The guest, Olly, shares how making tea inspired her game Tea Alchemy. Topics include knitting, crocheting, macramé differences, and insights on the war in Ukraine.
Tea Alchemy game was inspired by making tea, showcasing creativity through game development.
Fika tradition at Spell Collectivit fosters connections and meaningful conversations among individuals.
Deep dives
The Spell Collectivit: A Place of Creativity and Community
In the historical province of southern Sweden lies the town of Weckelsson, where a community of makers has transformed a former rehab center into a creative hub. The Spell Collectivit is a home to game developers and creators who share their stories in a welcoming environment. The podcast captures the essence of this unique place where life, work, and play intertwine.
Fika and Community Bonding
The podcast delves into the concept of Fika, a Swedish tradition that goes beyond a simple coffee break. Fika embodies meaningful conversations over coffee and sweets, fostering connections among individuals. With gatherings that encourage introductions and discussions, Fika adds a social dimension to the communal living experience at Spell Collectivit.
Starting a Game Development Journey
Oli, a game developer from Ukraine, shares insights into his game development journey at Spell Collectivit. From creating a game called T-Alchemy, centered around potion-making, Oli highlights his passion for game design and the challenges of balancing art, coding, and project development.
Challenges and Creativity in Game Development
Navigating the creative process, Oli discusses the collaboration with an artist and the importance of visuals in game development. Amidst the struggles of balancing personal projects and external commitments, Oli's dedication to bringing his game to life reflects the resilience and creativity nurtured at Spell Collectivit.
In the last episode of „season one“ of this podcast we speak to Olly, one of the most socially active members of the house. Not only does she have an extensive and extremely broad collection of games on her Nintendo Switch; she also loves sharing it and spending time with other people playing. We talk about how making tea gave her the idea for her game Tea Alchemy, the differences between knitting, crocheting and macramé and about the war in Ukraine – her home.
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