[Hiring] Writer @Longdue Games

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the story is deeply integrated with gameplay, emphasising role-play and skill-based checks inspired by TTRPG mechanics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing for video games, especially RPGs or interactive fiction. Creative writing or screenwriting experience is also highly valued.
• Ability to craft a story that explores themes of psychogeography, human psychology, and the dark corners of society. We want characters and dialogue that are multifaceted, flawed, and profoundly human.
• Ability to develop environments that reflect the character’s internal state, exploring connections between space, mood, and psychology.
• An interest in delving into cosmic mysteries, existential questions, and philosophical ideas about society, power, and individual purpose.
• Capable of working within a creative team, taking feedback constructively, and contributing to the shared vision of the project.

Requirements

• Familiarity with narrative-heavy RPGs.
• Experience in crafting non-combat gameplay loops that revolve around storytelling, exploration, and character development.
• Knowledge of TTRPG-inspired mechanics such as dialogue reels, dice-based checks, or psychological skill systems.
• Experience writing in media other than video games.

Benefits

• 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.