The plot is a key factor. If the animal is going to perform certain actions, its size should be appropriate. For example, if it needs to hide in a small hole, it should be small. Another factor is the emotional impact. A huge animal might create more awe or fear. And the setting matters too. In a small, enclosed world in your story, animals might be smaller on average.
There was this time when a skier tried to do a really cool trick. He jumped high in the air, but instead of landing gracefully, his ski got caught on a small branch. He tumbled down the slope in the most comical way, with his skis flying off in different directions. Everyone around was in stitches, including himself when he finally stopped rolling.
Well, first you need to break down the new user story into its components. Consider the complexity of each task, the uncertainty involved, and the dependencies. For example, if the new story involves integrating with a new API which has some documentation but is still untested in your environment, that adds to the complexity. Also, look at how much data manipulation is required. If it's a simple read and display of data, it might be a low story point. But if it involves complex calculations on large amounts of data, it'll be more. You can then estimate based on your team's past experience with similar tasks. Let's say your team usually assigns 5 story points to a complex data calculation task and this new story has some similar elements but is a bit less complex, you might assign 3 or 4 story points.
Well, one key practice is to clearly define the scope and requirements of the story upfront. That way, both programmers know exactly what needs to be done.
Well, at the ski resort, they could meet some interesting characters. Maybe there's a local ski expert who teaches them some really cool skiing tricks. Ben, being his adventurous self, would be eager to try out the new tricks right away. Gwen, on the other hand, might be a bit more cautious at first but then get into it. They could also explore some hidden parts of the resort together, like an old cabin in the woods that has a lot of interesting stories and secrets.
It's a combination of truth and fiction. The setting and overall context are based on historical facts, but the specific details and characters may have been embellished or created for the sake of the story.