“I worked with Colin on 2 very different games, and he was filling 2 different positions. On the racing game we were making together, he was level designer. He was very easy to work with, always looked for feedback to improve his tracks, and came up with brilliant ideas to create interesting road designs. Then we collaborated together on Siegefall, a Clash of Clans-like game. He was game designer on the project, in charge mostly of balancing the game (troops VS buildings VS heroes). That was a daunting task that he tackled with incredible courage and determination. He never hesitated to put enormous hours to deliver on time, and, most importantly, to deliver a game that was so well balanced players would really enjoy. I will never thank him enough for his dedication and the quality of his work. I hope we will be able to work together again in the future.”
About
I am a Designer specializing in Gameplay and Multiplayer game design.
I have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry with 4 shipped games on teams ranging up to 100 people. My experience and interests revolve around gameplay, from working on core mechanics to designing and balancing combat and combat progressions. I also have experience leading Scrum teams to plan and develop game features.
I am particularly interested in projects that integrate narrative with the gameplay. I believe in the potential for powerful storytelling in games, accomplished by designing the core mechanics, content and balancing the gameplay to support the narrative and deliver a compelling experience.
- Detail-oriented with high self-expectations.
- Skilled in cross-disciplinary communication.
- Proficient at creating own balancing tools in Microsoft Excel.
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We are proud to announce that the game we've been working on, The Signal, has been revealed through IGN Entertainment…
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I'm super proud to announce the game that the talented team at Goose Byte have been working on since our studio was founded - The Signal. The…
I'm super proud to announce the game that the talented team at Goose Byte have been working on since our studio was founded - The Signal. The…
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Here's a freebie from my #GDC2021 talk on F2P Economies: You're not building a skinner box, you're building a game. If there’s no fun, players will…
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Experience
Education
Projects
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Modern Combat Versus
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- Designed and implemented gameplay features, including Agents, their abilities, feedback and controls;
- Balanced Agent stats, ability stats, and overall gameplay progression with Excel spreadsheets, intensive testing and data analytics;
- Managed the Gameplay Team using Scrum method. -
Siegefall
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- Designed new Heroes and their abilities and worked with artists to fully realize them;
- Balanced Heroes, troops, cards, buildings and overall gameplay progression with tools self-made in Excel, intensive testing and data analytics;
- Oversaw the Level Design Team and contributed with own single player levels;
- Managed the Gameplay Team using Scrum method. -
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- Created levels in 3DS Max for a racing game; placed level assets such as pickups, trigger zones, etc;
- Integrated animations and sounds into each level to create dynamic events;
- Communicated with artists to realize the specific needs of each level. -
Gangstar: Vegas
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- Helped develop the navmesh for the game world;
- Set up road splines for AI traffic;
- Played the game daily to help the developers find bugs and improve general usability. -
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
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- Played the game daily and wrote detailed bug reports for the developers;
- Provided usability feedback to designers;
- Performed memory tests to help programmers improve stability.
Languages
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English
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