Ryan Madsen
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All the large games I've made so far have been using C++ for the engine so I am most familiar with that programming language.
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I created a prototype for Bacchus' Quest with Unity and a level editor for it in C#.
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I've taught GameSalad to children and know how to use Scratch.
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Learned some basic Java in a month to design some AI for a Robocode Bot and a Ms. Pacman game.
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For both Robo-Tactics and Bacchus' Quest, I have created Game Design Documents and worked with the Scrum development cycle.
Skills
◆ I earned my Bachelor of Science in Game Development Degree at Full Sail University in 2014.
◆ Throughout my education I discovered my enjoyment and skill to find bugs in games and fix many of them.
◆ I attended my local IGDA branch's meetings and volunteered at Pure Motivation events to help the community.
◆ With teams I created two big games Robo-Tactics and Bacchus' Quest. You can watch a video and download them on my projects page.
Education
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I've made two 2D games, Bacchus' Quest and Kirby's Bomb Battle, and one 3D game, Robo-Tactics, at the university I attended.
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I volunteered to help teach a Summer Game Design Camp to PSJA ISD middle school students how to make games using GameSalad over two weeks. (Recommendation Letter from Lead Teacher)
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You can follow my life/work on Twitter and connect with me on Linked In.
Work Experience
Iam
A GAME DEVELOPER
I've been creating and designing games since my childhood. I've become a Game Developer to not only bring those games to life, but to also use my skills to help people in different ways. I am a creative coder looking to change how society plays games by revolutionizing traditional game mechanics.
// Interests & Hobbies
Theatre
I've been involved with theatre plays for about 7 years now and helped teach it for a summer.
Foreign Music
I love listening music from all over the world including African, Thailand, Russia, Japan, Korea, and Mexico.
Anime
I highly enjoy watching anime, or japanese animations. They aren't as immature as western cartoons and their topics have infinite possiblities.
Running
Inspired by my own mother, I've taken an interest in running and have ran a marathon in Dallas, Texas.
LATEST
PROJECT:
Robo-Tactics
This 3D turn-based strategy game was finished with five student programmers at Full Sail University as a final project in May 2014.
❝ I tend to stress test games instinctually ❞
