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One does not simply walk into video game development! Shae Rossi is a writer and content designer for Standing Stone Games working on Lord of the Rings Online. She talks to us about taking her writing skills and literature degree and building on that to break into the games industry. We also get to hear what it’s like to develop narrative and content within such a strong, established set of lore. Thanks, Shae!

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SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 439: Playing On A Steam Deck

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SWTOR on a Steam Deck… yes it’s real and it’s spectacular. We’ve brought on our friend Corley to talk about that and more on this episode of The Escape Pod Cast for Star Wars The Old Republic with @AIESema, @MaxTheGrey and Astromech EPC-439. If you’d like to come join us in AIE, our multi-game guild is always looking for new members. Catch us for an invite on our guild Discord which you can find along with other good guild information at https://aie-guild.org/swtor/

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SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 438: Ashley Ruhl Interview Notes

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We got a chance to interview Ashley Ruhl, the new Narrative Director for SWTOR to hear her views on narrative design and what it means for us as players. We follow-up on that and more on this episode of The Escape Pod Cast for Star Wars The Old Republic with @AIESema, @MaxTheGrey and Astromech EPC-438. If you’d like to come join us in AIE, our multi-game guild is always looking for new members. Catch us for an invite on our guild Discord which you can find along with other good guild information at https://aie-guild.org/swtor/

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Putting Players In The Story – Behind The Games chat with Ashley Ruhl

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Bioware and Star Wars the Old Republic is well known for the strength of its narrative. Cinematic, fully voiced cut-scenes that put the player in the story with a feeling of agency is difficult to achieve without clear narrative direction and vision. Ashley Ruhl has been involved with narrative direction from the start for SWTOR and has recently taken on full responsibility as Narrative Director. She talks with us about what that means, how a narrative director puts the player in the story, and how moments that matter are created. Excellent and insightful conversation… thanks, Ashley!

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SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 437: 7.1 Story Breakdown

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You’ve had plenty of time so this one is a spoiler filled story discussion for 7.1, where we see what’s up with Sa’har, Malgus, and speculate on what’s next. That and more on this episode of The Escape Pod Cast for Star Wars The Old Republic with @AIESema, @MaxTheGrey and Astromech EPC-437. If you’d like to come join us in AIE, our multi-game guild is always looking for new members. Catch us for an invite on our guild Discord which you can find along with other good guild information at https://aie-guild.org/swtor/

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Drawing On Their Talents – Behind The Games chat with Inktale Studios

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I think we all agree that games are art, but some are more artistic than others. Inktale Studio has blended hand crafted art, story telling, and original music into an amazing game they are working on called Aron’s Gift. In this talk we are joined by all of Inktale Studios, Kristin and Joe Shiraef.

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SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 436: Secrets of Manaan

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Now that we’ve had time to dive in a bit deeper, we talk about the Manaan dailies and achievements in detail. That and more on this episode of The Escape Pod Cast for Star Wars The Old Republic with @AIESema, @MaxTheGrey and Astromech EPC-436. If you’d like to come join us in AIE, our multi-game guild is always looking for new members. Catch us for an invite on our guild Discord which you can find along with other good guild information at https://aie-guild.org/swtor/

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Life Imitates Sims – Behind The Games chat with Sarah Spiers

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Sarah Spiers journey to Development Director at Maxis, and being recognized by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 In Games, wasn’t a straight line. That said, it is inspiring and shines a light on how persistent incremental step, sometimes in unique directions, can lead to the best outcomes. Her journey so far has also been bookended and maybe even informed and inspired by the Sims. Awesome, super fun conversation… thanks, Sarah!

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SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 435: 7.1 Gear and Stat Talk

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7.1 changed our gear levels and added new ways to suit up, so you know what that means… stat talk! That and more on this episode of The Escape Pod Cast for Star Wars The Old Republic with @AIESema, @MaxTheGrey and Astromech EPC-435. If you’d like to come join us in AIE, our multi-game guild is always looking for new members. Catch us for an invite on our guild Discord which you can find along with other good guild information at https://aie-guild.org/swtor/

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A Game To Remember – Behind The Games chat with Folklore Games

Simply Walking Into Gamedev – Behind The Games chat with Shae Rossi of LOTRO

SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 439: Playing On A Steam Deck

SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 438: Ashley Ruhl Interview Notes

Putting Players In The Story – Behind The Games chat with Ashley Ruhl

SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 437: 7.1 Story Breakdown

Drawing On Their Talents – Behind The Games chat with Inktale Studios

SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 436: Secrets of Manaan

Life Imitates Sims – Behind The Games chat with Sarah Spiers

SWTOR Escape Pod Cast 435: 7.1 Gear and Stat Talk