ABOUT ME
Design Philosophy:
I believe that role of the game designer is to create highly engaging experiences for players, with the goal of evoking targeted emotions.
This shapes my “top down” approach to game design. This means having a deep understanding of the genre your working in, and knowing what types of experiences players are looking for when they engage in that genre.
Designing game mechanics to fit into and serve the overall context of the game is what creates cohesive & curated gameplay experiences.
!!Current Gaming Obsessions!!
Magic: The Gathering (Commander), Deadlock, & Subnautica 2
Game design beginnings:
My name is Dylan Liriano, I am a game designer and writer looking to break into the games industry. Games have been my passion ever since I started playing on my cousins hand-me-down GameCube with a scratched copy of Luigi's Mansion. Many years later in 2019 after buying the game "Firewatch" on my Nintendo Switch, a purchase I was not so sure about because it had absolutely no guns or action in it. I played through the game and loved it, looking for more I found a developer commentary playthrough. Playing through this mode was fascinating and shifted my perspective on gaming from “What I could play” to “What can I create”. Since then I've worked on my fair share of student games and worked alongside amazing industry professionals and plan on continuing in the industry for a long long time.
My design philosophy revolves around collaboration, creativity, and a continuous pursuit for understanding in both the artistic and technical sides of game development. I excel in understanding complex information and working seamlessly with cross-functional teams—whether it’s software developers, artists, or sound designers. I thrive in dynamic environments, quickly generating and clearly communicating my ideas tailored to the needs of the team. Confident in my decision-making, I draw on a deep knowledge of games and an intuitive understanding of genre nuances. At the core of my approach is player empathy I constantly strive to create experiences that resonate with players. I embrace the challenge such as working with incomplete information and filling in the gaps to create engaging content.