Example Game Design Documentation Guides and Reference Sources

Sample images of published design documentation. Full examples of documentation available upon request.

  • Snippet of Design Documentation
    A screenshot image of an in-game system design document notating functionality and step-by-step implementation for future training and reference.
  • Creating Patch Notes
    Step-by-step guide to creating live and test release notes for software updates.
  • Implementation Guide for In-Game Item Creation
    A step-by-step guide for creating resource and crafting item reagents within a live software product using Unity and predefined data.
  • A basic spreadsheet mock up of character powers for a JRPG character fighting game, similar to Pokemon.
  • Sample of an excerpt from a gauntlet style boss fight task I was given. I was also in charge of managing the strike team assigned to building this scenario and fully scripted all boss triggers and puzzles.
  • This is an example excerpt from Game Design Document task I handled for an upcoming Player versus Player update in Wizard101.