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Mathew Howieson

grade: 55%

This is a well structured piece that covers the ground well, but I am surprised by the final conclusion: a great success and a team I would work with again. The project was a great success, academically, in that it allowed the team members to expose themselves to difficult tasks and difficult judgements (person, in-team and by me.) In this I do see success as everyone reflected well. It is also noticeable that the team held together to the end, despite the lack of much real progress on the actual game as a game beyond the ideas and technicalities. You could/should have also reflected upon the support environment for the team: could John (and Derek) have supported you better, could the software have been present (!), could you have done more to get the team focussed?

My reflection is that you are a fine young chap, friendly and nice to work with. But ... you need to generate a cutting edge to work in a demanding sector. Treat it like a sport: you can be a happy, enthusiastic amateur, or aim to train to be a great athlete. The honours are given to the hardest working. And you won't know how good you can be until you really break sweat!

I see great potential, and this reflection is strong, so set yourself tasks and expend great effort to achieve them. Ask yourself: what game will I have developed and have people playing by the time 3rd year starts?