Hi, I'm Ben Nelson

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About Me

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I'm a 21-year-old student at Old Dominion University, pursuing a degree in game development with a focus on creating immersive and engaging experiences. My journey began with Minecraft plugins, where I discovered my passion for coding and game design. With a strong foundation in Java and C#, I've worked on various projects, from small indie games to complex Minecraft plugins. One of my proudest achievements was developing a custom plugin that added new gameplay features and enhanced the user experience for players. Outside of the classroom, I'm actively involved in the game development community, attending conferences and game jams to expand my skills and network with industry professionals. I'm also learning Japanese, inspired by my dream to work at Nintendo in Japan. Join me on my journey as I continue to learn, grow, and create unforgettable gaming experiences for players around the world.

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Projects

Tactics Towers

Tactics Towers

Unity
C#

Tower Tactics is a vibrant and engaging tower defense game created using Unity. Set in a colorful and dynamic world, players must strategically place towers to defend against waves of advancing enemies. Each tower has unique abilities and upgrades, offering a variety of tactical choices to overcome challenges. With polished graphics and intuitive gameplay, Tower Tactics showcases my skills in game design, programming, and creative game mechanics. The project demonstrates a deep understanding of game development principles and a passion for creating immersive gaming experiences. Tower Tactics is a testament to my talent and dedication to game development, making it a standout project in their portfolio.

Ultra Bans

Ultra Bans

Java
SQL

UltraBans is a comprehensive Minecraft server management plugin, offering essential commands like ban, tempban, unban, and banlist. With advanced features such as ban imports and upcoming support for IP bans and multi-language options, UltraBans simplifies server moderation, ensuring smooth and efficient server management. With UltraBans, server owners can easily enforce bans and manage their server's player base, all within an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Stay in control of your server and enhance player experience with UltraBans.

Portfolio

Portfolio

Nodejs
React
JavaScript
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
HTML
CSS

This website itself is a testament to my skills and passion for game development and web technologies. Built using Next.js and Sanity, this site reflects my commitment to creating seamless and engaging user experiences. The development process was a blend of creativity and technical proficiency. I designed the layout to be intuitive, ensuring visitors can easily navigate through my projects and learn about my skills. The integration of Sanity as a headless CMS allowed me to manage content efficiently, making updates and additions a breeze. I paid special attention to the responsiveness of the site, ensuring it looks great and functions flawlessly across various devices. Every aspect, from the color scheme to the animations, was carefully chosen to reflect my style and professionalism.

Testimonials

Keshav Vermani

Ben Nelson is a fantastic front and back-end developer who has been great to work with on all my projects. Ben was instrumental in building part of my website and was a crucial stakeholder in the creative process of designing and implementing new ideas. He is consistently consistent in his work and tirelessly persistent in achieving excellence. Ben is also a fantastic team player with a remarkable ability to collaborate with others. Ben has my absolute respect and admiration, and I undoubtedly recommend him for any position.

Keshav Vermani