Daniel Narvaez
@daniel-narvaez.com
Game Designer • 2022 PRGDA Scholar • YoungArts 2019 Finalist
“Do a Riot fist bump!”
It’s my 2nd week out here in the Pacific Northwest installing hardware for clients.
The other day I got to visit @riotgames.com in Seattle!
This was an awesome experience. I’ve been a League player on-and-off since 2011, and I started playing VALORANT this year.
It’s my 2nd week out here in the Pacific Northwest installing hardware for clients.
The other day I got to visit @riotgames.com in Seattle!
This was an awesome experience. I’ve been a League player on-and-off since 2011, and I started playing VALORANT this year.
September 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“Do a Riot fist bump!”
It’s my 2nd week out here in the Pacific Northwest installing hardware for clients.
The other day I got to visit @riotgames.com in Seattle!
This was an awesome experience. I’ve been a League player on-and-off since 2011, and I started playing VALORANT this year.
It’s my 2nd week out here in the Pacific Northwest installing hardware for clients.
The other day I got to visit @riotgames.com in Seattle!
This was an awesome experience. I’ve been a League player on-and-off since 2011, and I started playing VALORANT this year.
My upcoming 2-week trip is now a 3-week trip!
My team and I at Technology Sandbox will be installing new hardware at a handful of sites in the Seattle/Portland region.
I'll be in the area from Sept 14th to Oct 2nd.
If you're Seattle or Portland, let's meet up and talk games!
#devsky #it #gamedev
My team and I at Technology Sandbox will be installing new hardware at a handful of sites in the Seattle/Portland region.
I'll be in the area from Sept 14th to Oct 2nd.
If you're Seattle or Portland, let's meet up and talk games!
#devsky #it #gamedev
August 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
So my new job is cool.
I’m still working on games, but now I’m also a part-time IT Technician for Technology Sandbox.
I do low-voltage installations, and my first project was a bunch of Wingstops.
I wanted to quit at first, but I held up. Grit is good for working in games right?
#gamedev #itsky
I’m still working on games, but now I’m also a part-time IT Technician for Technology Sandbox.
I do low-voltage installations, and my first project was a bunch of Wingstops.
I wanted to quit at first, but I held up. Grit is good for working in games right?
#gamedev #itsky
July 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
That's a wrap for #G4C Festival!
I'm really happy I came to volunteer.
Coming back to this building reminded me of the reasons why I started my Game Designer journey.
It was a pleasure meeting my new connections.
Until next time, Games for Change!
#nyc #gamedesign #devsky #designsky #gamedev
I'm really happy I came to volunteer.
Coming back to this building reminded me of the reasons why I started my Game Designer journey.
It was a pleasure meeting my new connections.
Until next time, Games for Change!
#nyc #gamedesign #devsky #designsky #gamedev
June 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
That's a wrap for #G4C Festival!
I'm really happy I came to volunteer.
Coming back to this building reminded me of the reasons why I started my Game Designer journey.
It was a pleasure meeting my new connections.
Until next time, Games for Change!
#nyc #gamedesign #devsky #designsky #gamedev
I'm really happy I came to volunteer.
Coming back to this building reminded me of the reasons why I started my Game Designer journey.
It was a pleasure meeting my new connections.
Until next time, Games for Change!
#nyc #gamedesign #devsky #designsky #gamedev
Day 1 of volunteering for #G4C - my recap:
The arcade setup was impressive, and there were a lot of great games to play.
I facilitated sessions of Legless in London, a tabletop game made by Focus Games Ltd
I’m looking forward to what today has to offer!
#nyc #gamesky #designsky #gamedev
The arcade setup was impressive, and there were a lot of great games to play.
I facilitated sessions of Legless in London, a tabletop game made by Focus Games Ltd
I’m looking forward to what today has to offer!
#nyc #gamesky #designsky #gamedev
June 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Day 1 of volunteering for #G4C - my recap:
The arcade setup was impressive, and there were a lot of great games to play.
I facilitated sessions of Legless in London, a tabletop game made by Focus Games Ltd
I’m looking forward to what today has to offer!
#nyc #gamesky #designsky #gamedev
The arcade setup was impressive, and there were a lot of great games to play.
I facilitated sessions of Legless in London, a tabletop game made by Focus Games Ltd
I’m looking forward to what today has to offer!
#nyc #gamesky #designsky #gamedev
Yesterday I was tech lead for Waffle Games 8.0, a free games conference in NYC.
We had industry talks, game demos, and tournaments with @riotgames.com
Most importantly, I got my waffle 🧇 (we had only 1 waffle maker).
#gamedev #nyc #designsky #promosky #gamesky
We had industry talks, game demos, and tournaments with @riotgames.com
Most importantly, I got my waffle 🧇 (we had only 1 waffle maker).
#gamedev #nyc #designsky #promosky #gamesky
June 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Yesterday I was tech lead for Waffle Games 8.0, a free games conference in NYC.
We had industry talks, game demos, and tournaments with @riotgames.com
Most importantly, I got my waffle 🧇 (we had only 1 waffle maker).
#gamedev #nyc #designsky #promosky #gamesky
We had industry talks, game demos, and tournaments with @riotgames.com
Most importantly, I got my waffle 🧇 (we had only 1 waffle maker).
#gamedev #nyc #designsky #promosky #gamesky
I haven't used Twine since college, but I've always wanted to come back and make a polished, text-based game.
Below is a snippet of another project I'm working. 👇🏼
I can't say much, but I'm happy to say I'll be doing a lot of economy and progression system design. 🙂↕️
#indiedev #designsky #gamedev
Below is a snippet of another project I'm working. 👇🏼
I can't say much, but I'm happy to say I'll be doing a lot of economy and progression system design. 🙂↕️
#indiedev #designsky #gamedev
April 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I haven't used Twine since college, but I've always wanted to come back and make a polished, text-based game.
Below is a snippet of another project I'm working. 👇🏼
I can't say much, but I'm happy to say I'll be doing a lot of economy and progression system design. 🙂↕️
#indiedev #designsky #gamedev
Below is a snippet of another project I'm working. 👇🏼
I can't say much, but I'm happy to say I'll be doing a lot of economy and progression system design. 🙂↕️
#indiedev #designsky #gamedev
I updated my portfolio's "Project Dreamscape" page at the top with the latest information + contributions.
I also added a new section at the bottom, "Quest Categories & Criteria System".
Find "Project Dreamscape" on Steam: tinyurl.com/3vp5sj95
#indiedev #gamesky #gamedev #designsky #promosky
I also added a new section at the bottom, "Quest Categories & Criteria System".
Find "Project Dreamscape" on Steam: tinyurl.com/3vp5sj95
#indiedev #gamesky #gamedev #designsky #promosky
April 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I updated my portfolio's "Project Dreamscape" page at the top with the latest information + contributions.
I also added a new section at the bottom, "Quest Categories & Criteria System".
Find "Project Dreamscape" on Steam: tinyurl.com/3vp5sj95
#indiedev #gamesky #gamedev #designsky #promosky
I also added a new section at the bottom, "Quest Categories & Criteria System".
Find "Project Dreamscape" on Steam: tinyurl.com/3vp5sj95
#indiedev #gamesky #gamedev #designsky #promosky
The result shows that on the first round players only need to focus on the completing the objective, which I predict will reduce confusion.
Next, I'm working on designing the quests themselves to reinforce the mechanics we teach them in our game's tutorial.
Next, I'm working on designing the quests themselves to reinforce the mechanics we teach them in our game's tutorial.
March 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The result shows that on the first round players only need to focus on the completing the objective, which I predict will reduce confusion.
Next, I'm working on designing the quests themselves to reinforce the mechanics we teach them in our game's tutorial.
Next, I'm working on designing the quests themselves to reinforce the mechanics we teach them in our game's tutorial.
To ease players into the game, the system starts with no Quests but introduces them as players progress.
The system also sorts quests by difficulty and presents them to players if they meet certain criteria.
⚙️ From an engineering perspective, the time complexity is O(n log n)
The system also sorts quests by difficulty and presents them to players if they meet certain criteria.
⚙️ From an engineering perspective, the time complexity is O(n log n)
March 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
To ease players into the game, the system starts with no Quests but introduces them as players progress.
The system also sorts quests by difficulty and presents them to players if they meet certain criteria.
⚙️ From an engineering perspective, the time complexity is O(n log n)
The system also sorts quests by difficulty and presents them to players if they meet certain criteria.
⚙️ From an engineering perspective, the time complexity is O(n log n)
Using what we had, I focused Quests on 1 of 3 areas:
➡️ Skillful play, for practicing the basics and improving technique.
➡️ Aspects (player abilities), for practicing combos. Aspects are like Boons in Hades.
➡️ Events, for providing a bonus challenge based on the round's objective.
➡️ Skillful play, for practicing the basics and improving technique.
➡️ Aspects (player abilities), for practicing combos. Aspects are like Boons in Hades.
➡️ Events, for providing a bonus challenge based on the round's objective.
March 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Using what we had, I focused Quests on 1 of 3 areas:
➡️ Skillful play, for practicing the basics and improving technique.
➡️ Aspects (player abilities), for practicing combos. Aspects are like Boons in Hades.
➡️ Events, for providing a bonus challenge based on the round's objective.
➡️ Skillful play, for practicing the basics and improving technique.
➡️ Aspects (player abilities), for practicing combos. Aspects are like Boons in Hades.
➡️ Events, for providing a bonus challenge based on the round's objective.
The gameplay is divided into waves ("rounds"). Currently, our game will select 3 random Quests each round that the player can complete for in-game rewards.
Quests are optional, but they're displayed below the mandatory objective for completing the round itself.
Quests are optional, but they're displayed below the mandatory objective for completing the round itself.
March 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The gameplay is divided into waves ("rounds"). Currently, our game will select 3 random Quests each round that the player can complete for in-game rewards.
Quests are optional, but they're displayed below the mandatory objective for completing the round itself.
Quests are optional, but they're displayed below the mandatory objective for completing the round itself.
Day 5 of #GDC25 is a wrap, marking the end of a long week.
If you spoke with me these last two days I probably said, “I did everything I set out to do”.
I showed up, made new connections and strengthened existing ones. And I had a great time through all of it. 🙂
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedesign
If you spoke with me these last two days I probably said, “I did everything I set out to do”.
I showed up, made new connections and strengthened existing ones. And I had a great time through all of it. 🙂
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedesign
March 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Day 5 of #GDC25 is a wrap, marking the end of a long week.
If you spoke with me these last two days I probably said, “I did everything I set out to do”.
I showed up, made new connections and strengthened existing ones. And I had a great time through all of it. 🙂
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedesign
If you spoke with me these last two days I probably said, “I did everything I set out to do”.
I showed up, made new connections and strengthened existing ones. And I had a great time through all of it. 🙂
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedesign
Day 4 of #GDC25 complete. We’re near the finish line!
Today was all about the expo hall. We demo’d DreamScape to the public at the NYS Pavilion.
I ended the night with 2 events: the Unity Educators Mixer and the @prgda.net Boricua Meetup!
#promosky #gamesky #gamedev #indiedev #designsky #devsky
Today was all about the expo hall. We demo’d DreamScape to the public at the NYS Pavilion.
I ended the night with 2 events: the Unity Educators Mixer and the @prgda.net Boricua Meetup!
#promosky #gamesky #gamedev #indiedev #designsky #devsky
March 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Day 4 of #GDC25 complete. We’re near the finish line!
Today was all about the expo hall. We demo’d DreamScape to the public at the NYS Pavilion.
I ended the night with 2 events: the Unity Educators Mixer and the @prgda.net Boricua Meetup!
#promosky #gamesky #gamedev #indiedev #designsky #devsky
Today was all about the expo hall. We demo’d DreamScape to the public at the NYS Pavilion.
I ended the night with 2 events: the Unity Educators Mixer and the @prgda.net Boricua Meetup!
#promosky #gamesky #gamedev #indiedev #designsky #devsky
I’m all done with day 3 of #GDC25!
The highlights of my day were reconnecting with some of my old classmates who are all thriving in this industry.
That, and meeting one of my professional connections in person for the first time.
#promosky #designsky #gamesky #indiedev #gamedev
The highlights of my day were reconnecting with some of my old classmates who are all thriving in this industry.
That, and meeting one of my professional connections in person for the first time.
#promosky #designsky #gamesky #indiedev #gamedev
March 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Day 2 of #GDC25 is a wrap.
I went to the Climate Crisis Workshop and ended the day with 3 social events 🎲 🏳️🌈 🪩
I met up with some fellow @prgda.net scholars and even won a raffle for and MTG booster box!
I guess I play Magic now?
#designsky #promosky #indiedev #networking #jobs #gamesky #gamedev
I went to the Climate Crisis Workshop and ended the day with 3 social events 🎲 🏳️🌈 🪩
I met up with some fellow @prgda.net scholars and even won a raffle for and MTG booster box!
I guess I play Magic now?
#designsky #promosky #indiedev #networking #jobs #gamesky #gamedev
March 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Day 2 of #GDC25 is a wrap.
I went to the Climate Crisis Workshop and ended the day with 3 social events 🎲 🏳️🌈 🪩
I met up with some fellow @prgda.net scholars and even won a raffle for and MTG booster box!
I guess I play Magic now?
#designsky #promosky #indiedev #networking #jobs #gamesky #gamedev
I went to the Climate Crisis Workshop and ended the day with 3 social events 🎲 🏳️🌈 🪩
I met up with some fellow @prgda.net scholars and even won a raffle for and MTG booster box!
I guess I play Magic now?
#designsky #promosky #indiedev #networking #jobs #gamesky #gamedev
Day 1 of #GDC25 is a wrap.
Today I got to put some faces to names for people I’ve only known on this platform.
Other than that, I did tourist things like getting up close to the golden gate bridge.
#indiedev #promosky #gamesky #designsky #gamedesign
Today I got to put some faces to names for people I’ve only known on this platform.
Other than that, I did tourist things like getting up close to the golden gate bridge.
#indiedev #promosky #gamesky #designsky #gamedesign
March 18, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Day 1 of #GDC25 is a wrap.
Today I got to put some faces to names for people I’ve only known on this platform.
Other than that, I did tourist things like getting up close to the golden gate bridge.
#indiedev #promosky #gamesky #designsky #gamedesign
Today I got to put some faces to names for people I’ve only known on this platform.
Other than that, I did tourist things like getting up close to the golden gate bridge.
#indiedev #promosky #gamesky #designsky #gamedesign
Just hours after landing in San Francisco, I attended Day of the Devs.
It was a warm welcome back to the city, and a prelude to #GDC25
The highlight of my day was @wearegameheads.bsky.social members recognizing me from 3 years ago!
#devsky #promosky #gamesky #gamedesign #indiedev
It was a warm welcome back to the city, and a prelude to #GDC25
The highlight of my day was @wearegameheads.bsky.social members recognizing me from 3 years ago!
#devsky #promosky #gamesky #gamedesign #indiedev
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Just hours after landing in San Francisco, I attended Day of the Devs.
It was a warm welcome back to the city, and a prelude to #GDC25
The highlight of my day was @wearegameheads.bsky.social members recognizing me from 3 years ago!
#devsky #promosky #gamesky #gamedesign #indiedev
It was a warm welcome back to the city, and a prelude to #GDC25
The highlight of my day was @wearegameheads.bsky.social members recognizing me from 3 years ago!
#devsky #promosky #gamesky #gamedesign #indiedev
It's confirmed: "Project Dreamscape" is officially named "Dreamscape" 💫
You play as a fast-asleep dreamer who battles against their inner "dreamons" in a subconscious world.
We combine hack-and-slash combat with building mechanics to deliver a new kind of experience within the roguelike genre!
You play as a fast-asleep dreamer who battles against their inner "dreamons" in a subconscious world.
We combine hack-and-slash combat with building mechanics to deliver a new kind of experience within the roguelike genre!
March 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It's confirmed: "Project Dreamscape" is officially named "Dreamscape" 💫
You play as a fast-asleep dreamer who battles against their inner "dreamons" in a subconscious world.
We combine hack-and-slash combat with building mechanics to deliver a new kind of experience within the roguelike genre!
You play as a fast-asleep dreamer who battles against their inner "dreamons" in a subconscious world.
We combine hack-and-slash combat with building mechanics to deliver a new kind of experience within the roguelike genre!
I updated my page for "Project Dreamscape" to share my latest contributions. Here's what I did:
✅ Removed the 'Play' button from the project card
✅ Replaced the header GIF with a steadier one
✅ Added a summary and 2 new sections that share my design processes
Read the page: tinyurl.com/mr28end7
✅ Removed the 'Play' button from the project card
✅ Replaced the header GIF with a steadier one
✅ Added a summary and 2 new sections that share my design processes
Read the page: tinyurl.com/mr28end7
March 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I updated my page for "Project Dreamscape" to share my latest contributions. Here's what I did:
✅ Removed the 'Play' button from the project card
✅ Replaced the header GIF with a steadier one
✅ Added a summary and 2 new sections that share my design processes
Read the page: tinyurl.com/mr28end7
✅ Removed the 'Play' button from the project card
✅ Replaced the header GIF with a steadier one
✅ Added a summary and 2 new sections that share my design processes
Read the page: tinyurl.com/mr28end7
I've just finished setting up my #GDC25 🟪 profile.
In the last 2 months I've reached out to colleagues and new connections about meeting up. If you're one of those people, I'll follow up this week!
I'll be there from the 17th-21st. If you're going and want to chat, DM me and I'll try to make time.
In the last 2 months I've reached out to colleagues and new connections about meeting up. If you're one of those people, I'll follow up this week!
I'll be there from the 17th-21st. If you're going and want to chat, DM me and I'll try to make time.
March 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I've just finished setting up my #GDC25 🟪 profile.
In the last 2 months I've reached out to colleagues and new connections about meeting up. If you're one of those people, I'll follow up this week!
I'll be there from the 17th-21st. If you're going and want to chat, DM me and I'll try to make time.
In the last 2 months I've reached out to colleagues and new connections about meeting up. If you're one of those people, I'll follow up this week!
I'll be there from the 17th-21st. If you're going and want to chat, DM me and I'll try to make time.
Today marks 1 month into my #GameDesign job search.
Here's a thread of the stats, my observations, and what my next steps are:
#promosky #gamesky #designsky #indiedev #devsky #games #jobs #GDC25
Here's a thread of the stats, my observations, and what my next steps are:
#promosky #gamesky #designsky #indiedev #devsky #games #jobs #GDC25
March 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today marks 1 month into my #GameDesign job search.
Here's a thread of the stats, my observations, and what my next steps are:
#promosky #gamesky #designsky #indiedev #devsky #games #jobs #GDC25
Here's a thread of the stats, my observations, and what my next steps are:
#promosky #gamesky #designsky #indiedev #devsky #games #jobs #GDC25
Portfolio update! 💼👇🏼
Since Sept. I've been in a team of 70+ developers at the EGD Collective working on a new game, "Project Dreamscape".
While it's not finished, I've begun to add content to my portfolio page ahead of #GDC25.
🌊 ICYMI: daniel-narvaez.com
#designsky #devsky #indiedev #gamedesign
Since Sept. I've been in a team of 70+ developers at the EGD Collective working on a new game, "Project Dreamscape".
While it's not finished, I've begun to add content to my portfolio page ahead of #GDC25.
🌊 ICYMI: daniel-narvaez.com
#designsky #devsky #indiedev #gamedesign
February 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Portfolio update! 💼👇🏼
Since Sept. I've been in a team of 70+ developers at the EGD Collective working on a new game, "Project Dreamscape".
While it's not finished, I've begun to add content to my portfolio page ahead of #GDC25.
🌊 ICYMI: daniel-narvaez.com
#designsky #devsky #indiedev #gamedesign
Since Sept. I've been in a team of 70+ developers at the EGD Collective working on a new game, "Project Dreamscape".
While it's not finished, I've begun to add content to my portfolio page ahead of #GDC25.
🌊 ICYMI: daniel-narvaez.com
#designsky #devsky #indiedev #gamedesign
Over the last 2 months I had a blast playing Sea of Stars by @sabotagestudio.com (all the way to their "Flimsy" Easter Egg!)
I made an interactive model that simulates the progression of any character's specific stat from level 1-30.
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/3kx9492m
#indiedev #designsky
I made an interactive model that simulates the progression of any character's specific stat from level 1-30.
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/3kx9492m
#indiedev #designsky
February 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Over the last 2 months I had a blast playing Sea of Stars by @sabotagestudio.com (all the way to their "Flimsy" Easter Egg!)
I made an interactive model that simulates the progression of any character's specific stat from level 1-30.
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/3kx9492m
#indiedev #designsky
I made an interactive model that simulates the progression of any character's specific stat from level 1-30.
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/3kx9492m
#indiedev #designsky
One month away from #GDC25.
Last time I made it thanks to @prgda.net and found community at the Cafecitos meetup hosted by @latinxingaming.bsky.social.
I'll be returning a more experienced Game Designer ready to contribute to that supportive environment.
Who else is going to GDC? Let's meet up!
Last time I made it thanks to @prgda.net and found community at the Cafecitos meetup hosted by @latinxingaming.bsky.social.
I'll be returning a more experienced Game Designer ready to contribute to that supportive environment.
Who else is going to GDC? Let's meet up!
February 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
One month away from #GDC25.
Last time I made it thanks to @prgda.net and found community at the Cafecitos meetup hosted by @latinxingaming.bsky.social.
I'll be returning a more experienced Game Designer ready to contribute to that supportive environment.
Who else is going to GDC? Let's meet up!
Last time I made it thanks to @prgda.net and found community at the Cafecitos meetup hosted by @latinxingaming.bsky.social.
I'll be returning a more experienced Game Designer ready to contribute to that supportive environment.
Who else is going to GDC? Let's meet up!