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Hello Hello!

We are looking to bring on another 3D Rigger & Animator, to focus our Boss Model "Wrath". Our current Rigger/Animator is making great progress on our Player Character "The Crusader" as we speak.

Responsibilities: Rigging & Animating our Boss "Wrath". NEED TO KNOW ROOT-MOTION! :)

Blender is preferred as that is what our current Rigger/Animator is using. Maya can work but may run into issues later if Artists need to help each other on each others assets.

Little Info below on our Project & Team:

Project Name: Proving Grounds

Project Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=sharing

Game Pitch: 3D Souls-Like Combat / Boss Rush style game. Choose your abilities/load-out before entering Boss Fight. Defeat Boss to obtain new abilities. Rinse and Repeat.

• Our goal is to create a game from start to finish and go through the process of releasing it on Steam.

• This version of the game (Souls/Boss Rush) will release as a stand alone game.

• We tend to turn this version into a Souls/Slay the Spire game and release again.

Current Team Roster (8): (2) Programmers | (2) 3D Artist | (1) 2D Artist | (1) Rigger/Animator | (1) VFX Artist (1) Composer/SFX

If interested in the Project and would like to know more please contact me at:

Itch | Discord: skillgambit#6912 or skillgambit | Email: skillgambit@gmail.com

Thank you!

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Howdy,

We are looking to bring on a 3D VFX Artist with Unity experience to the team, to begin on our Player Character "The Crusader" and first boss "Wrath".

Project Name: Proving Grounds

Role(s) Required: 3D VFX Artist (must be familiar with Unity).

My Role: Programmer | Studio Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

Previous Projects: NA

Current Team: (2) Programmers | (2) 3D Artist | (1) 2D Artist | (2) Rigger/Animator | (1) Composer/SFX

Project Length: 1-year

Compensation: Revshare. 5%-12%

GAME PITCH:

Proving Grounds is a boss-focused action game centered around mastery, progression, and strategic decision-making.

Players choose their own path through a roster of powerful bosses, acquire new powers from defeated enemies, unlock combat-altering enhancements, strengthen their Crusader through passive progression, and continually refine their build to overcome increasingly difficult challenges.

The goal is not simply defeating bosses.

The goal is defeating them efficiently, strategically, and skillfully.

Every system in Proving Grounds exists to support the same core fantasy:

Master the encounter. Earn greater power. Use that power to conquer the next challenge.

Our goal is to create a game from start to finish and go through the process of releasing it on Steam.

If interested in the Project and would like to know more please contact me:

Discord: skillgambit#6912 or skillgambit | Email: skillgambit@gmail.com

Thank you!

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Hey Piawka,

Love your stuff. Looks amazing.

Curious, can you Rig 3D humanoid models? 

Hello!

We have just completed our first Boss Model "Wrath". Below is more details covering our Studio and Project.

Project Name: Proving Grounds

Role(s) Required: 3D Rigger | 3D Animator

My Role: Programmer | Studio Portfolio:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

Previous Projects: NA

Current Team: (2) Programmers | (2) 3D Artist | (1) 2D Artist | (1) Rigger/Animator | (1) Composer/SFX

Project Length: 1-year

Compensation: Revshare. 10%-15%

Responsibilities: Rigging & Animating our Boss "Wrath". NEED TO KNOW ROOT-MOTION! :)

GAME PITCH: 3D Souls-Like Combat / Boss Rush style game. Choose your abilities/load-out before entering Boss Fight. Defeat Boss to obtain new abilities. Rinse and Repeat.

Our goal is to create a game from start to finish and go through the process of releasing it on Steam.

If interested in the Project and would like to know more please contact me: 

Discord: skillgambit#6912 or skillgambit | Email: skillgambit@gmail.com

Thank you!

GAME PITCH: A reduced-scope souls-like that turns boss order into strategy. Playing as The Crusader, you choose which boss to face, fight through a compact arena, and absorb their power upon victory. Each ability is stronger or weaker against other bosses, forcing players to plan their path carefully.

OUR GOAL: Start and finish this Project | Release on Steam | Keep the Scope of Game relatively small.

CURRENT STATUS: Began on January 1st, 2026.. We are on the MVP Phase.

• 2D Concept Art Completed: Player Character: The Crusader | Three Bosses: Wrath, Subversion, Violence | Arena: Wrath

• 3D Models: The Crusader & first Boss Wrath Complete. Arena Wrath Environment/Props being finalized.

• Programming: Crusader Controls/Camera framework complete. Boss Framework complete. Each Character has a variety of abilities programmed and implemented. Start Menu UI placeholders.

TEAM:

• Programmers (1)

• 3D Artists (2)

• 2D Artist (1)

• Rigger/Animator (1)

• Composer/SFX (1)

LOOKING FOR: Unity Programmer

• Must be 18+

• Must be able to speak/type English well

• Build on an existing repository

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging ability

• Takes ownership of programming systems

• Solid understanding of game-play mechanics

• Attention to detail (boss mechanics, player controls, CAMERAS!)

• Bonus: Game design experience, especially Souls-like (e.g. Elden Ring) or have at least played these types of games.

REVSHARE OFFER: Will negotiate privately

STUDIO PORTFOLIO:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

Social Media YT page that showcases some work: https://www.youtube.com/@SkillGambit

CONTACT: Discord skillgambit or skillgambit#6912 | Email skillgambit@gmail.com

I am surprised to not see more people jumping at this offer on here.

To the point quickly here on my end:

We are a revshare project. No Demo/Proto currently. Our MVP has been actively in development for last 4-months. We plan to polish our MVP and turn into our Demo. We do social media around our project, trying to build that community and momentum. We just may be a little earlier in development than you'd like but we are a dedicated crew (5 of us).

Something that really intrigued me about your work is you seem to have some interest in deck builders / roguelikes. Our end goal for our game is to be a combination of Slay the Spire + Elden Ring. 3D Combat / Souls-like combat, swapping out deckbuilding/card mechanics of slay the spire with 3D combat style features/mechanics.

If at all interested in any of this, reach out to me on discord at skillgambit or skillgambit#6912

Thank you!

Sent a discord invite

I emailed you just now. 

Hey there, just a curious question; can you rig 3D Humanoid models? 

Impressive portfolio you have. Love your work. Just had a question about your 3D skillsets; can you Rig Humanoid/Humanoid creatures?  

Beautiful portfolio. Nice work.

Can you Rig as well? 

Project Name: Proving Grounds

Role(s) Required: 3D Rigger | 3D Animator

My Role: Programmer | Studio Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

Previous Projects: NA

Current Team: (2) Programmers | (2) 3D Artist | (1) 2D Artist | (1) Composer/SFX

Project Length: Phase 1 MVP < 1-year

Compensation: Revshare. Will negotiate privately

Responsibilities: Rigging & Animating our Player Character "The Crusader" and One Boss "Wrath"

Complete Project Description/Phases:

PHASE 1 — MVP (Current Development)

• Crusader Controls

• Camera System

• Wrath Mechanics

• Four Core Abilities (Crusader)

• Single Arena (Wrath Arena)

• SFX + Music

Looking to nail down and polish this MVP. All proceeding Phases hinge on this.

PHASE 2 — STANDALONE GAME | STEAM RELEASE (Elden Ring + Megaman Style game)

A boss-rush action game: Players Choose from a variety of Abilities In Load Out menu, Select Boss they want to fight, defeat Boss, obtain new Abilities to select in Load Out, Rinse and repeat.

PHASE 3 — FULL VISION | NEW TITLE | STEAM RELEASE (Slay the Spire + Elden Ring)

Rogue-like: Imagine Slay the Spire concept of navigating the map with all its different types of Node Encounters but 3D Elden Ring style combat and enemy fights.

Replace the Card Mechanics of Slay the Spire with:

• Abilities (active) (Reward screen after defeating enemies)

• Trinkets (passive)

• Weapons (modifiers)

• Armor (modifiers)

• Gems

And so on.

The GDD is a work in progress for PHASE 3 still but it is coming along. Right now the main Goal is to build a strong MVP centered around tight, satisfying boss encounters, then expand into a larger progression system.

If interested in the Project and would like to know more please contact me:

Itch or Discord: skillgambit#6912 or skillgambit

Thank you

Are you accepting or interested in Revshare projects?

Added on Discord as well.

Sent Discord invite

Project Name: Proving Grounds

Role Required: Animator with Rigging skill/capability

My Role: Programmer | Studio Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

Previous Projects: NA

Current Team: (2) Programmers | (2) 3D Artist | 2D Artist | Animator | Composer/SFX

Project Length: < 1-year

Compensation: Revshare. Will negotiate privately

Responsibilities: Rigging & Animating our Player Character "The Crusader" and Bosses

Project Description: A boss-focused 3D combat game inspired by Elden Ring & Megaman

Core loop: choose a boss → enter arena → defeat guards → fight boss → gain abilities that carry into future fights with strengths/weaknesses.

Goal is to build a strong MVP centered around tight, satisfying boss encounters, then expand into a larger progression system.

We have a great Animator with us now but will be leaving us soon for a recent job offer. The Crusader is being Animated now and will be up until He leaves for job.

Contact me: Here or Discord: skillgambit#6912 or skillgambit

Hi there. This is amazing work you are offering and have been doing for the community. Thank you so much.

My issue right now is trying to think of Menu UI design. Right now it consists of:

Start Menu > Boss Selection > Stat Allocation > Loading Screen > Game-play. Using all AI generated backgrounds for these Scenes/Screens.

Here is a link showcasing three of our Main Menus: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1csdjbZE---vSF4VCp4kHtDEtDw-5_lQx?usp=sha...

1) Start Menu, 2) Boss Selection Menu, 3) Stat Allocation Menu

If you want a more full picture on what we have completed in the game, here is our Public Showcase drive of everything so far:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=sha...

2) Boss Selection: Those Boss figures are our own Art pieces.

3) Stat Allocation: We are changing this to be more of a Loadout Selection Screen where player can choose from 10 abilities, equip four of them only before loading into game.

Game Pitch: (Lore kind of follows Dante's Inferno, Nine Circles of Hell). 

A reduced-scope souls-like that turns boss order into strategy. Playing as The Crusader, you choose which boss to face, fight through a compact arena, and absorb their power upon victory. Each ability is stronger or weaker against other bosses, forcing players to plan their path carefully.

I suppose what I am asking from you is to perhaps design these screens in your own image, or one of the screens in your own image. Whatever you come up with, please make it PSD.

Thank you and let me know if you need any further details or explanations on anything. 

Hey there, I’d be interested in talking with you about our project, pick your brain a little more beyond programming (game design, specifically combat design for our game).

Here is our portfolio so far: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m

Add me on discord if you want to talk further: skillgambit or skillgambit#6912

Looking for: Combat Designer (Souls-like Boss Focus), (Bonus) Unity Developer (C#)

Our talent: (2) Programmer | 2D Artist | (2) 3D Generalist | Animator | Composer/SFX
Our Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=sharing

Looking to strengthen: Boss combat design:

• Phases, mechanics, encounter flow
• Combat readability (telegraphs, timing, punish windows)
• Boss ability kits and scaling
• Overall fight feel and balance

Project: Proving Grounds — a boss-focused 3D combat game inspired by Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Core loop: choose a boss → enter arena → defeat guards → fight boss → gain abilities that carry into future fights with strengths/weaknesses. Current focus:

• Player controls
• Camera system
• Boss combat mechanics
• Overall game feel (audio/visual atmosphere)

Goal is to build a strong MVP centered around tight, satisfying boss encounters, then expand into a larger progression system.

Length of project: 1-year >

Split %: 7% - 15% (based on role experience/commitment)

Contact method: DM me here or Discord preferred: skillgambit or skillgambit#6912

 Very nice portfolio. I’d be interested in chatting with you further about your skillsets and our project.

Here is our Main Menu flow from start to game scene that I have been working on. Pretty rough.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gcg-sL1QmT2ByoFARwUgyY_aeUrfo33N/view?usp=drivesdk

My discord is skillgambit or skillgambit#6912 if you wanna talk more. 

Hey there,

Have any experience with designing or have the “know-how” to design Elden Ring/Souls-like Boss fights? 

Very…very…interesting. Your project is eerily similar to ours we are working on…

I would be SUPER interested in speaking to you, perhaps on discord about both of our projects.

Perhaps a merger of the two could make sense.

If you don’t mind entertaining me and want to hear me out, please add me on Discord at skillgambit or skillgambit#6912.

Thank you and I look forward to furthering this discussion! 

FYI - Couldn’t msg you on discord, have to be a friend it said to do so. 

Added you on Discord!

GAME PITCH: A reduced-scope souls-like that turns boss order into strategy. Playing as The Crusader, you choose which boss to face, fight through a compact arena, and absorb their power upon victory. Each ability is stronger or weaker against other bosses, forcing players to plan their path carefully.

OUR GOAL: Start and finish this Project; release on Steam. Keep the Scope of Game relatively small.

CURRENT STATUS: Began on January 1st, 2026.

• 2D Concept Art Completed: Player Character: The Crusader | Three Bosses: Wrath, Subversion, Violence | Arena: Wrath

• 3D Models: The Crusader in Final Stages | Arena Wrath Environment/Props being worked on

• Programming: UI Menu + Flow: Start to Game play working (placeholder Art used) | Game play: basic player controls & mechanics

TEAM:

• Programmers (2)

• 3D Artists (2)

• 2D Artist (1)

• Animator/Motion Designer (1)

• Composer/SFX (1)

LOOKING FOR: Lead Programmer (bonus if you know Game Design as well, particularly in the Souls/Elden Ring like games). Need a Programmer who has attention to detail for Boss Mechanic fights and Player Character Controls.

REVSHARE OFFER: %10-%15 (can negotiate in private).

STUDIO PORTFOLIO:

Google Drive Link with all current Game Progress: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

Social Media YT page that showcases some work: https://www.youtube.com/@SkillGambit

CONTACT: Discord skillgambit or skillgambit#6912 | Email skillgambit@gmail.com

Hey Kaddera, that is awesome you released a game on steam! Well done! If you don’t mind, could you link the game please when you get a chance.

Also, what game engine you work within? 

GAME PITCH: A reduced-scope souls-like that turns boss order into strategy. Playing as The Crusader, you choose which boss to face, fight through a compact arena, and absorb their power upon victory. Each ability is stronger or weaker against other bosses, forcing players to plan their path carefully.

OUR GOAL: Start and finish this Project; release on Steam. Keep the Scope of Game relatively small.

CURRENT STATUS: Began on January 1st, 2026.

• Player Character: The Crusader - Concept Art complete
• Boss #1: Wrath - Concept Art complete
• 3D Model: The Crusader - Being worked on now. Finalized in 1-months time from now.
• Programming - Basic UI Menus, Basic Player Controls + Resource Bars

TEAM: Programmers: 2, 3D Modeler: 1, 2D Artist: 1, Animator: 1.

LOOKING FOR: 3D Generalist who can prioritize Environment/Prop Assets over Character Models.

STUDIO PORTFOLIO: Website: https://skillgambit.carrd.co/ | Crusader Concept & 3D model | Programming | Boss #1 Concept: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1soOtJmXyMjLgefRaC9bFXATxr8vlrt6m?usp=drive_link

CONTACT: Discord skillgambit#6912 or skillgambit@gmail.com

Hello,

Project Name: King of Kings (Placeholder)

Role Required: Game-play Programmer who is efficient in Unity and enjoys/knows Game-Play Mechanics. Network Code is a Bonus, but not required. We can fill that gap.

Need to be a great communicator / collaborator. We value input from our Members and want to hear from you.

Responsibilities: Help implement game-play mechanics rather than pure coding or back-end.

Current Team Size: 6. Filling all essential skill gaps.

Compensation: Revshare based off commercially release of game. Will be seeking Investor/Crowdfunding before release, in which salaries will be issued to Members + Revshare.

Project Length: +6-8 Months to Prototype. Early Access or 1.0 Release > 1+ year

Project Status: Still very Early.

• One Hero modeled / animated (big win for us!).

• Multiplayer Architecture code implemented along with Hero Controls.

• Map and other Heroes in Concept phase, moving along nicely.

• Lore/Game Design outline in decent shape, needs further fleshing out.

• Two Music tracks completed, bunch more coming soon.

• Social Media in the works, expected to kick off end of year or early Q1 2026.

• Website needs love.

Project Description: Orc vs Humans MOBA/Extraction (think DOTA/LoL combat + Escape from Tarkov or Arc Raiders extraction mechanics/loop.

World Setting/Tone: Dark/Hope/Religious (fantasy religious). Cross between Diablo / Warcraft worlds.

Influences: Darkest Dungeon, Escape from Tarkov, Diablo 2, Warcraft 3.

If interested: please contact me here or on discord - skillgambit#6912

Thank you,

- Jared

Hello there. Sent a discord invite

Hey there, I am interested in talking with you further. DM me on discord if you’d like. skillgambit#6912

Hello,

My name is Jared, Game Director of our Project, King of Kings (Placement Holder Title). We are a small team of six as of now. Myself as Game Director, 1 Programmer, 2D 3D Artists and then a Game Designer who is focusing Lore/Campaign: Prequel Missions at the moment.

The team is dedicated and we have been making slow but steady progress for the last month (team started coming together 1.5 month ago).

Project Description:  A Hardcore Competitive 1v1/2v2, online-multiplayer (also single-player), turn-based strategy & real-time-strategy game. If your King dies, you lose the game. If your Capital is sacked, you lose the game. Set in a fantasy medieval realm, Players manage Settlements, build Armies composed of their King, Knights, Archers and more. Traverse the world map, conquer settlements, complete points of interest, all while attacking & defending against other Players.

INFLUENCES: Warcraft 3, Warhammer 3, Age of Empires 2, Lords of the Realm 2.

OPERATING SYSTEM: PC Only Game

Lead Role Required Responsibilities:

- Lead Unity Dev/Programmer. Would have one, maybe two other Programmers beneath you, that you’d need to guide and communicate with.

- Multiplayer/Net-code experience would be a huge Bonus

- RTS genre experience would be a huge Bonus

We know Multiplayer is a beast to wrangle with but the game absolutely needs it.

Please reach out to me on Discord to discuss further if you are interested and would like more details on the Project and where we stand with everything at this time.

Discord: skillgambit#6912

Email: skillgambit@gmail.com

Hello,

My name is Jared, Game Director of our Project, King of Kings (Placement Holder Title). We are a small team of six as of now. Myself as Game Director, then two Programmers, 2D 3D Artists and then a Game Designer who is focusing Lore/Campaign: Prequel Missions at the moment.

The team is dedicated and we have been making slow but steady progress for the last month (team started coming together 1.5 month ago).

Hitting a hiccup right now on trying to delegate to Programmers on how to go about working as a pair on the Project + the Multiplayer aspect. One has +7 years exp in Unity with multiplayer experience but has no Team Experience or Lead exp. Other Programmer has +2 years in Unity, no Multiplayer Exp but has Team experience. Both seem very knowledgeable, enthusiastic about the project but both are a little hesitant to fill the Lead role needed here to begin the Programming side of the Project.

We know Multiplayer is a beast to wrangle with but the game absolutely needs it. We want it, no ifs ands or buts.

Looking for a Unity Developer/Programmer who has Lead Role (or is at least willing to attempt taking on this Lead Role/Manager Job) experience and who has Multiplayer/Net-code experience for a game that is a Turn Base Strategy + Real Time Strategy genre game, TBS/RTS. Think Warhammer 3 + Warcraft 3. Not as big scaled as Warhammer 3 TBS portion though.

Please reach out to me on Discord to discuss further if you are interested and would like more details on the Project and where we stand with everything at this time.

Discord: skillgambit#6912

Hello. We have a team of six right now. Looking for someone with your skill sets exactly. Would be interested to discuss further with you project details and the such. 

DM me on discord at skillgambit#6912 if you want to talk further. Thanks!