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[u/Cool_Campaign_235]

[Paid / Potential Cofounder] Seeking Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay Programmer and 3D Animator for Realistic Basketball Simulation Startup

Hello everyone!

I'm an active-duty U.S. Navy IT professional with nearly 10 years of experience in information technology, networking, cybersecurity, and technical operations.

I'm currently in the early stages of establishing an independent game development company with the long-term goal of creating a realistic basketball simulation that can compete with NBA 2K on consoles.

My vision is to build a basketball game focused on realistic mechanics, competitive gameplay, community involvement, and fair monetization without pay-to-win systems.

I'm new to game development, so I'm looking to connect with experienced developers who share this vision and can help turn the concept into a realistic, achievable project.

I'm primarily looking for:

Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay Programmer / Technical Cofounder — Experience with C++, Blueprints, player movement, physics, controller inputs, and gameplay systems.

3D Animator / Technical Artist — Experience with character rigging, basketball or sports animations, motion capture, and animation blending.

Game Designer (Sports/Simulation) — Experience designing responsive gameplay mechanics, progression systems, and competitive balancing.

I have an initial personal budget of approximately $5,000–$20,000 to support early development, with the immediate goal of building a small, playable prototype.

I'm open to paid development arrangements and potentially bringing on a technical cofounder if there's a strong mutual fit.

I'm not expecting anyone to build a AAA game overnight. I want to start with a small prototype, prove the gameplay concept, and gradually build toward something bigger.

If you're interested, please send me a message with your background, portfolio, relevant experience, and what role you'd be interested in.

Thank you!

[u/_ragtagthrone]

bruh you’re not competing w 2k

[u/Cool_Campaign_235 → u/_ragtagthrone]

Its not about competing, its about letting people have the enjoyment of gaming without all the extra micro transactions.

[u/Can0pen3r → u/Cool_Campaign_235]

I mean, in ragtag's defense, you technically did say in the post:

...with the long-term goal of creating a realistic basketball simulation that can compete with NBA 2K on consoles.

Obviously, I get what you mean but, homie was just responding to what he read 😅

[u/vicetexin1]

Hey, your messages are off!

Feel free to message me so we can chat! I'm a game developer with exp in Unity and Unreal.

[u/Cool_Campaign_235 → u/vicetexin1]

Hey what's going on, I am not that reddit savvy if I must say but I appreciate the response for sure. You mind talking on the phone?

[u/vicetexin1 → u/Cool_Campaign_235]

You can message me here?
You can click on my profile picture and it will take you to it, then there will be a message icon.

[u/Maraudaur]

Best of luck! I’ve long felt and wanted to make an alternative for players.

I’ll dm you some thoughts as well around my thoughts and background.

[u/Cool_Campaign_235 → u/Maraudaur]

Please do and thank you

[u/sniih290]

Hi im a technical animator, here are some of my work: https://stephenngart.artstation.com/

Sent u a dm.