Brian To

Software Architect

Is Beyond the Tales the first game you have worked on?

Yep, assuming the old RPG game is also Beyond The Tales.

Why did you decide to work on Beyond the Tales?

Drew was like "yo, wanna work on a game" and I was like "f it, why not". Got to learn some new stuff along the way. Also, I like programming w/ the team :-P.

What is your favorite game of all time?

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What are you currently playing?

Trackmania Turbo, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (Mobile), Magic: The Gathering

What is the first game you ever played?

Not sure, think it was the first NFS game (Road and Track Presents: The Need for Speed).

If you could write a book about your life, what would it be titled and why?

Gudetama: A Recollection https://hellokitty.fandom.com/wiki/Gudetama

What advice do you have for someone wanting to get into game design and/or development?

Be careful of tunnel vision while implementing, thinking things through. Don't get emotionally invested in any one aspect - it'll suck if it doesn't work or make the game worse if there are better available.

What is one thing most people don't know about you?

i like country music?

Do you have a favorite movie/franchise?

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Do you have a favorite book/series?

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If you could chose a super power, what would it be?

Shapeshifting

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

bonfire, luau food, hot date

What was your first job?

intern @ google nyc

What could you give a 30-minute presentation on with no advanced preparation?

Statistics

What job would you be terrible at?

Manager

What's a topic you wish you knew more about?

linguistics

Are you a cat or dog person?

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