on narrative systems design that your team can start using immediately.
Let’s Talk!
If you are building a game where story and systems need to work together I’d love to help.
Get in touch to discuss your project.