Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes was a groundbreaking MMORPG that captivated players with its vast, immersive world. Set in a rich traditional fantasy realm, it stood as a pinnacle in the realm of free-to-play online gaming.

I was brought onto the Vanguard team by the late Brad McQuaid, the visionary behind the game’s inception. Starting as an associate game designer, I worked tirelessly, steadily progressing to the esteemed role of Game Designer II. Over the course of my tenure spanning roughly four years, I undertook a myriad of responsibilities, crafting intricate narratives, designing engaging quest lines, meticulously balancing raid dungeons, items, and class abilities, and implementing a wide variety of content. From populating the overland landscapes to intricately designing group and raid dungeons, fine-tuning class abilities, introducing captivating particle effects, and refining the tutorial zone, each task contributed to shaping the game’s captivating world and player experience.

• Crafted intricate group dungeon content, enriching gameplay experiences for players.
• Authored captivating storylines and side quests, contributing to an immersive game world.
• Designed and placed NPCs strategically, managed itemization, and orchestrated challenging boss events to engage players and promote cooperative gameplay.
• Designed and implemented diverse group and raid dungeon content, enhancing gameplay variety.
• Crafted compelling storylines, side quests, and narratives to immerse players in the game world.
• Created and positioned NPCs, managed itemization, and designed challenging boss events.
• Developed systems for faction-specific mounts and successfully implemented them.
• Leveraged tools such as Unreal Editor for level design and particle creation, showcasing adaptability with various game engines.