Dropzone
Sparkypants Studios
UI Developer
Project Overview
Dropzone is a competitive real-time strategy game developed by Sparkypants Studios. The game blends MOBA and RTS elements, featuring fast-paced tactical combat in a sci-fi setting with unique mechanics and strategic depth.
This project marked an important milestone in my career as I started as an intern and transitioned to a full-time contractor after graduating college. Working as part of a small UI team at Sparkypants Studios, I contributed to various aspects of the game, focusing primarily on gameplay UI development. My work included creating the foundational tutorial systems that would introduce players to the game's unique mechanics.
Key Contributions
- Contributed to gameplay UI development for this free-to-play MOBA, focusing on player experience and interface design.
- Singlehandedly created the first several iterations of the game tutorial, establishing the foundation for player onboarding.
- Collaborated closely with a UX partner to refine and iterate on tutorial systems over time.
- Contributed to various aspects of the game as part of a small, versatile UI team.
- Successfully transitioned from intern to full-time contractor, demonstrating growth and value to the development team.
Technical Stack
- Coherent UI - Middleware for web-based UI development
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript - UI implementation using web technologies
- Web Development Workflows - Leveraged familiar web dev practices in game development