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Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to The Corner of Story and Game!
In this episode, we dive into the art of creating unforgettable NPCs (Non-Player Characters) with two-time Emmy Award-winning writer Cam Baity. With a rich career spanning animation, television, and video games—including work on Team America, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Astroneer—Cam shares his insights into building characters that resonate deeply with players and audiences alike.
Together, we explore:🔥 Key Elements of Memorable NPCs: What brings an NPC to life, both in digital games and at your D&D table.🎭 Lessons from Storytelling Across Media: How Cam’s diverse background informs his approach to crafting characters.🛠 Practical Tools and Techniques: Using archetypes, biographies, and player feedback to shape compelling narratives.🌟 Behind the Scenes of Glitch Walkers: A peek into the latest Astroneer DLC and the evolution of its standout NPC, Frank.
Whether you're a game designer, writer, or storyteller at heart, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to help you create characters that linger in the minds of your players.
🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think! And don't forget to subscribe.
Cam's Links:
-> Astroneer
-> Astroneer on Steam
-> LinkedIn
The Corner of Story and Game:
-> Discord
-> Facebook
-> Instagram
-> TikTok
-> Threads
-> Bluesky
-> LinkedIn
-> Email: [email protected]
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In this episode, we dive into the art of creating unforgettable NPCs (Non-Player Characters) with two-time Emmy Award-winning writer Cam Baity. With a rich career spanning animation, television, and video games—including work on Team America, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Astroneer—Cam shares his insights into building characters that resonate deeply with players and audiences alike.
Together, we explore:🔥 Key Elements of Memorable NPCs: What brings an NPC to life, both in digital games and at your D&D table.🎭 Lessons from Storytelling Across Media: How Cam’s diverse background informs his approach to crafting characters.🛠 Practical Tools and Techniques: Using archetypes, biographies, and player feedback to shape compelling narratives.🌟 Behind the Scenes of Glitch Walkers: A peek into the latest Astroneer DLC and the evolution of its standout NPC, Frank.
Whether you're a game designer, writer, or storyteller at heart, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to help you create characters that linger in the minds of your players.
🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think! And don't forget to subscribe.
Cam's Links:
-> Astroneer
-> Astroneer on Steam
-> LinkedIn
The Corner of Story and Game:
-> Discord
-> Facebook
-> Instagram
-> TikTok
-> Threads
-> Bluesky
-> LinkedIn
-> Email: [email protected]
#CamBaity #NPCDesign #GameDesign #StorytellingInGames #NarrativeDesign #PodcastEpisode #Astroneer #CharacterDevelopment #CreativeWriting #DND #GameNarratives #WritingTips #GamingPodcast #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame #GameWriters #TabletopRPG #Astroneer #Glitchwalkers
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