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Video game designer (CD, Borderlands 2, Lead Design, Bioshock), Co-founder, Chief Creative Officer at Stray Kite Studios. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dallas TX area
Joined March 2013
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Wartorn has reached 1.0! 🗺️ A massive, new island 👿 3 new bosses 💪 Ability to upgrade units to Tier 5 📕 Tons of new events And dozens of additional gameplay hours as you complete the story and create your perfect meta-build! Download today on Steam and Epic Games Store!
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Looking for something to play while you bundle up for the colder months? Wartorn is still 40% off in the Steam Autumn Sale! The discount only lasts the weekend so jump in now to begin your fantasy-roguelite journey. store.steampowered.com/app/1…
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Heading into the long-weekend and thinking about hopping into Wartorn for the first time? Well, we just dropped our first content update that brings MAJOR changes and new content! Don't just take our word for it, @CohhCarnage shows it all off here: youtu.be/6h8T316Mh-M?si=K0i2…
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Wartorn has officially been out for a month! Huge thank you to everyone who’s played, shared, and supported the game so far. Your support means everything and the battle is only beginning!
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Did you see that we deployed Patch 2 to Wartorn last week -- with a focus on changes based on player feedback? 🎨 Turn 'painterly' effect on or off 🛖 Improved visuals in the Villa 🛜 Migration to @UnrealEngine 5.6 And much more! Download and play today!
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Now that you have Wartorn in your hands, let's meet more of the team! This talented engineer is a grad of both Clemson and SMU, making him half Tiger, half Mustang. How fierce. When he's not building video games he's likely to be found playing a board game.
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The mantras are the foundational pillars of Wartorn. They are a fictional conceit that helps drive the functional and strategic differences between units in the game. Want to see which Mantra best represents you? Take our quiz and pick a Role in Discord! discord.gg/SdpeTRB8ES
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You love to see it! "...chewed me up and spit me out in every possible way, but I kept coming back for more..." Thanks so much to @gamepressurecom for the great review and thoughtful critique! gamepressure.com/editorials/…
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We see you @CohhCarnage 👀 Mastering those combos 💪 Wartorn is available now in Early Access!
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Having a blast playing @Wartorn_Game ! The combat's got depth, the elemental tactics are 🔥, and there's a ton of potential here If you're into tactical roguelites, this one's worth a look Full impressions video: youtu.be/HakxIy8iGcA #WartornGame #WartornLaunch #IndieGames
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Thank you @PixelSean_YT -- we like the sound of that! "Wartorn is building something BIGGER than you think" youtube.com/watch?v=HakxIy8i…
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Wartorn launches into Early Access in just 4 days! Battle and recruit 20+ unit types in epically brutal combat scenarios. As a roguelite title, no two runs will be the same, and death always comes with the promise of progression. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1… Discord: discord.gg/SdpeTRB8ES
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In comparison to the combat demo, the Early Access launch of Wartorn features a vast and expansive narrative! Your dialog choices and decisions will shape Yara and Elani’s journey, with emotional moments that hit hard. You will interact with an eclectic cast of characters, some of whom will be friendly while others will be dangerous and volatile.
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When you use a unit's special attack, you will see an area-of-effect icon on the battlefield. The same is true for enemy units. If you see an big attack icon on screen, try to get your units out of harm's way as soon as you can... or else this may happen.
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In case you missed it, Wartorn launches into Early Access on June 17th, 2025! Add the game to your wishlist today and prepare for battle in this roguelite-strategy fantasy adventure! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1… EGS: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/…
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🗺 Just Revealed 🗺 Explore the Overworld Map, which shows off the massive scale of your journey. With branching paths and unexpected outcomes, every choice leads to new challenges. Be sure to monitor your hope, your food, and take care of your squads!
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Today, we're thrilled to announce that Wartorn will launch into Early Access on June 17th, 2025, and will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store! Prepare yourself for all-out war, where Towering Trolls, enormous Pheigns and other fantastical fighters wreak havoc on the battlefield. Master the unique abilities of your units to achieve total victory—and get ready to break out the big guns on June 17th! Add Wartorn to your Steam wishlist via the link below:
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Did you see today's announcement? Wartorn is launching in Early Access on June 17, 2025! We also shared new details about what the larger game will be like! Including the roguelite progression system, larger narrative, and more! Check it out: store.steampowered.com/news/…
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It’s elemental, my dear Watson… Fire, water, tar, plant, & lightning: these five elements dictate the combat system of Wartorn. Mix, match and master the unique abilities of your units to conquer anything your enemy—or the environment—throws your way!
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