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nell
@nellraban.com
· Mar 24
i’m nell, a game designer who specializes in narrative, with interest in procedural storytelling and roleplaying. a senior narrative designer at firaxis games, i just shipped civilization vii and am dlc narrative lead. other credits include fallen london and the upcoming fifth season ttrpg!
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time to get tremendous and produce simulations
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
time to get tremendous and produce simulations
chicago subreddits, never change
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
chicago subreddits, never change
of course how could i forget
October 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
of course how could i forget
the way everyone at the bar lit up when i mentioned i’d adopted another cat
October 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
the way everyone at the bar lit up when i mentioned i’d adopted another cat
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Over the past few months I've gotten a few informal questions about helping others with writing craft on a 1-on-1 basis. I'm not sure how much real interest is there, so I'm experimentally advertising tutoring/portfolio review services.
azhdarchid.com/opening-up-s...
azhdarchid.com/opening-up-s...
Opening up slots for portfolio review and writing tutoring
I've started offering portfolio review and writing tutoring services. More information, and how to sign up.
azhdarchid.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Over the past few months I've gotten a few informal questions about helping others with writing craft on a 1-on-1 basis. I'm not sure how much real interest is there, so I'm experimentally advertising tutoring/portfolio review services.
azhdarchid.com/opening-up-s...
azhdarchid.com/opening-up-s...
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Princess with a Cursed Sword (bound edition) will include vignettes by guest contributors. One is @nellraban.com, game designer and writer. Her credits include Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, Fallen London, The Fifth Season RPG and others. https://bit.ly/4nfWL5q. Art & System: https://bit.ly/4mE1Ncn
September 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Princess with a Cursed Sword (bound edition) will include vignettes by guest contributors. One is @nellraban.com, game designer and writer. Her credits include Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, Fallen London, The Fifth Season RPG and others. https://bit.ly/4nfWL5q. Art & System: https://bit.ly/4mE1Ncn
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I was a Firaxis narrative designer/writer and lost my job today. Any help sharing leads on new opportunities would be great!
Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co
Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co
Benjamin Reeves Is Incredible
Ben Reeves narrative designer and writer
benreeves.carrd.co
September 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I was a Firaxis narrative designer/writer and lost my job today. Any help sharing leads on new opportunities would be great!
Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co
Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co
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It's a sign of the times that a writer/narrative designer as talented as Emma is looking for work, but it also means your team has an excellent opportunity to scoop her up. Deadpool was one of the best parts of Midnight Suns & Hindsight is a moving exploration of memory & grief. Seriously, hire her.
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Portfolio
emmkid.info
September 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It's a sign of the times that a writer/narrative designer as talented as Emma is looking for work, but it also means your team has an excellent opportunity to scoop her up. Deadpool was one of the best parts of Midnight Suns & Hindsight is a moving exploration of memory & grief. Seriously, hire her.
is it too late for coffee (nope)
September 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
is it too late for coffee (nope)
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Hey y'all- I was impacted by the layoffs at Firaxis this morning. If you or anyone you know needs a mid to senior level materials artist that has experience in building material libraries, lighting, 2D art, and props I'm your girl!https://www.artstation.com/daniellazeman
Daniella Zeman
Concept/Materials/Lighting @ Firaxis Games
www.artstation.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hey y'all- I was impacted by the layoffs at Firaxis this morning. If you or anyone you know needs a mid to senior level materials artist that has experience in building material libraries, lighting, 2D art, and props I'm your girl!https://www.artstation.com/daniellazeman
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My fellow FXS devs, past and present, are the most passionate, hardworking folks there are. Please hire them.
September 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
My fellow FXS devs, past and present, are the most passionate, hardworking folks there are. Please hire them.
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I got laid off from Firaxis today. I helped ship Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC and Civilization VII, and would love to talk to you about mid level Producer roles.
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I got laid off from Firaxis today. I helped ship Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC and Civilization VII, and would love to talk to you about mid level Producer roles.
i'm safe, but grieving for all my incredible colleagues impacted today. hold space for them if you can
September 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
i'm safe, but grieving for all my incredible colleagues impacted today. hold space for them if you can
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Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Portfolio
emmkid.info
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
HIRE EMMA YOU COWARDS
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Portfolio
emmkid.info
September 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
HIRE EMMA YOU COWARDS
jsyk werner herzog is on instragram now
August 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
jsyk werner herzog is on instragram now
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NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!
🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲
A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲
A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
August 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!!
🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲
A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
🎲😴💤SLUMBER REALM💤😴🎲
A dreamy dice roguelike with ‘90s flair.
😱 Battle your adolescent fears
🧠 Discover powerful synergies
🗝️ Unlock upgrades and equipment
🥦 Fight broccoli
david mamet continues to suck, shocking!
August 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
david mamet continues to suck, shocking!
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sentences you will only see on reddit
July 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
sentences you will only see on reddit
watch out everybody i started bullet journaling!!!
August 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
watch out everybody i started bullet journaling!!!