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Lead Developer: Gary Makinson


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Project Dev Log



Lead Developer: Gary Makinson — Game Design, Programming, Art Direction

2026-01-22 · 1 MIN READ




Developer


Gary Makinson
Advanced systems-focused game developer



Overview



This project focuses on strong foundational systems, clarity in gameplay,
and long-term scalability.



Mechanics come first. Visual polish follows function.



Development Approach



Ship early. Iterate often. Let real play define direction.



Technical Direction



  • Grid-based world systems

  • Top-down perspective

  • Lightweight assets

  • Balanced XP & progression



Current Focus



  • Gameplay loop refinement

  • System pacing

  • Performance



Notes



Momentum over perfection. Every iteration moves the project forward.



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