Current learning goals!
In my free time, I’ve been diving deep into Unreal Engine’s Lyra sample project, developed by the talented team at Epic Games. I was impressed by their design choices and approach, so I decided to rebuild Lyra from scratch to gain a thorough understanding of its architecture, design patterns, and underlying logic. This process helped me analyze and appreciate the technical decisions and gave me a fresh perspective on Unreal's Gameplay Ability System (GAS) principles.
My work on this project builds on insights I gained from Epic’s original GAS-based sample, which I applied in developing my own project, Green Reaper (featured below). As Lyra represents Epic’s latest advancements in gameplay design, expanding upon it has been an exciting and educational endeavor.
Leveraging the knowledge I’ve gained from these experiences, I am now creating a streamlined version of the Gameplay Ability System for Unity, which I’m calling Gameplay Ability System LITE.
Visit Green Reaper steam page to check it out!
Green Reaper | Student Game | Steam
Unreal Engine 4
Embark on a mystical journey as Rubin, a rose enchanted by the goddess Antheia, wielding her sacred scythe. Defend a once-peaceful greenhouse, now invaded by mushroom marauders threatening its vitality. As Antheia's chosen protector, navigate through the expansive greenhouse, combat the invaders, and save your fellow flora from peril. Can you restore harmony and prevent these foes from conquering your home?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2387110/Green_Reaper/
First Place Winner, “Bellwether 2023” Game Competition
Personal Contributions
Gameplay Ability System: Successfully implemented and diligently maintained the gameplay ability system, ensuring robust performance and functionality.
Respawn System Development: Innovatively designed and executed a respawn system, incorporating logic for enemy respawn based on checkpoint criteria.
Enemy Arena Spawn System: Spearheaded the development of the enemy arena spawn system, demonstrating strategic planning and technical proficiency.
UI/UMG Programming: Solely responsible for all UI/UMG programming, showcasing a strong grasp of user interface development and user experience design.
Art Team Support: Actively supported the art team by contributing to the animation pipeline and implementation, facilitating seamless integration of artistic and technical elements.
Codename: TIARAS | Student Game | Steam
Custom Engine
Step into the role of Mia, a female cyborg, in our new cyberpunk 2D platformer. Your mission: deliver data cubes against the clock, navigating challenging obstacles and hazards in a fast-paced, high-rise cityscape. Will you meet the demands of your clients and make it on time in this thrilling, action-packed world?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1770760/Codename_TIARAS/
Personal Contributions
Input System Implementation: Expertly implemented the input system for the custom engine, ensuring efficient and responsive user interactions.
UI Interaction Design: Conceptualized and created intuitive UI interactions, demonstrating a keen eye for user experience and interface design.
Character Controller Development: Crafted the character controller, showcasing advanced skills in character mechanics and movement programming.
Dear IMGUI Framework Maintenance: Diligently maintained the custom Dear IMGUI framework, utilized for design work, reflecting a strong commitment to system optimization and user-centric design.
Personal Projects. (WIP)
This portfolio showcases a selection of my prototype projects, each designed as a unique exploration into various mechanics within the Unreal Engine. These projects serve as a testament to my commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement in game development.
Inventory and Questing System.
Basic melee system using the Gameplay Ability System.
Interaction system with “3D” widget inspect feature.
Dynamic Camera System and World Camera Volumes with Spline based camera movement.