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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 13h

Me in 2008: wow, I've got a EUR 1000 discount on my new BMW! Me in 2026: a Curaprox toothbrush for EUR 4 at a smugglers’ shop instead of the regular EUR 7, amazing.

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Peter Watts’s “Fold Catastrophes”, right on the day when Russia’s Yandex’s data centres are burning, and they’re telling their users the sob story of their “iron heart in trouble” — it’s just spot on brilliant.

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yes, there will be! This and the occasional mysterious radio intercepts.

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I think this comes (personally) from narrative being seen as “not real GD” (called in last and cut first), hence my impostor’s hesitation.

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Hey #FollowFriday, in #RadioArctica you’re on board an orbital station gazing at Earth below — the most realistic orbital view in gaming. Sunrises, haze, storms — full weather simulation and auroras coming soon. #indiegame #horrorgame #indiedev

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yeah; I’m also thinking of when I can put this on my CV, as that would feel like a public professional statement I should back (the voice in my head says so).

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Fellow gamedevs, when is it ok to call yourself a game designer? I've positioned myself as a narrative designer; but with all the work on #RadioArctica which is actual game design, maybe it’s time to amend my title. Or, should I wait until the Steam page? The demo? The release? Where is that line?

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#RadioArctica just a month ago vs now (and that’s just the look, under the hood changes are immense). #indiegame #horrorgame #indiedev

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Enjoying the aurora view? You might have to reconsider after you learn what it really means in #RadioArctica. #indiedev #horrorgame #indiegame #scifigame

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The cyberpunk we deserve: saw a street beggar with an AI-generated sign.

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In 2063’s Arctic, it’s not that cold anymore, but you have to dress sensibly anyway. Some references for Nic and Leda’s outfits: #RadioArctica #horrorgame #indiegame #indiedev

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Sam Barlow 🔥 @mrsambarlow.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

And this so obvious but constantly misunderstood. If audience leaves your movie with a question they are still thinking about that might be a good thing! And when you ask open questions they will attempt to articulate this because it’s the most urgent thought they have

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#RadioArctica’s main action happens in the voiced chat. But we won’t settle for a flat screen, so here’s a concept of your cabin in orbit: monitor the screens and enjoy the view of Earth below while the comms window is closed. #indiedev #horrorgame #indiegame

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Do you know what I see? THE PUBLISHING DATE FOR MY “NARRATIVE DESIGN ACROSS MEDIA” BOOK IT’S COMING IT’S REAL Even though it’s my second one, it will be the first one in EN, distributed internationally Can’t wait!

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The station management screen in #RadioArctica is shaping up nicely: when you’re not busy helping Nic and Leda survive, you’ll have to tale care of yourself to avoid falling from orbit. #horrorgame #indiegame #indiedev

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

While we’re cooking the new teaser for #RadioArctica, have the first look at the station control screen. Because your job isn’t just to help the superusers survive — you have to stay alive as well. #indiegame #indiehorror #indiedev #scifigame

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Been watching The Agency’s Season 2, got fascinated by the painting in Bosko’s office. It’s this one: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fr...

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The craft of documentation (#RadioArctica’s narrative design and mechanics stuff):

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

But I do think this can push some gamedevs towards AI (oh those artists are treating me like this, well, eat shit!)

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Ouch. Nope, we definitely will pay, bc we’re well familiar with the situation

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I wonder what’s their take on the situation: should we pay the artists and not the bills? should we resort to AI generation (we won’t, but I see people who might, in a situation like that)? And it’s not like we’re demanding anything. 2/2

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

An interesting observation: I posted a call for 2D artists for #RadioArctica on our studio’s Telegram channel (the RU audience), stating that we can’t pay now (we both have been laid off), but will surely pay as soon as we get funded. Two ppl reacted with dislikes. 1/

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This is who you’re hurting when I find your game has no Mac build.

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The guy looked just fine, maybe you can bring him back? In a corner somewhere?

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

@antonoutkine.bsky.social and I are using In Other Waters’ UI as a reference for Radio Arctica right now!

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Nata Pokrovskaya | book on narrative design 🔜 | #RadioArctica @natahq.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Procrasti-coded a photo sorting app where you swipe right or left, but the rejected photos don’t get deleted until you explicitly do so: they are added to the REJECTED album and you can easily restore from there. Might finish it and release for free.

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