Ron Francesangelo
game design portfolio
Quick Bio
I earned a BFA in computer art from Bowling Green State University’s art school where I mainly used Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere & After Effects. Before graduation, I started an independent film production company and worked on films/special fx for several years. During that time I also designed a huge pen & paper RPG, finished an epic fantasy-adventure novel and did creative writing for a video game company. Since then, I’ve designed & published critically-acclaimed tabletop games and am in different stages of development on a handful more. I’m now learning Unreal Editor 4 & Unity.
For more information, you can Email Me, visit my LinkedIn profile or view my Resume.
PORTFOLIO
Legend: A Game of Maps, Part I
Description: Tabletop treasure-hunting & code-breaking game
Role: Creator/Game Designer
My Work: Conceived, created & published. Wrote historical fiction. Designed intricate puzzles/riddles. Created digital art and hand-crafted maps. Created website and Etsy store. Presented at gaming conventions. Continue to sell games.
When: 2013 – Present
Status: Complete
Legend: A Game of Maps, Part II
Description: Tabletop treasure-hunting & code-breaking game
Role: Creator/Game Designer
My Work: Conceived, created & published. Wrote historical fiction. Crafted elaborate, multi-layered puzzles, riddles and story lines. Created digital art & hand-crafted elements. Continue to sell games.
When: 2016 – Present
Status: Complete
legendagameofmaps.com
QUICKSTEEL
Description: Two-player dueling card game simulating fencing combat and strategy
Role: Creator/Game Designer
My Work: Conceived and created game. Prototyped and game tested. Recruited and directed artist. Built website. Developed and launched Kickstarter campaign.
When: 2018 – 2019
Status: Complete
quicksteelgame.com
Read about my design process here
THE LAST CHILD
Description: 454-page fantasy adventure novel
Role: Writer
My Work: Conceived story. Developed world history. Plotted character arcs. Wrote novel. Revised several drafts. Composed query letters and synopsis. Submitted to literary agents.
When: 2012
Status: Complete
DARK HORIZONS UNIVERSE
Description: science fiction pencil & paper role-playing game (RPG)
Role: Content Designer/Writer (Contract)
My Work: Created story, weapons and equipment for new alien race. Worked within pre-established IP. Conducted research and developed backstory.
When: 2008
Status: Complete
Read about my design process here
SHARD
Description: Fantasy pen & paper role-playing game (RPG)
Role: Lead Game Designer, Writer
My Work: Led creation of all game content. Conceived story. Collaborated in highly detailed world-building. Directed twenty-three artists. Created world maps.
When: 2005
Status: In Development
Read about my design process here
All work © Ron M. Francesangelo, except Dark Horizons Universe © Max Gaming Technologies