Christian Wheeler

YouTube video by SupernerdX Alien Inspired Epic Door

Here is my first pass at the final render for my epic door cinematic. I am happy with how it's progressing so far; all that is left is a few insert shots of the mechanism and to animate the tenacles receding when the door begins to open.
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Updated Textures for the door Model.

Set Dressed Environment and created a rough cinematic.

Epic Door Opening First Test. I am happy with the first test. I want to work more with sound design and accentuate the vines and overgrown nature of the door.

Epic door. After extensive research and experimentation, I finally have a door design that I am happy with. All that is left is to finish the animation, which I will do this afternoon.

The Epic door project: I aiming for a simple and clean door design while enhancing the cinematic elements in the second part. Attached is the initial construction stage and my reference sheet, with a focus on fitting the design within the Alien franchise.

YouTube video by SupernerdX Clockwork Bird Interactive Toy.

I decided to scrap the replay system for the time being until I can get it to function more consistently but I did continue with the idea that the toy had to activated in a sequence and added the ability to fly around as the bird once activated. Here is the final results.
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Here is how the toy is currently shaping out, aesthetically. I like how the camera moves, and I think the final product will be fun to play with, even without the replay system at the current time.

The replay system is where I am currently struggling because, essentially, I have to create another structure for the ghost that stores the location and click data, and I am starting to lose track of data at this point. I want to revisit this with a more straightforward solution.

Here is my WIP systmem.Basicly it creates a session structure to store click events and mouse paths, allowing each session to have unique position and click data. However, there were some issues with the structures that prevented it from functioning as intended.

Dev Log Week 5:
I set up the gameplay recording and playback systems, but integrating multiple ghost clones proved more difficult than expected. I underestimated the complexity of storing ghost data, making my system convoluted. I plan to revisit this at a later date

I have also gone ahead and purchased the environment pack that I will be using, as well as my mechanical bird asset.

Dev Log Week 4:
Been working on figuring out the main mechanics of my project. I successfully recreated a recording of gameplay movements, and I am now working on recording the player's actions when they click an object.

YouTube video by SupernerdX Pikmin 3 inspired environment | Unreal Engine 5

Here is a video walkthrough.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSn...

Dev Log 3:

After finalizing the layout, I put in all the assets. Finished set dressing and finalized the lighting. This is the final result.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSn...

Dev Log 2 Cont:
In addition, I have been working to replicate the Pikmin-style camera. Overall, I am pleased with this initial review. I need to make it a stationary orthographic camera that moves with the player.

Dev log 2:
After reviewing my studies, I revised my map design to include recessed areas leading to elevated spaces for player exploration. This change addressed the previous design's overly open feel, better aligning it with the Pikmin aesthetic.

Study of map layout.
Orange: Map outline.
Red: Elevated Areas
Green: Ramps

After reviewing their references, I noticed the following.
1. Shallower map indentations
2. Use rocks to build up walls
3. Flatter terrain with larger set pieces
4. More organic shape

Now, having looked at the maps in closer detail, I feel I can better replicate the style I was going for.

I struggle with level design, so I’m using resources like noclip.website to study levels from Pikmin 2 for layout inspiration. I also found the model of Pikmin 3's Tropical Wilds ripped from the game to analyze.

noclip.website#pik2/user/Ka...

Week 1: I have started Assignment 1 by researching references to Pikmin 3's Garden of Hope for inspiration for my set dressing environment. However, I am struggling to capture the game's unique atmosphere. I plan to explore the original files of the game to study its level design more closely.

Challenges:
- Mobile Performance
- Time
- Dedication

Accomplishments:
- Standalone build running at 90 fps
- Unique art style
- Compelling story
- Custom AI

Week 10: Reflection.
I’m happy with the project; it’s been one of my most challenging yet rewarding experiences. While it has room for improvement, there’s great potential with more time and dedication.

YouTube video by Echoes of a Silent Garden Echoes of a Silent Garden Trailer

Week 9: With the project nearing completion, I was tasked with creating our press kit, gathering all the Screenshots, Media, and finalized trailer, and compiling them into one cohesive package.

Presskit: impress.games/press-kit/cl...

Final Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=brvf...

Week 8: I conducted a comprehensive overhaul of Lily's navigation, utilizing raycasts to enhance obstacle avoidance and leveraging Unity's Agent system to create an agent more closely aligned with Lily's size.

Week 7: Beta Day
During the weekend of week 7, we participated in Beta Day, a day where all the other game majors showcased their beta builds for feedback. It was a great time and an honor to be the only VR project there.

Week 6: This week, my job was to gather and create all the assets we needed for our steam page mock-up. Including Library Capsule, Header Capsule, and Steam Icon. In addition to setting up all our social media accounts. Yotube, Tiktok, Reddit, Instagram etc.

In Week 5, I started working on a hallway sequence that would include the new evolution of Lily chasing you down a hallway.

here is our storyboard

In Week 4, I assisted in recording our rough draft for our game trailer. Using the animated storyboard as a template, our trailer focuses on the elements of horror, the aftermath of Lily's transformation, and moldy storytelling.