Episode 226: Jedi: Fallen Order Writer Chris Avellone on What Makes Star Wars & RPG Lore Special

The 1099

You know Chris Avellone as the writer for classic RPGs and action games like Jedi: Fallen Order, KOTOR 2, Pillars of Eternity, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Fallout New Vegas, and dozens more. We dive into what makes Star Wars lore so special, and what makes it resonate across three trilogies and countless spinoffs. We also go in-depth with what it's like to be a freelance writer, not in games media, but in game development, and how he navigates those less stable waters. We also touch on why D&D and other fantasy realms are such rich tapestries for storytelling. If you love chatter about the art of writing in games, you can't ask for a better guest than Chris. SUPPORT THE 1099: FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ THE1099PODCAST SUPPORT JOE @ JOSEPHKNOOP