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hi, i'm andie

game dev, narrative designer, and writer

aboutme.pdf

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andie zhou (melodia studio)

us-based game dev and writer

hi, i’m andie! here’s what i do:

  • game development (worldbuilding, character design)

  • creative writing (prose, dialogue, branching storylines - games-focused)

  • anything hands-on and creative!

if you'd like to work with me, please email me or use the contact form on this website!

education

  • master of fine arts in game design (nyu game center)

  • bachelor of architecture (university of arizona)

languages

  • english (native)

  • mandarin chinese (native, conversational)

other interests

  • VGM (video game music) arrangements

  • ai: the somnium files

  • attending conventions (i'm a newbie cosplayer!)


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main developer

  • expanded provided inform7 story template into a full-fledged story with a playtime of about 20 minutes

  • crafted story text to subtly nudge the player to draw conclusions about who the story's culprit is

  • programmed game logic to allow the player to choose various dialogue options in any order


main developer

  • developed story and player-npc interactions to serve and contribute to the overall narrative

  • designed various 2d maps from existing tilesets

  • implemented aforementioned narrative content into rpg maker mv


writer

  • adapted the short story of the same name (by donald barthelme) into an interactive digital + pen and paper experience

  • wrote and edited the introduction + several of the game's 14 branching scenarios

  • proofread and edited all other text in the game, as well as the original sin expansion


main developer

  • created cohesive narrative experience using mouse-only gameplay

  • designed and created all visual assets

  • implemented narrative and visuals in gamemaker studio

fan games!!


main developer

  • visual novel made to celebrate the vtuber group avallum's 1st anniversary

  • wrote parody script based off of alice in wonderland

  • compiled and edited composite character sprites from existing vtuber model images

  • implemented narrative, visuals, and sfx/bgm in ren'py

C:\Users\azxzhou\writing samples

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faq.txt

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are you looking for work?

i’m looking for both part-time/contract and full-time jobs! no need for the project to be new, i'm always happy to join in-progress projects.

do you take writing commissions?

i’m currently trying to work out the best way to do so, but in the meantime please let me know if you’re interested :)

hold on, you do video game music arrangements?

mostly as a hobby! i learned music by ear so it's a fun challenge for me.
i currently only arrange for press start orchestra in nyc (they're super cool, go check them out!)

contact.exe

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want to work with me? have a question? unable to staunch your inherent bloodlust and wish to challenge me to a duel?

send me a message below! keep in mind i may not be able to respond to all inquiries.

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