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Merch Store Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 11/28/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 11/28/25

Merch Store Survey

Would you be interested in a Candlelight Games merch store? Take our survey and let us know!

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Candle Craft 11: But Therefore
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 11/26/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 11/26/25

Candle Craft 11: But Therefore

Read the next installment of CANDLE CRAFT: QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: But Therefore.

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Megan Schwarz 11/3/25 Megan Schwarz 11/3/25

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Game Download Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 10/31/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 10/31/25

Game Download Survey

What is most likely to convince you to download a new game? Take our survey to let us know!

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Candle Craft 10: Okay Choices
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 10/23/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 10/23/25

Candle Craft 10: Okay Choices

Read the tenth installment of CANDLE CRAFT: 10 QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: Okay Choices

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Mobile Spending Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 9/30/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 9/30/25

Mobile Spending Survey

How do you typically spend on mobile games? Take our survey to let us know!

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Candle Craft 9: Tactics & Strategy
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 9/25/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 9/25/25

Candle Craft 9: Tactics & Strategy

Read the ninth installment of CANDLE CRAFT: 10 QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: Tactics & Strategy.

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The Magic of Feeling
LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 9/18/25 LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 9/18/25

The Magic of Feeling

In LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, magic is fueled by emotions. There are six major emotions, each associated with its own set of magical spells. These are known as Affinities.

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Meet the Love Interests
LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE Megan Schwarz 9/4/25 LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE Megan Schwarz 9/4/25

Meet the Love Interests

At Elderwood University, you’ll learn magic spells, battle terrifying monsters, solve forbidden mysteries… and most of all, fall head-over-heels in love. Meet our six unique Love Interests in our new blog!

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How You Play Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 8/29/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 8/29/25

How You Play Survey

Tell us more about how you play Visual Novel games in our survey!

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Candle Craft 8: Writing Good Choices
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 8/21/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 8/21/25

Candle Craft 8: Writing Good Choices

Read the eighth installment of CANDLE CRAFT: 10 QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: Writing Good Choices

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Here There Be Monsters
LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 8/8/25 LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 8/8/25

Here There Be Monsters

The world of LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE is full of threats, but none are more dangerous or terrifying than Shades, magical embodiments of emotion that stalk the Wilderlands. At Elderwood University, you'll be trained to fight them and restore the Wilderlands to safety. Read more about these monsters and how we designed them.

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NPC Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 7/31/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 7/31/25

NPC Survey

What aspects of a game character matter most of you? Take our survey to let us know!

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Candle Craft Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 6/30/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 6/30/25

Candle Craft Survey

What writing topics would you like us to cover in upcoming Candle Craft posts? Take our survey to let us know!

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Candle Craft 7: The Spider Test
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 6/26/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 6/26/25

Candle Craft 7: The Spider Test

Read the seventh installment of CANDLE CRAFT: 10 QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: The Spider Test

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Plot Twist Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 5/30/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 5/30/25

Plot Twist Survey

What kind of plot twists do you like best? Take our survey to let us know!

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Candle Craft 6: Matriarch, Patriarch, Scholar, and Fool
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 5/28/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 5/28/25

Candle Craft 6: Matriarch, Patriarch, Scholar, and Fool

Read the sixth installment of CANDLE CRAFT: 10 QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: Matriarch, Patriarch, Scholar, Fool.

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Game Name Announcement
Project Spellstruck, LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE Megan Schwarz 5/19/25 Project Spellstruck, LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE Megan Schwarz 5/19/25

Game Name Announcement

From the creators of Choices: Stories You Play , we're thrilled to announce LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, a next-generation narrative game that captures the ultimate magic school experience.

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Sneak Peek Survey
Surveys Megan Schwarz 4/30/25 Surveys Megan Schwarz 4/30/25

Sneak Peek Survey

What kind of Project Spellstruck sneak peeks do you want to see in the future? Take our survey to let us know!

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Candle Craft 5: The Story Mind
Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 4/8/25 Candle Craft, How We Make Games Megan Schwarz 4/8/25

Candle Craft 5: The Story Mind

Read the fifth installment of CANDLE CRAFT: 10 QUICK ADJUSTMENTS to improve your writing process and storytelling: The Story Mind.

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-driven games, female protagonists, emotional storytelling, inclusive gaming, women gamers, character development, romantic adventures, fantasy worlds, empowering stories, strong heroines, drama games, visual novels, mystery games, female empowerment, adventure games, story-rich games, casual gaming, relationship games, women in gaming