Stephen Rooney
Senior Writer at Larian Studios- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Irish Elementary proficiency
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Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie
It's difficult to quantify how talented Stephen is, but since this is a recommendation, I'd better try. The man has written some of the most memorable characters I've seen in games, in a branching and interactive style as unique as any I've seen. His technique is at once instantly recognizable for its complexity, quality, and professional mastery. Furthermore, the man is kind and a genuine asset to any team. He gives helpful and accurate feedback that elevates the fiction he critiques. I like Stephen a lot, in other words. Working with him is a joy.
Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie
It's difficult to quantify how talented Stephen is, but since this is a recommendation, I'd better try. The man has written some of the most memorable characters I've seen in games, in a branching and interactive style as unique as any I've seen. His technique is at once instantly recognizable for its complexity, quality, and professional mastery. Furthermore, the man is kind and a genuine asset to any team. He gives helpful and accurate feedback that elevates the fiction he critiques. I like Stephen a lot, in other words. Working with him is a joy.
Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie
It's difficult to quantify how talented Stephen is, but since this is a recommendation, I'd better try. The man has written some of the most memorable characters I've seen in games, in a branching and interactive style as unique as any I've seen. His technique is at once instantly recognizable for its complexity, quality, and professional mastery. Furthermore, the man is kind and a genuine asset to any team. He gives helpful and accurate feedback that elevates the fiction he critiques. I like Stephen a lot, in other words. Working with him is a joy.
Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie
It's difficult to quantify how talented Stephen is, but since this is a recommendation, I'd better try. The man has written some of the most memorable characters I've seen in games, in a branching and interactive style as unique as any I've seen. His technique is at once instantly recognizable for its complexity, quality, and professional mastery. Furthermore, the man is kind and a genuine asset to any team. He gives helpful and accurate feedback that elevates the fiction he critiques. I like Stephen a lot, in other words. Working with him is a joy.
Experience
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Larian Studios
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Belgium
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Computer Games
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Writer
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Apr 2015 - Present
If I went back to when I was a teenager and told my parents I was going to get paid to write video games, they would have told me I was living in a fantasy world. Given that I spend all my time writing about dwarves, dragons, and demons, it seems they'd be right. If I went back to when I was a teenager and told my parents I was going to get paid to write video games, they would have told me I was living in a fantasy world. Given that I spend all my time writing about dwarves, dragons, and demons, it seems they'd be right.
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- Freelance
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Dublin
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Freelance Copywriter
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
Writing marketing content on a contract basis for several different companies, including Mothercare, Easons, RateMyArea, and Red Ribbon. Work largely consists of content production (often content for sites that offer daily deals), social media management, and customer service management. Writing marketing content on a contract basis for several different companies, including Mothercare, Easons, RateMyArea, and Red Ribbon. Work largely consists of content production (often content for sites that offer daily deals), social media management, and customer service management.
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Gruupy
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Consumer Electronics
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Content Writer
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
Wrote site content and newsletters, managed social media, managed customer service. Wrote site content and newsletters, managed social media, managed customer service.
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Jolt Online
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Ireland
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
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Jolt Online Gaming
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Dublin City University
Master of Science (MSc), Communication and Media Studies -
2010 - 2011
Ballyfermott College Further Eductation
National Diploma in Media, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management -
2004 - 2007
University College Dublin
BA (Hons.), History
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