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Narrative Design - Storytelling & Player Engagement | Student Guide

This page introduces narrative design within game development, covering how stories are woven into interactive experiences, character development, branching plot structures, player agency, and the integration of narrative with gameplay mechanics. It emphasises techniques for crafting compelling narratives that enhance immersion and emotional engagement while aligning with overall design goals....

Keywords:: Storytelling, Narrative Design, Character Design, Player Engagement, Educational Resource, Game Writing, Plot Structure, Game Development, Creative Practice, Interactive Fiction

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:: January 6, 2026
Date Modified in MERLOT:: January 6, 2026
Author:: Jacob Gan
Submitter:: Jacob Gan
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
Technical Format:: Website

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Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International