Studio: Griptonite Games, Glu MobileInc.
Description: Worked with a team of 10+ people to develop an original IP combat title to the iOS platform.
Development Time: In Progress
Studio: Griptonite Games, Glu MobileInc.
Description: Worked with a team of 12+ people to prototype an original IP title to the iOS platform.
Development Time: In Progress (1 month of a 3 month project, currently in beta)
Studio: Griptonite Games, Foundation 9 Entertainment
Description: Worked with a team of 7+ people to implement an established children’s IP to console platform. Reviewed and implemented prototype and whitebox levels to fit game design document specifications. Scripted 5 levels of the game. Updated script changes as requested by publisher. Created appropriate documentation, play tested and made gameplay suggestions as necessary.
- Gameplay Scripting: 70%
- Documentation: 15%
- Additional Responsibilities: 15%
Development Time: 4 months (of a 9 month project, currently RTM pending release)
Studio: Griptonite Games, Foundation 9 Entertainment
Description: Worked with a team of 30+ people to design and develop Kung Fu Panda 2 across multiple SKUs. Wrote LDD’s and whiteboxed 13 levels of the game including final Boss fight. Scripted and maintained 8 levels of the game. Created and maintained over 20 cutscenes shared across all SKU’s. Updated scheduling documentation at appropriate intervals, play tested game throughout production process, compiled and maintained assorted lists (assets, FX, checklists, etc).
- Design Concept/Whitebox (13 levels): 10%
- Gameplay Scripting (8 levels): 40%
- Cutscene Creation (20 cutscenes): 15%
- Documentation: 15%
- Additional Responsibilities: 15%
Development Time: 11 month
Game: Half Life 2
Description: Burgundy, On The Rocks is a single level set within the Half Life Universe, between levels 7A and 8. The focus of this project was to create a short Half Life 2 level that includes a puzzle sequence, combat with a variety of enemies, and a beautiful scenic landscape.
Development Time: 12 weeks
Documentation: Level Design Document, Level Deconstruction
Download: SP-Eppler_Burgundy.zip
Game: Half Life 2
Description: Above the Downtrodden is a single player level set within the Half Life 2 universe, within the town of Ravenholm. The focus of this project was to create a short Half Life 2 level that included several key elements including: scripted sequences, environmental and lighting design, and at least one unique or “wow” moment.
Development Time: 4 weeks
Documentation: Level Design Document
Download: SP-Eppler-Above.zip
Game: Gears of War
Description: Library Retrieval is a single player level set within the Gears of War universe within an abandoned Library at the Contemporary Combat Center of the Eastern Barricade Academy. The focus of this mission was to create a short Gears of War level that included both scripting and environmental detailing. Several paths through the level lead to the primary mission objective, and completion of the level requires the player to retrace their steps through the level, reusing the game space and optimizing both environmental design and gameplay in a small environment.
Development Time: 8 weeks
Documentation: Level Design Document, Level Deconstruction
Download: SP-EPPLER-LibraryRetrieval.zip
Game: Half Life 2
Description: The "Emotional Vignette" assignment attempts to express emotion in a scene using only light, color, sound and visual cues. These three vignettes represent my interpretation of the emotions of: Gloom, Uncertainty, and "Chill" (laid back, relaxin' all cool). Each vignette took approximately 5 hours to whitebox, script, detail and complete.
Development Time: 20 hours
Documentation: "Gloom" Overview, "Uncertainty" Overview, "Chill" Overview
Program: 3D Studio Max
Description: This focused study project resulted in two sets of bedroom furniture in an ornate wooden and ornate metal style. Each set includes a bed, bedside table, low table, dresser and armoire. The style of the wooden set includes carved, ornate and inset wood textures. The style of the metal set includes ornate, curved and textured with metal highlights. Inspirations for both styles are available in most modern furniture warehouse stores.
Development Time: 4 weeks
Documentation: Project Overview
Program: Google Sketchup/Google Earth
Description: This research project resulted in a preliminary study and cost analysis for mapping the complete Southern Methodist University campus for publication in Google Earth. Worked individually with faculty supervision to model, texture, and create hypertext content for Plano Campus, Dallas Hall, and Blanton Building. Performed preliminary testing and project cost analysis for complete Southern Methodist University project scheduled for summer 2010.
Development Time: 4 weeks
Download: Plano Campus, Dallas Hall, Blanton Building