Richard Packer
ABOUT ME
Most Recent Education:
Staffordshire University: Computer Games Design MSc, September 2021 – August 2022
Grade: Distinction​
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Other experience:
Staffordshire University: Computer Games Design BSc (4 years) 2017- June 2021
Grade: (2:1)
Regular video game playtests (3-4 tests/studies per week) using Gametester.gg (July 2022 - Present)
Skills include:
UE4/UE5
Adobe Photoshop
JIRA
3DS Max
Blender
Adobe Premier Pro
Perforce
Trello
GitHub (Source Control)
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MY INTERESTS IN
GAMING:
I am an avid gamer, having played games since the early 2000s on anything I can find, ranging from an ancient pc that couldn't run most games to the ps2 to a modern pc with access to anything.
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My interests over the years has ranged widely from the slower paced MMOs like Runescape and the vast RTSs such as the Total War & Wargame franchises to tactical shooters such as CSGO & Rising Storm Vietnam and a whole host of other games alongside these. Even dabbling in the niche speedrunning community through games such as Celeste, Refunct and since the Quest Speed running beta, Old School Runescape as the challenge of planning new runs & learning precise new techniques appeals to me.
MY DESIGN/MAPPING ETC HISTORY:
I started making maps around 2010 with some small personal maps for Civ 4, later picking up the Shogun 2 Total War editor around 2013-14
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Some years later I got back into designing, learning Blender to make scenes, animations etc. More recently I made a few smaller maps for Ancestors Legacy (historical RTS) & Door Kickers 2 (top down tactical shooter) in their respective editors.
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This led to me going to University, studying a BSc in Computer Games Design and continuing on to an MSc (predicted a Distinction)
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Currently I am actively participating in regular playtests for Gametesters.gg where my skills have placed me within the top 2-3% of testers on the platform. These tests range from detailed early gameplay testing and bug testing of both mobile & pc games to providing high quality feedback on art styles, UI and character designs.
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HOBBIES & OTHER PROJECTS:
In recent years my other hobbies have Included:
Assistant Scout Leader at the local Scout Group (was previously an Assistant Cub & Beaver Leader)
Collecting and painting both historical & fantasy minatures.
A variety of sports:
- Fencing (Epee & Sabre)
-Table Tennis
- Bouldering
- previously Shotokan Karate
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