Welcome to my Portfolio
Trouble In Terrorist City
multiplayer shooter
Amoung us like game where everyone has a gun.
World Generator
C++ Project
My first C++ Unreal project
Operation StarFall
2D Metroidvania Couch co-op
A game what I worked on at my internship at NeoN Origins.
Ocean's Deep
Puzzle Adventure game
You are sunk to the bottom of the sea and seek for a way up.
Museum VR
VR museum puzzle game
A VR game where you have to steal museum pieces.
Ticking Time Climb
Upwards endless runner
A endless scroller where u have to clean windows while the building is burning.
Organic Shader
Living Shader
Small project of a organic living shader.
Game launcher
launcher & downloader
a game hub for my own game Trouble in Terrorist city.
Star wars
Vertical slice
We got a couple of seconds footage. and had to make a little game out of it.
Freqy
Endless runner
You choose a song and the song decides how the level is gonna look.
Who am I?
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Greetings, my name is Robin Schellingerhout, a passionate game developer from Nieuw-Vennep. I am currently studying game development at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, where I’m expanding my knowledge in various programming languages and honing my technical skills. I thrive both as a collaborative team player and as an independent worker in professional environments, constantly seeking new challenges to grow as a developer.
HobbiesIn addition to my love for game development, I’m passionate about multiplayer gaming, nature photography, and staying active at the gym. These hobbies inspire and balance my creative work, keeping me motivated to continually push my boundaries as a developer.
Why game development?What drives me is the ability to create immersive experiences that resonate with people. I’ve discovered that nothing compares to seeing someone enjoy a game I’ve built, especially when I can witness their reactions firsthand. After showcasing a VR game I developed at an event, I knew that bringing joy to players is what I want to focus on. While I enjoy working on VR games, my primary goal is to create large, optimized games with smooth, engaging narratives.
I’m always striving for perfection in my code and love diving deep into the structure and architecture behind it. My ultimate ambition is to leave behind a legacy of games that not only entertain but also reflect my dedication to quality and technical excellence.
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The camera system in Operation Starfall is highly modular, allowing for flexible and dynamic control over various camera behaviors. The system is composed of several key modules:
- Camera Player Join: This module registers when a player joins the game and ensures the camera follows them.
- Target Collection: A list of all the targets the camera needs to follow, allowing for smooth transitions between different points of focus.
- Camera Data Switcher: This module allows switching between different camera behaviors, adapting to the specific needs of each game scenario.
- Smart Camera: A versatile component that can lock the camera on either the X or Y axis. Additionally, it uses a weighted average to ensure smooth and fluid tracking of the player.
- Orthographic to Perspective Aligner: This feature ensures that the perspective camera is placed correctly along the Z-axis, maintaining consistency with the zoom level of the orthographic size for seamless transitions between different view modes.
- Camera Triggers: This feature allows the camera to change settings based on collision with designated trigger boxes. For example, you can create hidden rooms that have their own unique camera perspectives or specific cameras for boss encounters, enhancing the gameplay experience by providing tailored visuals for each scenario.
The decaying bridge in Operation Starfall features a dynamic collider system that adjusts based on the visual effects applied to it. This system ensures that the collider of the bridge matches the shader effects, enhancing the immersive experience for players as they traverse this critical element of the game environment.
- Dynamic Collider Adjustment: The bridge's collider is modified in real-time to align with the visual representation of decay.
- Shader Integration: The shader applied to the bridge reflects its deteriorating state, further emphasizing the environmental storytelling.
The Quest System in Operation Starfall simplifies the creation and management of quests within the game. Utilizing the Quest Tool, designers can easily create quests and adjust various parameters directly through the Quest Editor, streamlining the development process.
- Easy Quest Creation: The system allows for quick setup of new quests without diving into the script.
- Adjustable Variables: Game designers can modify quest parameters in real-time through the Quest Editor, facilitating immediate changes.
- User-Friendly Interface: The Quest Tool provides a simple and intuitive interface, making it accessible for all team members.
- Improved Workflow: By eliminating the need to search through scripts, the Quest System enhances efficiency in the development cycle.
The Component Stack in Operation Starfall allows for a modular and flexible system for managing multiple components on a single GameObject. This feature enhances the gameplay by enabling dynamic behavior adjustments at runtime.
- Modular Design: The Component Stack allows adding or removing components dynamically, providing flexibility in managing gameplay mechanics.
- Unique Component Checks: Ensures that only unique components can be added to the stack, preventing duplication and conflicts.
- Inspector Integration: The custom editor allows for easy management of components, with a reorderable list for streamlined organization.
- Dynamic Component Behavior: The ability to switch between component behaviors enhances gameplay scenarios and interactions.
The chunk generation system in the Minecraft World Generator was a critical part of the project. The system allows the creation of voxel-based chunks that efficiently manage data while keeping the overall mesh hollow to optimize performance.
- Efficient Mesh Management: The chunks are hollow to reduce unnecessary rendering and improve performance.
- Voxel Structure: The world is built with voxel blocks, enabling flexible terrain generation similar to Minecraft.
- Real-Time Generation: The system dynamically generates and updates chunks based on the player's location, allowing for an endless world.
Working in Unreal Engine introduced a new challenge: adapting to the different coordinate system. In Unity, the Y-axis represents "up," whereas in Unreal, the Z-axis is used for this purpose. This required a shift in my approach when developing the Minecraft World Generator.
- Unity vs. Unreal Axis: Adjustments had to be made when porting over concepts from Unity, as the coordinate systems differ.
- Up Axis Changes: Learning to work with Z-up required modifying algorithms and mesh generation processes.
- Smooth Integration: After accounting for this difference, chunk generation and world creation worked seamlessly.
This project was my introduction to C++, the primary language used in Unreal Engine. Transitioning from C# in Unity to C++ was a significant learning curve, but it allowed me to gain valuable experience in performance optimization and memory management.
- Language Transition: Moving from C# in Unity to C++ in Unreal required adopting new coding practices and patterns.
- Performance Focus: C++ allows for more direct control over memory and optimization, enhancing the overall performance of the voxel world.
- Hands-on Learning: This project served as a platform to practice and refine my C++ skills in a real-world environment.
Working with Unreal Engine was an entirely new experience for me. Through the Minecraft World Generator project, I was able to explore its powerful toolset and learn how it differs from Unity, especially in terms of asset management, rendering, and physics simulation.
- New Toolset: Learning the features of Unreal Engine, from Blueprints to material editing, expanded my knowledge of game development tools.
- Physics and Rendering: The physics system in Unreal offers more robust simulation options, and the rendering engine is extremely powerful.
- Asset Management: Working with assets in Unreal required a different approach than Unity, particularly in terms of file organization and dependency tracking.
- Standalone TTT experience - No need for Garry's Mod or other third-party content.
- Role-based gameplay - Includes Innocents, Traitors, and Detectives.
- Weapon and Item System - A wide variety of guns and gadgets are available to help players outwit their opponents.
- Custom Maps - Specially designed levels for the game’s unique style of play.
- Deception & Strategy - Work with or against teammates to uncover the traitors, creating intense social deduction moments.
