BRETTON HAMILTON'S
GAME DESIGN



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Development
As the game designer for Dungeon Sandwich, I was tasked with pitching the project, designing the procedural level design system, combat system, and core gameplay loop. Once the game was selected by Kongregate through its Launchpad program, I collaborated with them to define the scope, vision, and art direction for the game. Due to the budget, the team size was kept small and agile, so I also worked as the team of 2's artist and animator.
Firstly, I worked with the programmer to outline the procedural level design system. We generated a path through each level and connected a series of branching rooms to create a vast and content-rich dungeon. During this stage, I prototyped and implemented ~150 room designs. Rooms were divided into combat, puzzle, and loot categories, and then further subdivided by difficulty rating. I assisted the programmer by collaborating on an algorithm to provide diverse experiences along the critical path while increasing in difficulty as the player progresses.
Secondly, I designed and prototyped enemy AI and combat mechanics before they were handed off to the programmer for full implementation. Afterward, I returned to the combat system to further iterate and polish the player controls, game feel, and combat feedback.
Lastly, I wrote XML code to design an automatic light-weight crafting system that combined the player's collected ingredients into rewards for progression. This system tied into the in-game shop and progression system. I closely with the programmer and playtesters to ensure a satisfying progression curve. Additionally, I designed and implemented some basic UI and animation to ensure these behind-the-scene systems were presented in a logical way to the player.
TL;DR
• Pitch and negotiate project definitions with publisher
• Design ~150 rooms and associated procedurally generated level system
• Prototype puzzles, enemy AI, and combat system
• Script functional crafting system, in-game shop, animations and UI
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