Tools and practices of Narrative Designer

This report is small reflection of personal experience, research, study and interviews conducted by Prof Michal Mochocki and Dr. Yaraslau Kot. We will discuss what hints and tips are used by over 40 interviewed Narrative designers, what software is their favorite and why, what books do they advice to use and what do the advice to new aspiring writers in the industry. Interviewed 42 experts from USA, Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Belarus, Brazil, UK, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Canada, Lithuania, Estonia. Years in the industry: 6 - 44. Respondents created 312 games. Among them: Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl, VtM: Bloodlines, Witcher, Sherlock: Chapter One, Replaced, etc.