Michael F. Baker

Bio

I began my game design journey after receiving inspiration from Destiny created by Bungie and my best friend Josh who saw a future game developer in me. At first I felt it was just an idea and didn't think much of it but then I started to have a desire to envision games that were unique and provided a personalized experience for players such as myself. After some research I made a decision to pursue game design. Unfortunately, there has been several roadblocks and situations that have occurred along my journey preventing me from becoming a professional, however, I believe in my pursuit and will not give up on becoming a game designer. In fact, I seek to become a Narrative Designer or Creative Director. I desire to see the worlds I envision come to life before my eyes.

Strong passion for video games. Easily adaptable to environment. Driven by personal growth, values, passions, and self-discovery.

Interests & Activities: Game Design, Game Vision Creation, Video Games Industry, Fantasy Open Worlds, MMORPG, FPS, Passion for Games, Anime Enthusiast, Billiards

Espers of Kalm Community Manager aka Ulysses Dragniel the General

Discord | Espers of Kalm Final Fantasy XIV Free Company

Co-leading a large free company with 100 members, fostering a vibrant community both in-game and on Discord.

Organized and hosted various in-game activities and events for members, enhancing the gaming experience.

Facilitated meetings on Discord, ensuring smooth communication and alignment among members.

Provided strategic advice and counsel to members on how to invest game currency for profit, using the in-game central market.

How did I become the General, 2nd to the leader of Espers? It all started when a gaming friend introduced me to Final Fantasy XIV Online back in 2020. At first I began as a solo player and was very invested in the game. After a month of playing and completing the current story at the time, I started to hang around the central market. To my surprise a stranger approached me and sent a message saying, "OMG! I love your outfit!" I immediately had the impression I was speaking to a gamer girl, her name was Momo, so I told her I would help her get the gear if she wanted it. Afterwards she and I exchanged friend requests and then farmed the activity for a short time. Then a week goes by and I see Momo recruiting for her free company, so I asked about joining and she sends me an invite to her free company. After joining Espers of Kalm I began meeting new people and helping out around the free company, such as creating events for farming items or completing activities. Later on, I come to a point where I've been invited to become a community moderator in the free company and on Discord, which I accepted of course. At this point I've been playing FFXIV for about 6-8 months and have been a very reliable member of the free company, as well as, I had an in-game wedding ceremony to marry Momo. Thus, I became the General of Espers of Kalm, 2nd to Momo the True Queen. One very special thing I'd like to mention is that I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Momo in-person after 2 years of friendship by attending her real life wedding. I traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast. It was one of those opportunities you just couldn't miss.

Beta Tester & Player

Playstation Consoles

Contributed to the beta testing phases of popular games such as Destiny, Destiny 2, Black Desert Online(PS4), and Final Fantasy XIV(PS5).

Discovered and navigated out-of-map areas in Destiny and Destiny 2, enhancing gameplay experiences.

Favorite Games: Skyrim, Destiny/Destiny 2, Black Desert Online, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XVI, Spyro the Dragon.

Galaxy Shooter

ChatGPT o3-mini-high | HTML | CSS | JavaScript

Developed a simple 2D Galaxy Shooter web-based game using ChatGPT's o3-mini-high model.

Your Adventure Awaits

Unity | C# | AI Generated Images

Developed a concise text-based adventure game that originated as a JavaScript project executed within the console. Recognizing its potential, I transitioned the game into the Unity platform. Utilizing AI-generated imagery for immersive backgrounds, I further enhanced the gameplay experience. The entire game logic was restructured using C# programming to seamlessly integrate within the Unity environment.

Click & Destroy

Unity | C# | Particle VFX

Completed a prototype project as part of Unity's "Create With Code 2" course. This endeavor allowed me to apply the skills and knowledge acquired from the course, resulting in a comprehensive prototype that showcased my proficiency in Unity development.

Mythandria Online

A rich, immersive, and dynamic gaming experience. Set in the mystical world of Mythandria, the game allows players to carve their own path, develop their unique character, and influence the world around them. With a player-driven economy, unique weapons and armor, and a flexible class system, Mythandria Online offers a truly unique and personalized gaming experience.

Other

The Gaia System - Reaearch & Development

Gods of Divinity - Trading Card Game Design