Game Development

Game Design

Game Mechanics

• Proficiency: Intermediate-Advanced
• Key Skills:
  • Core loop design
  • Progression systems
  • Difficulty balancing
  • Player motivation design
  • Feedback systems
  • Reward mechanics

Game Architecture

• Systems-driven design
• Modular game systems
• Event-driven gameplay
• Emergent gameplay patterns
• Game state management

Prototyping

• Rapid prototyping
• Playtesting
• Iterative design
• Design documentation
• Proof of concept development

World Building

Narrative Framework

• Proficiency: Intermediate-Advanced
• Key Skills:
  • World history and lore
  • Character development
  • Faction dynamics
  • Cultural systems
  • Economic systems
  • Political systems

Lore Development

• Creation mythology
• Historical timelines
• Conflict structures
• Technology progression
• Magic systems
• Spiritual systems

Setting Design

• Geography and climate
• Infrastructure and civilization
• Resource distribution
• Trade routes
• Settlement patterns

Game Systems Reference

Shadowrun System Knowledge

• Proficiency: Advanced

• Key Skills:

  • Character creation
  • Combat mechanics
  • Magic and spellcasting
  • Hacking and netrunning
  • Skill checks and attributes
  • Experience and character advancement
  • Combat actions and initiative
  • Condition tracking

• Applications: PyRunner game organizer, gameplay facilitation

• Experience: Extensive study and application in campaigns

TTRPG Design

• Character Sheets: Creation and mechanics
• Combat Systems: Action economy, damage, healing
• Progression: XP systems, leveling, character growth
• Skill Checks: Resolution mechanics, difficulty scaling

Tabletop RPG Experience

• Game facilitation
• Campaign planning
• NPC creation and management
• Encounter design
• Improvisation skills
• Player engagement

Web Game Development

Game Engines for Web

• Phaser: 2D game framework
• Babylon.js: 3D web engine
• Three.js: 3D graphics library
• Canvas API: Low-level graphics
• WebGL: GPU-accelerated graphics

Physics & Simulation

• Collision Detection: AABB, circle, complex shapes
• Physics Simulation: Gravity, forces, constraints
• Particle Systems: Effects and visual feedback
• Pathfinding: A* and navigation algorithms

Game Development Workflow

• Asset pipeline
• Sprite management
• Animation systems
• Audio integration
• State machines
• Event handling

Creative Direction

Vision Development

• Conceptualization
• Artistic direction
• Aesthetic consistency
• Brand identity
• Mood and atmosphere

Creative Leadership

• Team coordination
• Creative feedback
• Vision communication
• Scope management
• Deadline negotiation

Art & Audio Direction

Visual Design Guidance

• Color theory
• Composition
• Asset consistency
• Style guides
• Reference collection

Audio Design

• Sound effect selection
• Music integration
• Audio atmosphere
• Feedback audio
• Spatial audio concepts

Project Documentation

Game Design Documents (GDD)

• Document structure
• System documentation
• Feature specifications
• Art style guides
• Audio guidelines
• Technical requirements

Design Specifications

• Mechanics documentation
• Balance notes
• Content requirements
• Interaction descriptions
• User flow documentation

Community & Feedback

Player Testing

• Playtest organization
• Feedback collection
• Observation and note-taking
• Iterative feedback loops
• Community engagement

Community Interaction

• Stakeholder communication
• Creator collaboration
• Community building
• Feedback integration
• Public communication

Specialized Knowledge

Spirits Online Reference

• Proficiency: Advanced

• Knowledge:

  • Game mechanics
  • World setting
  • Creature system
  • Progression systems
  • Community culture
  • Historical development

• Application: Spirits Primal development, world continuity

Game Industry References

• WorldBox mechanics (God simulator)
• Eco systems (Civilization simulation)
• Real-time strategy elements
• Turn-based mechanics
• Roguelike structures

Game Balance

Economic Balance

• Resource management
• Value relationships
• Progression pacing
• Reward distribution

Mechanical Balance

• Power scaling
• Difficulty curves
• Strategic depth
• Dominant strategy avoidance

Player Experience Balance

• Challenge vs. Accessibility
• Complexity scaling
• Pacing variations
• Engagement maintenance

Tools & Platforms

Game Development Tools

• Game engines (Phaser, Babylon.js, Three.js)
• Asset creation tools
• Prototyping tools
• Playtesting platforms

Collaboration Tools

• Design document sharing
• Team communication
• Version control for content
• Feedback platforms

Best Practices

• Iterative design and playtesting
• Clear documentation
• Regular feedback loops
• Scope management
• Creative vision balance with constraints
• Player-centric design
• Testing with diverse players
• Accessibility considerations
• Performance optimization for games