Archive - Thoughts of the Phantasm

AdventureX 2022

Lessons from a narrative games expo

Nov 7, 2022 •

Callum Langstroth

September 2022

The perfect adaptation?

Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree and alternate takes on adaptation

Sep 6, 2022 •

Callum Langstroth

May 2022

Narrative Roles in Game Development

A writer, narrative designer and techincal narrative designer walk into a bar...

May 5, 2022 •

Callum Langstroth

March 2022

(Some) Tools of the Trade

I quick list of narrative design tools I use

Mar 25, 2022 •

Callum Langstroth

June 2021

Narrative Design Analysis

One of the best ways to learn about narrative design is to simply play games and experience the stories they tell first-hand. EASY PEASY! However, there…

Jun 17, 2021 •

Callum Langstroth

January 2021

How to Misuse Story Structure for Video Game Narrative Design

The more time I spend working in the games industry doing what I do in the realm of Narrative Design. The more reactions and raw emotions I see towards…

Jan 30, 2021 •

Callum Langstroth

August 2019

Dear Leader - Edutainment Done Right

I'm a big fan of any game that goes above and beyond in delivering a message or truth while also providing its players with entertainment. Sadly a lot…

Aug 27, 2019 •

Callum Langstroth

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