Karl Rocco
Script Writer at Caution Ready Games, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Sterling Reames
I could see right away how knowledgeable Karl was about the process of making games on a level deeper than most producers out there. This makes him a powerful force in understanding the plans he's putting together and how he's managing workloads. Karl would be a great addition to any team!
Peter Jervis
Never have I met a man more passionate about the gaming industry than Karl Rocco. His devotion and knowledge of the craft are an inspiration. To have a Karl on a team would give you dedication and an amazing work ethic. Karl would go above and beyond for any company he’s a part of.
Sterling Reames
I could see right away how knowledgeable Karl was about the process of making games on a level deeper than most producers out there. This makes him a powerful force in understanding the plans he's putting together and how he's managing workloads. Karl would be a great addition to any team!
Peter Jervis
Never have I met a man more passionate about the gaming industry than Karl Rocco. His devotion and knowledge of the craft are an inspiration. To have a Karl on a team would give you dedication and an amazing work ethic. Karl would go above and beyond for any company he’s a part of.
Sterling Reames
I could see right away how knowledgeable Karl was about the process of making games on a level deeper than most producers out there. This makes him a powerful force in understanding the plans he's putting together and how he's managing workloads. Karl would be a great addition to any team!
Peter Jervis
Never have I met a man more passionate about the gaming industry than Karl Rocco. His devotion and knowledge of the craft are an inspiration. To have a Karl on a team would give you dedication and an amazing work ethic. Karl would go above and beyond for any company he’s a part of.
Sterling Reames
I could see right away how knowledgeable Karl was about the process of making games on a level deeper than most producers out there. This makes him a powerful force in understanding the plans he's putting together and how he's managing workloads. Karl would be a great addition to any team!
Peter Jervis
Never have I met a man more passionate about the gaming industry than Karl Rocco. His devotion and knowledge of the craft are an inspiration. To have a Karl on a team would give you dedication and an amazing work ethic. Karl would go above and beyond for any company he’s a part of.
Experience
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Maurice McGee Co Founder of Caution Ready Games
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Script Writer
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Aug 2022 - Present
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The Vectromirror Initiative
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Narrative Designer
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Mar 2020 - May 2021
“Vectromirror” A 3D Puzzle Platformer – similar to Portal & Mirror’s Edge - Responsible for co-writing the complete narrative story of the game. - Worked closely with the Level Design department to ensure narrative elements function within each level of the game. “Vectromirror” A 3D Puzzle Platformer – similar to Portal & Mirror’s Edge - Responsible for co-writing the complete narrative story of the game. - Worked closely with the Level Design department to ensure narrative elements function within each level of the game.
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Manna Entertainment LLC
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
“Space Exodus” A Twin Stick Sci-Fi Shooter – similar to Atomine & Geometry Wars - Developed a simplified way to keep track of assets being developed via Trello - Organized and managed the development pipeline by examining submitted work - Lead developmental efforts by holding weekly meetings with individual departments via Discord - Working closely with company founder on the game’s story revisions via Microsoft Word “Space Exodus” A Twin Stick Sci-Fi Shooter – similar to Atomine & Geometry Wars - Developed a simplified way to keep track of assets being developed via Trello - Organized and managed the development pipeline by examining submitted work - Lead developmental efforts by holding weekly meetings with individual departments via Discord - Working closely with company founder on the game’s story revisions via Microsoft Word
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Shamrock Software, LLC
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Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
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Producer
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
“Paradise Quest” A series of slot games – similar to Zeus: God of Thunder & Double up Ducks - Operated within a $200,000 budget - Implemented management software to monitor burndown charts and gauge trajectory of assets - Worked with investors to hire developers and maximizing their talents - Monitored developmental plans for milestones, sprint, and other deliverables NOTE: Sample is what the developer was given to show in portfolio. “Paradise Quest” A series of slot games – similar to Zeus: God of Thunder & Double up Ducks - Operated within a $200,000 budget - Implemented management software to monitor burndown charts and gauge trajectory of assets - Worked with investors to hire developers and maximizing their talents - Monitored developmental plans for milestones, sprint, and other deliverables NOTE: Sample is what the developer was given to show in portfolio.
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Razor Edge Games
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Narrative Designer (Consultant)
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Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
“Eden Falling" A cinematic table top experience – similar to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire & Neverwinter Nights - Created a series of randomized side quests via Microsoft Word - Responsible for co-writing the script for the game’s trailer via Final Draft “Eden Falling" A cinematic table top experience – similar to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire & Neverwinter Nights - Created a series of randomized side quests via Microsoft Word - Responsible for co-writing the script for the game’s trailer via Final Draft
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Live in the Game, LLC
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Apr 2017 - May 2018
“Wry Reveries” A point and click adventure featuring Edgar Allan Poe – similar to Batman A Telltale Series - Built and executed developmental plans for milestones, sprint, and other deliverables - Lead development efforts of autonomous, aligned teams toward goals - Monitored progress of each department in order to gauge trajectory of assets - Created transparency via story mapping, sprints, burn-downs, and release reports - Served as Producer on multiple titles within the company’s development pipeline Show less
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Education
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Northcentral University
Master of Arts - MA, Marriage and Family Therapy -
University of Advancing Technology
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Game Art and Animation -
Full Sail University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Creative Writing -
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
LaGuardia Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Social Science