Tristan Jacobs

Senior Gameplay Designer @Glowmade

Guildford, GB

Working with multiple disciplines including Engineering, Animation, Art, etc. to ensure that moment-to-moment gameplay is cohesively executed in game - from weapon classes to platforming, to gameplay objects and progression- Responsible for combat design: creating and leading on player moves and mechanics from initial design through implementation, iteration, and completion; maintaining state machine and behaviour tree architectures for enemies; balancing, bug-fixing, and polishing aspects of character implementation, including animation and vfx events, character controls and other systems to a shippable quality- Lead and participate in combat-specific discussions concerning combat design and combat design issues, although not exclusively- Attend, and participate in, production-related discussions concerning relevant feature pipelines and roadmaps- Respond to playtests and feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all player skill levels- Drive for opportunities to add value within the department and wider team;

Rhodes University

B.A., Drama & Linguistics

Rhodes University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Contemporary Performance

Rhodes University

BA (Hons), Drama