omprehensive Creating Persona s Chris Blake Indie Game
omprehensive Creating Persona s
Chris Blake Indie Game Developer “ I want the tools I use to empower me and help bring my creations to life, not limit what I can accomplish. The virtual environment in which I work needs to be reliable, my career depends on this software working correctly. “
Demographics Father College Graduate Developer Teacher
User Goals Grow My Business I hope to be able to take my passion for developing games with my small team and turn it into a business that grows. Deliver Successful Games I need to be able to create the games that I want to make and that players want to play. This means making 2 D games, 3 D games, mobile games, and virtual reality games. Maintain Relevance I want to work with a tool that will grow with the industry. As AR/VR technology expands, so should the capabilities of my application.
Motivation vs Ability Motivated By • • Powerful development tools and libraries. A reliable user experience, free of software bugs. The potential to make a hit game. Working with my team to deliver a game we love. • Features and abilities of competition’s software. • Uncertainty about value of upgraded licensees. • Uncertainty of sales for delivered products. Triggers Inhibited By • Providing the most comprehensive solutions to the challenges developers face. • Remaining relevant by continuously upgrading support for evolving technology.
High Motivation vs Ability Low Motivation Indie game development is hard: writing code, making art, running a business, marketing, etc. But the love for the work makes motivation high. Hard Easy Ability
Family Influence rs Providing for my family is very important, as is having time to spend with them. Team My team motivates me to succeed. Other Developers Following the advice of other indie game developers helps me plan my path to success.
Environment Desktop Computer Powerful machine capable of rendering high resolution 3 D models and textures. Laptop Mobile work station for students and developers on the go.
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Persona Matrix Expert User AAA Developer Hobbyist Developer Indie Developer Hobbyist Career Student New User
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