Christal Rose Hazelton

Join Jaclyn Seto, a writer at Respawn Entertainment and mentor at Vancouver Film School, alongside Christal Rose Hazelton, former writer for Respawn and associate on Hogwarts Legacy. They dive into the nuances of game writing, discussing how to create compelling characters and maintain humor on demand. The pair shares insights on writing fanfiction, the impact of self-imposed rules, and their evolving styles. They even touch on worldbuilding pet peeves and the art of crafting engaging narratives, all while balancing creativity with the constraints of game development!

Join writers Jaclyn Seto, known for her work on diverse characters, and Christal Rose Hazelton, an advocate for inclusive narratives in gaming, as they explore the art of character development. They discuss the unique challenges of writing for live service games like Apex Legends, the importance of diverse voices in the writers' room, and how fan fiction influences lore. The conversation dives deep into breaking stereotypes and the need for authenticity in representing characters from varied backgrounds.