War Witch (Developer)
Overview
Melissa "War Witch" Bianco is a game designer for Paragon Studios. She currently holds the title of Lead Designer.
Employed at Cryptic from February 2002 till the mass developer migration to NorCal Studios in November 2007. She was primarily in charge of developing and implement zones and missions in game as well as plotting events and easter eggs. She was promoted into the role of Lead Designer in January 2010, taking over for Positron, who took on a more "hands-on" role in systems development.
Educated at Ohlone College and Capilano College, previously employed by Extra Personalities (a company in the motion picture and film industry), and Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission (a Government Agency in the Heath Care Sector).
Ingame this developer's character has several appearances, in Croatoa and Pocket D as a trainer, and as herself in the Easter Egg area of Faultline, the Cryptic Lounge.
External Links
- Melissa Bianco's profile at the official City of Heroes forums
- Ask a Dev, Part 6
- IGDA profile
- Melissa Bianco's website
- Melissa Bianco’s Official Blog
- Announcement of War Witch's promotion
- Interview with MMORPG.com