From Product to 3D Tamagotchi: Developing a Character for Yet Another English

The creator of the Yet Another English platform shared her experience in gamifying her language learning tool. The concept involves a 3D character that evolves as the user studies: the journey starts from an egg, with progress tied directly to learning consistency. During development, the author utilized Claude Opus 5.0 and Blender via the MCP protocol, alongside GPT for task automation. The project took approximately 14 hours of work and $100 in API costs. The article details the 3D modeling process, the challenges faced during iterations, and technical insights on optimizing character assets. This case study serves as a practical guide for developers looking to integrate 3D elements into educational products to boost user engagement.