writing games

What is Writing Games?

Writing Games (writing-games.com) is a modern blog dedicated to old-school roleplaying, storytelling, and text-based gaming.

The site also houses a variety of contemporary resources for building better games and communities; it covers topics such as accessibility, inclusivity, and how to welcome and retain new players.

There’s also an Accessibility Statement, which represents the author’s commitment to making content easy to read and navigate.

Who is this site for?

Writing Games is for anyone who plays, creates, or manages roleplaying games, especially but not limited to text-based RPGs such as multi-user dungeons (MUDs) and chatroom RP games.

With the guides on this site, you can learn how to market your game for free, improve player retention, make your game more accessible, and write more compelling characters and roleplaying hooks. See the Topics page for more.

Who maintains Writing Games?

The website is created and maintained by yours truly, Andruid. I do it as a hobby and a side project. Visit the About page to learn more about the project and why it got started.

How often is it updated?

New posts are published 1-3 times a month, and existing content is updated as time allows. Core pages, such as the MUD Resources page and Text-based RPG Glossary, are updated fairly regularly with new entries.

Does Writing Games accept guest posts?

Yes! If it’s relevant to roleplaying or text-based gaming, it’ll be considered. Pitch your topic/idea to Andruid by emailing andruid [at] writing-games [dot] com or by using the Contact form. Ideas and suggestions for new blog posts, resources, and interviews are also most welcome.

How do I nominate someone for an interview?

If you think someone would be a great candidate for an interview (or if you’d like to be an interviewee yourself), please reach out! You can use the methods above to reach me – or any of the ones listed in the footer icons.

How can I support Writing Games?

💜 The easiest way to support the site is to simply tell your friends about it. Share your favorite posts with your communities or link to them in your own articles, websites, or games. For other ways to support the site, check out the Support page.