Command & Conquer: Mental Omega

Summary

Command & Conquer: Mental Omega is a fan modification of the classic real-time strategy “Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2” and its expansion “Yuri's Revenge”, significantly expanding the original games with new factions, units, missions, and more.

Responsibilities

I initially applied as a beta tester under the screen name “Zenothist” and quickly took on additional responsibilities such as:

  • Identifying technical and gameplay issues and communicating these to relevant team members.

  • Writing in-game content such as barks, fluff text and NPC dialogue, as well as copy editing public-facing material like news updates and community announcements.

  • Hosting community livestreams and Q&A sessions and providing voice-over for promotional material.

Achievements

While working on Mental Omega, I quickly learned the the ins-and-outs of the mod from both a technical and creative standpoint, as well as the QA processes within the team.

As my responsibilities grew over time, I picked up additional skills such as learning how to promote a healthy dialogue between the development team and fans of the mod through forums, YouTube videos, and livestreams.

I also taught myself how to write, organize, record, and process lines for in-game barks.

Results

I joined Mental Omega out of my love for the original game and a desire to work with peers who shared that passion.

Through the lens of a modder, I learned about the game development process and the joy of creating something that greatly appealed to an small but passionate audience.

This joy would inspire me to pursue a career in game development.