Gameplay Tester
Opportunity: I was selected as one of the few participants for Code Coven's innovative game design scholarship, partnering with the renowned Build A Rocket Boy game studio. This intensive 8-week program was designed to transform aspiring game designers and developers into confident creators using the cutting-edge EVERYWHERE platform. Impact: During the final playtest and graduation session, I provided comprehensive platform beta testing technical feedback on the EVERYWHERE platform's asset management and interaction mechanics. Key technical observations included: -Detected significant input lag during asset positioning, with typical response delays -Asset placement mechanisms exhibited inconsistancy, particularly when navigating complex spatial environments and aligning objects with precise grid or reference points -Intermittent performance degradation when loading complex asset libraries -Friction in asset workflows, particularly during rapid prototyping phases
Client:
Build A Rocket Boy
Role:
Beta Tester
Year:
2024 (8 weeks)
Structured Progression
The program meticulously guided participants through a comprehensive game design process:
Week 1-2: Foundations
Learned core mechanics of game creation
Explored world-building techniques
Mastered platform-specific tools like Stamps
Week 3-4: Design & Prototyping
Participated in Game Design AMA with industry professionals
Developed initial game concept
Started implementing game logic
Week 5-6: Advanced Techniques
Learned kitbashing from industry experts
Explored advanced game design techniques
Studied platformer game development
Week 7-8: Marketing & Showcase
Gained TikTok marketing insights
Prepared for final game presentation
Received feedback from industry professionals
Key Learning Outcomes
Platform-specific game design skills
User-generated content (UGC) creation
Game marketing strategies
Collaborative design processes
Industry Exposure
The program offered unprecedented access to professionals from:
Build A Rocket Boy
Code Coven
Reflection
The Code Coven EVERYWHERE scholarship was a transformative journey that demystified game design, providing practical skills and industry insights that would have been impossible to gain through traditional learning paths.
This scholarship represented more than just a learning experience – it was a launchpad for my game design aspirations, providing:
Professional mentorship
Hands-on game development experience
Networking with industry experts
Opportunity to create a fully realized game concept
Skills Developed
Game design principles
EVERYWHERE platform expertise
Prototyping techniques
Creative world-building
Game marketing strategies
Future Implications
This experience has not just been about creating a single game, but about understanding the holistic process of game design and user-generated content creation.