Dragon Age: Origins Moment

When my party approached Redcliffe Village in Dragon Age: Origins, my reluctant sidekick Alistair stopped the party for a big confession about a secret he'd been keeping from me.

Early BioWare Career

Back in the early 2000s, I was a huge fan of Neverwinter Nights and entered BioWare's writing contest, placing second in the community vote category.

Jade Empire Inspiration

Watching Jade Empire's credits roll, I was astonished by the plot twists and cinematography and music, which ignited a feeling that I had witnessed magic beyond other media.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

KotOR's reveal of Evil Bastila's lines about Jedi must not have attachments because 'there is no emotion, there is peace' made me feel safe and at peace.

“there is no emotion, there is peace”

KotOR's Impact on Writing

I applied to BioWare at GDC 2005 after KotOR made me want to write stories that impact players beyond what's on screen.

Dragon Age 2 Quest

In Dragon Age 2's 'Bait and Switch' quest, checking mail introduced a major character through a missable quest, making the world feel infinite.

Mass Effect 1 Emotional Impact

Loading Mass Effect 1 for the first time, I was struck by its slow, somber theme over a quiet picture of Earth, realizing games evoke emotion as powerfully as movies or books.

Mass Effect 3 Sniper Scene

In Mass Effect 3, the sniper scene where I intentionally missed a shot to avoid death rewired my brain chemistry and inspired me to create meaningful player moments.

Mass Effect Citadel Elevator

The elevator scene in Mass Effect 3 showed how loading screens could be immersive with multiple dialogue options, a detail that impressed me deeply.

Mass Effect Andromeda Scene

A short scene in Mass Effect Andromeda where Liam organizes a friendly football match with Initiative colonists and angaran neighbors inspired my inclusive storytelling approach.

Dragon Age: Origins Power

Battling darkspawn at the Tower of Ishal in Dragon Age: Origins, I felt powerless but trusted the game to save the world, a moment that inspired my career.

Mass Effect 2 Impact

At age 12, I purchased Mass Effect 2 and became obsessed with its universe, narrative, and characters, knowing I wanted to work in games.

BioWare's Legacy

BioWare games have profoundly impacted my life, shaping my career in video games communications and inspiring me to share stories with players.

Career Path

From writing for Neverwinter Nights to BioWare, I've written a successful fantasy trilogy and returned to continue the story of my OC in Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition.

Conclusion

16 game developers share how BioWare games inspired their careers in the gaming industry, highlighting the power of storytelling in games.