Embarking on a Journey in Indie Game Development

Hello and welcome to BluePrintWorks.com! I’m Mike Sothern, and you might know me as a co-founder of SkyHR.io, where we specialise in HR software solutions for small to medium businesses. While I continue to thrive in my role at SkyHR, I have embarked on an exhilarating new adventure—indie game development.

The world of indie games has always intrigued me. It’s a place where creativity meets complexity, where small teams or even individual developers can craft engaging, innovative, and often emotionally resonant experiences. As a software engineer by profession, the challenge of designing and developing a game from scratch is something I’m eager to tackle. I’ve chosen Unreal Engine 5 as my tool, impressed by its capabilities and the quality it can deliver.

Why start this blog? BluePrintWorks.com is more than just a showcase of progress; it’s a platform for connection and learning. Here, I’ll share my experiences as I delve into game design, the ups and downs, what I learn, and the milestones I achieve. From concept art to coding, each post will be a piece of the larger puzzle that is game creation.

I also plan to occasionally share insights from my day job at SkyHR, where technology and innovation play pivotal roles in driving business solutions. The parallels between developing software for businesses and crafting game experiences for users provide a unique perspective that I hope will enrich this blog’s content.

Whether you’re a fellow developer, a gamer, or someone curious about the blend of creativity and technicality in game development, I invite you to join me on this journey. Your feedback, advice, and engagement are not just welcome, they’re essential.

Here’s to the beginning of a great adventure!