#some will say we're just scripting in a predefined language

[manicpixelwench]

Hello Faye! It's so great to have you here 😄 The Missing already seems very interesting. I have a more general question. Do writers also write the coding of the story or do they hand the dialogues and multiple paths to a technical team?

Hello,

It depends on what you consider coding.

I've mentioned this in the past, I taught myself ChoiceScript during the Pandemic and used to "code" little playable stories for myself (and friends) for fun.

My personal opinion is that it's the writer's job to define the variables, plan the routes and code the branches on top of just prose. Then there's a huge, incredible, hardworking team that does all the integration, testing, translation, art and music. I think it depends on who you ask, I can't configure an SQL server, but I can make sure your love interest remembers your last conversation 😅.

If you want to give it a try......

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