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Homeless

(previously titled iBeg)

Status | Cancelled Dec 2015
Developer | Last Pick Productions
Position | Producer / Lead Game Designer / Developer

Homeless is a simulation game that puts the player in the shoes of a homeless avatar trying to survive on the streets of Vancouver. The game aimed to raise awareness about homelessness, while also raising money for charities that support the homeless by collecting donations through in-app purchases. A portion of the funds players spent helping their virtual avatars would go directly to charities that benefit real homeless people in need.

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PRODUCER:

► Organized two week sprints, assigned all tasks for each team member to complete and then reviewed each task to ensure they were done correctly
► Created milestones for specific points in production and ensured they were hit by monitoring the current burn rate and adjusting tasks accordingly
► Interviewed and hired all team members and worked with them to help them understand their roles in development
► Stretched the game’s meager budget as far as possible by working with outsourcing partners to receive quality assets in a timely manner
► Communicated with press and community members to answer all questions about the game and attended conventions like GDC and Unite to expose the game to more people
► Ran a successful KickStarter campaign to receive funding for the game and then worked with various businesses to deliver rewards for backers at an affordable price

LEAD GAME DESIGNER / DEVELOPER:

► Created the game mechanics, game world, story, and main revenue model for the game
► Balanced the skills, item costs, time management mechanics, and game difficulty
► Contributed to many other game needs including Quality Assurance, Art, Audio, Scripting, and Writing. When you’re indie… you wear a lot of hats!

SKILLS:

► Mechanics design
► Systems design
► Resource planning
► Team and project management
► User Interface design
► User Experience design
► Game world design
► Community management
► Narrative design
► Game balancing