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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Reprinting some of my old work… “The Absolutely True Tale of a Part-Time Supplemental Extra” darbymcdevitt.substack.com/p/the-absolu...

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The Absolutely True Tale of a Part-Time Supplemental Extra

From Anonymity to Celebrity in Three Rude Words

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Literally found this yesterday in an old folder on my laptop. Heartbreaking. RIP Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hey, @mrjamesbachman.bsky.social ! Remember when you played Stede Bonnet in Black Flag and we let you sleep in Ubisoft’s basement on a blue mattress with a couple friends? I have a photo of that week!

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Palma de Mallorca, Joan Miró’s studio and museum. Two urchins making the best of a hot day.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Nothing beats the smell of a pizza parlor arcade in 1988.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The podcast “The Read Along” will be doing a chapter-by-chapter discussion of my novel “The Halter.” I’m incredibly thrilled to hear this as it develops. I hope you will be too. Apple podcast link below! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This is a nice surprise! I’ll be tuning in, you betcha!

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Danilo 📚🏛️ @dinnie20.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

After some months I have found the time to start reading @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social new Book, The Halter. I can't wait to immerse myself into reading this new adventure. P.s. The sticker signed by McDevitt means so much to me, thank you Darby.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Today marks the 6-month anniversary of the release of my novel, The Halter, and I couldn’t be happier with its reception. Thanks to all my readers, past, present and future. And to Assassins Creed fans hungry for more near-future Sci-Fi simulation craziness, this is your new obsession.

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The Halter

Combining the inventive worldbuilding of Philip K. Dick and the elegiac longing of Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye and for fans of Ready Player...

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Jon Ingold @jon.inkle.co · 14/07/2026

(The article is fantastic, and you can hear Darby talk in more detail about it on the associated podcast - Episode 2 - www.inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope...)

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Flawless Victory (And How to Avoid It" In honor of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's release, here's a brief essay about how I approached the writing of its main narrative, 13 years ago. darbymcdevitt.substack.com/p/flawless-v... Big thanks to @jon.inkle.co for nudging me to write this one.

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Flawless Victory (And How to Avoid It)

Some Thoughts on Dramatic Narratives in Linear Action-Adventure Games

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

If you’re not using the pano option on your iPhone to get pictures like this, you’re wasting precious time.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Drove through the Cascades, made the required pilgrimage:

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The next Assassin’s Creed will be set in my twenties.

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Colin Woodard @colinwoodard.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Fun fact: as a historian of the Golden Age Pirates, I was a consultant for this one, helping @ubisoft.com's team make the setting as historically accurate as possible.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Happy to see the Jackdaw setting sail once again (now with 20 percent more Caroline Scott Kenway).

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Found one of my old high school posters in storage at my parents house. Near mint condition. Offers begin at 1 Million.

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Some classics from my mom’s spice rack. These have been around for as long as I can remember, awaiting the day they can be put to good use.

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Jackson Crawford @norsebysw.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Talking to the Assassin’s Creed channel about my reaction to the portrayal of the Norse gods in the latest game youtu.be/8lAXziyoAMY

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Expert Reacts To Norse Gods In Dawn Of Ragnarok

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Another kind review of my novel, The Halter. Thanks a million ‪@gatecrashers.bsky.social!

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Look here. A new scene I wrote for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced...

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

"Imagine Red" The Halter (OST) In my spare time, I've been composing music to accompany my novel, The Halter. Here's a rough mix of the first of, say, nine tracks. Enjoy! "The Halter" is available now, where all books made of paper and/or electrons are sold. on.soundcloud.com/L7cvYXcZi5GV...

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Imagine Red (Rough Mix)

The soundtrack to my novel, The Halter. Available now! https://www.amazon.com/Halter-Darby-McDevitt/dp/B0FFTHLJMQ

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It’s damned surreal to hear words I wrote 13 years ago coming back at me with such thunder and lightening today. Welcome back Edward Kenway! www.reddit.com/r/assassinsc...

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From the assassinscreed community on Reddit: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Official Summer Game Fest Trailer

Explore this post and more from the assassinscreed community

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Björk, July '95, Live in Bremerton, WA. 19 year old me was at this show because her album Post had just come out and altered my sense of reality for the better. Terrible quality, but what a rush to find it online. youtu.be/wndXDIROF0E?...

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Bjork Live at Jampac Benefit,Bremerton 22nd July 1995

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This was a lovely Monday surprise. Matt Ryan's original audition tapes for Black Flag, using casting scripts I'd written. These lines were part of an earlier concept for the game's opening, where Edward would rescue Duncan at sea, then row him back to shore. youtu.be/JmvjIiPOTn0?...

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Matt Ryan Reacts to his first Audition Tape

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Talk Talk had the most perfect evolution in the history of music:

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I was there! Second best press event of my career. (First was Istanbul).

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I should clarify one piece of misinformation already out there: I did NOT write any modern day content for Black Flag Resynced, including Rifts. (Which look very cool). It’s important that the proper creators get credited for their work, should they so desire.

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Access The Animus @accesstheanimus.com · 23/04/2026

Matt Ryan is now confirmed to reprise his role as Edward Kenway in 🏴‍☠️ Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced 🏴‍☠️! ... and has a message for all fans and especially the users at the Assassin's Creed Discord Server!

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It’s rare that I give much thought to how people name their bands, but damn … Orange Juice, your music was special, but you did yourself no favors… youtu.be/vA9N6KJLBw4?...

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Falling And Laughing

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Assassin's Creed @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com · 20/04/2026

We know you know, but how about we tell you some more now? Tune in for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's Worldwide Reveal Showcase on April 23rd at 4PM UTC - 6PM CEST - 9AM PDT. youtu.be/7hkFaTypP1Q

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Joseph Humfrey @joe.inkle.co · 20/04/2026

If you work in games and want food for thought, there's no food tastier or more nutritious than the Kaleidoscope podcast right now. Every episode has been an absolute banger so far, brilliant thoughtful discussions with great guests. Kudos @jon.inkle.co and @sagarberoshi.bsky.social !

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The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Anyone have good advice for this kind soul?

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Darby McDevitt @darbymcdevitt.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I wrote a Big Idea post on John Scalzi's blog to celebrate the release of my novel. It's about perverse incentives, blowback, and desire paths. And it's short, so it won't take you long to read. whatever.scalzi.com/2026/02/17/t...

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The Big Idea: Darby McDevitt

The intentions behind one’s actions speaks louder than words ever could. Author Darby McDevitt leads us on a journey through the exploration of intention, desires, and consequences in the Big…

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