Building Our World, Together
In the first parts of this series, I shared the personal "why" behind World Soul and the "how" of our unique design philosophy. For this final piece, I want to highlight the most important part of our journey: the "who." Who is the WolfPack, and what does our way of building a game mean for the future—for our team, for our players, and hopefully, for the industry itself.
Building a Digital Den
When I started this project, I knew I couldn't do it alone. The result is a studio model built for a modern, global, and passionate world. Our "digital den" is a combination of Confluence, which houses our strategic information like the Game Design Document, and Discord, which is the daily heartbeat of our communication. We have team leads who meet twice a month, and producers who meet with me on the same schedule, ensuring we have structure and direction.
This setup allows a volunteer from anywhere in the world to get caught up on the game's history and see the big picture, while also diving into the focused scope of the demo we're currently building. It's a structure built on trust, transparency, and a shared promise: if and when this project gets funded, everyone who helped build it will be a part of its success.
A Pack of Many Paths
Every member of our WolfPack joins for their own reasons. Some are drawn to the deep lore of World Soul. Others, talented junior professionals looking to build their portfolios and gain experience working on a team to create a product they can be proud of. For some, it’s a passion project, a hobby that lets them flex their creative muscles.
Our philosophy is to be inclusive of everyone and their goals. In true pack manner, we are here to support one another through shared learning, feedback and peer review, whatever our motivations may be. My motto has always been to "leave it better than you found it". For me, this studio is about taking an idea that once lived only in my head and using it to create an opportunity that can positively impact others, helping them grow as we all create something beautiful together.
A Game with a Human Spark
So, how does this model benefit you, the player?
The answer is simple: you get a game overflowing with genuine human ingenuity and creativity. In an era where many are concerned about AI replacing creators, we see it as a tool to advance our craft, not a tool to create it for us. Think of it like the invention of spreadsheet software. It didn't replace the accountant; it empowered them by handling the mundane tasks, freeing them up to think strategically. That is how we believe AI should be used.
Our driver is to champion the human spark. The result is a world that feels authentic and heartfelt, because every texture, every line of dialogue, and every piece of code was placed with intention by a person who is pouring their passion and desire to learn into the project. We believe there is a market for this kind of approach, and we hope it inspires a future where human creativity remains at the very soul of the games we love.
The Invitation
This journey is just beginning, and it’s one we want to share. We are cautiously optimistic that with our upcoming demo, we can take this volunteer studio to the next level and blossom into a fully funded indie team.
The hope for the future of World Soul lies in its community. A community that both lives inside our studio and the one we hope to build with you. For those who feel that our story and our mission call out to them, we do have some strategic openings and would love to hear from you.
For everyone else who believes in this journey, we invite you to follow along. Follow us on social media, and be the first to know when you can get your hands on the demo. The horizon is bright, and we believe the best worlds are the ones we build together.
