Overview
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Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
A small game created so I could put my knowledge of networking to the test. It is a Hybrid Client -Server model with one instance of the application acting as the server and also running a local client and any others just acting as clients connected to the server. Each client has a player character and it's job is top take any inputs received and send them to the server in a input package which consists of a vector and an ID. The majority of processing then happens in the server and the current state of the game is sent back to the clients which update accordingly.
By using differing hardware and using Clumsy, a third party networking tool, to simulate different network conditions I was able to get a good feel on how the application worked and how to improve it. What follows is a short summary on how the application behaves.
Due to the usage of prediction and interpolation gameplay was possible until latency hit 500ms. Some jittering is visible when there is a high amount of duplicated or dropped packets however as the application uses a TCP connection. Due to this any out of order packets do not have an effect. Some loss of sync can happen due to how SFML handles window focus but nothing major. Overall, a user will need an average or above broadband connection to use this application in an error free manner but if that exists it should work quite reliably.
Dog Breeding Center
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Engine/Framework:
Unity 3D
Coding & Scripting Languages:
C#, XML
Target Platform:
Windows PC, WebGL
Development Time:
2 months
Completed On:
2016
Team Size:
2
Role:
Lead Programmer & Designer
Tools Used:
Unity3D, Visual Studio 2015, Photoshop, Notepad++ (XML)
Source Control:
Github
Overview
2D educational game developed by a team of two. Employed by Legends of Learning, an American game based learning start-up, we were tasked to create a 20 to 30 minute game about Selective Breeding for usage in high schools.
This project had large performance constraints as the target device was the original iPad 2 in order to be able to work in schools no matter their technological budget. This, combined with the relative inefficiency of WebGL Unity projects meant that the project required a large amount of optimisation both before and during development.
Welcome to the Dog Breeding Center! You are sorely needed in our quest to fulfil our customer's request for dogs with specific traits. Use your extensive knowledge on artificial breeding to breed dogs with the traits that the customer needs. Stay strong because it might take a few generations to achieve the dog you are looking for, but with a little genetic luck you can do it.
Reviews
Teacher Ratings
Average Score: 4.2
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Student Ratings
Average Score: 3.5
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Detailed Information
Development
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Ensured that application would run on almost anything that supported WebGL.
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Integrated Legends of Learning API to enable teachers to remotely oversee gameplay.
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Solely responsible for design & implementation.
Business
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Set up new company, Quiet Spaceman.
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Drafted business contract & managed international payments.
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Sourced & managed the company artist.
Additional info
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Average length: 25 minutes
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Times Played: 781
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Minutes Played: 8,656