Looking for a Game Development Tutor

Hello, my name is Cruz. I'm 13 and have been interested in game development for the past couple of years. Most of my work has centered on Unity, where I've been building small prototypes, experimenting with movement systems, designing simple interaction loops, and integrating my own art assets.

I've also spent time in Aseprite, creating and refining pixel-art sprites and converting them into Unity-ready assets. I have experience pulling in Unity Asset Store packages, troubleshooting integrations, and adapting assets to fit my own game concepts.

I've been learning C# as I build, originally leaning heavily on ChatGPT and Cursor's Claude integration. More recently, I've shifted toward using AI tools as a thinking partner rather than a code generator—working through ideas, debugging logic, and planning systems instead of relying on step-by-step outputs. One of my personal goals is to become more fluent and confident in C# so I'm not dependent on AI to write code for me.

I'm most motivated when working on projects I imagine myself. I work to develop game ideas with clear mechanics, themes, and visual direction. But sometimes the scope exceeds my current skill level. This is the main reason I'm looking for a tutor: someone who can help me expand my technical abilities in service of the ideas I already care about, rather than guiding me through a prescriptive curriculum.

What I'm Looking For

• Support me as I build my own projects
• Help me structure and scope ideas so they're achievable
• Strengthen my C# skills and problem-solving process
• Explore game design concepts with me — mechanics, systems, balance, player experience
• Provide guidance when I hit technical roadblocks
• Coach me toward more independence over time

In short, I'm looking for a teammate, not a traditional teacher.

Skills I've Already Explored

Unity Engine

• 2D project setup, input systems, prefabs, animation controllers
• Basic physics, movement scripts, collision logic
• Building prototype levels and simple interactive mechanics
• Importing and configuring sprite sheets and tilesets
• Using the Unity Asset Store and adapting external assets

C# Programming

• Writing and modifying scripts for player movement, object interactions, and UI elements
• Understanding variables, functions, classes, and components
• Debugging logic errors with guidance
• Beginning to structure code into small, reusable pieces
• Thinking through behaviors before implementing them (goal-oriented problem solving)

Pixel Art & Asset Creation

• Creating 2D sprites and creatures in Aseprite
• Reducing or enlarging pixel density while maintaining visual readability
• Iterating on sprite design through multiple variations
• Exporting optimized sprite sheets for Unity

Game Design Thinking

• Generating original game concepts, characters, and mechanics
• Developing backstories and worldbuilding for game ideas
• Evaluating scope and feasibility
• Improving clarity through sketches, notes, and iteration
• Learning to break big ideas into smaller prototypes

I'm at a stage where mentorship can have a huge impact — especially from someone who can both teach and collaborate, helping me translate ambitious ideas into functioning games.

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