Greg R Buchanan

Writer of award-winning games. Bestselling Novels. NO MAN'S SKY | SIXTEEN HORSES | DARK SOULS: EYES OF DEATH | Creative Text on MAGIC: THE GATHERING

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If you ever feel shitty about mispronouncing a word you've never used in speech, then know that nothing could be worse than the way I said 'banal' in front of an entire company.

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This type of work does not even need to be for a negative reason re: reception; BALDUR’S GATE 3 is a great example of a project that has received multiple narrative edits and additions to enhance existing storyline rather than fix perceived problems

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I wrote the new main campaign for No Man’s Sky in 2017— what that helped lead to (as well as others’ work on FFXIV & Fallout 76) makes me feel like too many ignore post-launch story updating potential. I’ve consulted for a few such projects — revamp more achievable than it seems

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@katiemacleann One of my workshop students is creating a game in relation to their PhD research (though not Scottish based)

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Joe R Lansdale on storytelling vs plotting:

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@sophielflynn I find going to the beach - even in winter or bad weather - really helpful for writing even non-beach-related stuff! Something about it helps open up my imagination

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@SafiyyaIngar Just finished the Curiosity Shop - such a good performance throughout the run!

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