Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG released in 2022 for PCs and Macs. It has been praised for its writing, worldbuilding, and the tools it used to support the stories it has to offer. The talk portrays the design philosophy behind Roadwarden, offering advice to those hoping to develop story-focused video games, and serving as a cautionary tale revealing the mistakes that slowed down the development process and hindered the game's sales.