Ruari Root

Designed game mechanics and narrative-driven systems in Unity for a cyberpunk management sim, balancing player agency with narrative progression. Built a distinct fictional world including characters, lore, and setting that reinforces game tone and themes. Wrote branching narrative content, dialogue, and in-game text to drive player engagement and storytelling. Collaborated cross-functionally with a team of 8 in Unity to align narrative and game design direction.

Developed nuanced character relationships through banter and dialogue that authentically reflected shared histories and in-world experiences. Contributed to world-building by crafting character conversations that organically reveal lore and set tone. Wrote dialogue barks for voice actor auditions to showcase emotional range and capture each character’s distinct personality, coordinating directly with the solo developer to align tone and voices with the game’s world.

Designed and developed interactive virtual environments using Canva and proprietary software to create engaging social spaces for online students. Created visual assets and environmental designs to enhance experience and foster community engagement. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement design elements supporting student socialization in online learning environments.