Tails of War

PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS

Project challenge and responsibilities overview

Challenge

Managing interdisciplinary groups to achieve stringent timelines, resolving impediments and ensuring superior quality of game production

Opportunity

Implementing Agile methodologies and contributing to UI/UX improvements , which enhanced team efficiency and overall game quality

Timeline

Aug - Dec 2023

Disciplines

Project Management

User Experience Design

Game Production

Responsibilities

Leadership

Project Management

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Utility

Jira

Confluence

Background

Understanding the organization and their goals

WolverineSoft, a completely student-run and non-profit organization, has united students of all disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels in a single organization with one mission: to support and foster the student game development community.

Tails of War is a 3D top-down strategy game inspired by the mechanics and style of Wargroove. The project aimed to create a unique strategic experience while learning from the design, combat mechanics, and visual appeal of Wargroove.

The Process

1

Discover

Identifying Problems

Defining goals

2

Planning & Coordiantion

Sprint Planning

Task Assignment

Cross-Team Communication

3

Execution & Playtesting

Task Tracking

Playtesting Sessions

Feedback Integration

4

Reflection

Sprint Review

Process

My Work Journey

01

Project Timeline Overview

Sprint-Base Task Allocation:


This Production Timeline was a cornerstone in harnessing the team's collective talents and driving the project's UI/UX from ideation to the polished end product.

Task Breakdown for UI/UX Squad

Based on the given sprint goal and timeline, create a task list for the squad at the beginning of each sprint. This list will be further refined during the squad's meetings and finalized during a meeting with departmental leads for any necessary adjustments.

02

03

Jira Task Management

After meeting, I will manage and prioritize tasks, while also tracking the progress of each sprint to maintain project transparency and keep all team members aligned with their responsibilities.

Playtest the Build

I orchestrate efficient weekly playtesting sessions, ensuring game builds are pre-loaded and assigning note-takers to identify and document bugs in Confluence,all within a structured 30-minute timeframe.

04

Outcome

Key Game Features

Reflection

Next Step

A key takeaway from managing the UI/UX aspects of Tails of War would be the importance of integrating agile methodologies with effective team coordination. This project has reinforced the value of meticulous planning, from detailed task breakdowns to efficient use of tools like Jira and Confluence. Regular playtesting and adaptive response to feedback have been crucial in refining the user experience. The experience highlights how combining strategic project management with a collaborative team environment can lead to successful, user-focused game development.


IF I had more time, I would definitedly

  1. Delved deeper into user feedback analysis and iteration of the UI/UX design, further refining the game's interface based on diverse player insights.

  1. Explored advanced features in Jira and Confluence to enhance project tracking and documentation, ensuring even more streamlined and efficient workflow within the team.

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