The Forest Paths Method for Accessible Narrative Design

Explore the Forest Paths method for game narrative design in this 2020 GDC Game Narrative Summit Virtual Talk. Learn how to develop game narratives alongside design components, utilizing techniques such as high concept formulas, dramatic questions, and dramatic forces. Discover the importance of reversals, resource management, and escalation in storytelling. Gain insights into creating vertical slices for your narrative and understand key points for implementing this accessible workflow in game development.

Introduction
The Forest Paths Method
High Concept Formula
Dramatic Question
Dramatic Forces
Reversal
Resources
Escalation
Vertical Slice
Conclusion
Key Points