GWENTfinity: 1 year after. Special guests: Maciej Kokosza and Jean Auquier [UA/RU SUB]

It’s been a year since GWENTfinity and the Balance Council transformed the world of GWENT. In this interview, we sit down with the masterminds behind it all, Jean Auquier and Maciej Kokosza, former game designers at CD PROJEKT RED, to uncover their journey and the future of the game.

Watch as TgGwent’s hosts guide the two architects of GWENT as we know it through the highs and lows of game design, balancing and finding inspiration for card design - be it in the shower or while listening to other card game designers.

The interview reveals the emotional connection the designers still have with the game, along with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, from the surprising community influences on game updates to favourite card designs.

Tune in to find out:
How to vote in the Balance Council
Why ‘warring factions’ in the Balance Council are great, actually
Do Jean and Maciej still play GWENT
What would Jean and Maciej change in GWENT (if they could)
and much more!

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🕙 Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
03:14 - Do you play GWENT?
05:32 - About the Balance Council
07:45 - Card ban for a month
10:22 - Advice for players about the Balance Council
15:29 - War between groups in the community
20:20 - Preparing for Gwentfinity
25:45 - Card changes before Gwentfinity
36:27 - GWENT 2 - yes or no?
40:05 - Cards you're proud of
49:04 - Cards design inspiration
56:59 - Inspiration from other CCGs
01:02:32 - Inspiration from community ideas
01:06:44 - Fun fact
01:07:00 - Correct values ​​for Nauzicaa Sergeant
01:11:06 - Game designers' faces on cards
01:14:42 - Final word
01:15:42 - Post credits scene

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