Values Driven Game Development in AAA Games
summary
Describes building a unified NASCAR Heat character creator that supports nonbinary and trans identities by using blend shapes for scalable facial features, texture tinting for hair/skin/eyes, and base asset generation via Autodesk Character Generator. Removes gender flags from the codebase to protect the feature, prototypes to meet schedule, and ships the feature; teammates later adopt and defend the design. Emphasizes values-driven choices: inclusion, lowering barriers, and practical tradeoffs to finish on time.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:22Welcome
- 3:12Team Needs
- 4:40Pitching
- 5:07shepherding
- 6:05gender protection
- 6:41guardian role
- 7:24character creator
- 8:54Conclusion
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