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Session Name: Bear Hugs and Dev Tears: Building Stories for 'Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit'
Speaker(s): Jamie Antonisse, Alicia Fortier
Company Name(s): Spry Fox, Netflix Games, Spry Fox, Netflix Games
Track / Format: Design
Overview: Ever wonder how a fully remote team creates a game just as likely to serve a hearty chuckle as it is to pull on your tender heartstrings? Gather by the metaphorical campfire with the team behind Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit as they describe their creative journey blending game design and narrative. nnThey reveal how they balance big ideas with practical steps all while maintaining the unique tone of the original game. How do you plan out 500 quests over 4 months of daily content yet still leave room for creative inspiration and flair? Attendees see concrete examples on practical documentation, and gain insight into the reasoning behind their decisions, including reflections on their effectiveness.

Game Developers Conference 2025

Jamie Antonisse

Spry Fox, Netflix Games

Alicia Fortier

Spry Fox, Netflix Games

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