NarraScope 2024
a day ago
- Attended NarraScope 2024 at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, for three days of inspiration and storytelling innovation.
- Keynote by Nat Clayton on spatial storytelling and level design set the tone for the conference.
- Demo room allowed hands-on experience with new narrative games and direct conversations with creators, creating an energetic atmosphere.
- Hybrid format combined remote access and intimate in-person connections, with Birds-of-a-Feather discussions fostering engaging talks.
- Conference embraced both traditional interactive fiction and emerging forms, such as glitch art as a narrative device.
- Venue at The Strong Museum, dedicated to play and storytelling history, provided an inspiring setting.
- Takeaway: Interactive fiction community is thriving with creativity, technical innovation, warmth, and inclusivity.
- Recordings will be available on IFTF YouTube channel, and anticipation for NarraScope 2025 is high.