Magic: Legends

Design Portfolio

Role: Senior Game Designer (Content)
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Cryptic Studios
Pending Platforms: Xbox One / Playstation 4 / Steam
Engine: Cryptic Proprietary

Magic: Legends is an Action RPG set in the Magic: The Gathering universe currently in development that I have the pleasure of crafting content for as a Senior Game Designer.

  • Owned the balancing and integration of the AI Director, the core game system which generates procedural encounters and dynamic pacing for the entire game.

  • Spearheaded the collaborative design and development of multiple cross-discipline, game-wide features, such as the respawn system and boss arenas.

  • Transformed the Magic: The Gathering IP into fully realized features while staying faithful to the lore.

  • Developed and delivered comprehensive mission instances, including AI scripting, storytelling, pacing, and mission scripting.

  • Designed and implemented sprawling Overworld zone maps, featuring unique mechanics, encounter scenarios, and AI behavior.

  • Proactively collaborated and communicated across disciplines to drive owned features from concept to completion.

  • Mentored designers in design principles, feature development, and technical elements.

  • Authored and maintained succinct design documentation and implementation guides.