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🙌 About Me

My Journey in Game Development as a Hoosier

Hi! I’m Andrew Jorgensen—game designer, storyteller, and proud Hoosier with a passion for immersive worlds and a faith that fuels my every project. My walk with Christ is at the heart of what I create—it inspires me to build experiences that don’t just entertain, but encourage, connect, and awaken purpose in players.

🎓 In 2025, I proudly graduated from Indiana University Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science in Game Design & Development from the Luddy School of Informatics. I finished with top marks and a final cumulative GPA of 3.514—a milestone that reflects years of growth, grit, and God’s grace.

🎮 Industry Experience & Events

From conference floors to 48-hour sprints, I’ve thrown myself into opportunities that stretch my creativity and sharpen my design instincts:

  • GDC 2024 & 2025 – Engaged with leading minds in the industry, expanding my network and staying on the pulse of innovation as I prepare for post-grad employment.

  • Global Game Jam @ IUI (2023 & 2024) – Built working game prototypes in Unity within 48 hours, flexing rapid design and programming skills.

  • (GGJ 2025 took a raincheck due to illness—but I came back stronger and more inspired than ever!)

🧪 Featured Projects

  • 🃏 Golems & Storms™ – A competitive card-drafting game I created as my capstone project, focused on strategic deck-building and golem warfare.

  • ⏳ Time Guardians™ – Designed a detailed Unreal Engine level featuring a futuristic HQ, from Time Cell Detention Areas to Timeline Teleportation Matrices. Original logo and animated loading screen included!

  • 🌿 SporeWood – A polished team-built prototype showcased at the Capstone Fair, where I led UI/Level Design and boosted booth engagement by 20%.

  • 🎮 SpellSling Arena – Crafted modular levels and optimized enemy AI to increase responsiveness and fun factor.

  • 🎙️ Dawn of the Garmír™ – My passion project: an original Skyrim-inspired audio drama with immersive voice acting, layered soundscapes, and a deep narrative arc.

  • 📜 The 12 Hands RPG System – A fully original tabletop system featuring dynamic turn-based combat and flexible character progression.

  • 🧠 Gauntlet of Legends (MTG Playstyle) – A custom Magic: The Gathering experience with commander-style mechanics and an innovative lieutenant system.

🛠️ Game Jam Power-Ups

Game jams have been my forge—intense, fast, and formative. They’ve taught me to adapt on the fly, collaborate under pressure, and translate wild ideas into real, playable magic.

🧙 Inspiration & Play

When I’m not making games, I’m playing them—especially Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. These worlds fuel my imagination, deepen my understanding of systems design, and remind me why storytelling matters.

🤝 Looking Ahead

I’ve spent my college years growing through community, internships, and development milestones. Now I’m stepping into the industry with a sharpened skillset, a Christ-centered calling, and a heart to build games that matter.

“With creativity guided by Christ, I aim to build worlds where players don’t just play—they feel, learn, and believe.”