
THE INSTITUTE

Key 2: Craft Stories
What considerations help guide your story?
Captivating stories have the power to resonate with all players, especially when they reflect diverse experiences and perspectives.
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​Key 2 presents three learning achievements to help you create more authentic and engaging narratives.

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If your game is set in a real time and place from history, what historical and cultural realities do you want to reflect? Incorporate research, expert consultation, and collaboration with team members to make these choices.
Achievement 1:
CONTEXT
Achievement 2:
CHALLENGE
Achievement 3:
COUNTERNARRATIVE
Develop narratives and characters that actively challenge identity-based stereotypes and biases.
Write more complex stories and broaden narrative opportunities by featuring diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences using creativity and innovation.
Are you ready to start Key 2?
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