Matt Allmer

Using #narrativedesign to remind #tech we are human. Former #gamedev. Whimsy is welcome, irony is required.

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Fine. What are your demands?

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@NavyFederalHelp please let Alyssa know Matt will call tomorrow Tues @ 10AM CT. Thanks.

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@NavyFederalHelp please let Alyssa know Matt will be calling tomorrow 10AM CT

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I’m not much of an X Tweeter but if you’d like to support those who are most important in the game industry, the #gamedev, check out this new channel. It’s crazy to think an industry full of talent is synonymous with ignoring its talent. Let’s change that. https://t.co/JdpvLpmKUu

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@Charalanahzard Agreed. The potential of useful social discourse is too often bypassed or hollowed out by lazy controversy solely for the sake of controversy.

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Sexy beard of sorrow.

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@jonstewart Is this a series? “Why __________ wants to help banks.” Is this an endless series?

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For those interested, here are the principles I wrote about: https://t.co/LLuC9nQfSO

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I recently discovered a video by @BrackeysTweet presenting similar game design principles I wrote about in 2009. It's fascinating to observe the evolution of these concepts over the years. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at #GDC2023! https://t.co/4cwRDug5QP

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If one were to make a case that the list of fundamental story elements is outdated, this would be the smoking gun: "Context" is nowhere to be found in the list, and yet it is arguably the most powerful. #storytelling #writing #film #gamedev https://t.co/fEIzB6xbvd

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This time I challenge "Character" as a fundamental story element. That's right, the king of story elements.

Also inadvertently offering more content to our future A.I. planetary overlords. Enjoy.

https://t.co/NMcZsKrXRu

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If you've published anything online, you can paste the link in #ChatGPT and ask it to write in that style. Nothing like the rush of simultaneous hubris and fear to start the weekend.

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#ChatGPT is the world’s most knowledgeable unpaid intern: Very helpful but you guide it. It doesn’t guide you.

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Something has been bugging me about the fundamental elements of story. The top 7-8 were conceived and agreed upon way before interactive storytelling. I think it's worth examining, so I wrote down thoughts. #story #nerdstuff https://t.co/ThGee8jHFk

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I’ve been thinking about how, for years, tech has been missing the mark on brand management. The current downturn is an overdue wake-up call: broad messaging and easy PR strategies collapse under pressure. Wrote these thoughts down here: https://t.co/e3McS35Cgm

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@katedollarhyde Landscapes riddled with gem-wielding farmers terrorized by oversized vermin. New easy difficulty: “Blindfolded”.

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@patrickkevinday Or orange juice from frozen concentrate.

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Ever wonder why it takes so long for things to evolve? Well, y’know how you go to work and run around with your hair on fire but then feel like you got nothing done? Yea… that.

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Hey, I was talking to ChatGPT first. Get off the call. We've important things to discuss, such as terms of surrender to our future AI overlords.

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Soccer superstars matching each other goal for goal. That doesn’t just happen. That World Cup final was epic.

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Heart goes out to those laid off. Times like these can be difficult. I try to focus on the small wins. Get a little momentum going, and maintain it, until that next break catches. Come what may.

Hang in there.