The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Epic Story was Crafted with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen
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Jun 16, 2025 Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer at Sandfall Interactive, transitioned from finance to game development, crafting the narrative for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. She shares how the game's story evolved through collaborative efforts during the pandemic, blending personal experiences and literary inspirations. Svedberg-Yen discusses the complexities of character development, balancing player choices with meaningful interactions. They also explore the unique character design, including humorous motifs, and the moral dilemmas presented in the game's endings, allowing for personal player interpretation.
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From Reddit Audition to Lead Writer
- Jennifer Svedberg-Yen joined the game writing team after auditioning for voice roles found through Reddit during COVID.
- What started as voice acting grew organically into co-writing the script and worldbuilding for Expedition 33.
Dreams Fuel Writing Inspiration
- Jennifer draws a lot of her writing inspiration from vivid, conceptual dreams she records immediately upon waking.
- She uses dreams to overcome writer's block and to find natural flow in scenes.
Use Visuals for Narrative Summaries
- Use visuals like in-game screenshots and artwork to augment narrative summaries.
- Visuals increase engagement and help everyone quickly understand tone and lore.
