https://blog.arcweave.com The blog of Arcweave, narrative engine for writing and prototyping interactive experiences, stories, and games. en-us Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:33:49 GMT 2026-02-09T07:33:49Z en-us https://blog.arcweave.com/from-prototype-to-production-why-your-xr-studio-needs-arcweave <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/from-prototype-to-production-why-your-xr-studio-needs-arcweave" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/serious%20games/xr-narratives-header.jpg" alt="Photo of an archaeological museum's interior with added illustrations of ancient Greek people and pinned interest points, creating an augmented reality effect. 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"> interactive storytelling serious-games Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:55:45 GMT [email protected] (Georgia Tsiamanta) https://blog.arcweave.com/training-simulations-arcweave-play-mode-from-storyboard-to-standalone-serious-game 2025-12-19T12:55:45Z https://blog.arcweave.com/how-to-create-a-visual-novel-style-in-arcweaves-play-mode <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/how-to-create-a-visual-novel-style-in-arcweaves-play-mode" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/hubfs/image-png-4.png" alt="How to Create a Visual Novel Style in Arcweave's Play Mode" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <h2>Transform your Arcweave project into a professional-looking visual novel with just a few CSS tweaks</h2> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/how-to-create-a-visual-novel-style-in-arcweaves-play-mode" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/hubfs/image-png-4.png" alt="How to Create a Visual Novel Style in Arcweave's Play Mode" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; 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"> tutorial Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:36:10 GMT [email protected] (Giannis Georgiou) https://blog.arcweave.com/how-to-customize-your-arcweave-game-using-css 2025-11-06T11:36:10Z https://blog.arcweave.com/add-image-and-audio-assets-to-your-arcweave-project <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/add-image-and-audio-assets-to-your-arcweave-project" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/tutorials-writing-arcweave/assets/assets-add-header.png" alt="Drawing of forest with white musical notes dancing over a river." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <h2>Master Arcweave's asset management system to create immersive interactive experiences</h2> <p><a href="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/tutorials-writing-arcweave/assets/assets-add-header.png"></a></p> <p class="credit">Fantasy swamp forest tileset by <a href="proxy.php?url=https://theflavare.itch.io/forest-nature-fantasy-tileset">The Flavare</a></p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/add-image-and-audio-assets-to-your-arcweave-project" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="proxy.php?url=https://blog.arcweave.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Images/tutorials-writing-arcweave/assets/assets-add-header.png" alt="Drawing of forest with white musical notes dancing over a river." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; 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