Inn for the Lost (2023)
Links: DOTs Page · Itch.io
- C++ and Blueprint programming for the below (mainly Blueprints)
- Heavily customized the “Visual Novel Framework” project in Unreal Engine 5.1
- Implement system to toggle text-to-speech and save this setting on a per-user basis
- Integrated the Google TextToSpeech plugin to convert all dialogues, UI elements like buttons, main menu, pause menu, control screen, and credits into text-to-speech audio (~920 audio files)
- Meticulously navigated through each data table for all 18 scenes to place each character in specific coordinates on the screen, add in UI, and background art, along with the narrative, sound effects, and music created by the DOTs team
- Built and packaged the project during various milestones to test out the game during these stages
Guiding Light (2023)
Links: DOTs Page · Itch.io
Current Work
- C++ and Blueprint programming for the below (mainly C++)
- Character movement/inputs
- Main, Pause, and Credits menus
- Implement footstep audio for different surfaces
- Converted and implemented character art into sprites and flipbook animations
- Lantern light and flicker around the character
- Patrolling and wandering enemies
Future Work with Patch
- C++ and Blueprint programming for the below
- Revamped level design
- Shaders for the environment to better match the character art
