The Shapes in Your Story - Narrative Mapping Frameworks

Explore effective story mapping techniques for narrative game development in this 2016 GDC talk by academic Jay Taylor-Laird. Learn how to utilize story maps as creative and analytical tools, examining frameworks like "Choose Your Own Adventure," "The Diamond," and "The Zipper." Discover methods for handling narrative loops, errors, and long storylines, while gaining insights into popular games like Firewatch and Heavy Rain. Delve into practical templates such as the "Lock and Key" and Twine for crafting compelling interactive narratives.

Intro
Who am I
Chooseyourownadventure
Firewatch
The Problem
Heavy Rain
Middle and End
All Choice No Consequences
The Diamond
Auto Remapping
Loops
Errors
The Zipper
Long Story
Mapping Frameworks
Lock and Key Template
twine
the insane asylum