✨Become a better Game Designer ✨
Learning design terminology such as 'Signifiers' and 'Affordances' can help evelate your skills by allowing you to think like a Designer.
Watch the full vid & learn more about important design terms:
#gamedesign
#gamedev
When I was younger I told a teacher I wanted to make games. Their response:"But that's a boys course"
Fast forward & now I've been working in the industry for 4 years as a Tech Designer🕹 alongside making game dev vids on YouTube🎥
Hi I'm Yasmin & this is
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
✨Recreate iconic horror games in Unreal Engine✨
This beginner friendly tutorial unlocks the tools you need to create a classic Resident Evil game:
💠Fixed Camera Angles
💠Tank Controls
💠Triggering Animations
Watch more:
#gamedev
#UnrealEngine5
#tutorial
Hi Im Yasmin,this is
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
👋
Im a born overthinker, questioning everything even when I felt stupid.
It wasnt til I became a Designer that I found likeminded folk who showed me the beauty in a logical mind🥰
I aim to demystify game dev&help others achieve dreams
Vulnerable tweet:
I've been struggling to achieve anything these past couple months, I have nightmares about making games, I cry when I sit at the computer. Work feels impossible & a part of me wants to give up & focus on the small things like cooking & watching my plants grow.
BIRTHDAY GIRL! 🎈🥳
It's wild when I think back to the person I was a year ago and how much would happen since then (burn out, laid off, questioning my game dev abilities)
Since then I've sung more, made new friends and am teaching a game dev course🌲 I'm so proud of my growth❤
✨Level up your Unreal Engine Cinematics✨
Full video:
In my latest UE5 tutorial I teach how to trigger gameplay through the Sequencer to have complete control over your cinematics 🎞
#UnrealEngine5
#gamedev
#unrealengine
#tutorial
I was also affected by the lay offs at CA 💔 Since then I've been on a rollercoaster of emotions.
Part of me is panicking to find a job straight away while the other part of me is just wanting to use this time to focus on myself and reconnect with my dev passions ❤
So proud to see Perfection sparking some insightful and positive words from
@Jack_Septic_Eye
. I love hearing everyone's insightful thoughts once playing the game 💚
A new Unreal Engine tutorial is revealing itself through the fog soon...🌫
🕹If you're into game dev and Silent Hill then this one is for you!
When: Monday @ 8pm BST
Where:
#gamedev
#SilentHill
#UE5
Wow, hi & thank you to all of the lovely people who decided to hit follow recently, what a lovely surprise❤
An introduction is in order. I post about:
✨Unreal Engine Tutorials🤓
✨Game Dev / Design🎮
✨Music🎶
✨Poetry✍
✨Nature🌳
I stream on Twitch and post to YouTube🙌
Wow 9k🤯 Hi, thank you to all of the lovely people who tapped follow, what a nice surprise❤
An introduction is in order.
I post about:
▫️Unreal Engine Tutorials🤓
▫️Game Dev/Design🎮
▫️Music🎶
▫️Poetry✍
▫️Nature🌳
I stream on Twitch & post to YouTube🙌
I'm starting to realise that being in front of a PC 6ish days a week negatively affects my mental health.
As an ex videographer I used to spend most days outside but since transitioning to games I'm always at a screen. I love game dev but I struggle with this, can anyone relate?
Recently I've embraced fear.
I've caught up with someone I hadn't seen in a decade, began vocal coach lessons, started going to the pub alone to write fantasy and have signed up for a spooky poetry workshop.
These are small things that make my stomach flutter and feel alive ❤
🐛Improve your debugging skills in
#UnrealEngine
✨
Learning how to debug in game development is VITAL
Blueprint Debug Tips:
🔹Print String
🔹Draw Debug
🔹Breakpoints
🔹Blueprint Debugger
Feel free to drop any tips I missed!
Watch on YouTube:
#gamedev
#UE5
Show me you at the start of your game dev career vs you now.
Look at how much of a baby I was when I began 😭❤❤
I'm proud of my growth as both a Designer and a person through the last 5 years. I'm also proud that I've found the confidence to embrace my love for fashion 🖤✌
In the beginning of my Game Dev career vs NOW.
More confident, not as stressed, longer hair, secure in my skills, what I can do, what I want and massive personality growth!
✨️ PS, I'm now looking for my next game project to join as a Senior UX Designer!
One thing I love about Brighton that I'd not experienced before moving here is how often people will just leave items outside their house instead of throwing them away for anyone who might want to rehome them.
Here's my free finds today (mirror included) ❤
Last weekend I escaped to a little hut in the woods and felt very fancy watching the trees from a warm hot tub. Stress levels low, appreciation for life high 😌
However, did not expect to see a tiger on my walk through nature 🤯
Thanks for the support & shared experiences on this post❤
For those who thinks it's made up, let's play 2 truths 1 lie:
-At a game conf only I was asked if I was in the right place for a dev talk
-I was invited to travel for work only to be asked on a date
-I was born a mermaid
When I was younger I told a teacher I wanted to make games. Their response:"But that's a boys course"
Fast forward & now I've been working in the industry for 4 years as a Tech Designer🕹 alongside making game dev vids on YouTube🎥
Hi I'm Yasmin & this is
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
Wow, how did I reach 5k+ followers?🤯 Thank you, it's so very nice to meet you👋
Here's a quick introduction. I'll respond to dm's soon (I'm slow)💖
If you want to connect with other creatives & keep up to date with my online content then join my discord:
Wow, hi & thank you to all of the lovely people who decided to hit follow recently, what a lovely surprise❤
An introduction is in order. I post about:
✨Unreal Engine Tutorials🤓
✨Game Dev / Design🎮
✨Music🎶
✨Poetry✍
✨Nature🌳
I stream on Twitch and post to YouTube🙌
So true! I've been in the industry for >4 years and still get strange looks when asked "How many games have you worked on?" and I answer "Oh, just one... and it's not released yet" 😅
Xbox Game Studios chief Matt Booty has said that both game players and the industry in general need to realise that most big games now have development cycles of around half a decade.
🕹Indie Game Appreciation❤
There are so many talented devs out there making unique games which always leave me inspired!
My Friday Twitch streams aim to spotlight them while providing kind feedback and support👏
💌DMs open if you want me to help celebrate your game!
#indiegames
Hi👋I'd like your thoughts on something..
I create
#gamedev
/commentary vids on YouTube & have an extreme gender divide. Im grateful to anyone who watches but I'd love to reach more female identifying folk.
Why do you think this split is so vast? How can I appeal to more females?
Good morning 🌤
Today I'm headed to London to do some game dev mentoring at a university 🤓
Tried to dress up somewhat smart for the occasion of course 🖤
I was once told that nowhere is safe in the games industry & yesterday I witnessed first hand how quickly that can become true.
My heart goes out to my colleagues at Creative Assembly, all such talented & kind people who've taught me so much ❤
The future is unclear at the moment
Hi
#VisibleWomen
, I'm Yasmin 👋
I'm a game designer by day and a content creator by night, using my game dev knowledge to create visual art for original music and stories 💜
I share what I learn in the hopes that I can help others express their creativity 💫
After the horrendous week in the game industry I think you all deserve to see this beautiful dog today.
Every time I turned around it kept excitedly pawing the ground and smiling at me 😍😭😍
Today I challenged myself to walk all the way from my flat in Brighton to Devils Dyke and it did not disappoint! 💚
Legend goes that the Devil dug this dyke to flood the villages within to revolt against them converting to Christianity.
✨Market your
#IndieGame
✨
Making a game is hard enough, but how can you get eyes on it?👀
@LenteGameDev
shares how she found an audience for Spilled!⛵
We cover:
🔹What makes an Engaging Post
🔹Forming a Community around a Game
🔹Mental Health
Watch now:
✨What is Unreal Engine's Sequencer?✨
Learn how to Level Up your UE Cinematics in my latest Tutorial video🎬
Watch now:
My last post on this Tutorial got a lot of love so I thought I'd share another clip with you all ❤
#UnrealEngine
#gamedev
#UE5
Lady in red ❤
Way before game dev I worked in fashion retail and even though it sucked in many ways, I loved learning about how to accessorize and create different silhouettes. Nowadays I go to charity shops and see what preloved item I can refresh 💃
🔥Burnout is NOT laziness🔥
It is a state of physical, emotional & mental exhaustion & it should be taken seriously.
I share with you:
🔸My experience
🔸Warning signs & symptoms
🔸Recovery steps
I hope it can help validate anyone who needs it❤
Full vid:
I found this dress at a charity shop over summer. It was a little ripped and tattered but I knew that after a bit of care it would make for THE PERFECT autumn attire. I was not wrong 🍁
Hi 👋 I'll be at
@developconf
if anyone wants to grab a coffee ☕
Chat to me about:
🔸️Technical Design
🔸️YouTube / Twitch
🔸️Music / Voice Acting
🔸️Collabs / work opportunities
I'm always on the lookout for indie games to spotlight and devs to interview 👀
#DevelopBrighton
As a hybrid worker I find that my days in the office are for 🌟dressing up!🌟 (As opposed to my days at home when I'm in my baggiest cosy clothes)
Have a great day everyone ❤
I'm so very proud of myself for finding the courage to sing on stage for the first time in years 🎶
I made mistakes, but I didn't let that deter me and I felt such joy from sharing an original song in front of a real and very supportive crowd 😭💜
Wow 8k followers🤯so nice to meet you all👋
Here's a little intro if you're curious to know more about me.
❤I strive to create a safe space for creatives to learn & share with one another❤
Join my discord to keep up w my content & meet other creatives:
Wow, hi & thank you to all of the lovely people who decided to hit follow recently, what a lovely surprise❤
An introduction is in order. I post about:
✨Unreal Engine Tutorials🤓
✨Game Dev / Design🎮
✨Music🎶
✨Poetry✍
✨Nature🌳
I stream on Twitch and post to YouTube🙌
Waiting outside a shop, I noticed a lone dog without a leash. "That must be a real good doggo" I thought, before turning around. Then I felt fur on my hand, turns out the dog had noticed me too & came to keep me company 🥰
I was too besotted for pics but heres my ootd instead 🙃
To look as approachable as possible I have dressed up as the sun for today's
@developconf
Come say hi and let's chat
🔸️social media (youtube and twitch)
🔸️narrative in games
🔸️music
🔸️horror
#developbrighton
I met some truly beautiful people at
@developconf
yesterday.
As I work from home, just focusing on my job and creating content I just get lost in the day to day 'grind'. It's refreshing to meet people irl and realise 'oh shit, maybe I actually am doing a good job' so thank you❤
✨Lost Horror Game Mechanics that NEED a comeback✨
Take a walk with me down gaming memory lane and lets rediscover some great horror games (and more) that have been lost to time 🕹
Watch more:
#gamedev
#gamedesign
#HorrorGames
Somebody told me that maybe this is me growing, realising that these two sides of me, the over-achiever and the under-achiever, can co-exist somehow so that I can create again some day but with less urgency and more focus on the present.
I've been using Twitch streams as an excuse to experiment with make up. 3 years ago I remember thinking I could never create a perfect wing or wear lipstick without feeling like a clown but I'm really proud of how my makeup skills have improved as I've experimented. Small wins❤
Day 2 of dressing up for
#DevelopConf
like it's a fashion show 💃
I bumped into a lot of wonderful folks yesterday and Im excited to do it all again! I'll be around all morning so if you see me please don't hesitate to say hi 👋
#DevelopBrighton
I was having a catch up online with my lead when he got distracted by a slip of paper sliding onto his desk from his daughter.
He picked it up and read "Tell her she has nice hair... But if other people are in the meeting dw about it." 😂
My mane and I are flattered 🦁
💛Happy Friday💛
I'm sorry to say that there's no Indie Game appreciation stream today as I have some builders in my flat.
Maybe I'll stream on the weekend if I can find the time, but in the meantime enjoy this dress I spotted in a charity shop window.
IT'S SO FLOWY! 🌼
Thank you to everyone who is being patient with me while I grow.
I don't know how long this will last but I am receiving help.
I know social media can make it seem like everyone is doing so well, and I don't want to lie.
Im hoping to be back to myself soon, taking it day by day
Thanks for all of the sweet comments on my last post where I opened up, as well as all the wonderful feedback on the latest song 🎶 It means so much❤
I've treated myself to a treehouse get away to quiet my mind. There's nothing like a solo trip in nature to reset and relax 😌
This morning I was supposed to be home in England but instead I awoke in an executive suite under blue skies.
My flight got cancelled so I thought I was sleeping in the airport until staff found a last minute hotel. However upon arrival we were told there were too many of us(1/2)
Breaking news: A game dev is caught touching grass!
I've been out in nature filming a different kind of game dev YouTube video for you all 💚 keep your eyes peeled for it 👀
Today a woman I didn't know told me that I looked like a protagonist from an Irish novel that they can't wait to read and I think it's safe to say that this is one of the best compliments I've ever received and I blushed like crazy ☺
I edited a wedding video for my cousins big day (for context: I recently went on holiday to attend this wedding, here's me in ma dress).
My mind told me all day I'd ruin it somehow but I sent it off and my family are in tears of joy. Bit by bit, maybe I'm getting my mojo back ❤
I needed to record some vocals today however I still haven't been able to find the time or money to upgrade my setup.
So instead I made this little singing booth out of cardboard and it's so stupid I love it. It works surprisingly well!
The last few weeks people on twitter (ye, I'm talkin' about YOU) have been so kind and supportive and it's really given me a confidence boost I needed within the midst of an imposter syndrome spiral. Thank you!
✨You never know how much your words can affect someone ✨
The hardest thing I had to come to terms with since being laid off is realising my worth wasn't tied to a company. I worried I wouldn't be seen as a 'real game dev' (hence the halt on game dev tuts, I felt guilty). But I can tell you that is bollocks. Your skills are your own❤
I'm so thankful that the beautiful sun has started to come out more. I'm making the most of it with daily walks and picnics outside for dinner. I hope you're all enjoying some nicer weather too ❤
Unrelated: Why is my go-to pose just plain fearful? 😅
When I look back at the girl who loved losing herself in stories & games I know she'd be proud to see that she'd one day help make them
I'm so grateful to every woman in tech who's inspired me to chase my dreams & I hope to give back & inspire more girls to do the same❤
#IWD2023
Today might not be filled with joy. It could be doused in mourning, sprinkled with tension or seasoned with sadness. It's okay to not be smiling all day but please find a moment to cherish. Maybe it's food, those you love or just a moment alone with your thoughts.
#MerryChristmas
@softndeadly
@MetalHellsinger
Hi Shila, nice to tweet you 👋 I'm Yasmin, I also can never afford to go to GDC, so this is a great idea!
I'm a Technical Designer at Creative Assembly. I also make YouTube vids about game dev/design and music 💖
I love stories and hope to make a positive impact through them📚
🔥BURNOUT🔥
This is a very important topic to me as I was recently badly affected.
Although it was a difficult topic to revisit I want to share my syptoms and how I recovered to help VALIDATE anyone who needs it.
🔔Tap the bell to watch with me @ 8pm bst:
*Insert confident soundtrack*
Today I had my first dip in the ocean this year 🌊
Nothing helps my confidence more than when my hair gets kissed by salty sea waves 💙
#mermaid
I'm available to talk about Game Design or the possibility of collaborating / working with you for my YouTube or Twitch channels (YagmanX).
Behold my✨influencer sheet✨for stats and partnership opportunity ideas ❤
Hello game dev friends, are any of you going to
@developconf
next week?
I'll be hanging around on the Wednesday so if you see a small person with big hair then say hi or feel free to drop me a reply or dm here. I'd love to meet you irl! ❤
#developbrighton
I've ran away to the forest for the weekend to spend time with the fairies 🧚♀️
There's not much signal in amongst the tall trees but I slept for over 8 hours last night so nature is certainly working its magic ❤
Music helps me to process my thoughts and emotions, especially through uncertain times. Since I've been laid off I've been focusing on it more to ground myself 😌
🎶 I'm floating through the motions of an unfamiliar place 🎶
#music
#songwriter
For whoever needs to hear this (cus I know I do):
❤Your worth is not tied to your work.
💜You are worthy of respect regardless of whether you are working for a studio/company or not.
🧡Your time isn't wasted if it gives you satisfaction (relaxing/consuming/personal work, etc).
Leaving day 2 of
#DevelopConf
feeling full of creativity, inspiration & admiration. With all the struggles we're facing I didn't realise how much I needed irl catch ups with fellow devs to remind me why I fell in love with an industry so full of talented, passionate & kind folk❤
Watching Twin Peaks for the first time and I'm LOVING it. It's mysterious, creepy and hilarious all at the same time and I've fallen in love with the quirky characters. Can see how it influenced media like Alan Wake and Silent Hill (I mean, just look at this establishing shot)
One of my goals this year was to hit 100k subs on YouTube by consistently uploading at least 1 vid a month.
I secretly knew I'd be happy with just half but LOOK! Thanks you lovely lot I'm so close 😳
Thank you so much to everyone who supports my content, it means so much!❤❤
Thank you so much for all the love on this latest tutorial💖
If anyone recreates it or uses it for anything then please do tag me, I'd love to see your creations! As always, I love teaching and learning from you all. Look out for more horror game recreations in the future 👀
✨Recreate iconic horror games in Unreal Engine✨
This beginner friendly tutorial unlocks the tools you need to create a classic Resident Evil game:
💠Fixed Camera Angles
💠Tank Controls
💠Triggering Animations
Watch more:
#gamedev
#UnrealEngine5
#tutorial
I bought this dress pre-covid for a Xmas party that got cancelled. It stayed in my wardrobe for years as I remained isolated & developed social anxiety.
After a year of working on myself a Xmas party finally happened & I'm proud to have felt comfortable dancing & mingling 💃❤
🌤The sun has finally blessed the UK enough for me to wear a summer dress ❤
(Still layered with a jumper and tights to shelter from the chilly wind but it's a start!)
Life keeps getting in the way of my dark fantasy novella so I decided to treat myself to a solo retreat in the woods to do nothing but write. It was exactly what I needed ❤
If you could get away to focus on one project or hobby, what would it be?
I thought I was going to have to sleep in the hotel lobby. After watching other passengers all check into their rooms I finally got my turn at 4am and the hotel manager told me he'd saved the business exec for the most patient person ❤ be kind, people notice ❤ (2/2)
Over the weekend I attended a wedding at a gorgeous hotel (Billesley Manor) in Shakespeares home town. We snuck off during some down time to visit a small, overgrown church called All Saints where he apparently married Anne Hathaway.
Yes, I got bitten and yes it was worth it! ♥️
Brain fart regarding the lay offs:
No industry is like games in terms of pushing itself to always have 'cutting edge' tech. Films don't try to be 50+hrs or consistently create whole new systems. There's so much we can do within the interactive medium,but does that mean we should?
It feels impossible to create something without going through the 'I suck at everything/everything I make is bad' phase. For anyone who is there now take a deep breath.
What you put out to the world is valid & doesnt have to be 'perfect'. Don't stop (except for healthy breaks)❤