{"product_id":"the-advanced-game-narrative-toolbox-paperback","title":"The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTobias Heussner\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e 2nd Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, is an updated version of \u003ci\u003eThe Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e, continuing where \u003ci\u003eThe Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e left off. While \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eGame Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e covered the basics of writing and narrative design for games, \u003cem\u003eThe Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/em\u003e covers techniques and approaches for the intermediate and professional writers. This book covers topics such as how to adapt a novel to a game, how to construct transmedia worlds, and how to bring your content into the game. The second edition adds chapters on Unreal Engine, how to work with material for children, and how to overcome and work with communication biases. Each chapter is written by a professional with exceptional experience in the field and ends with an exercise encouraging you to try out what you learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps learn from industry experts how to tackle today's challenges in storytelling for games.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses a learn-by-example and exercise-based approach, which was praised in \u003cem\u003eThe Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/em\u003e and the first edition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an in-depth view of advanced storytelling techniques and topics, and how to bring them into a game.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpands your knowledge in game writing as you learn and try for yourself to design quests, write romances, build worlds, and implement them as you would as a writer or narrative designer in a game studio.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproves your own stories by learning and trying techniques used by professionals of game writing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTobias Heussner\u003c\/b\u003e is a principal game content\/narrative designer, producer, and writer. He has been working for over 25 years in the game industry, and with his teams, he has successfully developed and published more than 20 titles, including the award-winning AAA RPG \u003ci\u003eDrakensang\u003c\/i\u003e, the action-RPG \u003ci\u003eDrakensang Online\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNBA Playgrounds\u003c\/i\u003e. He has worked in various design roles and led teams as both a designer and a producer. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of professionals, gaining knowledge and experience in various project management philosophies and approaches. He has spoken at game developer conferences multiple times and enjoys sharing his expertise with fellow developers and learning from their experience and feedback. In 2015, he published \u003ci\u003eThe Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e with CRC Press, co-authored by Ann Lemay, Toiya Kristen Finley, and Jennifer Hepler. A second edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Game Narrative Toolbox\u003c\/em\u003e was released in 2024. His personal website and resume can be found at http: \/\/www.theussner.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors: Alexander Bevier, Brian Kindregan, Cash Decuir, Chris Skaggs, Craig Sherman, Danny Salfield Wadeson, Heidi McDonald, Matt Forbeck, Tanya DePass, Toiya Kirsten Finley, and Tobias Heussner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71744005013757,"sku":"9781041090489","price":125.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/kfHXAXi4Hj9781041090489.webp?v=1793299894","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-advanced-game-narrative-toolbox-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}