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Alex Loughran
Senior Game Designer specializing in combat, AI/NPC design, and Unreal Engine
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Gameplay systems designer/engineer with shipped experience across mobile RPG and co-op/AAA shooters, including full ownership of an in-game economy and multiple end-to-end gameplay systems. Strong in data-driven Unreal (C++ + Blueprints) workflows, building flexible subsystems and using simulation/telemetry (Excel/VBA, metrics tools) to tune progression, monetization, and encounter balance.
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Key Strengths
- Owned and tuned full mobile RPG economy end-to-end using Excel/VBA simulation
- Balances monetization offers without breaking progression curves (introduced rare items/upgrade gating to prevent PvP snowballing)
- Designs flexible, data-driven gameplay systems built as reusable tools (C++ foundation + data assets)
- Creates cooperative gameplay mechanics that measurably change player behavior (Madness system increased caution and communication in playtests)
- Delivers complex boss encounters under tight constraints (3-stage, 10+ min per stage, no movement restriction, not a bullet sponge) via teleport + action-tracking subsystem + seed mechanics
- Incorporates playtest feedback into system design while preserving extensibility (procedural-first, hand-placed fallback locations)
- Uses telemetry to diagnose adoption/balance issues and connect item design to match pacing (PUBG sniper rifle crate timing vs late-game engagement ranges)
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