“The universe is made of stories, not atoms.” – Muriel Rukeyser
…and here, dear visitor, you’ll find a modest attempt to keep some of those stories safe.
This is a backup archive of lectures, presentations, and writings by the game designer and storyteller Brian Moriarty (of Loom, Trinity and Beyond Zork fame).
Since websites vanish faster than biscuits at a tea party, this repository exists to ensure that Moriarty’s wit, insights, and philosophical musings on games, art, and meaning are preserved in one place.
Think of it less as a backup, and more as a digital teapot: sturdy, reliable, and slightly eccentric, but always ready to serve up something warm for the mind.
- Interview with Jonathan Blow (2016)
- I Sing the Story Electric (2015)
- No, Ask Me About Loom (2015)
- Options and Choices (2013)
- Lehr und Kunst mit Perlenspiel (2012)
- An Apology for Roger Ebert (2011)
- Pile of Dirt, with Trees (2007)
- What’s Eating the Moon? (2003)
- The Secret of Psalm 46 (2002)
- Sober Voices (2000)
- Who Buried Paul? (1999)
- Whispering Pines (1998)
- Dani Bunten Berry: Lifetime Achievement Award (1998)
- Entrain (1998)
- Introduction of Ray Bradbury (1997)
- Listen! The Potential of Shared Hallucinations (1997)
- The Point Is (1996)
- On MoMA’s “Applied Design” Exhibit (2013)
- On Dead Island Riptide (2013)
- Four Observations (1990)
- A Gallery of Games from Electronic Arts (1983)
- The Stardrive That Didn’t Really Work (1997)
(originally hosted at the now-vanished ludix.com/moriarty)
Because game design isn’t just about pixels and polygons.
It’s about stories, culture, memory, and—occasionally—moon-eating celestial bodies.
This archive gives students, researchers, and nostalgic wanderers a chance to sip from Moriarty’s well of ideas without worrying about 404 errors.
This is a non-official backup. No profit, no fuss, no ads for dubious VPN services. Just preservation.
If Brian Moriarty (or his representatives) would like it removed, I shall comply—albeit with a stiff upper lip and a resigned sigh.
If you’ve read this far, congratulations: you’ve demonstrated more attention span than the average internet user.
Put the kettle on, pick a lecture, and enjoy.
Cheers,
— Fred