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Jay Cyr Zak

Worked on the AsyncTI4/TI4_map_generator_bot repository, delivering gameplay features and backend improvements for a Discord-integrated game automation tool. Focused on Java-based backend development, the work included refactoring core logic for maintainability, expanding game mechanics such as veiled cards and Twilight’s Fall, and enhancing user experience through improved messaging and onboarding flows. Implemented new commands for state inspection and streamlined command handling using object-oriented programming principles. Addressed bugs in phase handling and token placement to stabilize gameplay. The technical approach emphasized code readability, modularity, and robust API integration, resulting in a more reliable, extensible, and user-friendly bot experience.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

71%Features

Repository Contributions

54Total
Bugs
8
Commits
54
Features
20
Lines of code
1,154
Activity Months3

Your Network

41 people

Work History

April 2026

5 Commits • 1 Features

Apr 1, 2026

April 2026 monthly summary for AsyncTI4/TI4_map_generator_bot: Delivered Stored Value Retrieval and Display Enhancements, enabling deeper inspection of in-game state and better readability. Implemented a /bothelper check_stored_value command, multi-key/value retrieval, and value unescaping; performed a small constructor refactor for the CheckStoredValue component and added formatting cleanup. These changes improve debugging efficiency, bot usability, and code maintainability.

December 2025

13 Commits • 4 Features

Dec 1, 2025

December 2025 — Delivered key gameplay improvements and stability fixes for TI4_map_generator_bot. Focused on expanding capabilities with Twilight's Fall feature and Veiled cards workflow, enhanced production UI via Sol Bt build button, and strengthened deck/paradigm mechanics. Fixed critical bugs in EdictPhaseHandler and command tokens placement to stabilize core mechanics and messaging. Result: smoother player experience, faster feature iteration, clearer production feedback, and higher reliability across core gameplay loops.

November 2025

36 Commits • 15 Features

Nov 1, 2025

Monthly summary for 2025-11 focused on enhancing maintainability, UX, and feature depth for AsyncTI4/TI4_map_generator_bot. Major work included a comprehensive code refactor to consolidate declarations and loops across key components, expanded veiled card/paradigm mechanics via a feature flag, and a series of mode-specific enhancements that broaden gameplay options while preserving stability. UX improvements were shipped to improve player feedback and onboarding (splice deck empty messaging, seating order for inaugural splice), alongside robust messaging during Veiled Heart and artifice resolution. The team also advanced game logic and data modeling (fake planet detection, isFake, and skip logic for Nanoforge/TitansHero), and implemented several reliability fixes (commander unlock checks, BT handling, code cleanup/formatting). The combined effect reduces technical debt, enables richer tactical scenarios, and improves player experience with clearer state communication and safer edge-case handling.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness92.6%
Maintainability86.4%
Architecture86.4%
Performance85.2%
AI Usage20.4%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

Java

Technical Skills

API IntegrationAPI developmentBackend DevelopmentBot DevelopmentDiscord bot developmentGame DevelopmentJavaObject-Oriented ProgrammingRefactoringSoftware DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringUI Developmentback end developmentbackend developmentcommand handling

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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AsyncTI4/TI4_map_generator_bot

Nov 2025 Apr 2026
3 Months active

Languages Used

Java

Technical Skills

API developmentBackend DevelopmentGame DevelopmentJavaRefactoringSoftware Development