NARRATIVE DESIGN

My goal was to craft a compelling, dual-path narrative set within the 'Star Wars' universe during the Dark Times. The biggest challenge was creating a story where two protagonists, Aen-Sui and Kay, start from the same point but evolve into polar opposites. I also had to ensure that both the 'Light' and 'Dark' routes felt emotionally earned and present a dramatic moral dilemma in the last chapter.

• Dual-Perspective Architecture: Designed a three-act structure where the second act splits into two intertwined routes (A and B). This allows the player to experience the same events from opposing viewpoints—the fugitive and the Inquisitor—before converging in the final act.
• Systemic Narrative Design: Integrated gameplay tutorials (stealth, Force powers, and lightsaber duels) directly into the story beats to ensure a seamless transition between narrative and action.
• Combat Styles as Characterization: I defined unique combat forms for each character based on their lore. For example, Maka’s style is inspired by the “Verdadera Destreza” (Spanish fencing), while Kay uses the dishonorable Trakata technique to reflect his fall to the Dark Side.

• Branching Narrative Logic: I mastered the complexity of managing a story that splits and merges, ensuring that the 'True Ending' only feels complete after the player has seen both sides of the conflict.
• Tone Management within an IP: Learned how to respect the established Star Wars canon while introducing original planets, characters, and high-stakes drama that feels authentic to the franchise.
• Production-Ready Documentation: I learned how to condense a massive galactic setting into a highly readable document that bridges the gap between storytelling and production. By including specific breakdowns of requirements (such as a definitive list of planets, locations, etc.) I provide a clear roadmap of the technical scope needed to bring the vision to life.