Objective

• Complete a project with the coordination of a large team over the course of 3 semesters

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Goals

• Develop PoggleWash by coordinating with a team of 20+ people of multiple disciplines

• Create a game that lasts for at least 15 minutes and can be used as a portfolio piece

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Research​

• Researched other 3D platformers, especially ones with cartoonish tone or with cleaning mechanics

• Analyzed playtests over the course of gameplay development, and summarized actionable feedback for team

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Design

• Formulated game systems through discussion with 3 fellow designers to solidify creative vision for game and create a Game Design Document

• Created sandbox test levels with maximum character movement measurements for level designers to reference

• Created quick prototypes for designed obstacles, such as rising water or strong winds

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Execution

• Refined player character controls such as character movement speed and water gun range using the Blueprint system in the Unreal Engine and feedback from playtests

• Modified code that was not working as intended so dedicated programmers were free to work on more code intensive tasks

• Many test prototype ideas cut because of lack of time and to control scope

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Results

• The project was completed by the deadline, and it was successfully released on Steam

• Familiarized myself with Unreal Engine, and how Unreal's Blueprint system works

• Gained experience working with a 3D platformer player controller, and what makes it feel smoother