Zac Millman
I’m a writer and narrative designer with a focus in fantasy worlds and engaging characters.
I’m also a two-time winner of the GDC Game Narrative Review, receiving a gold award in 2025 & 2026.
Released Work
Rank: Warmaster Bunker Buster
Dialogue Editing * Tutorial Dialogue
Summer 2025
I worked a three month dialogue editing contract on a sci-fi indie project. My work included refining mission scripts & writing first draft of three tutorial script, following the mechanics already in place. These scripts totaled to around nine pages of dialog.
Little Nemo & the Nightmare Fiends
Quest Design * Quest Dialogue
Summer 2024 – Summer 2025
Initial three month narrative internship on an indie metroidvania focused on quest dialogue and progression planning. I returned for a six month internship focused on direct implementation of previous work. I ended up writing dialog for 10 planned quests across progression.
Kin Tandem
Character Barks * Production
Fall 2025 – Summer 2026
Lead writer for senior capstone project, a two player co-op puzzle adventure game. I wrote barks for the two main characters, particularly in reaction to each other. I am also a producer on the project with my role focused on creating and organizing documentation.
Arms of Evolution
TTRPG Design * Weapon Descriptions
Fall 2023
A homebrew DnD 5e supplement I wrote to encourage players to feel connected to their equipment. The project is inspired by MOBAs as well as the Vestiges of Divergence created by Critical Role. The sample showcases three of the total six items designed and tested for the project.
Sunset & Sunrise
Spec Scene * Cinematic Script
Winter 2023
Spec script set mid-mission in the Horizon universe, in a prequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn. I wrote this as part of an exercise in practicing branched choices and working in a previously established world. Built and playable through Twine, the full script is 8 pages.