Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
@batteringham.bsky.social
GDC Talk: Bear Hugs and Dev Tears https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/bear-hugs-and-dev-tears-building-stories-for-cozy-grove-camp-spirit/907863
Lead game designer for Cozy Grove; Camp Spirit, scavenger of knick-knacks. ❤️🐌
https://linktr.ee/aliciafortier
Lead game designer for Cozy Grove; Camp Spirit, scavenger of knick-knacks. ❤️🐌
https://linktr.ee/aliciafortier
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BTW, Spirit Crossing is coming to Steam. The goal is to create a major Cozy MMO with a huge population of folks making friends in a safe and welcoming space.
I deeply believe we can make the world a better place.
If this interests you, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
I deeply believe we can make the world a better place.
If this interests you, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
Spirit Crossing on Steam
Befriend bears, aid lost spirits, ride fluffalo, and build a thriving village with other players in this multiplayer life-sim from the creators of "Cozy Grove." Find endless opportunities to...
store.steampowered.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
BTW, Spirit Crossing is coming to Steam. The goal is to create a major Cozy MMO with a huge population of folks making friends in a safe and welcoming space.
I deeply believe we can make the world a better place.
If this interests you, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
I deeply believe we can make the world a better place.
If this interests you, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...
Reposted by Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
🎉 Catch us next week in Wholesome Snack !! 🧁
Thanks to @wholesomegames.com for hosting. 🩷
Nibbit has been working tirelessly on all the details so that we can share some VERY exciting Spirit Crossing news!
Get notified when the event goes live. ↓
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
Thanks to @wholesomegames.com for hosting. 🩷
Nibbit has been working tirelessly on all the details so that we can share some VERY exciting Spirit Crossing news!
Get notified when the event goes live. ↓
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🎉 Catch us next week in Wholesome Snack !! 🧁
Thanks to @wholesomegames.com for hosting. 🩷
Nibbit has been working tirelessly on all the details so that we can share some VERY exciting Spirit Crossing news!
Get notified when the event goes live. ↓
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
Thanks to @wholesomegames.com for hosting. 🩷
Nibbit has been working tirelessly on all the details so that we can share some VERY exciting Spirit Crossing news!
Get notified when the event goes live. ↓
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYwG...
Reposted by Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
Happy World Kindness Day. 🧡
While working on Spirit Crossing, we often discuss how we can encourage both kindness and a sense of community.
Today, we're looking to our Alpha players to share their favorite moments of kindness found in-game!
Here are some of the things they had to say. 🧵
While working on Spirit Crossing, we often discuss how we can encourage both kindness and a sense of community.
Today, we're looking to our Alpha players to share their favorite moments of kindness found in-game!
Here are some of the things they had to say. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Happy World Kindness Day. 🧡
While working on Spirit Crossing, we often discuss how we can encourage both kindness and a sense of community.
Today, we're looking to our Alpha players to share their favorite moments of kindness found in-game!
Here are some of the things they had to say. 🧵
While working on Spirit Crossing, we often discuss how we can encourage both kindness and a sense of community.
Today, we're looking to our Alpha players to share their favorite moments of kindness found in-game!
Here are some of the things they had to say. 🧵
Reposted by Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
Spirit Crossing 14.5 is now live!
Introducing new:
🎩 Clothing
🪄 Decor
🖌️ Events
🐟 Co-op Activities
.. and much more!
Live now, full patch notes below ↓
spryfox.com/2025/10/29/spirit-crossing-patch-notes-for-version-14-5/
You can download + start playing the update today!
⛅ playspiritcrossing.com
Introducing new:
🎩 Clothing
🪄 Decor
🖌️ Events
🐟 Co-op Activities
.. and much more!
Live now, full patch notes below ↓
spryfox.com/2025/10/29/spirit-crossing-patch-notes-for-version-14-5/
You can download + start playing the update today!
⛅ playspiritcrossing.com
Spirit Crossing | Patch Notes for Version 14.5
Hello wanderers!With the arrival of 14.5, we have a brand new round of patch notes for you to read. If something in particular brings you joy from this update, we always enjoy reading your feedback…
spryfox.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Spirit Crossing 14.5 is now live!
Introducing new:
🎩 Clothing
🪄 Decor
🖌️ Events
🐟 Co-op Activities
.. and much more!
Live now, full patch notes below ↓
spryfox.com/2025/10/29/spirit-crossing-patch-notes-for-version-14-5/
You can download + start playing the update today!
⛅ playspiritcrossing.com
Introducing new:
🎩 Clothing
🪄 Decor
🖌️ Events
🐟 Co-op Activities
.. and much more!
Live now, full patch notes below ↓
spryfox.com/2025/10/29/spirit-crossing-patch-notes-for-version-14-5/
You can download + start playing the update today!
⛅ playspiritcrossing.com
Now that we're all home from GDC you should add me on Pokemon Go 🐌✨🍓
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March 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Now that we're all home from GDC you should add me on Pokemon Go 🐌✨🍓
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So excited to be able to share the next project I'm working on! A non-violent pro-social MMO;
Also you can sign up for Playtests
playspiritcrossing.com
Also you can sign up for Playtests
playspiritcrossing.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
So excited to be able to share the next project I'm working on! A non-violent pro-social MMO;
Also you can sign up for Playtests
playspiritcrossing.com
Also you can sign up for Playtests
playspiritcrossing.com
What's the best way to share docs at a conference? I want to share PDF materials to folks with a QR code - do people still use dropbox?
March 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
What's the best way to share docs at a conference? I want to share PDF materials to folks with a QR code - do people still use dropbox?
For GDC Folks; Next Thursday we'll be talking about the collaborative design/narrative process for Cozy Grove Camp Spirit; including links to real design docs!
Gcalendar: calendar.app.google/zY9MGJ8yvkJa...
#MeetMeAtGDC, #WeareGDC
@officialgdc.bsky.social
Gcalendar: calendar.app.google/zY9MGJ8yvkJa...
#MeetMeAtGDC, #WeareGDC
@officialgdc.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
For GDC Folks; Next Thursday we'll be talking about the collaborative design/narrative process for Cozy Grove Camp Spirit; including links to real design docs!
Gcalendar: calendar.app.google/zY9MGJ8yvkJa...
#MeetMeAtGDC, #WeareGDC
@officialgdc.bsky.social
Gcalendar: calendar.app.google/zY9MGJ8yvkJa...
#MeetMeAtGDC, #WeareGDC
@officialgdc.bsky.social
Really loved chatting with the ever excellent @rainysector.bsky.social for the Rise and Play podcast. Only went on one or two tangents 🙊
open.spotify.com/episode/4Lyr...
open.spotify.com/episode/4Lyr...
145. Don't Wait For Permission, Carve Your Own Leadership Path - With Alicia Fortier
Rise and Play Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Really loved chatting with the ever excellent @rainysector.bsky.social for the Rise and Play podcast. Only went on one or two tangents 🙊
open.spotify.com/episode/4Lyr...
open.spotify.com/episode/4Lyr...
Super interesting video with lots of analysis, examples and expertise.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pepk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pepk...
We Need To Fix Black Hair in Video Games - The Blessing Show
YouTube video by Kinda Funny Games
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Super interesting video with lots of analysis, examples and expertise.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pepk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pepk...
Anytime I see a cute animal video I just want to make a game about it.
Yesterday I went down a rabbit hole watching people tenderly assist their iguanas and geckos molting and I just want to give reptiles warm baths and peel the dead skin off their little spikes ok??
Yesterday I went down a rabbit hole watching people tenderly assist their iguanas and geckos molting and I just want to give reptiles warm baths and peel the dead skin off their little spikes ok??
February 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Anytime I see a cute animal video I just want to make a game about it.
Yesterday I went down a rabbit hole watching people tenderly assist their iguanas and geckos molting and I just want to give reptiles warm baths and peel the dead skin off their little spikes ok??
Yesterday I went down a rabbit hole watching people tenderly assist their iguanas and geckos molting and I just want to give reptiles warm baths and peel the dead skin off their little spikes ok??
Reposted by Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
game designers!!! the day is here! Polaris 2024 reports are released: polarisgamedesign.com/reports/
and my group's is about how and when and why you might want to make your game's characters less obedient to the player's whims: polarisgamedesign.com/2024/enrichi...
and my group's is about how and when and why you might want to make your game's characters less obedient to the player's whims: polarisgamedesign.com/2024/enrichi...
Enriching your Game with Disobedience
Authors: Alicia Fortier, Alexander “Droqen” Clair Tseu Martin, Tanya X. Short, Alexei Pepers, Kaitlin Tremblay, Linsey Murdock 🤔How to Use this Paper This paper is offered as a lens for you to (re)con...
polarisgamedesign.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
game designers!!! the day is here! Polaris 2024 reports are released: polarisgamedesign.com/reports/
and my group's is about how and when and why you might want to make your game's characters less obedient to the player's whims: polarisgamedesign.com/2024/enrichi...
and my group's is about how and when and why you might want to make your game's characters less obedient to the player's whims: polarisgamedesign.com/2024/enrichi...
If you need some cozy background music for your friday might I suggest this lovely Cozy Grove OST video with animated background. 🐛✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u07p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u07p...
Cozy Grove LoFi Radio 🏕️ Both Games OST (Stream Friendly)
YouTube video by Spry Fox
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If you need some cozy background music for your friday might I suggest this lovely Cozy Grove OST video with animated background. 🐛✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u07p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u07p...
Reposted by Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
I fixed my lactose intolerance by testing out what I learned from a cool research paper!
youtu.be/h90rEkbx95w
youtu.be/h90rEkbx95w
I fixed my lactose intolerance -- by chugging ALL the lactose
YouTube video by HGModernism
youtu.be
November 14, 2024 at 4:49 PM
I fixed my lactose intolerance by testing out what I learned from a cool research paper!
youtu.be/h90rEkbx95w
youtu.be/h90rEkbx95w
First day of 3 weeks off; I had so many plans! Made a tactical error by playing Infinity Nikki, I guess wearing dresses is fine too.
December 21, 2024 at 8:10 PM
First day of 3 weeks off; I had so many plans! Made a tactical error by playing Infinity Nikki, I guess wearing dresses is fine too.
I thought all you edgy fashionable devs should know that one of the coolest canadian brands is doing a sale this weekend with free north american shipping.
After years of lurking im getting myself a lil treat
www.instagram.com/thiefandband...
After years of lurking im getting myself a lil treat
www.instagram.com/thiefandband...
November 30, 2024 at 12:05 AM
I thought all you edgy fashionable devs should know that one of the coolest canadian brands is doing a sale this weekend with free north american shipping.
After years of lurking im getting myself a lil treat
www.instagram.com/thiefandband...
After years of lurking im getting myself a lil treat
www.instagram.com/thiefandband...
A little razzle dazzle for your feed.
November 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM
A little razzle dazzle for your feed.
Reposted by Alicia Fortier ➡️ GDC 2025
Hii despite public speaking + an online presence Im a scared anxiety ball! People are scary and networking is terrifying
But it got better over the years and so I did a talk about managing those fears
Its okay to be a loner! And go to events alone!
You can do it!
tinyurl.com/2vef9zj4
But it got better over the years and so I did a talk about managing those fears
Its okay to be a loner! And go to events alone!
You can do it!
tinyurl.com/2vef9zj4
A lonely introvert's guide to authentic networking
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
tinyurl.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Hii despite public speaking + an online presence Im a scared anxiety ball! People are scary and networking is terrifying
But it got better over the years and so I did a talk about managing those fears
Its okay to be a loner! And go to events alone!
You can do it!
tinyurl.com/2vef9zj4
But it got better over the years and so I did a talk about managing those fears
Its okay to be a loner! And go to events alone!
You can do it!
tinyurl.com/2vef9zj4
My partner just cleaned and organised the fridge but also I spent all this time carving pumpkins and the internet says to fridge them.
Do you think he'll notice?
Do you think he'll notice?
October 31, 2024 at 12:56 AM
My partner just cleaned and organised the fridge but also I spent all this time carving pumpkins and the internet says to fridge them.
Do you think he'll notice?
Do you think he'll notice?
Gamerella is taking sign ups! I'll be going in-person (MTL) but there's also an online option this year.
It's a totally free, beginner-friendly game jam with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, education and support~ Every time I've gone the vibes very nourishing. 🐛✨
gamerella.ca
It's a totally free, beginner-friendly game jam with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, education and support~ Every time I've gone the vibes very nourishing. 🐛✨
gamerella.ca
October 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Gamerella is taking sign ups! I'll be going in-person (MTL) but there's also an online option this year.
It's a totally free, beginner-friendly game jam with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, education and support~ Every time I've gone the vibes very nourishing. 🐛✨
gamerella.ca
It's a totally free, beginner-friendly game jam with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, education and support~ Every time I've gone the vibes very nourishing. 🐛✨
gamerella.ca
11 months later, still wondering what people call their bluesky posts. My internal dialogue has progressed to 'bees skees' 🐝+ ⛷️
October 17, 2024 at 3:02 PM
11 months later, still wondering what people call their bluesky posts. My internal dialogue has progressed to 'bees skees' 🐝+ ⛷️
What are we calling bluesky posts? In my head I call the 'blueskies'
October 29, 2023 at 4:23 PM
What are we calling bluesky posts? In my head I call the 'blueskies'
First post to say Pikmin Bloom is truly delightful and has tricked me into going outside every day this week. Chiller more cooperative pokemon go without grinding your beloveds into candy.
CSNDGOLJD invite of you want to try, 823200701458 friend code.
CSNDGOLJD invite of you want to try, 823200701458 friend code.
October 29, 2023 at 3:57 PM
First post to say Pikmin Bloom is truly delightful and has tricked me into going outside every day this week. Chiller more cooperative pokemon go without grinding your beloveds into candy.
CSNDGOLJD invite of you want to try, 823200701458 friend code.
CSNDGOLJD invite of you want to try, 823200701458 friend code.