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Nathan contributed to untamed-team/project-untamed by engineering core gameplay systems, focusing on AI battle logic, balance, and data integrity. He developed and refined AI move selection, scoring, and decision-making, integrating features like dynamic move typing, boss HP bars, and encounter systems. Using Ruby and Ruby on Rails, Nathan implemented data-driven approaches for game mechanics, asset management, and plugin updates, ensuring maintainable and traceable code. His work addressed edge-case bugs, improved UI flows, and expanded content through new abilities and forms. The depth of his contributions is reflected in robust, audit-friendly commits that enhanced gameplay reliability, player engagement, and future extensibility.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

81%Features

Repository Contributions

130Total
Bugs
13
Commits
130
Features
55
Lines of code
144,585
Activity Months11

Work History

October 2025

44 Commits • 24 Features

Oct 1, 2025

October 2025 performance summary for untamed-team/project-untamed: Focused on AI stability, feature enrichment, and data integrity to improve gameplay quality and maintainability. Delivered extensive AI Move EffectScores updates (across 006_L_AI_Move_EffectScores_2.rb and 007_L_AI_Move_EffectScores_3.rb) with Mazah-focused optimization, added Irritable ability, and expanded AI Move Utilities, helping hand feature, and weather/terrain data refinements. Implemented targeted AI reliability fixes (Consistent_AI.rb) and several gameplay bug fixes (Trump Card, Moody, Hidden Power, typesAI, AAM, Magic Bounce) to reduce edge-case failures. Updated dex and data assets (dex entries for Malharo/Siren 3, Magcargo, pokemon_2.txt) and performed code cleanup and privacy/security improvements (Anti-Doxx). Overall impact: smoother, more predictable AI behavior, richer gameplay scenarios, faster iteration cycles, and better code quality and data integrity across the project.

September 2025

12 Commits • 3 Features

Sep 1, 2025

September 2025 — Delivered critical combat and data updates for untamed-team/project-untamed, focusing on player-facing features, AI robustness, and data integrity. Key outcomes include an Emergency Exit mechanism that triggers when HP falls below 50%, a comprehensive AI battle logic overhaul with refined move scoring, target evaluation, ally interactions, and Trick Room support, and data updates to PluginScripts.rxdata to align plugin data with new mechanics. Throughout the month, several AI stability fixes and consistency improvements were implemented, reducing edge-case behavior and easing future changes. These changes collectively improve battle pacing, strategic depth, and plugin reliability, driving better player engagement and maintainability.

June 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Jun 1, 2025

June 2025 performance summary for untamed-team/project-untamed: Delivered a key visual asset enhancement and reinforced asset pipeline readiness. Focused on updating Corsola sprite assets to include regular and shiny variants for both front and back views, aligning visuals with marketing and gameplay needs while preserving clean commit history and traceability. No critical bugs fixed this month; the work strengthens the game's visual fidelity and lays groundwork for future updates.

May 2025

7 Commits • 6 Features

May 1, 2025

May 2025: Focused on delivering major gameplay features, stabilizing core mechanics, and strengthening AI and encounter systems in untamed-team/project-untamed. Highlights include weather/healing overhaul, Mega Evolution support for Altaria, mining mini-game overhaul with new item categories, Phenomena environmental effects, AI move scoring enhancements for status inflicts, and Metronome stability fixes with Soul Heart/Moxie scaling, plus UX improvement for Rock Smash outcomes. These efforts improved player engagement, battle balance, and stability while expanding content paths.

April 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025 monthly summary for untamed-team/project-untamed focused on AI balance improvements and stability enhancements. Implemented AI Move Balancing and Scoring Update by recalibrating damage values and move scores, and re-evaluated the AI scoreboard to reflect the new effectiveness. Concurrently addressed a multi-hit edge-case captured in the commit 9db2dbc0d3940541d23fd8bf768d570039a263f3, improving reliability. These changes advance gameplay fairness, reduce player-frustration from AI predictions, and set a foundation for faster tuning in future sprints.

March 2025

2 Commits • 1 Features

Mar 1, 2025

March 2025 performance highlights for untamed-team/project-untamed focused on strengthening AI battle strategy and reliability in live battles. Delivered an AI Battle Strategy Enhancement to counter Sucker Punch and improve move prediction, accompanied by code improvements to speed calculation and clearer debug messaging. Also laid groundwork to address doubles scenarios in future iterations and improved diagnostics for faster troubleshooting.

February 2025

10 Commits • 3 Features

Feb 1, 2025

February 2025 monthly summary for untamed-team/project-untamed. This period delivered major improvements to encounter systems, boss UI, and balance tuning, with measurable improvements in gameplay reliability and player experience. Key features: Wild Encounter Improvements; Boss HP Bar System and Visuals; Trainer Encounter Design and Battle Balancing. Major bug fix: Trash Encounter Bug Fix. Impact: More stable and engaging encounters, improved boss battle presentation, and data-driven readiness for ongoing balancing. Technologies: Ruby scripts and data files, boss UI work, encounter data modeling, version-controlled commits across multiple files.

January 2025

16 Commits • 8 Features

Jan 1, 2025

January 2025 — Focused sprint delivering core gameplay features, balance improvements, and data integrity across the Untamed project. Highlights include dynamic move typing tied to abilities, new Mega Glalie form, a refreshed Gacha system (v2) with UI updates, AI battle system refinements, and new mechanics (Holding Hand, Gravity interactions). A data/assets refresh updated encounter/move/species data and related assets. A robust bug-fix pass improved battle accuracy and baby Pokémon detection, underpinning a smoother player experience and more reliable content delivery.

December 2024

14 Commits • 3 Features

Dec 1, 2024

December 2024 monthly summary for untamed-team/project-untamed. The focus this month was delivering core gameplay balance, UX improvements, and data updates that drive business value and improve player experience. Key deliverables span balance tuning, UI improvements for saves, and roster/data updates, backed by a traceable set of commits for maintainability and auditability. Key deliverables and impact: - Battle System Balancing and AI Improvements: balance changes to the battle system and AI, including difficulty integration, AI scoring adjustments, counter-damage logic, and new/adjusted abilities to enhance balance and challenge. This work is supported by a sequence of commits across several changeset efforts (e.g., 37f740904863e5c4bb1b621945fd68d2d06d63ad; 887b61628ab3ccfe1a39486d43bb09cf180f4708; 2c917025a0e337bd0f0a49be8320be7093ca903f; 44bb04c22dce8f64c1b65a5473172b787c18a231; 4cc67d3321d2a6e6a6e578a3aaca716e33b7736e; a349b49e0ac00ba50811628ba132ab876aeec73e; b90a5a791b247a0d6604d78711869fb5ef9766d3). - Save Screen UI Overhaul and Fixes: comprehensive UI overhaul for Save/Load screens with new assets, layout improvements, and a UI-level fix to ensure correct rendering during load operations. Key commits include 2b67e91eafdf2b0bf6575d4e10124c7e4e95dd07; a74898ca801d781b6986e35518585ffbdb53998c; 4dab7b931c896a98d3cdadec00685e3b66760dcd. - Pokémon Data, Moves, and Abilities Updates: updates to Pokémon forms, moves, abilities, and related data/assets to expand options and refine balance across the roster. Relevant commits: 4f46ac1935d047506772634db475515e0d01a119; dcba409918eedd4040331cebd613f45bd5f7505a; 0e0d5db19137255f110c85eed87f155e72c1a616; 85e31694c48eeceda86913cc1cc5dc1fe8d2e415. - Stability, maintainability, and data hygiene: minor refactor and cleanup to reduce runtime risk and improve clarity (e.g., removal of unused game variables). Commit example: 37f740904863e5c4bb1b621945fd68d2d06d63ad. Overall impact and business value: - Enhanced player engagement through a more balanced and dynamic battle experience, clearer save/load flows, and richer data to support roster strategies. - Reduced iteration time for tuning by organizing changes into explicit commits and data-driven updates with clear traceability. - Improved stability and maintainability of the codebase through cleanup and targeted refactors. Technologies and skills demonstrated: - Ruby scripting and asset/data management (e.g., updates to UI load logic and AI utilities: Update 011_AI_Move_Utilities.rb; Update 013_UI_Load.rb). - Data-driven design and asset management for roster and move sets (Pokémon data updates; form/move/ability balance). - Version control discipline with granular, traceable commits enabling auditability across features.

November 2024

19 Commits • 2 Features

Nov 1, 2024

Month 2024-11 performance highlights: Delivered AI Move Decision-Making Enhancements, introducing data-driven scoring, improved Protect mechanics handling, and the new Titan's Wrath move to raise AI competitiveness and player challenge. Implemented comprehensive AI effect-score updates and behavioral refinements across multiple iterations to improve decision quality and reliability. Rolled out UI and Experience System Enhancements, updating experience panels and assets and balancing XP caps to support longer-term progression. Fixed key stability and consistency gaps, including AI consistency fixes and behavioral tuning (sleep talk/assist and multi-hit logic). These efforts increased perceived AI quality, enhanced user experience, and improved progression clarity. Technologies demonstrated include Ruby-based AI scripting, UI asset pipelines, and strong version-control discipline.

October 2024

4 Commits • 3 Features

Oct 1, 2024

Month: 2024-10 — Delivered three major features across untamed-team/project-untamed, with tangible business value through AI improvements, monetization features, and a refined gacha economy. Key features delivered: - AI Battle Strategy Enhancements: refined move properties, AI move selection, and scoring to improve strategic decision-making of AI opponents in battles (commits: 9a8e70f11196115249cb2345db1355077cc9e9de). - Golden Camera Passive Income: added Golden Camera item and passive revenue mechanic by selling battle footage; includes balance impact by reducing attack/defense effectiveness when active (commits: e5b4f6ff5adc9eaf1cb9c58c30bafdf61fdef4a1). - Gacha System Overhaul (Ticket System and Rewards Timing): overhauled gacha with ticket storage/exchange, adjusted drop rates, new ticket types, and time-based reward multipliers to discourage rapid usage (commits: c65862f69c11b7f6cc86c71c8b8cd816b9ab8f60; 89625116b3ae6b0ea0970bc5e753b4681ac23e01). Major bugs fixed: (none reported this month). Overall impact and accomplishments: - Strengthened core gameplay loop with smarter AI, improved monetization mechanics, and controlled reward pacing to support longer-term retention and revenue. - Delivered a cohesive feature set that balances player progression with spend pacing and provides data-driven hooks for analytics. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Gameplay AI tuning and evaluation, game economy design, balance engineering, and ticket-based reward systems. - Cross-functional integration and commit-level traceability for auditing and rollback planning.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness80.8%
Maintainability81.4%
Architecture74.6%
Performance75.0%
AI Usage29.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

DatExcelPlain TextPythonRubyTextdattext

Technical Skills

AIAI BehaviorAI Behavior TuningAI DevelopmentAI ImplementationAI LogicAI ProgrammingAI ScriptingAbility ImplementationAbility ReworksAsset ManagementBackend DevelopmentBattle MechanicsBattle SystemBattle System Design

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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untamed-team/project-untamed

Oct 2024 Oct 2025
11 Months active

Languages Used

RubyTexttextDatPythondatPlain TextExcel

Technical Skills

AI DevelopmentEvent ScriptingGame DevelopmentPlugin DevelopmentRuby on RailsScripting

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