Position: SFX Lead, UI/UX Programmer

Forkdrift is a multiplayer action game where players take control of customizable forklifts and take part in either of two game modes: the King of the Hill-styled "Delivery" mode or the free-for-all "Fork Frenzy" mode.

My tasks were split between implementing various HUD components, setting up the customization menu, and sound design. I worked with various designers, artists, and programmers on the first two, but I was mostly autonomous when it came to sound design. I later built upon the sound manager I wrote for Forkdrift on future student games.

Selected Contributions

SFX

• Sourced, edited, and balanced 11 sounds
  
• Built an audio manager for forklifts
  • Multi-phase tire screech for drifting
  • Lift raising and lowering
  • Honking and back-up alarm
    
  • Engine revving
• Implemented object pooling for impact sounds
  
• UI sounds based on car beeping

UI/UX

• Minimap with icons for crates and other players
• Speed gauge
• "Delivery" scoreboard with rotating gear to indicate that progress is being made
• Forklift customization menu
  • Options for chassis, wheels, lift forks, and hats
  • Two password-protected hats for helpers and developers
    

Screenshots

External Links

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318940/Forkdrift/
https://zacharyfrye8.wixsite.com/forkdrift