Dimensia is Andrew Leach’s First Project

I’m Andrew Leach, and Dimensia is the project that taught me how to build ambitious software long before I joined Microsoft or contributed to GitHub. I started Dimensia early in my engineering journey and keep refining it while I work remotely from Berlin, Germany after spending time in Dresden.

This 2D platformer combines a story-driven campaign, multiplayer experimentation, and a custom level editor. Every late-night Berlin iteration informs how I lead engineering work today, from MonoGame rendering tweaks to accessibility passes inspired by my Microsoft experience.

Discuss Dimensia with Andrew Leach

Dimensia gameplay screenshot from Andrew Leach’s first project, continually updated in Berlin, Germany — Dimensia’s Berlin-era builds keep Andrew Leach connected to creative engineering roots.

Story & World

Dimensia follows a lone explorer and his companion Henry as they test experimental suits across shifting dimensions. I crafted the narrative to mirror my own curiosity—each level forced me, Andrew Leach, to try new mechanics, rendering tricks, and AI behaviors while balancing school and early internships.

Branching level arcs that reflect how Andrew Leach iterated on gameplay between Berlin and Dresden.
Multiplayer arenas built to stress-test networking ideas before I ever touched Microsoft production services.
Environmental storytelling influenced by GitHub Issues workflows—small commits, clear intent, and measurable outcomes.

Development Timeline

Dimensia started back in my earliest coding days using C# and XNA, then moved to MonoGame during a recent Berlin refresh. I still treat it as a living lab for graphics, physics, and distributed playtests with friends across Germany.

Early Prototype Era: Initial build during my first years of coding, Andrew Leach’s first major graphical codebase.
University Expansion: Refined tooling, added multiplayer sync, and experimented with shader packs while studying engineering.
Productization Phase: Put lessons from Microsoft To Do into practice—better CI, automated builds, and accessibility passes.
Berlin Remote Era: MonoGame port with distributed collaborators, plus occasional Dresden playtest sessions.

Technology & Craft

Dimensia sits at the intersection of curiosity and professional discipline. I keep it aligned with my day job by using the same observability-first mindset I apply at Microsoft and the craftsmanship approach I learned at GitHub.

Core stack: C#, MonoGame, custom networking, and a level editor powered by reusable tooling that mirrors modern CI pipelines.
Remote-friendly workflows: Git-based branching, GitHub Actions builds, and async documentation so Berlin, Dresden, and US collaborators stay in sync.
Player insights: I rely on privacy-safe telemetry to measure level completion and game stability without exposing personal data.

Download & Play

I release Dimensia builds on request so I can keep track of feedback loops. If you want the latest Andrew Leach Berlin build, send me a note and mention your platform, and I’ll share the MonoGame package along with setup tips.

Email: contact@andrewlea.ch

Connect with Andrew Leach

If Dimensia resonates with you—or if you want to talk about long-running side projects, Berlin’s engineering scene, or remote-friendly developer tools—reach out. I’m Andrew Leach, a senior software engineer at Microsoft, previously at GitHub, and I still treat Dimensia as the spark that set my career in motion.

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