Mini Projects

AI Steering Behaviours...

Date: 12/2023
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Implemented fundamental AI steering behaviors: seeking, fleeing, wandering, and arrival.

• Utilized vector normalization and velocity calculations for smooth and dynamic movement.

• Integrated predictive algorithms for pursuit and advanced obstacle avoidance techniques.

• Enabled emergent AI behaviors through mathematical movement foundations.

Neural Network Character...

Date: 11/2024
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Built a neural network to train Squiggles (a virtual worm) to reach a target.

• Used rewards/punishments to shape movement behavior.

• Applied Unity joints for limb control with runtime speed/force adjustments.

• Observed adaptive movement patterns as settings changed.

• Video is 3x speed to showcase learning progression.

Xcom Grid Based Movement & Camera Turning

Date: 12/2024
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Inspired by XCOM 2, revisited AI concepts like grids, nodes, and pathfinding.

• Implemented a turn-based movement system with two actions per character.

• Established a foundation for future enemy AI development.

Multiplayer Platformer Game...

Date: 12/2024
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Developed a multiplayer puzzle game using Netcode for GameObjects.

• Designed four unique player characters with universe-specific abilities (Water, Plant, Magic, Fire).

• Implemented network optimization techniques to balance server load and gameplay responsiveness.

• Synchronized game state variables while handling local interactions efficiently.

AI Pathfinding...

Date: 12/2023
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Implemented A* Pathfinding for tactical AI-driven enemy pursuit.

• Developed Cooperative Arbitration for squad-based movement and dynamic leadership reassignment.

• Integrated adaptive combat tactics with terrain-based movement speed adjustments.

• Compared and evaluated alternative pathfinding algorithms (BFS, DFS, Dijkstra’s).

Cooperative Arbitration...

Date: 12/2023
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Developed a real-time flocking simulation using Cooperative Arbitration principles.

• Implemented cohesion, alignment, and separation for natural flock behavior.

• Enabled dynamic flock spawning and removal with interactive user input.

• Demonstrated real-time behavioral control and interactive simulation design.

Post Processing...

Date: 12/2022
Engine & Version: Unity 2022.3.44f1
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Integrated C# scripting for dynamic post-processing effects in Unity.

• Transitioned environments from greyscale to vibrant colors using Unity’s Post Processing tools.

• Synchronized UI saturation changes with scene transitions for a seamless experience.

• Showcased real-time visual effects programming for enhanced user engagement.

OpenGL/AL & C++ Memory Management Project...

Date: 12/2024
Engine & Version: OpenGL with C++ (Developed in Visual Studio)
Bullet Point Main Features:

• Resource management allowing up to 800+ asteroids, 400+ Stars, 80+ enemies and the players creation all using collisions.

• Implemented custom shaders for stars, missiles gold/fire asteroids.

• Unique game mechanics, such as warping to new locations, generating new enemies, asteroids and stars.

• Basic UI main menu and How to play information along with a dynamic in game HUD.

• Applied bloom and blur using the ping-pong post-processing effect.