You’re in the right place! I’m Daan, also known as Turbo Hermit. I stepped away from a full-time technical job in games to find out more about narrative design with you instead. I create game design and storytelling resources for game makers of all disciplines and experiences. Together, we’ll be exploring concepts like:
- Interactive Fiction
- Systemic Design
- Branching & Procedural Narrative
- Other complicated-sounding terms that will be soon as clear as day.
All content here is beginner-friendly, but for experienced game makers: don’t worry! You’re likely to pick up some useful tips and tricks as well. Looking for a specific subject to level up? Try the search button in the header. Otherwise, you can start reading the latest posts down here.
Latest Blog Posts
How Do You Deal With Reluctance?
Read Now!: How Do You Deal With Reluctance?Hey friendos! Let’s start off with a question today. How do you deal with reluctance? How do you get yourself to do the things you don’t want to, but have to? It’s something we all have to deal with, but I’ve found that people manage it in different ways.
A Year in Foresight
Read Now!: A Year in ForesightHey friendos! I’m back, rested, and ready to roll. 2024 has officially started up again and I want to talk a little about my plans for this year. How Am I Doing? Better! I took some time to rest up and process my thoughts. I played the same game for a week straight until I […]
Twenty Twenty-Four
Read Now!: Twenty Twenty-FourI wish everyone who is reading this (and everyone else as well), an easy 2024! I think easy will be the keyword for me this year. I’m taking things easy and hope the world will follow suit. This newsletter is a short one. How Am I Doing? I’m pretty tired after my trip to the […]
The Mystery of the Wanking Giant
Read Now!: The Mystery of the Wanking GiantHey friendos! Before you think I misspelled the title of this newsletter, I want to assure you the title is completely intentional. If a pre-teen’s stupid inside joke is enough to deter you from reading a memory (and mystery!) from my childhood, I suggest you turn back now.
