Joseph Brown

Gameplay Designer & Blueprint Developer

I design engaging gameplay systems and bring them to life using Unreal Engine Blueprints. Specializing in AI combat design, procedural generation, and player-focused experiences, I combine creative vision with technical execution to build games that feel great to play.

What I Design & Build

3 ACTIVE PROJECTS

Published Steam title, academic combat system, and farming simulation in active development

15+ AI BEHAVIORS DESIGNED

Distinct enemy archetypes with unique personalities, combat flow designed for strategic player engagement

PROCEDURAL SYSTEMS

Infinite gameplay through intelligent generation algorithms, optimized for 60+ FPS performance

Gameplay Design Portfolio

Blood and Sand - AI Combat System Design

Academic project where I designed three distinct enemy archetypes with unique combat behaviors. Each enemy creates different tactical challenges through carefully designed behavior trees and AI decision-making systems, all implemented with Unreal Engine Blueprints.

3 Enemy Archetypes 15+ AI Behaviors 60+ FPS Performance Strategic Combat Design

Design & Implementation:

  • Designed 3 unique enemy types with distinct personalities and combat styles
  • Created intelligent behavior trees for tactical AI decision-making
  • Designed group combat encounters that encourage strategic play
  • Implemented adaptive difficulty system to match player skill
  • Optimized for 60+ FPS with 20+ concurrent AI agents
Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Visual Scripting AI Behavior Design Combat System Design Behavior Trees

Blood and Sand Footage

Current Design & Development Work

Continuing to expand my gameplay design skills through personal projects and exploring new game systems and mechanics.

Current Focus Areas:

  • Multiplayer gameplay systems and player interaction design
  • Advanced AI behavior design and emergent gameplay
  • Procedural content generation and dynamic difficulty systems
  • Player progression and reward system design
  • Blueprint architecture and optimization best practices
Multiplayer Design AI Systems Procedural Generation Blueprint Development

Continuous Development

Design & Technical Skills

Gameplay Design

  • AI Combat System Design & Enemy Archetypes
  • Procedural Generation & Dynamic Content
  • Player Progression & Difficulty Balancing
  • Combat Flow & Tactical Engagement Design
  • Power-Up Systems & Player Abilities
  • Game Feel & Player Experience Design
  • Level Design & Encounter Pacing

Blueprint Development

  • Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Visual Scripting
  • Behavior Trees & AI Decision-Making
  • Animation Blueprints & State Machines
  • Game Systems & Mechanics Implementation
  • Performance Optimization Techniques
  • Object Pooling & Memory Management
  • C++ Integration (Learning)

Development Tools

  • Unreal Engine 5 Editor & Workflow
  • Version Control (Git & Perforce)
  • Agile/Scrum Development
  • Steam Publishing & Distribution
  • Game Design Documentation
  • Performance Profiling & Debugging
  • Team Collaboration & Communication

Professional Experience & Background

Game Development Journey

My path in game development combines creative design thinking with technical Blueprint implementation, allowing me to create gameplay systems that are both engaging and well-optimized.

Unusual Crypt Studios (Jan 2025 - Present)

Creative Lead - Leading indie game development studio focused on innovative gameplay mechanics and unique game systems

Revature (Current)

Junior Software Engineer - Developing backend systems and expanding programming knowledge to complement game development skills

Published Steam Title (2024)

Limitless Runner - Designed, developed, and successfully published complete game featuring procedural generation and polished gameplay systems

3 Years Active Game Development (2022 - 2025)

Unreal Engine Expertise - Deep hands-on experience with Blueprint development, AI systems, procedural generation, and game design

Let's Create Something Amazing

I'm seeking Gameplay Designer, Blueprint Developer, or Technical Designer positions where I can contribute creative design vision and solid technical implementation. With shipped products and a passion for player-focused experiences, I'm ready to help build engaging gameplay systems that players love.

Email

nhbrown95@gmail.com

Phone

(916) 365-3666

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GitHub

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