Steve Stacy is a Principal Animator at Cryptic Studios. Colleagues describe them as "I've had the good fortune of working with Steve more than once, and on multiple projects. Steve is a true master of game development, and happens to be a fantastic animator, mentor, leader, problem-solver, and all-around great human being. Steve's got a creative superpower for maximizing possibilities and output. Regardless of the tools or constraints, he will find a way. He's the guy who will think ten steps ahead of what the team is asking for in the moment, and will set you up for success in the long run. For games with challenging animation goals, or long tail live service needs, Steve is the one you want on your team. Always a collaborator, Steve is a great partner to designers, artists and engineers. He deeply understands development, and how best to leverage animation in the context of the whole game experience. He is also highly technical, and will help envision and execute tools, scripts, etc. While humble and affable, Steve's experience, eye for quality, determination and patience make him an excellent mentor and force-multiplier for any team. His impact at Cryptic was exponential, and his influence was pivotal in growing many aspiring animators into versatile powerhouse contributors. All of this comes with an incredibly positive attitude, great sense of humor and unbeatable work ethic. I feel lucky to have had multiple opportunities wot work with Steve, and sincerely hope I'll be able to do so again." and "Steve is someone that is great to have at your studio. He brings an eye for game animation, an infectious positive attitude, a technical problem solving ability, and a willingness to mentor. Take all of that with his decades of experience and you have someone who is a valuable asset. I would love to have Steve work with me again on any project. "