Will McNeese
Game & Content Design
The Woodpecker is a short comedy Twine game I made based somewhat on true events.
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It's playable in browser here.
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Additionally, you can view the design docs here.
What I Did:
Designed game and narrative
Designed and tested puzzles. Mapped out story flow.
Wrote all text
Crafted original story. Wrote exposition, scenarios, jokes, and instructions for the player.
Solved programming and story issues
Identified issues with story, dialogue trees, and puzzle design. Created solutions without compromising on the core experience.
Platform: Itch.io
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Engine: Twine
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Team Size: Solo
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Dev Time: 2 months
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Responsibilities: Design and Narrative
The Woodpecker was created for a challenge from The Pixelles (https://pixelles.ca/) as part of a program to help new game writers. The goal was to create a fully playable twine game within 2 weeks.
The game was based on my own experience chasing woodpeckers away from my parent's home while in middle and high school. When those birds see a house they like, the don't give up!
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To see the process for creating this game, click here.