Contributors

Writing Games exists only because of the time, insight, and generosity of multiple people – some visible, some behind the scenes. The purpose of this page is to acknowledge their contributions and the ways they have helped shaped the site.

Interviewees

First, a huge thank you to everyone who has agreed to be interviewed and to speak openly about their work, their games, and their communities. Those conversations have become a core part of Writing Games because of the valuable real-world examples and advice they provide:

Authors and content contributors

The following contributors have shared original writing, insights, or perspectives that expand the scope of Writing Games beyond a single voice:

• Amika – For sharing her tips on using a character arc roadmap and medieval-style language in roleplay (RP).
• Brandon Cross – For his article on game design and for sharing his thoughts on soundpacks and accessibility in Mudlet.
• Petal – For her insightful advice on including new players in long-running RP MU*s.

Community support and problem-solving

A warm thank you to everyone who has taken the time to point out an issue or suggest an improvement, including:

• Brandon Cross – For his feedback on accessibility.
• Khufu & the players of EmpireMUD – For pointing out issues with alt text.
• Opie – For pointing out an SSL issue and generally being awesome.

Quoted voices

Several articles include quotes from players, developers, and community members who gave permission for their words to be shared. Their insights help keep discussions grounded in lived experience:

• Blu
• Brandon Cross
• Cratylus
• Crayon
• Maina
• Ozma
• Tamarindo
• Trashcan
• Viriato

…and more. If you see your words quoted and would prefer attribution changes or removal, please get in touch.

Supporters

Thank you to everyone who supports Writing Games financially.

Supporters don’t contribute content or editorial direction, but their support helps cover hosting, tools, and ongoing maintenance.

Supporters may be listed here using their public Ko-fi names, as shared at the time of support:

• Abigail Brady
• Clynlyn
• comrade pollux
• Disc Defender
• DvoraB
• Fani
• karahd
• Keyton Weissinger
• Pandincus
• Richard
• sennabirding
• Tamarindo
• zavvy
• Zoe

Thank you for helping keep the lights on.