andrea s.
@asaraviapt.bsky.social
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narrative designer and writer | game design adjunct @ UBalt | co-founder @centralpagamedevs | xFiraxis | bylines: live science
opinions are mine, not employers etc etc
https://asaravia.carrd.co/
narrative designer and writer | game design adjunct @ UBalt | co-founder @centralpagamedevs | xFiraxis | bylines: live science
opinions are mine, not employers etc etc
https://asaravia.carrd.co/
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andrea s.
@asaraviapt.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Thank you all for over a thousand followers!
If you like narrative design, fantasy, queer stories and commentary from a Latin American lens on games—this is the perfect corner of the internet ❤️
If you like narrative design, fantasy, queer stories and commentary from a Latin American lens on games—this is the perfect corner of the internet ❤️
quite the backlash to have written for two award-nominated games, yet having no idea how i'll make it past december--i'll be posting the Green Banner announcement tomorrow, and deleting this, but if anyone could keep an eye out and share it will really bring some peace of mind for this month 🥲
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
quite the backlash to have written for two award-nominated games, yet having no idea how i'll make it past december--i'll be posting the Green Banner announcement tomorrow, and deleting this, but if anyone could keep an eye out and share it will really bring some peace of mind for this month 🥲
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anyway new website just dropped, hire me: emmkid.info
(the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)
(the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
anyway new website just dropped, hire me: emmkid.info
(the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)
(the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)
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Guys I need your help!!! If you played Videohole Episode 2 we need you to review it!!!! And if you haven’t played it well… you should!!! Videohole.net #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Guys I need your help!!! If you played Videohole Episode 2 we need you to review it!!!! And if you haven’t played it well… you should!!! Videohole.net #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev
is this why some friendships feel like they are limited to GDC and GIG meetups, and no contact in between
hard to maintain friendships with game developers because all these motherfuckers have ADHD and forget you exist when you're out of sight (it's me i'm these guys)
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
is this why some friendships feel like they are limited to GDC and GIG meetups, and no contact in between
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Friends! I'm hosting this AMA for aspiring designers (or anyone interested in hearing about systems / narrative design from two world class vets) in DSG's discord in just over an hour.
Michelle and Paul are super knowledgeable, fantastic and have been shaping our nerd culture for literal decades...
Michelle and Paul are super knowledgeable, fantastic and have been shaping our nerd culture for literal decades...
Ever wanted to know more about how creative direction, systems design, and narrative design work together? 🙋
This Thursday 20 Nov, 9PM EST we’re going live! 🎮🍂
Join our cozy dev livestream + AMA on Discord, featuring Chief Creative Officer Michelle Menard and Lead Narrative Designer Paul Murphy.
This Thursday 20 Nov, 9PM EST we’re going live! 🎮🍂
Join our cozy dev livestream + AMA on Discord, featuring Chief Creative Officer Michelle Menard and Lead Narrative Designer Paul Murphy.
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Friends! I'm hosting this AMA for aspiring designers (or anyone interested in hearing about systems / narrative design from two world class vets) in DSG's discord in just over an hour.
Michelle and Paul are super knowledgeable, fantastic and have been shaping our nerd culture for literal decades...
Michelle and Paul are super knowledgeable, fantastic and have been shaping our nerd culture for literal decades...
the court hereby orders the keys to the city be granted to every person on the @adhocstudio.com team.
fifty trees to be planted in their name.
all-expense paid vacation to Barbados for every person who worked on the masterpiece that is Dispatch
fifty trees to be planted in their name.
all-expense paid vacation to Barbados for every person who worked on the masterpiece that is Dispatch
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
the court hereby orders the keys to the city be granted to every person on the @adhocstudio.com team.
fifty trees to be planted in their name.
all-expense paid vacation to Barbados for every person who worked on the masterpiece that is Dispatch
fifty trees to be planted in their name.
all-expense paid vacation to Barbados for every person who worked on the masterpiece that is Dispatch
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Rebecca Heineman, a true industry pioneer and the legend behind Wizordum’s Mac OS port, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. She will be deeply missed.
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Rebecca Heineman, a true industry pioneer and the legend behind Wizordum’s Mac OS port, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. She will be deeply missed.
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
went to a hard rock cafe earlier today where we witnessed 3 birthdays and it hit me
today is November 15
valentine's was roughly none months ago.
so yeah, if you've had a birthday recently, now you know.
today is November 15
valentine's was roughly none months ago.
so yeah, if you've had a birthday recently, now you know.
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 AM
went to a hard rock cafe earlier today where we witnessed 3 birthdays and it hit me
today is November 15
valentine's was roughly none months ago.
so yeah, if you've had a birthday recently, now you know.
today is November 15
valentine's was roughly none months ago.
so yeah, if you've had a birthday recently, now you know.
It is so healing meeting other game writers in person and realizing, "oh this doesn't happen to JUST me" 10/10 highly recommend it
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It is so healing meeting other game writers in person and realizing, "oh this doesn't happen to JUST me" 10/10 highly recommend it
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So I did the thing before I chickened out (or came to my senses) and threw up a GFM as a stop gap measure. I hate doing it more than anyone will hate seeing another fund raiser.
gofund.me/f5615787f
gofund.me/f5615787f
Donate to Chip in to help with the cost of existence while I job hunt., organized by Tanya DePass
Like many of those in the games industry, I was laid off back… Tanya DePass needs your support for Chip in to help with the cost of existence while I job hunt.
gofund.me
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
So I did the thing before I chickened out (or came to my senses) and threw up a GFM as a stop gap measure. I hate doing it more than anyone will hate seeing another fund raiser.
gofund.me/f5615787f
gofund.me/f5615787f
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Imagine your game on mobile — reaching players worldwide, boosted by mentors, and featured in a showcase seen by 100K+ people. ✨
That’s what Port(ing) Quest ⛵ is here to help you do.
Join us → buff.ly/pu3hvM3
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames
That’s what Port(ing) Quest ⛵ is here to help you do.
Join us → buff.ly/pu3hvM3
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Imagine your game on mobile — reaching players worldwide, boosted by mentors, and featured in a showcase seen by 100K+ people. ✨
That’s what Port(ing) Quest ⛵ is here to help you do.
Join us → buff.ly/pu3hvM3
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames
That’s what Port(ing) Quest ⛵ is here to help you do.
Join us → buff.ly/pu3hvM3
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames
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Hey so, today is my last day at Crystal Dynamics apparently. I joined the company in 2018 to work on Marvel's Avengers and it's been the longest (and best) job I've ever had. It now means I'm looking for work, so if you know of any senior writer/narrative designer positions please send them my way.
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hey so, today is my last day at Crystal Dynamics apparently. I joined the company in 2018 to work on Marvel's Avengers and it's been the longest (and best) job I've ever had. It now means I'm looking for work, so if you know of any senior writer/narrative designer positions please send them my way.
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I heard I can @pitchyagame.bsky.social still so here I am #pitchyagame !
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Streets of Fortuna is a megasim sandbox RPG. Survive if you can in a Constantinople-inspired city - start as a street rat, then live your life? From the publisher of Dwarf Fortress: store.steampowered.com/app/2946850/...
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Streets of Fortuna is a megasim sandbox RPG. Survive if you can in a Constantinople-inspired city - start as a street rat, then live your life? From the publisher of Dwarf Fortress: store.steampowered.com/app/2946850/...
Streets of Fortuna on Steam
Use your wits to survive the generated chaos that is living in the Streets of Fortuna megasim. A free-roaming sandbox RPG about growing from street rat to a tradesman, a priest, a smuggler, an alchemi...
store.steampowered.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I heard I can @pitchyagame.bsky.social still so here I am #pitchyagame !
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Streets of Fortuna is a megasim sandbox RPG. Survive if you can in a Constantinople-inspired city - start as a street rat, then live your life? From the publisher of Dwarf Fortress: store.steampowered.com/app/2946850/...
~
Streets of Fortuna is a megasim sandbox RPG. Survive if you can in a Constantinople-inspired city - start as a street rat, then live your life? From the publisher of Dwarf Fortress: store.steampowered.com/app/2946850/...
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I don’t use blender (yet!!!) but it is undeniably a pillar of my industry and a boon to us all. So if you’ve got the means, let’s keep this resource free for everyone!
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I don’t use blender (yet!!!) but it is undeniably a pillar of my industry and a boon to us all. So if you’ve got the means, let’s keep this resource free for everyone!
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🥇The prizes for the Game Writing SIG Arcjam are here!
Our co-organizers, @game-writing.com, have shared a detailed blog post covering the Rewards & Recognition for the top jam games:👉 www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative
Our co-organizers, @game-writing.com, have shared a detailed blog post covering the Rewards & Recognition for the top jam games:👉 www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative
Game Writing SIG Arcjam Prizes Announced | IGDA Game Writing SIG
Discover the prizes awaiting our narrative game jam winners
www.game-writing.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🥇The prizes for the Game Writing SIG Arcjam are here!
Our co-organizers, @game-writing.com, have shared a detailed blog post covering the Rewards & Recognition for the top jam games:👉 www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative
Our co-organizers, @game-writing.com, have shared a detailed blog post covering the Rewards & Recognition for the top jam games:👉 www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative
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📢Check out this great game jam opportunity! Get your game livestreamed while supporting Extra Life!
We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam!
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
Join the DevStream Jam 2025!
itch.io/jam/devstrea...
A 96 hour charity jam!
All games will be showcased live on Nov. 16, at 3pm EST!
#DevStreamJam2025 #ExtraLife #GameJam #IndieDev #beginnerjam #extralifehershey25 #Gamejams #cpgd #fundraising #charityjam #childrensmiraclenetwork
itch.io/jam/devstrea...
A 96 hour charity jam!
All games will be showcased live on Nov. 16, at 3pm EST!
#DevStreamJam2025 #ExtraLife #GameJam #IndieDev #beginnerjam #extralifehershey25 #Gamejams #cpgd #fundraising #charityjam #childrensmiraclenetwork
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📢Check out this great game jam opportunity! Get your game livestreamed while supporting Extra Life!
If you want more events in a specific region—attend them! Spread the word. Share those posts.
If you want to see more XYZ indie games—wishlist, download and leave positive reviews!
I'm tired of everyone asking for (insert request) and then not engaging in a way that can encourage organizers...
If you want to see more XYZ indie games—wishlist, download and leave positive reviews!
I'm tired of everyone asking for (insert request) and then not engaging in a way that can encourage organizers...
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM
If you want more events in a specific region—attend them! Spread the word. Share those posts.
If you want to see more XYZ indie games—wishlist, download and leave positive reviews!
I'm tired of everyone asking for (insert request) and then not engaging in a way that can encourage organizers...
If you want to see more XYZ indie games—wishlist, download and leave positive reviews!
I'm tired of everyone asking for (insert request) and then not engaging in a way that can encourage organizers...
Download this asap.
There's a reason behind the reviews—Ambrosia Sky IS that good, and deserves all of the praise it is receiving.
Don't know what to gift someone in the upcoming holidays? Looking for a little treat? Instead of overpriced coffee, consider one of the greatest interactive stories.
There's a reason behind the reviews—Ambrosia Sky IS that good, and deserves all of the praise it is receiving.
Don't know what to gift someone in the upcoming holidays? Looking for a little treat? Instead of overpriced coffee, consider one of the greatest interactive stories.
Drive back a hostile alien fungus with a spray cleaner as you traverse your childhood home with grappling tethers & gravity tools.. but is your first love among the dead?
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Download this asap.
There's a reason behind the reviews—Ambrosia Sky IS that good, and deserves all of the praise it is receiving.
Don't know what to gift someone in the upcoming holidays? Looking for a little treat? Instead of overpriced coffee, consider one of the greatest interactive stories.
There's a reason behind the reviews—Ambrosia Sky IS that good, and deserves all of the praise it is receiving.
Don't know what to gift someone in the upcoming holidays? Looking for a little treat? Instead of overpriced coffee, consider one of the greatest interactive stories.
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ALSO PLEASE LEAVE A STEAM REVIEW ASAP IF YOU CAN!
early positive reviews will do wonders for our placement
plspslplsplspslpslslps
early positive reviews will do wonders for our placement
plspslplsplspslpslslps
Drive back a hostile alien fungus with a spray cleaner as you traverse your childhood home with grappling tethers & gravity tools.. but is your first love among the dead?
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
ALSO PLEASE LEAVE A STEAM REVIEW ASAP IF YOU CAN!
early positive reviews will do wonders for our placement
plspslplsplspslpslslps
early positive reviews will do wonders for our placement
plspslplsplspslpslslps
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Drive back a hostile alien fungus with a spray cleaner as you traverse your childhood home with grappling tethers & gravity tools.. but is your first love among the dead?
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Drive back a hostile alien fungus with a spray cleaner as you traverse your childhood home with grappling tethers & gravity tools.. but is your first love among the dead?
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
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I played the demo of this & think there’s something special here. For $15 I highly urge you to pick this up and take a look as it evolves episodically.
(disclaimer: I have friends on the team, but probably I would be more effusive if I didn’t because this is a model I want to see supported)
(disclaimer: I have friends on the team, but probably I would be more effusive if I didn’t because this is a model I want to see supported)
Drive back a hostile alien fungus with a spray cleaner as you traverse your childhood home with grappling tethers & gravity tools.. but is your first love among the dead?
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
"System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com
"beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com
Available now!
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I played the demo of this & think there’s something special here. For $15 I highly urge you to pick this up and take a look as it evolves episodically.
(disclaimer: I have friends on the team, but probably I would be more effusive if I didn’t because this is a model I want to see supported)
(disclaimer: I have friends on the team, but probably I would be more effusive if I didn’t because this is a model I want to see supported)
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Hey y'all, come on through and help @nkjemisin.bsky.social raise money for the New York Common Pantry!
If you can't make the stream, donate here: tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo
If you can't make the stream, donate here: tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hey y'all, come on through and help @nkjemisin.bsky.social raise money for the New York Common Pantry!
If you can't make the stream, donate here: tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo
If you can't make the stream, donate here: tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo
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We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam!
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
Join the DevStream Jam 2025!
itch.io/jam/devstrea...
A 96 hour charity jam!
All games will be showcased live on Nov. 16, at 3pm EST!
#DevStreamJam2025 #ExtraLife #GameJam #IndieDev #beginnerjam #extralifehershey25 #Gamejams #cpgd #fundraising #charityjam #childrensmiraclenetwork
itch.io/jam/devstrea...
A 96 hour charity jam!
All games will be showcased live on Nov. 16, at 3pm EST!
#DevStreamJam2025 #ExtraLife #GameJam #IndieDev #beginnerjam #extralifehershey25 #Gamejams #cpgd #fundraising #charityjam #childrensmiraclenetwork
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam!
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam!
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
Join the DevStream Jam 2025!
itch.io/jam/devstrea...
A 96 hour charity jam!
All games will be showcased live on Nov. 16, at 3pm EST!
#DevStreamJam2025 #ExtraLife #GameJam #IndieDev #beginnerjam #extralifehershey25 #Gamejams #cpgd #fundraising #charityjam #childrensmiraclenetwork
itch.io/jam/devstrea...
A 96 hour charity jam!
All games will be showcased live on Nov. 16, at 3pm EST!
#DevStreamJam2025 #ExtraLife #GameJam #IndieDev #beginnerjam #extralifehershey25 #Gamejams #cpgd #fundraising #charityjam #childrensmiraclenetwork
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam!
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
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Hi! this is a reminder to people who would like to be considered for an award for the AIAS narrative award for their game, especially if it is a deep, hours long, reactive RPG with branching!!!!! please allow us time to play your game and submit it here: www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Submissions Now Open
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), the video game industry’s professional trade organization, representing over 30,000 development and creative members, has opened submissions for the ...
www.interactive.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Hi! this is a reminder to people who would like to be considered for an award for the AIAS narrative award for their game, especially if it is a deep, hours long, reactive RPG with branching!!!!! please allow us time to play your game and submit it here: www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...