This week I had my first mentor visit with Mr. Jermyn at Gearbox Software. To say the least, I was very excited and looking forward to it. At the meeting we discussed my plans for the final product, as well as my own personal interest in the industry. Regarding the product, we have settled on forming a block-out of my level, which is basically a rough model describing in a visual way how the level is meant to be laid out and seen. I am currently in the idea making phase, where I am currently looking for ideas on the level is going to be based around. I am also considering the overall theme of the villain’s area and the story behind it all.

This proves that my project is very much a synthesis based product in that it requires a great deal of creative thinking and planning in order to be pulled off. However, this is where my ability to craft a level and narrative behind it can ultimately shine. I will need to carve out time out of my normal homework schedule to be able to think properly for what I want my level and villain to be like. Even though I know this is teaching me about time management skills, it is still difficult to juggle everything high school has to offer. With help from my mentor and my peers, I am positive I will succeed in the end.