Specialization: Combat Systems, Encounter Design, Ability Mechanics
Experience: 4 months professional (No Name Games) + Independent portfolio work (1+ year summary) Location: Remote (Ukraine)

I design systems-driven combat encounters and abilities with focus on player agency, skill expression, and emergent complexity.

📺 Watch 8-Minute Video Breakdown

Multi-phase alchemist boss with predictive AI, dynamic difficulty modifiers, and build-crafting rewards.

Key Features:

• Potion brewing system with dual modes (self-buff vs thrown hazards)
• Predictive targeting AI that tracks player velocity
• Player-like decision-making (heals at low HP, adapts behavior per phase)
• Modifier system: 5 difficulty toggles that upgrade both boss and loot
• Diminishing returns on healing to prevent stalling

Technical Implementation:

• Python prototype with playable combat
• State machine AI for phases and combo attacks
• Weighted probability system for potion decisions

Full Documentation → | Python Code →

Complete custom class for Wynncraft MMO with 3 archetypes and 40+ abilities.

Design Scope:

• 4 core abilities with branching upgrade paths
• 3 distinct archetypes (Defender, Elementalist, Mindbreaker)
• Resource mechanics and ability synergies
• Lore integration with existing game world

[View Documentation →] https://github.com/coLoLrizer/PORTFOLIO/blob/main/Telekinetic.md

Technical design for geometry-based orbital mechanic solving collision and targeting problems.

Problem-Solving Focus:

• Phantom orbit solution using quadrant system
• Tangent line calculations for smooth trajectories
• Ability that does not interfere with the player's vision

**[View Technical Breakdown →] https://github.com/coLoLrizer/PORTFOLIO/blob/main/Monolith.md **

Evolution of one ability across three design contexts (fantasy → prototype → MMO-ready).

Shows:

• Terrain dependency analysis
• UX/balance trade-offs
• Platform-specific constraints (Wynncraft vs Arhea)

**[Read Case Study →] https://github.com/coLoLrizer/PORTFOLIO/blob/main/Orbital_Strike_Evolution.md **

October 2024 – Present | Mobile Game Development

• Designed trick progression system for mobile snowboard game
• Created rarity-based QTE mechanics with environmental modifiers
• Built scalable content matrix supporting 30+ unique trick variants

Core Competencies:

• Combat & Encounter Design (boss fights, ability kits, combo systems)
• Systems Design (progression, itemization, build diversity)
• Prototyping (Python, functional demos)
• Technical Documentation (GDD-style specs, ability sheets)

Design Thinking:

• Player agency and skill expression
• Emergent complexity from simple rules
• Systemic cohesion and internal loops
• Risk/reward balance and counterplay

Tools:

• Python (prototyping)
• GitHub, Markdown, Trello
• Google Docs, Sheets (documentation, balance)

Redesign proposals for live MMORPG systems:

Riftwalker — Light/Dark Mode System
Dual-mode combat with phase-specific abilities and mode-switching mechanics.
**[View Design →] **

Ritualist — Ritual Charge System
Converts mask-swapping into charge-based ritual activation.
**[View Design →] **

• Rise to Sun — Multiplayer arena GDD
• Weapon & item design concepts

Remote Junior/Mid Game Designer roles focused on:

• Combat systems and encounter design
• Ability design and class mechanics
• Systems design and progression

Open to:

• Full-time positions
• Contract work
• Paid design tests

Email: colorizer505@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timur-l-476966373/ Portfolio: https://github.com/coLoLrizer/PORTFOLIO

• Featured Projects: 4 major design pieces
• Prototypes: 1 playable (Python)
• Documentation: 15,000+ words across projects
• Video Content: 8-minute breakdown available

Last updated: February 2026