Who am I?

My name is Roxanne Blouin-Payer and I'm a game AI designer currently working for Funcom Games studio in Montreal.

I have several interests, but since elementary school, I’m a game enthusiast. What kinds of games? Board games, card games, role-playing games and last but not least video games. I am fascinated by interactions complexity that emerges from a game. That passion led me to choose my vocation as a game designer.

My qualities? I am a team player, but I also work efficiently when I'm alone. I focus on the results, whoever I'm working with. I'm a fast learner and each different problem is a new challenge to me, that I'm happy to resolve. Until now, this philosophy served me well. Take a look on my achievements if you want examples.

What about my flaws? Of course I have weaknesses. Like a lot of people, sometimes I doubt. Sometimes, I make mistakes, because I'm distracted when I'm anxious about something. However, I know my flaws and I learn from my mistakes. I know how to manage my anxiety and how to transform it into motivation. I'm not the kind of person who cries over her weaknesses or who refuses critics of others. If I can do something to improve myself, I will be happy to do it.

I hope it gives you a better idea of who I am. Of course, I'm a lot more complex than that. The only way to really get a better picture of me is to actually meet me. Who knows? It might happen someday! :)

Groups and Associations

• Member of International Game Developper Association (IGDA)
• Member of Women in Games special interest group (IGDA)
  
• Founder member and collaborator of Conjure Club, ETS (École de Technologies Supérieures) student game development club.

(Illustration: Marta da Costa - 2006)