Former ArenaNet writer John Ryan is now Bungie’s “editor/loremaster,” according to his Twitter account. Ryan started at ANet in 2010 and worked on Guild Wars 2’s dialogue, lore, and narrative. He explained his past and present role to fans on Twitter:
[Source: Twitter via VG247]First, my new job at Bungie will be editing and riding herd on lore. I’m not writing, per se, but I’ll be working with some great writers.
Second, I’m not, nor have I ever been, a lead story writer at ArenaNet. It seems some media outlets are confused about that. There’s only been one lead writer for the five-ish years I’ve been at ArenaNet. And that is the one and only @BobbyStein.
I don’t know how much impact I’ll have on story at Bungie. I’ll play some role, I suppose but, again, there are so many great people at Bungie who are passionate, talented, and hard at work at making great narrative experiences for you. I’m lucky to be part of a legendary studio, and I only hope to match the energy and vision of everyone at Bungie.
In short: I will edit, I will work with writers, I will keep an eye on lore and style. I’m part of a great studio. I’m ready to kick ass.
