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SimpleQuest: A Theater Nerd's Directed Graph Hack That Could Fix Indie Game Quests Forever

Imagine shipping a game jam entry with a Frankenstein'd mission system — then fixing it post-deadline into something elegant. That's SimpleQuest: a directed graph powerhouse for quests that indie devs actually need.

Directed graph visualization of quest steps in SimpleQuest Unity tool

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • SimpleQuest models quests as directed graphs for easy branching and parallel steps, ditching linear arrays. 𝕏
  • Self-taught dev's architecture prioritizes separation of concerns via events, scalable for indies. 𝕏
  • Transforms game jam hacks into reusable tools, democratizing complex narratives for non-programmers. 𝕏
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