The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution

Gameplay & Level Design Contributions

Faction Camps
- Designed and built faction camps with carefully planned layouts.
- Integrated environmental storytelling elements to enrich immersion.
Weapons Design
- Conceptualized and balanced eight unique weapons.
- Ensured smooth integration into the combat system for cohesive gameplay.
Main Story Mission
- Led development of a major narrative mission in collaboration with writers and narrative designers.
- Scripted complex mission sequences.
- Designed engaging gameplay scenarios that advanced the plot and sustained player engagement.
Gameplay Systems
- Developed and iterated on two new gameplay systems.
- Rigorously tested features to ensure they improved immersion and enjoyment.
Team Collaboration
- Supported fellow developers across disciplines, contributing to tasks outside of core responsibilities.
- Fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged creativity and problem-solving.
Narrative & Dialogue
- Scripted dialogue to deepen character development.
- Wove compelling narrative beats into gameplay to strengthen player connection to the story.
Immersion Enhancements
- Implemented haptic feedback tuned to in-game actions, heightening tactile immersion.
Cross-Platform Support
- Maintained characters across multiple platforms.
- Ensured performance consistency and stability across devices.
Overall Contribution
- Showcased strong multitasking and adaptability.
- Contributed to both gameplay innovation and overall product quality.

Development Documentation Collection

Game Design Documents (GDDs)
- Emphasized clear, concise breakdowns of core gameplay concepts.
- Included reference images to guide artists and support visual consistency.
Task Breakdown & Production Support
- Provided detailed task breakdowns for each department, tailored to the specific work required for each entry.
- Facilitated creation of JIRA tickets and sprint planning.
- Enabled department leads to efficiently assign and track tasks per sprint.
Overall Contribution
- Streamlined communication between design, art, and production teams.
- Ensured clarity and consistency in the execution of design vision.

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Eradicator NPC Design Doc

Tower Mission 2 Design Doc

Grenadier NPC Design Doc

Corpse Loot System Design Doc

Chainsaw Haptics Design Doc

Weapon/Combat Design

Weapons Design & Implementation

Initial Design Process
- Assumed full responsibility for the design and implementation of weapons featured in the trailer.
- Authored a detailed weapons brief, outlining weapon functionality and integration with existing systems.
- Provided the concept art team with essential references, including visual inspiration and in-depth functional descriptions.
Cross-Team Coordination
- Created structured task lists for art, design, and code teams.
- Enabled efficient resource allocation by team leads through clear planning and documentation.
Implementation
- Integrated completed weapon models from the art department into gameplay.
- Scripted damage values and implemented haptic feedback curves for each weapon.
Tuning & Balancing
- Conducted personal playtests to assess weapon performance and player feel.
- Iterated based on feedback from the Design Lead and QA teams.
- Adjusted key gameplay parameters, including:
  - Fire rate
  - Ammo capacity
  - Recoil
  - Ammo types
  - Damage output
- Refined SFX & VFX to ensure weapons felt impactful and polished.
Overall Contribution
- Ensured each weapon was tightly balanced, fun to use, and fully integrated into the game’s combat ecosystem.