Javascript – Amy Stewart Game Developer

PC Plugins for Unity and Maya – Construct Studio

VERA is an interactive content creation pipeline that bridges the gap between 3D Modeling Software and Game Engines. Through the VERA plugin, a template is used to apply functionality to a 3D model in the users modeling program of choice. A plugin within a game engine imports this 3D model and applies all of the necessary coding. The assets made with VERA interact with each other, creating an immersive game world.

Design

Worked with designers to break down concepts to technical implementation. Helped design and scope the product’s first release functionality.
Conceptualized and implemented the software’s interaction system, allowing Vera projects to be built to PC, VR, and AR simultaneously.
Contributed to the design of the Maya Plugin user flow.

Development (Unity/C#, Python, JavaScript)

Vera Maya Plugin: Developed plugin backend in Python to track node data, as well the Vera container exporter.
Designed and developed a JSON Schema and web-based JSON template editor for custom container metadata input and output.
Developed the Vera Unity importer, which automatically reads Vera metadata and attaches and sets up Unity components at import.
Developed the Unity Vera API, including our signal / receiver system which allows users to set up responses to interaction or game events without writing code, then build the same project to PC, VR, or AR .
Managed the engineering team’s schedule, scope, and resources.

PC Local Multiplayer Game with Twitch Play – Loaded Cow Productions

Beatstep Cowboys is a 2 player game that combines quick real-time strategy, and rhythm-based game play. The result is a competitive game that is easy enough for a little kid to pick up but also provides advanced players the opportunity to stretch the limits of their logical and predictive thinking. The game also implements a unique Twitch Play aspect, where two channels battle it out by cooperating through the Twitch Chat interface.

See more on the game: www.beatstepcowboys.com

Design

Worked with fellow designers to design levels and rapid prototype new character types.
Designed and documented the userflow and interface for the game, including creating wireframes.
Conceptulized and designed the Twitch Play Mode, including a custom interface that gives the illusion of real time feedback and add excitement to the gameplay experience.

Development (NodeJS, Unity and C#)

Implemented the Twitch Play functionality in NodeJS and the Twitch Chat Socket API.
Contributed to UI Implementation and cutscene scripting system.