Kyle Rowan Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Marietta, Ga, Us

• Led the narrative design for 6 games, 12 additional versions of existing games, and 30+ expansions, receiving a promotion to Design Lead in only 2 years for the stellar performance of these gamesMalifaux (M3E): Lead Game Designer, Writer, and Editor• Led the development of Wyrd’s largest expansive release and 3 accompanying expansions; hosted an open playtest with 1K+ participants, and adjusted mechanics based on player feedback • Directed the progression and character growth of 600+ characters, upholding the creative vision and consistency between releases by detailing stories, biographies, and game mechanics • Collaborated with 10+ freelance writers and editors on 350K+ words of stories, rules, and character biographies across 11 different books Vagrantsong: Lead Game Designer and Writer • Spearheaded the creation of the award-winning cooperative boss battler from initial pitch to final playtest, developing the story, theme, mechanics, characters, creative direction, and expansions • Coordinated rubber hose art direction with graphic design and art teams to merge American folk and horror aesthetics Bayou Bash: Lead Designer • Designed Bayou Bash and Bayou Bash: Hog Wild, an expansion with new playable characters and game modes that increased player count, interactivity, and replayability

Marietta, Ga, Us

• Oversaw the game design, storytelling, writing, and editing for 3 games, 3 expansions, and 11 One Shots; Drove the direction, playtesting, and release schedule of RPGs in the same universe • Developed and wrote the weekly digital newsletter Waldo’s Weekly after discovering low engagement rates, creating community engagement, highlighting game artists, and discussing game strategiesDCR: War of the Spirits: Game Designer and Writer • Designed a free print-and-play expansion for Darkness Comes Rattling, a cooperative board game, including a new endgame, quest system, 2 new playable characters, and win conditions • Conducted iterative playtests, both online and in-person, making weekly changes based on feedback and impressions, improving the overall rating 19% The Other Side: Game Designer, Writer, and Editor • Served as the Co-Editor and writer for the large-scale wargame’s first rulebook, including additions to the biographies, stories, and rules • Collaborated on the development of the game’s first FAQ and Errata, focusing on making small but integral changes to restore balance and game health Through the Breach: Writer and Editor• Guided a team of 11 in-house and freelance designers on expansions, Penny Dreadfuls, and One Shots; Editing for grammar, consistency, clarity, humor, and imagination

Sacramento, California, Us

• Provided QA consulting and moderation services to 10+ organizations for their mobile applications, websites, and video games, receiving Top Moderator Award during “12 Days of Mods” annual celebration• Delivered end-to-end quality assurance, conducting regression testing for upcoming releases, creating macros for reoccurring issues, and relaying new bug information from end users to development teams

• Partnered with Lead Designer for Novus to integrate a backstory and further drive meaning in player decisions; Edited dialogue, characters, item descriptions, and prompts to match overall story • Wrote technical documentation, including wikis, in-game tutorials, and high concept design documents for investors and 2 new hires