My own work-in-progress project. Mine asteroids and use authentic In-Situ Resource Utilization in a 1:1 realistic solar system. Zero-G first-person navigation within and outside the ship. Complex ship systems that can fail, a mining economy with multiple resources, ship upgrades, clickable cockpits, cryosleep and more.http://www.danielmarkos.com/the-deep-black.html

I created and balanced the unique combat mechanics of Blood And Steel, the student project game where mouse input directly controls the sword anywhere within a range of motion. It was an exciting experimental design and technical challenge where playtesting and rapid iteration were essential. I also made the particles, shaders, textures and effects, and implemented advanced audio and dialogue systems to give life to our characters and dynamic environment. • Leveraged rapid iteration to create many innovative systems• Refined the unique mechanics with extensive playtesting and meticulous balance• Used Blueprint scripting to quickly build, test and refine experimental systems• Built, lit, textured and set dressed the levels• Created combat feedback effects – particles, voice, audio, post process• Created complex materials and shaders for environments and characters