u/Malikir_S_

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[Paid]Looking for a Writer/Narrative Designer for a Fantasy Tactical RPG (3 Years in Development)

Hi everyone,

We are a small indie team of 3 developers, and we have been passionately working on a Fantasy Tactical RPG for the past 3 years. We have made significant progress on the technical side: our core gameplay loops, combat mechanics, and systems for controlling a party of 4 heroes are already highly functional and implemented.

However, we know our strengths, and writing is not one of them. That is why we are looking for a dedicated Writer / Narrative Designer to join our team and breathe life into our world.

About the Game:

  • Genre: Fantasy Tactical RPG (Party-based combat).
  • Core Setup: You control a fixed party of 4 heroes (Warrior, Mage, Archer, Assassin) who are tasked with dealing with "Rifts" dangerous portals bringing monsters into the world.
  • Current State: Heavy focus on deep, tactical gameplay which is already built. We have a rough framework/idea of what the overarching theme should be, but it desperately needs refinement, logic, and professional pacing.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Someone who can take our rough concepts and turn them into a compelling, logical narrative.
  • A writer who understands the pacing of RPGs and can write engaging dialogue, lore, and character arcs for our 4 main heroes and NPCs.
  • Since the story is mostly a blank canvas right now, you will have a lot of creative freedom to shape the world, the villains (Rift Keepers), and the motivations of the characters.
  • Someone who enjoys collaborating and bouncing ideas back and forth.

What We Offer:

  • A project that isn't just an "idea" – we have 3 years of actual code, playable mechanics, and assets to show. You won't be joining a project that dies in a week.
  • A friendly, dedicated team that values honest feedback and creative input.

Requirements:

  • Fluent in English or German.
  • Familiarity with Tactical RPGs and fantasy tropes (and knowing how to subvert them).
  • Please have at least a small portfolio or writing sample ready to show us your style.
  • Do NOT use AI in any shape or form to Write your storys.
  • Mandatory Video Call: Please note that we require at least one introductory video interview (with your camera turned on) before we can officially start our collaboration.

If you are interested in joining a stable project and taking full ownership of its narrative, we would love to hear from you!

Please reach out to me via Reddit DM or add me on Discord: Malikir324

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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