Tori Schafer
@torischafer.bsky.social
Senior Narrative Designer @ Elsewhere Entertainment (Activision) ✧ Formerly World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls Online, Spellbreak, Counterplay Games ✧ Award Winning Designer ✧ Published Author ✧ torischafer.com
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Tori Schafer
@torischafer.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Introductions are in order! I'm Tori Schafer, a senior narrative designer and writer. I've previously worked on the games World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls Online, and Spellbreak. I'm currently working on an unannounced project at Elsewhere Entertainment, an Activision studio ^^
ooo this looks intriguing!
You have a case to solve, your memories reset each day, and two mysterious guides are vying for your attention– who will you decide to remember, and who will you decide to push aside…?
Here's romance/mystery VN Truth Scrapper, the next game by In Stars and Time developer @insertdisc5.com !!! 📚👒👭
Here's romance/mystery VN Truth Scrapper, the next game by In Stars and Time developer @insertdisc5.com !!! 📚👒👭
June 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
ooo this looks intriguing!
Oh, I am psyched 😤
Announcing: Mandrake!
You play the last of the Mandrakes, a sorcerous line of gardeners.
Horticulture is a cursed practice... except to you. Your family line is steeped in the green and growing arts, so you’re able to grow such marvels as: runner beans! Cherry trees! The humble turnip! 🌳
You play the last of the Mandrakes, a sorcerous line of gardeners.
Horticulture is a cursed practice... except to you. Your family line is steeped in the green and growing arts, so you’re able to grow such marvels as: runner beans! Cherry trees! The humble turnip! 🌳
Mandrake || PC Gaming Show 2025 Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Failbetter Games
www.youtube.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Oh, I am psyched 😤
Super excited to say that I'll be speaking at Digital Dragons this year in Krakow, Poland! I'll be giving a talk about my work writing lyrics for games. I'm also available to meet other developers attending the conference ^^
May 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Super excited to say that I'll be speaking at Digital Dragons this year in Krakow, Poland! I'll be giving a talk about my work writing lyrics for games. I'm also available to meet other developers attending the conference ^^
We're fortunate to be growing our team at Polyarc by one—
📜 NARRATIVE LEAD📜
I have worked with some amazing story wranglers in my dev days so I'm very excited to put this one out there.
Remote OK, US and Canada only (except Quebec). DM for details!
www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/narrati...
📜 NARRATIVE LEAD📜
I have worked with some amazing story wranglers in my dev days so I'm very excited to put this one out there.
Remote OK, US and Canada only (except Quebec). DM for details!
www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/narrati...
Narrative Lead | Jobs | Polyarc
Polyarc is searching for an experienced Narrative Lead to define our narrative workflow and ensure our storytelling thrives within every possible channel.
www.polyarcgames.com
April 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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🦥 HIRING 🦥
Looking for a freelance Senior Writer! Help us on something fun~
- Experience with Ink/other narrative scripting languages and comedic writing a plus
- Kind approach to working w/ others
- Remote, contract
Apply before Apr 22! innersloth.bamboohr.com/careers/31
Looking for a freelance Senior Writer! Help us on something fun~
- Experience with Ink/other narrative scripting languages and comedic writing a plus
- Kind approach to working w/ others
- Remote, contract
Apply before Apr 22! innersloth.bamboohr.com/careers/31
Senior Writer (Freelance)
Hello! Innersloth is a small remote team scattered mostly in North America. We released Among Us in 2018 and are now working on a new game. We are looking to expand our creative team with a full-time,...
innersloth.bamboohr.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🦥 HIRING 🦥
Looking for a freelance Senior Writer! Help us on something fun~
- Experience with Ink/other narrative scripting languages and comedic writing a plus
- Kind approach to working w/ others
- Remote, contract
Apply before Apr 22! innersloth.bamboohr.com/careers/31
Looking for a freelance Senior Writer! Help us on something fun~
- Experience with Ink/other narrative scripting languages and comedic writing a plus
- Kind approach to working w/ others
- Remote, contract
Apply before Apr 22! innersloth.bamboohr.com/careers/31
Reposted by Tori Schafer
OPPORTUNITY Senior Writer - High Moon
Not affiliated. Shares welcome
careers.activision.com/job/ACPUUSR0...
Not affiliated. Shares welcome
careers.activision.com/job/ACPUUSR0...
Senior Writer - High Moon Studios in Santa Monica, California, United States of America | Game/Level Design at Activision
Apply for Senior Writer - High Moon Studios job with Activision in Santa Monica, California, United States of America. Game/Level Design at Activision
careers.activision.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
OPPORTUNITY Senior Writer - High Moon
Not affiliated. Shares welcome
careers.activision.com/job/ACPUUSR0...
Not affiliated. Shares welcome
careers.activision.com/job/ACPUUSR0...
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WELP… an unexpected graduation. Night School will not be renewing my contract as planned and I am now immediately looking for work! I’m a game writer/narrative designer with 5+ yrs and Lead experience. Long-term, short-term, in-house, consultation… anything! Let’s talk! 💖
annacwebster.com
annacwebster.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
WELP… an unexpected graduation. Night School will not be renewing my contract as planned and I am now immediately looking for work! I’m a game writer/narrative designer with 5+ yrs and Lead experience. Long-term, short-term, in-house, consultation… anything! Let’s talk! 💖
annacwebster.com
annacwebster.com
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We're looking to hire a mid-level or senior Writer and Narrative Designer to work on Fallen London.
Full time, permanent, remote!
Full spec and details of how to apply: www.failbettergames.com/jobs/writer-...
Full time, permanent, remote!
Full spec and details of how to apply: www.failbettergames.com/jobs/writer-...
Writer and Narrative Designer (Senior/Mid-Level)
Failbetter are an independent games studio, creating games and stories mostly set in the Fallen London Universe.
www.failbettergames.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We're looking to hire a mid-level or senior Writer and Narrative Designer to work on Fallen London.
Full time, permanent, remote!
Full spec and details of how to apply: www.failbettergames.com/jobs/writer-...
Full time, permanent, remote!
Full spec and details of how to apply: www.failbettergames.com/jobs/writer-...
I just binged 1000xResist this weekend and yes, it is exactly as good as you heard. One of the best narrative games I've ever played. Took me about 12 hours to beat it and it's so worth your time.
I'm honestly still thinking about it and piecing everything together.
I'm honestly still thinking about it and piecing everything together.
Set in an impossible future, experience ALLMOTHER's memories and uncover her lies.
💠 Relive a 1000-year-old memory
💠 Reclaim a 1000-year-old legacy
💠 RESIST a 1000-year-old lie
The hyper-cinematic narrative adventure #1000xRESIST is available now:
💠 bit.ly/1KXRSteam
💠 Relive a 1000-year-old memory
💠 Reclaim a 1000-year-old legacy
💠 RESIST a 1000-year-old lie
The hyper-cinematic narrative adventure #1000xRESIST is available now:
💠 bit.ly/1KXRSteam
February 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I just binged 1000xResist this weekend and yes, it is exactly as good as you heard. One of the best narrative games I've ever played. Took me about 12 hours to beat it and it's so worth your time.
I'm honestly still thinking about it and piecing everything together.
I'm honestly still thinking about it and piecing everything together.
Reposted by Tori Schafer
Hello folks! I am looking for narrative work. I’ve been writing for games for 12 years and spent the last two working on the extremely lovely RPG Eternal Strands. Also lead writer on Necrobarista, etc.
My contact info & other relevant details can be found on my website! 😀👍 damonreece.com
My contact info & other relevant details can be found on my website! 😀👍 damonreece.com
damon reece's website
This is the website of Damon Reece, writer and narrative designer for videogames. Not the semi-famous drummer. Sorry.
damonreece.com
November 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Hello folks! I am looking for narrative work. I’ve been writing for games for 12 years and spent the last two working on the extremely lovely RPG Eternal Strands. Also lead writer on Necrobarista, etc.
My contact info & other relevant details can be found on my website! 😀👍 damonreece.com
My contact info & other relevant details can be found on my website! 😀👍 damonreece.com
Reposted by Tori Schafer
Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 to is OUT NOW!
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨
February 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 to is OUT NOW!
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨
Already played quite a few hours of this and it's already so stressful and I'm fucking up so much. 10/10
CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 is💫OUT NOW!💫
Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt, in this Dice Driven RPG.
“The perfect sequel, offering complexity, consequence, and quiet optimism in a world of strife.” - PCGamesN
links below 👇
Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt, in this Dice Driven RPG.
“The perfect sequel, offering complexity, consequence, and quiet optimism in a world of strife.” - PCGamesN
links below 👇
February 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Already played quite a few hours of this and it's already so stressful and I'm fucking up so much. 10/10
Reposted by Tori Schafer
Gisula was an absolute delight to work with, and this track is one of the highlights of our finished prototype! Definitely recommend checking it out!
✨New music! ✨I had the pleasure of creating this track for the game prototype Mercenary Messenger, a supernatural neon-noir TTRPG-like.
⬇️Short producing breakdown of how I made the track.
Thanks so much to @torischafer.bsky.social for having me! I had a blast working on this.
youtu.be/cv1XGmAxMj0
⬇️Short producing breakdown of how I made the track.
Thanks so much to @torischafer.bsky.social for having me! I had a blast working on this.
youtu.be/cv1XGmAxMj0
Game Music Producing Breakdown (Mercenary Messenger)
YouTube video by Gisula
youtu.be
January 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Gisula was an absolute delight to work with, and this track is one of the highlights of our finished prototype! Definitely recommend checking it out!
Now that it's a new year, I wanted to do my top 10 games of 2024! I played a lot of cool stuff this year and always love looking back and celebrating the games I got to enjoy. 🧵
January 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Now that it's a new year, I wanted to do my top 10 games of 2024! I played a lot of cool stuff this year and always love looking back and celebrating the games I got to enjoy. 🧵
Reposted by Tori Schafer
OPPORTUNITY Narrative Designer Star Trek
Not affiliated, shares welcome.
www.scopely.com/en/careers?j...
Not affiliated, shares welcome.
www.scopely.com/en/careers?j...
Home - Scopely
Seize the play
www.scopely.com
December 29, 2024 at 8:36 AM
OPPORTUNITY Narrative Designer Star Trek
Not affiliated, shares welcome.
www.scopely.com/en/careers?j...
Not affiliated, shares welcome.
www.scopely.com/en/careers?j...
One of my favorite indie games this year. If you're at all into turn based RPGs and games with emotional depth, I highly recommend it!
(puts finger on my earpiece) i am being told the funny timeloop rpg In Stars and Time has sold ✨ 100,000 units worldwide ✨ accross all platforms. what the crab
thank you for your support??!?!?!?!! this number is too big i do not know how to react to this. thank you
thank you for your support??!?!?!?!! this number is too big i do not know how to react to this. thank you
December 24, 2024 at 3:22 AM
One of my favorite indie games this year. If you're at all into turn based RPGs and games with emotional depth, I highly recommend it!
What is the most stereotypical thing about you and the region you live in or are from?
Me: I'm from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and every time I go home I eat a Wawa hoagie. (Classic Italian, naturally.)
Me: I'm from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and every time I go home I eat a Wawa hoagie. (Classic Italian, naturally.)
What is the most stereotypical thing about you and the region you live in or are from?
Me: I’m from the American Midwest and I say “ope,” would rather drive 14 hours than fly for 4, and smile and wave at strangers
Me: I’m from the American Midwest and I say “ope,” would rather drive 14 hours than fly for 4, and smile and wave at strangers
What is the most stereotypical thing about you and the region you live in or are from?
Me: I’m from Ohio and I think ranch is the best condiment/dip/sauce in existence
Me: I’m from Ohio and I think ranch is the best condiment/dip/sauce in existence
December 19, 2024 at 12:43 PM
What is the most stereotypical thing about you and the region you live in or are from?
Me: I'm from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and every time I go home I eat a Wawa hoagie. (Classic Italian, naturally.)
Me: I'm from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and every time I go home I eat a Wawa hoagie. (Classic Italian, naturally.)
Reposted by Tori Schafer
Yeah ok, I’m doing this.
Here is some advice for aspiring game writers.
Do not come into games wanting to be a game writer with the attitude that all you are going to write are the cinematics.
Fact: a game’s story is not about the cinematics.
🧵
Here is some advice for aspiring game writers.
Do not come into games wanting to be a game writer with the attitude that all you are going to write are the cinematics.
Fact: a game’s story is not about the cinematics.
🧵
December 17, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Yeah ok, I’m doing this.
Here is some advice for aspiring game writers.
Do not come into games wanting to be a game writer with the attitude that all you are going to write are the cinematics.
Fact: a game’s story is not about the cinematics.
🧵
Here is some advice for aspiring game writers.
Do not come into games wanting to be a game writer with the attitude that all you are going to write are the cinematics.
Fact: a game’s story is not about the cinematics.
🧵
Reposted by Tori Schafer
my team has an open historian position. history nerds, come through!
Historian
Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States
boards.greenhouse.io
December 18, 2024 at 3:18 PM
my team has an open historian position. history nerds, come through!
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Hi, I'm looking for a pixel artist who can do a lot of small(-ish) monster artworks for an upcoming Game Boy Color game. That means 3 colors, up to 64x64px and no animations.
Please get in touch if you are interested. (and share)
Please get in touch if you are interested. (and share)
December 17, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Hi, I'm looking for a pixel artist who can do a lot of small(-ish) monster artworks for an upcoming Game Boy Color game. That means 3 colors, up to 64x64px and no animations.
Please get in touch if you are interested. (and share)
Please get in touch if you are interested. (and share)
Reposted by Tori Schafer
My comfort zone:
Tiny fantasy people, preferably with big backpacks.
Tiny fantasy people, preferably with big backpacks.
November 14, 2024 at 12:55 PM
My comfort zone:
Tiny fantasy people, preferably with big backpacks.
Tiny fantasy people, preferably with big backpacks.
The gAsp I let out when I saw there was a new New Frame Plus episode out!!!
Which video game has the best dodge animation?
Yes it's a silly question, just roll with it.
youtu.be/cdu5yLO9lkc
Yes it's a silly question, just roll with it.
youtu.be/cdu5yLO9lkc
Which Game Has the Best Dodge Animation?
YouTube video by New Frame Plus
youtu.be
December 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
The gAsp I let out when I saw there was a new New Frame Plus episode out!!!