Alexander Swords
@alexanderswords.bsky.social
Playful storyteller. Engaging educator. Maker of games both serious and not. Working on Totem Teller and other unannounced things.
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It is,
And it is,
And it is,
And it is,
Still in development.
www.totemteller.com
bsky.app/profile/tote...
And it is,
And it is,
And it is,
Still in development.
www.totemteller.com
bsky.app/profile/tote...
TOTEM TELLER
TOTEM TELLER is a game about storytelling through discovery.
www.totemteller.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It is,
And it is,
And it is,
And it is,
Still in development.
www.totemteller.com
bsky.app/profile/tote...
And it is,
And it is,
And it is,
Still in development.
www.totemteller.com
bsky.app/profile/tote...
Wild.
I legitimately didn't know they were competing with Steam and it's crazy to me that they burnt so much money on what sounds like something with very little (or wildly misguided) market research.
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Wild.
I hate how the Headspace app has become the perfect example of enshittification. Since they started on the AI road the UX, reliability and content have all suffered (or failed), resorted to pop-ups, now tricking users into using the AI tool. Cancelled my subscription.
October 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I hate how the Headspace app has become the perfect example of enshittification. Since they started on the AI road the UX, reliability and content have all suffered (or failed), resorted to pop-ups, now tricking users into using the AI tool. Cancelled my subscription.
On my way to Gamescom Asia!
I have very few plans, so let me know if you'd like to meet up. Particularly keen to chat to devs making narrative led games to hear how you're making your magic.
I have very few plans, so let me know if you'd like to meet up. Particularly keen to chat to devs making narrative led games to hear how you're making your magic.
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
On my way to Gamescom Asia!
I have very few plans, so let me know if you'd like to meet up. Particularly keen to chat to devs making narrative led games to hear how you're making your magic.
I have very few plans, so let me know if you'd like to meet up. Particularly keen to chat to devs making narrative led games to hear how you're making your magic.
Looks like a wonderfully valuable session. This would be a start time of 5am for us in Melbourne, and I'm seriously considering doing it.
WGGB Free Online Gamewriting Talks, 15 October, 7-8.45pm (GMT)
Shares welcome! Grab your tickets now!
Shaping your game narrative
Every game has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? In this set of lightning talks-
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Shares welcome! Grab your tickets now!
Shaping your game narrative
Every game has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? In this set of lightning talks-
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Microsoft Forms
writersguild.us4.list-manage.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Looks like a wonderfully valuable session. This would be a start time of 5am for us in Melbourne, and I'm seriously considering doing it.
At the Games for Change Summit and it's been great so far, but hearing a panelist from RMIT not only dismiss environmental concerns about using genAI but also brag about it's use without acknowledging IP theft or cultural safety concerns blows my mind.
October 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
At the Games for Change Summit and it's been great so far, but hearing a panelist from RMIT not only dismiss environmental concerns about using genAI but also brag about it's use without acknowledging IP theft or cultural safety concerns blows my mind.
So are you all opening the letters in Letters To Arralla? It's amazing how I know it's a game, but I am still very reluctant to crack them open unless I feel like I need a clue inside.
I also appreciate the ability to sit on an 🍆I giggle every time.
I also appreciate the ability to sit on an 🍆I giggle every time.
October 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
So are you all opening the letters in Letters To Arralla? It's amazing how I know it's a game, but I am still very reluctant to crack them open unless I feel like I need a clue inside.
I also appreciate the ability to sit on an 🍆I giggle every time.
I also appreciate the ability to sit on an 🍆I giggle every time.
In town for Melbourne International Games Week? We're back with another Interactive Narrative Social folks! events.humanitix.com/migw-interac...
Please share.
Please share.
MIGW: Interactive Narrative Social
The Australian Writers’ Guild invites you to a MIGW social for games writers, narrative designers and interactive storytellers.
events.humanitix.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
In town for Melbourne International Games Week? We're back with another Interactive Narrative Social folks! events.humanitix.com/migw-interac...
Please share.
Please share.
This would have been a perfect time for a recap video...
September 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This would have been a perfect time for a recap video...
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I have played games with amazing cinematic pieces written by games writers.
I have watched abysmal pieces of cinema written by screenwriters.
I have cleared up game projects that were systemically destroyed by the ego/ignorance of writers who moved into games without learning the medium.
I have had-
I have watched abysmal pieces of cinema written by screenwriters.
I have cleared up game projects that were systemically destroyed by the ego/ignorance of writers who moved into games without learning the medium.
I have had-
September 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I have played games with amazing cinematic pieces written by games writers.
I have watched abysmal pieces of cinema written by screenwriters.
I have cleared up game projects that were systemically destroyed by the ego/ignorance of writers who moved into games without learning the medium.
I have had-
I have watched abysmal pieces of cinema written by screenwriters.
I have cleared up game projects that were systemically destroyed by the ego/ignorance of writers who moved into games without learning the medium.
I have had-
The fact we don't get British Bakeoff at the same time as the rest of the world is homophobic.
September 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The fact we don't get British Bakeoff at the same time as the rest of the world is homophobic.
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Adventure X tickets are on sale.
This is THE place to be if you’re in/can get to the UK and want to meet up with game narrative people for talks, chat, networking, and a well needed boost.
Grab your tickets today!!
www.adventurexpo.org
This is THE place to be if you’re in/can get to the UK and want to meet up with game narrative people for talks, chat, networking, and a well needed boost.
Grab your tickets today!!
www.adventurexpo.org
AdventureX
Since 2011, AdventureX is the UK's only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming and interactive storytelling.
www.adventurexpo.org
August 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Adventure X tickets are on sale.
This is THE place to be if you’re in/can get to the UK and want to meet up with game narrative people for talks, chat, networking, and a well needed boost.
Grab your tickets today!!
www.adventurexpo.org
This is THE place to be if you’re in/can get to the UK and want to meet up with game narrative people for talks, chat, networking, and a well needed boost.
Grab your tickets today!!
www.adventurexpo.org
Realised my management style is Start Trek + Doctor Who + Farscape.
What's yours?
What's yours?
August 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Realised my management style is Start Trek + Doctor Who + Farscape.
What's yours?
What's yours?
So who will I see at Devcom?
August 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
So who will I see at Devcom?
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Good job google...
August 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Good job google...
I'll be at Devcom and Gamescom folks. Hit me up here or MTM or the Gamescom app.
No, I'm not looking for audio services at this time.
No, I'm not looking for audio services at this time.
July 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I'll be at Devcom and Gamescom folks. Hit me up here or MTM or the Gamescom app.
No, I'm not looking for audio services at this time.
No, I'm not looking for audio services at this time.
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Have you played Good Society? We need your feedback!!!
We're getting as much feedback as possible so we can improve the game. We have over 150 responses so far but need more! Please share with anyone you know has played.
Fill out the survey here: storybrewersroleplaying.com/good-society...
We're getting as much feedback as possible so we can improve the game. We have over 150 responses so far but need more! Please share with anyone you know has played.
Fill out the survey here: storybrewersroleplaying.com/good-society...
Good Society Feedback Survey
storybrewersroleplaying.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Have you played Good Society? We need your feedback!!!
We're getting as much feedback as possible so we can improve the game. We have over 150 responses so far but need more! Please share with anyone you know has played.
Fill out the survey here: storybrewersroleplaying.com/good-society...
We're getting as much feedback as possible so we can improve the game. We have over 150 responses so far but need more! Please share with anyone you know has played.
Fill out the survey here: storybrewersroleplaying.com/good-society...
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I’ll be here on a panel talking about antifascist games & smashing oligarchs. Come join us — the time is now 💪🏽
🚨 TICKETS ARE LIVE! 🚨
How do we kick the fash out of gaming? Join devs, players & organisers (and @chrisbratt.bsky.social!) July 11–12 at Pelican House , London to find out.
Tickets on sale now → buytickets.at/gamestransfo...
#SmashTheFash #GamesTransformedFestival
How do we kick the fash out of gaming? Join devs, players & organisers (and @chrisbratt.bsky.social!) July 11–12 at Pelican House , London to find out.
Tickets on sale now → buytickets.at/gamestransfo...
#SmashTheFash #GamesTransformedFestival
June 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I’ll be here on a panel talking about antifascist games & smashing oligarchs. Come join us — the time is now 💪🏽
When less really is so much more.
🔴🟡🔵 BIG WALK 🔴🟡🔵
Join us for a tour around our new game.
Coming 2026.
Join us for a tour around our new game.
Coming 2026.
Big Walk - Gameplay Overview
YouTube video by House House
www.youtube.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
When less really is so much more.
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It's been radio silence from AdventureX since our online events in 2024. However, we are nearly ready to announce our in-person return in 2025! Hopefully by end of May / start of June.
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
May 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It's been radio silence from AdventureX since our online events in 2024. However, we are nearly ready to announce our in-person return in 2025! Hopefully by end of May / start of June.
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
The worst part about working on a secret project is I can't show off the incredible work my team are doing.
I really can't wait for everyone to see.
I really can't wait for everyone to see.
May 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The worst part about working on a secret project is I can't show off the incredible work my team are doing.
I really can't wait for everyone to see.
I really can't wait for everyone to see.
The good side of politics won in Australia last night. Hopefully with the mandate they have, they'll actually do what needs doing though.
May 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The good side of politics won in Australia last night. Hopefully with the mandate they have, they'll actually do what needs doing though.
Had some help while learning about Japanese poetry today.
April 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Had some help while learning about Japanese poetry today.
I'll be at Reboot folks! I'm looking forward to meeting other narrative folks and creative leaders.
Just be prepared for me to gush over Totem Teller, go down narrative rabbit holes, and forget the title of most games I mention.
And be excited about the Big Thing I can't talk about.
Just be prepared for me to gush over Totem Teller, go down narrative rabbit holes, and forget the title of most games I mention.
And be excited about the Big Thing I can't talk about.
March 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I'll be at Reboot folks! I'm looking forward to meeting other narrative folks and creative leaders.
Just be prepared for me to gush over Totem Teller, go down narrative rabbit holes, and forget the title of most games I mention.
And be excited about the Big Thing I can't talk about.
Just be prepared for me to gush over Totem Teller, go down narrative rabbit holes, and forget the title of most games I mention.
And be excited about the Big Thing I can't talk about.