Look, ma! A pinned tweet! Howdy, all! My name's Cat, and I'm your friendly neighborhood writing gremlin, currently working as a Narrative Writer over at Riot Games. Thought it was past time to have a lil thread of all the stuff I've worked on over the last few years 🧵1 / ???
My role has not been impacted, but I have lost a number of truly exceptional colleagues, peers, and friends. If you hear of an opening, know that anyone who has been impacted is a talent more valuable and dedicated than can be put into words. Please show support however you can.
Minutes ago, we shared an important update with Rioters about the future of Riot Games. Here’s what these changes mean for our games and what players can expect from us going forward:
And with fellow manga-lover Senna's vlog, I can say that I had the pleasure of writing the three WR Star Guardian vlogs :3 Seraphine, Orianna, and Senna's vlogs were my first narrative project at Riot, and I love these girls with my whole heart (and I hope that shows) 💖💫
Well, the dog is truly out of the bag. I’m honored to have gotten to write the script for this cinematic. Grateful to the whole team for indulging our most feverish dreams and bringing this darkin to life.
@TBSkyen
I will never get over people being like ghosts? Sure. Dragons? Good time. Ascended bird-headed emperor? Big fan. But LGBTQ+ rep?That’s the line of reality here? I promise y’all know more queer folks irl than you know sentient slime men and fuzzy creatures with blow guns.
Look ma! I did a Star Guardian. I had the absolute honor to write the Star Guardian: Twin Stars with expertise editing (read: life-saving) from
@Cate_Gary
. I love this genre, and this world, and I really hope y’all enjoy it.
What a fun event, capped off by a kind stranger giving me a Gwen. My heart is full, my brain is sleepy, and my soul readies to fight another day. GGWP Fight Night friends.
Alright! It's time to buckle up my fellow
#HEARTBEATS
, because it's time to get MUSHY.
I had the honor of writing the scripts for the Discord Calls and Blooper Reel, but it was the TEAM that made this the best project I've ever worked on at Riot. 1/???
All aboard! I got to work with a lot of amazing folks as writer for this year’s Lunar New Year cinematic. But all my shoutouts and kudos go to the artists and animators who took this piece to its most magical heights. Also Poggles is baby. 🚌❤️✨
@TBSkyen
Imagine ignoring a pantheon of heterosexuality to try and come for Graves and TF. That’s not a ship. It’s a whole fleet. AND WE SAILIN TODAY, FAM.
A belated tweet! But hey, I’m Cat and I’ve been in the industry for 6 years. I’m currently a narrative writer over at Riot Games. So I guess you could say
#thisiswhatagamedevlookslike
.
THEY'RE FINALLY HEREEEEE!!!!!
I can say, with some degree of certainty, that everyone that had a hand working with these boys loves them with an overwhelming fervor. We hope you dig em as much as we do <3
Briar new bff.
World's biggest shoutout to
@TheSuperCallie
for writing the script for this (and a gazillion hub lines), and
@crescentr0ll
for being editor extraordinaire, but the whole team freakin' crushed it with this one! I love it so much. But why am I hungry...?
Let the record show that the truest honor I've had in my career is the opportunity to write...for a rock. I think this means I've PEAKED. L-Like a mountain...peak. Uhh... HURRY! THERE'S NEW STUFF IN THE WORLD OF
#RiotXArcane
NOW OKAY THX BYE
I had the absolute pleasure of writing the scripts for the 3 Heartsteel Discord Calls, as well as the Blooper Reel. I LOVE THESE IDIOTS.
Discord 1:
Discord 2:
Discord 3:
Bloopers:
Sabrina is, without a doubt, one of the most talented people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. As an editor, as an expert, and as someone who cares deeply about players and people. It would be sheer idiocy not to swoop her up for your team.
Well, I just got laid off. I don't really know what to say except it's been a dream, all of it! So many unforgettable projects that made my dreams come true and friends I'll cherish forever. I'll be looking for editing roles in comics, games, and publishing if anyone has leads ♥️
YESSS IT IS OUT!!! This gorgeous comic was scripted by the incomparable
@TheSuperCallie
with the
@carnivalnites
assist and editing magic from
@crescentr0ll
. Now go! Feel more feelings for everyone’s favorite bird and her posse of top tier guardians!
🎵Nonstop, fighting nonstop🎵
I had one of the best experiences writing the script for this Soul Fighter cinematic. What an incredible team of folks all across the board. Shoutouts to
@RiotHellcreeper
and
@JasonHendrich
for their stellar direction 1/4
@SketchesbyBoze
House in the Cerulean Sea by
@tjklune
hands down. I needed to feel warm and happy this year, and that book is like a blanket, mug of cocoa, and a fireplace all in one.
What feels like 85 million years ago, I got brought into the amazing brain-space of
@RiotTenPaces
, whose passion and love for six himbo idiots had me messaging my manager, barely short of begging him to be put on the
#HEARTSTEEL
campaign. 2/???
It’s a TFT Dragonlands double whammy, and I am so honored I got to write the script for this bad boy. Shoutout to the TFT team for allowing four Chonccs on screen (and being absolutely awesome to work with).
[deep inhalation of breath]
THERE IS A NEW GHOST POKÉMON AND IT IS CUTE AND MIMIKYU IS CONFIRMED AND I AM LOSING MY FUCKING MIND RIGHT NOW GHOST PUPPY HOLY CRAP I CANNOT—
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Caytie, not just on individual campaigns, but everyday. An exceptional writer, a kickass voice for players, and the best desk neighbor I could ask for. You’d be smart to scoop her up for all your word needs.
Welp, I’m part of the impacted roles. I’m trying to take this in stride but it’s fucking hard.
Mutual game industry folks: I’m looking for writing and copywriting opportunities! 🎇
Apropos of everything, I’m going to play Legends of Runeterra all day. I love the game, I love everything the team built, and I love the community it has fostered.
When I learned that I not only got to collaborate with River, editor-extraordinaire
@crescentr0ll
but two of my absolute fave creative directors in
@RiotMoosey
and
@RiotVe1vet
, I knew exactly what this project would be: fun as fucking hell! 3/???
The excitement, love, dedication, and straight-up joy that went into bringing these boys to life was only the beginning.
@juliwaves
was a constant source of on-point feedback and brilliant jokes. 4/???
Had the absolute pleasure of writing the script for this piece to herald the Bashful Bloom's Spirit Blossom debut on Wild Rift. Thanks to
@crescentr0ll
's editing expertise and the whole team for a champion DEER to my heart.
In the face of darkness, hope blooms. 🌸
Define your own path with Lillia at the Spirit Blossom Festival, coming to Wild Rift December 15, 2022 0:01 UTC.
Not to mention the ART! Shoutouts for the Sauvage squad, the skins team, the splash team, and extra special love for Steve, Lilit, and to
@jul_shii
for making the world's most iconic Aphelios profile picture ever conceived (amongst other amazing art things). 6/???
I know for a fact I've forgotten people who I have NO BUSINESS FORGETTING >:( BUT! Needless to say, it takes a goddamn village, and there's no village I'd rather be in that this one right here. Thank you all for such an amazing time <3 (I'll add more folks if I remember). 9/???
I got to work with the incomparably talented
@RiotAstryx
and
@Beckett_Short
who encouraged everyone to be as sincere, goofy, and enjoyable as we could possibly be to ensure the best version of the bois made it to y'all. 5/???
Cannot forget the absolute unbelievable power-hour of producers that include
@thejaraad
, Jen, Angel, Christian, and Kim! (tag yourselves if I don't know your handle cause you deserve SO MUCH CREDIT for keeping this ship afloat!). 7/???
Oh, OH, and a little thing called THE FUCKING MUSIC? THE SOUND?!?! The music and voices teams are never not just the coolest kids on the block, so major kudos to our musical and VO artists, as well as Patrick, Joe, Samantha,
@Awktopian
, and
@Alythuh
8/???
Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded that the internet has to power to connect us, yes to each other, but also the stars. I think needed a reminder of the joys that exist in our passions. And in the occasional typo.
Last January, I noticed something peculiar in my 2yo’s bedroom that - after a year of obsessive reporting - led me to a profound cosmic revelation about what’s even possible in our universe. A 🧵.
WAIT! DIRECTOR!
@JasonHendrich
! Who I got to work on back to back bangers between HEARTSTEEL and Soul Fighter. He rocks. 10/10 for the 10th tweet in the chain. 10/???
@TBSkyen
Makes you wonder why more folks don't view their romantic interests as friends. I ain't spending all this time with someone I don't have a good chill time with.
As part of our Naafiri reveal, we worked with
@volpinprops
to create some insanely cool replica daggers. A handful of content creators now have one in their collection 🔪
Quote retweet with four projects you’ve worked on:
Star Guardian: Twin Stars short story, World of Riot X Arcane experience, Teamfight Tactics: Knowledge is Power, Wild Rift Star Guardian Vlogs.
@iconawrites
Now to carry mythic weaponry on my person at all times, just in case somebody doesn't want to shake my hand. Either clasp my patronizing child hands, or clasp your blade on the dueling ground.
Well hot damn. I guess I’m moving into an apartment. Come mid April I can say goodbye to my hour+ commute and HELLO to not getting up at 5:00 AM due to traffic induced anxiety. See you soon LA county.
@iconawrites
I hated dolls as a child. What I did love is collecting plants and stockpiling “poison” and “weapons” in the event of a “threat.” Like those spiked sweetgum fruits. So I guess my traditional gender role was “war witch.”
@explodikid
Choreograph responses to ruin their lives. I am ready at any moment to unleash my hyper fixation of storytelling on anyone foolish enough to give me that opening. I can’t be mansplained if I’m talking too fast and with so much conviction that it hurts them in confusion.
@mk_lobb
@QueenOfRats
Nothing good comes from sanitizing literature to the standard of a single group, let alone YA where so many of these topics are ones teens will have to navigate with or without representation. Giving trigger and content warnings is fine. Defining ranks seems problematic 🤷♀️
I know I say this all the time, but I get to work with some truly incredible folks. I probably will forget some people because my brain is eggs, but for Hounds of Iron, I wanna shout of
@RiotFauxFox
for his amazing directorial passion,
@RiotVe1vet
for her overarching vision 1/4
Here comes THE BOI. I love Sett, I love Spirit Blossom, and I love this beautiful cinematic courtesy of power hour
@TheSuperCallie
and
@RiotMoosey
(alongside many other talented rioters and artists).
🌸 Another year, another journey. 🌸
Follow Sett on his annual quest to find his akana father, the Spirit of Abandonment.
You might see signs of familiar faces along the way... can you name any? 👀
After a successful cardiac procedure, my dad has been discharged from the hospital as of about 10 minutes ago, and is headed home in good spirits if not a little tired. Thanks for all the kindness and well wishes, y’all. He’s on the mend :)
The war is here. Are you ready?
Light a fire with Sylas' rebellion in The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story developed by
@DigitalSunGames
.
⛓️ Play Now:
@explodikid
They never expect a TED talk on the effect of fiction on empathy that is going to last a full hour and might include a power point. But also in truth it’s tough to justify your passion to someone who thinks they know better.
Other writers: [pacing themselves, thoughtful outlines, balanced, flourishing thriving]
Me: [projectile word vomiting out the most hideous paragraph-pretending-to-be-an-outline onto the page before noon and then crumpling into incoherent dust until the sun rises once more]
Oda and Kishimoto’s statements around Toriyama’s passing has me bawling. It’s just such a testament to art and its impact. Not in spite of, but BECAUSE of how fun art can be. When you make something with joy, it inspires. It sustains. It’s an unyielding legacy, and a tragic loss.
FIRST JOB: Apothecary & tea shop assistant
CURRENT JOB: Narrative Writer @ Riot Games
WORST JOB: English teacher (not because of my students though they were lovely)
DREAM JOB: witch/author who lives in the woods with too many cats
FIRST JOB: Tea room waiter in Repton
CURRENT JOB: Narrative Director @ Riot Games / freelance writer
WORST JOB: Barman @ Chicago Rock Cafe (babysitting drunk middle-aged divorcees, under TOXIC managers)
DREAM JOB: I’ll know it when I see it…
“Get your elbow outta my mouth.”
“That is not my elbow.”
“Stop movin’!”
“You are a very large man!”
Tales of Runeterra: Bilgewater quotes out of context for no reason whatsoever.