Daniel Hiley
Systems and Level Designer
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My name is Daniel Hiley. I'm a designer who finds new and innovative ways in systems design to create engaging scenarios for players. I ensure players are engaged in strategic interactions with each other by encouraging and rewarding behaviors that will enhance the fun for everyone, while minimizing the potential for a few to sour it.
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I seek to fashion strong engagement curves in level design, immersing players in an intriguing world where nothing seems dull. Ideally when playing games I design, the player should unconsciously always be learning . Although I am careful to provide ample time for players to adjust to newly presented challenges, each scenario keeps them on their toes.
Aside from working on game dev projects, I also work on a YouTube channel where I provide commentary on video game designs, narrative character arcs, and critical analysis of other media. My most successful video ranking Donkey Kong bosses has 200K views!