Guest Lecture – Cologne Game Lab

On November 3 Paweł Sasko (CD PROJEKT RED) will give a Guest Lecture at CGL!

Titel: Designing Quests for AAA RPGs

Abstract: During the lecture and workshops, Paweł will start by covering the basics of Quest and Narrative Design, introducing the pipeline for creating quests in AAA RPGs, and demonstrating how attendees can design their own video game stories. In the workshops, participants will be guided through typical narrative work methods, from creating a story outline to designing quest scenarios and seamlessly integrating gameplay into the experience. Various production methodologies commonly employed in game development will also be discussed, with examples drawn from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to illustrate these methods and share production anecdotes.

About the Speaker: Paweł started working in the gaming industry after high school. His 12 years at CD PROJEKT RED include work on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, both of its expansions, Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. As quest director, Paweł oversees the work of Quest, Open World, and Cinematic departments on Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel, code name Orion, in the new CD Projekt RED studio located in Boston, MA. He holds two Master’s degrees (Journalism & Psychology) and frequently speaks at game developer conferences. He loves dancing, streams Cyberpunk 2077 on Twitch, and is learning Mandarin.

After the lecture, you are very welcome to stay around for a drink and have a chat with the speaker, professors, and students.

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If you wish to attend online, here’s the link:

Zoom Meeting

Time: Nov 3, 2023 05:30 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
Join Zoom Meeting
https://th-koeln.zoom-x.de/j/63888289200
Meeting ID: 638 8828 9200
Passcode: 366156

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November 28 | 5.30 pm
Carmen Schneidereit (Activision Blizzard)
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