Case Study
Guild Wars 2 is an open-world MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) known for its expansive world-building and complex storytelling. As a player for over seven years, I noticed that the character select screen had some glaring problems and questions that needed to be answered.
As a result, I took two weeks to recreate the character select screen, doing ample research on the artistic style of the game as well as player pain points and needs.
Some Key Considerations Include . . .
Distinct "painterly" style — much of their concept art, UI, HUD, and other graphical elements have visible paint strokes that pay tribute to this aesthetic.
Accessibility issues — Some of the original asset sizes may not be distinctly visible to some players, causing frustration and possible misinput.
Player pain points within the character select screen — utilized both primary & secondary sources to collect data and create player personas.
Pain Points & Research
