Kodu AI Lab

Team Programmer and Designer (C#)



  • Collaborated with a team to add narrative and emotional functionality 
       to Microsoft's visual game-programming tool
  • Implemented a code analysis system which made it easier for students to use new features
  • Led and implemented a user interface re-organization

    • Visit the project site


    Personage Character Generator

    Sole Programmer and Designer (Java/Processing)



  • Implemented a system which simulates character lives, procedurally generating 
       character back-story text and corresponding ability statistics
  • Designed and created a user interface for story navigation and customization

    • Downloads (application and processing v.1.5.1 source included)

    Windows Mac Linux Research Paper


    Illuminati Player Engagement Manager

    Co-Programmer and Designer (C#)

  • Designed and programmed a system that promotes engagement by 
       dynamically managing player choices and abilities
  • Developed and implemented a mathematical model for player tension

    • Download paper
    Source is included with the jumper source download below


    Jumper

    Co-Programmer and Designer (C# and Unity)



  • Implemented GUI and logic for a short text-based narrative game
  • Employed our Illuminati Player Engagement Manager for variable, dynamic gameplay

    • Downloads

    Windows Mac Linux Unity project with source code


    Data Hunt

    Sole Designer, Programmer and Engineer (C++/Arduino)



  • Designed, programmed and engineered a tech-enhanced blend of capture 
       the flag and laser tag
  • Utilized wearable and stationary microprocessor units for wireless 
       communication, motion sensing, and dynamic light and sound emission
  • Created C++ software libraries for light, sound, and button-handling

    • Downloads

    Game rules and tech overview Source and schematics


    Ground Beef Resurrection

    Team Programmer and Designer, Sole Audio Engineer (C#, XNA)



  • Collaborated in designing and programming an infinitely looping video game 
       for the 2012 Global Game Jam
  • Composed, performed, synthesized and programmed all audio content for the game
  • Designed and programmed an enemy inheritance hierarchy and behaviors

    • Source and more info at the GGJ site


    The Inspector's Brain

    Sole Designer and Creator (Board Game)

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  • Designed and created a murder mystery board-game prototype
  • Players collaboratively craft a murder mystery story
  • Players create and role-play their own characters while trying to frame other players

    • Download game rules