About Me

I am a versatile narrative designer with strengths in creative writing
and programming. My resume and more information about me can be found below.

Screenshot from Res Judicata: Vale of Myth, highlighting the Gateway to Golgotha map design. The focal point is a pillar of bone and obsidian. The grim scene is illuminated by hellish, glowing green water. A bridge made out of ribs leads towards the mainland.

Telling stories through non-linear narrative & gameplay

As a narrative designer, I see games as the height of storytelling, a means to tell stories through emotional player experiences. Gameplay driven by a non-linear narrative and reinforced through game mechanics fuels these experiences.

I value narrative subversion and experimental gameplay as the strongest methods of imparting these impactful experiences. In particular, I thrive at communicating complex narratives in a clear and organized fashion.

Flexible and organized

I specialize in writing RPGs and cozy games but I have also written for platformers and the odd FPS.

I love RPGs, especially those taking place in the real world (such as Illusion of Gaia, Terranigma, and G.O.D.) and RPGs exploring time travel (such as Chrono Trigger and Sea of Stars).

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Skill Summary

Writing

Character and enemy designs
Cinematics/cutscenes
Game and level design
Lore and world building
Story, branching dialogue, barks
Questlines and wireframes

Implementation

Unity, Unreal, RPGMaker
C#, JavaScript, Lua
DialogueSystem, ScriptableObjects
Git, Jira, Perforce
Steamworks

Leadership

Organized and clear writing
Story bibles and design docs
Team and project management
Mentoring, content budgets, and contingency planning
Google and Microsoft Suites, Confluence, Trello

Testimonials

One Lonely Outpost

Emmanuel Floret

“I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating closely with Michael, and he stands out as a highly skilled, dependable team member with a keen eye for detail. His proficiency across various disciplines, coupled with his approachable demeanor, make him a valuable colleague. I gladly endorse him for any team in search of a reliable, talented, and friendly professional who consistently delivers excellence.

10/10, would Michael again!”

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Resume

My resume is available below. Please click the link or download button to review the document.

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Contact Me

If you need more details on my work, or if you wish to discuss narrative design opportunities, then please contact me.

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