Vegefender was a four-week project developed by a team of 9. Our goal was to create a vibrant and colorful world that would pit two very distinct groups against each other.
We designed a tower defense game featuring candies versus vegetables, incorporating a unique mechanic that allows players to manage a field to add extra effects to their towers.
As the System Designer, I was responsible for developing the game systems, creating team documentation, and balancing the gameplay.
My Contribution
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Tower System
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Enemy System
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Unique Feature Integration
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Economic Design
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Documentation Creation
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Level Design
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Mockups
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Testing & Feedback
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Player Theories
About My Work
Our goal was to create an original game featuring two distinct, opposing categories. The team envisioned a dynamic Tower Defense game with numerous enemies and vibrant on-screen effects, akin to the Bloons TD series.​
This innovation added depth to the gameplay and effectively addressed the core needs associated with the genre
To meet this vision while adding a layer of originality, I introduced a mechanic allowing players to grow effects in a field. These effects could then be applied to towers, enhancing upgrades and diversifying tower types.
Design Intentions
One of the most crucial elements of a Tower Defense game is its pacing, as it's essential to balance the number of enemies with the player's progression.
To address this, I developed an Excel tool that tracks the progression of a game session through rounds.
The tool includes all necessary statistics for monitoring, along with a simulator ensuring optimal enemy placement. Using this tool, I was able to fine-tune the game's balance, allowing its various mechanics to shine.
Pacing
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Simulator to track the player's progression throughout the game and ensure pacing aligns with the team's vision.
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Allows for quick processing of information without the need for testing with every change.
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UI mockups to organize in advance and conduct reviews with the team, enhancing the player's experience during navigation throughout the game.
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Also serves to confirm the artistic vision with the Game Artists and Game Designers.
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