✨ Grateful Reflections on #NZGDC25 ✨
My first time speaking at a conference - 2 talks + 1 workshop! As a modder turned dev, it meant the world to see so much interest in UGC & modding.
Slides + resources:
📑 linktr.ee/dthompsoncs
💬 New UGC Dev Discord: discord.gg/CqDAfTnnXc
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
Thank you #NZGDC25 for having me! It's been a blast!
Always happy for people to contact me to chat about #VR #AR and #MixedReality ❤️
And if anyone has photos of my talk, please send them through 🙂
And that is a wrap on #NZGDC25
I hope this thread is interesting and if I got anything wrong please both correct me and forgive me
Also if you would like to chat with me please do reach out. Either here or on LinkedIn.
🎮 Wrapping up #NZGDC25 tomorrow with my final talk:
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 27
🕤 9:30–10:00 AM
📍 Whataitai Room
From Passion Projects to Player Power
Mods and UGC aren’t just content — they’re culture.
This talk explores how creator communities fuel game longevity, shape ecosystems
#GameDev #UGC
Are you at #NZGDC today? We're showcasing Undead West with a demo of the last Roadmap update!
You can find us at Kiwi Games Zone on Tākina Level 1 around the back at booth 53 🤠
#UndeadWest #indiegame #nz #nzgdc25 #bullethell #roguelite
🎮 I’m running 3 UGC sessions at #NZGDC!
🚀 Workshop: Build your modding/UGC strategy (Unreal + Unity examples)
🎤 Talk 1: Empower creators w/ smart UGC design
🎤 Talk 2: How mods extend your game’s life
🎟️ Open to all devs: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
#GameDev #Modding #NZGDC25 #UGC
🚀 Still spots left for my #NZGDC25 Workshop open to devs in Wellington! Interested in UGC/mod support
🎮 Designing a UGC and Modding Strategy for Your Game
📅 Thursday, Sept 25 · 1–3pm NZST
📍 Wellington (open to all)
🔗Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
✅ Plus examples in Unreal & Unity
#NZGDC
Running a workshop at #NZGDC25 🎮 (Programming Track)
"Designing a UGC & Modding Strategy for Your Game"
For experienced devs adding UGC/mod support from technical setup to community, moderation & monetisation.
Details 👉 www.nzgdc.com/workshops
Tickets cheaper before 17 Aug, Hope to see you there!
