Cities Quote by Austin Grossman
“My ultimate game - or at least one I would really like to see - would be something where it was like the beginning of George R. R. Martin's 'Game of Thrones', where you're Ned Stark, and you know that one of your friends has been murdered, and you go to the capital city and you have to navigate this web of court intrigue.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, 1996; concept: video game design
A game that immerses players in high‑stakes political intrigue, mirroring the early tension of Game of Thrones, where a trusted ally’s death triggers a quest through a treacherous court.
In simple terms: A political intrigue game set after a friend’s murder.
Key Takeaway
Design deep, choice‑driven narratives.
Themes
politics
intrigue
betrayal
heroism
strategy
Mood
tense
immersive
dramatic
Type
conceptual
design
narrative
When to use this quote
- role‑playing
- strategy
- interactive storytelling
- online multiplayer
- board game adaptation
Key Concepts
player agency
narrative branching
world‑building
Questions to Reflect On
- How will player choices affect the kingdom’s fate?
- What moral dilemmas will arise?
A Different Perspective
Balancing player freedom with coherent plot can be difficult.
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