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The Creativity Crisis: Escaping the Grind of False Idols in Pursuit of a More Authentic Life: You’re Doing Human Wrong pt. 2

In this thought-provoking piece, we explore the creativity crisis in today’s fast-paced world. From the deceptive allure of ‘life hacks’ to the relentless grind of the so-called ‘American…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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The Poetics of Apocalypse and the Apologetic Pandemic: Navigating the Maze of Media Literacy in the Age of Information with Data Analysis

In our exploration of media literacy and data analysis through the lens of Marshall McLuhan’s visionary insights, we delve into the intricate dance of technology and society. McLuhan,…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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In Defense of Play: A rereading of Caillois’ “Man, Play, and Games”

Groos came to seein play the guarantor of youth: “Animals also do not play be­cause they are young; they are young because they have toplay.”82 He therefore distinguished…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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A Journey Through 2023: Stories, Games, and Adventures

1. 📚 Excited to kick off the new year with my #graduatestudies in Narrative Design and Game Studies at the University of Missouri! 🎮🎓 #BackToSchool 2. 🎮🖥️ Launched…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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The truth behind stories, heroines journey, and the war of art: a 1-month plan to pursuing the Artists Journey

The Artist’s Journey is a profound odyssey of self-discovery and creative growth. It’s a path where storytelling, narrative design, and your chosen creative medium converge to shape a…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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Bacchus and Le Fay: An Urban Poem. A dedication to the Taurus and the Libra. To Lovers come and gone

Venture into the moonlit streets of imagination with “Nocturnal Odyssey: A Ballad of Urban Dreamers,” where the ethereal girl with feathers in her hair and the enigmatic boy…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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Mastering Isometric & Isomorphic Game Design: A Quickstart Guide to Unlocking 3D Potential in 2D Worlds

Explore the depth of isometric game design! ✨ Swipe through our tips and tricks to revolutionize your game’s environment. From flat to fantastic – it’s all about perspective!…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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Poetry Masterclass: Craft, Reading, and Living Poetically (Starts January 30th)

Welcome, aspiring poets! If you have a passion for words and a desire to express yourself through verse, then this e-learning unit on writing poetry is perfect for…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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Reflecting on this Semester in Game Design

Game Design, instructional Design, and Interaction Design, all collide at the University of Missouri – Columbia. These are the reflections from my course on Game Design. Our 2023…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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10 Quotes to Design By: Narrative Design, Game Design, Interior Design, A One-Size-Fits-Most Approach

The trick to learning more and having more success is finding the right way to frame the learning process.” “What if you just framed the learning process in…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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10 Quotes to Design By: Narrative Design, Game Design, Interior Design, A One-Size-Fits-Most Approach

The trick to learning more and having more success is finding the right way to frame the learning process.” “What if you just framed the learning process in…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction

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Playing Skip-Bo: A metaphor, a lesson on life, and a game.

You may or not have noticed by now but I like to overthink things. To stew and ferment a subject and distill it to the nuclear components that…

Nicholas Andriani is an Academic, Narrative Designer, Media Scholar, Midwest Game Writer, interactive fiction