About Me

Thank you for visiting my portfolio!  This section exists so I can share a little bit about who I am as a person​, outside of my game development experiences.

Evan​ Alley

Inspirations

Halo 3

Without the Halo 3 vidoc and endless hours of forge mode, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Outer Wilds

There's nothing else quite like Outer Wilds; the way it takes advantage of the video game medium is inspiring.

Shadow of the Colossus

Quiet, contemplative, and poetic in a way that games seldom attempt.

Experiences And
Observations

I'm always looking for ways to expose myself to new experiences and challenges! Growing up in a small midwestern town blessed me with both an appreciation for the day-to-day, and an insatiable desire to learn more about the wider world.  I've found that this curiosity has formed the cornerstone of my artistic process.

Hobbies

Modification

I've been tinkering on my 1996 Honda Civic (named Sara) since I was 17.  It's always fun to tear something apart and put it back together again, especially when it's as mechanically simple and endlessy interchangable as a '90s Honda.  I've started referring to it as "more of an arts-and-crafts project than an actual vehicle," as there's scarcely a single part of the car I haven't replaced, modified, or adjusted.  I gotta be honest - after I have a job, I dearly hope to pass a lot of that money straight into that little 90's hatchback.

Community

One of the very first connections I made after leaving my home in Missouri and going to college in Utah was through sheer coincidence of an instagram comment on a car I liked.  We've been friends for years now, and he even​ went on to become president of the University of Utah Car Club.  Community is such an important part of this hobby, and I've made many friends and connections through this shared passion!

Deck Tuning

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Friends New and Old

Magic: The Gathering has been an incredible social conduit for bringing my friends together.  Some of my oldest friends play the game, and it's a fantastic way to reconnect with them.  Not to mention, it's always fun to bring new people into the game and make a new way to connect with my friends.

Work

For most of my college career, I worked part-time at Oasis Games, a local game store with a thriving community of players and a truly extensive inventory.

Exercise and Iteration

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Iteration and Exercise

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