Longdue Games

Lead Narrative Writer

Longdue Games

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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About the role

  • **ABOUT THE ROLE**
  • We are seeking a talented Writer to help craft an immersive, multi-layered RPG experience for our computer RPG in its early stages. The gameplay will focus on dialogue choices, character interactions, and a branching story where every decision has consequences. You’ll be responsible for creating narrative content that combines psychological depth, philosophical musings, and a richly evocative world that brings player choices to life.
  • **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
  • - Write compelling dialogue and narrative events that deepen the connection between characters and the world.
  • - Develop a rich story that explores the interplay between the physical environment and the protagonist’s mental journey.
  • - Contribute to building a universe awash in contrasts, where environments from two interconnected worlds reflect each other in direct and mysterious ways.
  • - Collaborate with designers, artists, programmers, and your colleagues in narrative to ensure that the story is deeply integrated with gameplay, emphasising role-play and skill-based checks inspired by TTRPG mechanics.

Requirements

  • **MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS**
  • - **Proven Writing Experience: **You’ve written for narrative-driven games (ideally RPGs) and have led or significantly contributed to story development on a shipped or in-development title.
  • - **Narrative Depth: **You can craft complex characters, nuanced dialogue, and emotionally resonant themes that explore the human experience.
  • - **World-Building Chops: **You’ve built rich, interconnected worlds that reflect character psychology and narrative arcs.
  • - **Collaborative and Hands-On: **You’re comfortable switching between writing, reviewing, and brainstorming — and you thrive in a small, collaborative team.
  • - **Passion for Narrative-Heavy Games: **You love story-rich games and understand how gameplay and narrative work together.
  • **NICE TO HAVE**
  • - Familiarity with TTRPG-inspired systems — from dialogue choices and branching paths to skill checks and dice rolls
  • - Experience writing psychological, philosophical, or thematically ambitious stories
  • - A background in screenwriting, creative writing, or interactive fiction
  • - Comfort with early-stage, exploratory development (prototyping, world-shaping, experimenting)
Benefits
  • **WHY JOIN US**
  • **Creative Freedom: **We foster an environment where your unique voice and vision can shape a groundbreaking RPG.
  • **Thought-Provoking Project: **Help create a game that challenges conventions, offers a deep philosophical experience, and invites players to explore not only a mysterious world but also the depths of the human psyche.
  • **Flexible Working: **We are a remote-first studio, offering you the freedom to work from wherever inspiration strikes.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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