Meet the creatives
Interesting fact:
“Yes, we all have full-time or several part-time jobs. Our hearts want Affinity Forge to become our full-time.
I guess you could say we are a bunch of kids who want to have fun, do what we love, and share that with the world…”
THE ORCHESTRATION TEAM
JOEY BOYER
Hailing from Austin, Texas Joey is the Lead Orchestrator / Founder. Along with leading the company and its Realms, he is the executive producer and dabbling soundscape artist in the Realm of Affinity Forge working on The Broken Bottle. He is also the lead UI designer and sound designer for Project Burne.
Joey graduated with his BBA in Management & Entrepreneurship and in International Studies. Though his passion for marketing persists, Joey recently resigned from his full-time career in marketing to fully commit to his companies.
Drawn by the pure joy of working with people and to the depth behind team dynamics, Joey began orchestrating in 2015. “I have always loved bringing great people together, learning about their passions and strengths, and uncovering how to work together to create something awesome and accomplish big goals. There is so much to be learned about yourself and others...when we create together we build a bond - an affinity.” He first found he loved the world of business in first grade when he started a bike washing stand. "Funny stories with that one. The bike station didn't last long but I found how much I enjoyed starting operations. It's entertaining looking back at the little spreadsheets I would make..."
His epic hobbies include, rock climbing, playing the drums, learning to create soundtracks, photography, and gaming with friends.
If Joey had a personal teleporter he would go back to Florence, sit on Ponte Santa Trinita with a cup of gelato in hand, and watch the lights from Ponte Vecchio dance over the Arno river.
If there were no time constraints, Joey would travel to when (if) we are able to travel to distant planets and would find himself exploring each, along with the majesty of the universe - if time allows of course.
HOW AFFINITY FORGE'S MISSION ALIGNS WITH JOEY
“Affinity Forge is the tip of the iceberg. The first of Legendary Affinity’s ‘children’ and I am so proud of the team and what we have created together here in the Forge.
I am convinced that if everyone were doing what they love for a living, we could cure depression, anxiety, even lower divorce and abuse rates.
I am on an eternal mission to build a pivotal ecosystem where everyone is empowered to act out of their strengths and passions. This has started with what I call Creative Heroes. We will expand into any area of creativity and beyond. We plan to expand into the world of education to help students have insight, foresight, and confidence as they travel through their college careers and into the workforce. Additionally, we have plans to expand into empowering the retirees and senior citizens to find new passions and be empowered to act out of their strengths and wisdom.”
THE WRITING TEAM
JOSH IRVIN
Hailing from Littlestown, Pennsylvania, Josh is currently a writer and storyboard artist in the Realm of Affinity Forge working on The Broken Bottle, Affinity Forges first stand alone immersive digital story.
Presently Josh is a history scholar pursuing a doctorate and professorship in said field.
Josh started writing at age 12.
His epic hobbies include, writing fantasy novels, playing guitar with his band, and losing hundreds of hours to RPG's and MOBA's.
If Josh had a personal teleporter he would use it to go to Amsterdam, Naples, and some other historic port cities but eventually wind up in Northern Ireland.
If there we no time constraints, Josh would go back to ancient Carthage in 220 BC when the Carthaginian Empire was at its height to see the civilization for himself since we have next to no knowledge of them after the Romans wiped them out and burned Carthage to the ground.
HOW AFFINITY FORGE'S MISSION ALIGNS WITH JOSH
"Growing up reading the works of Tolkien and Lewis, being a writer has been my dream since I was young, As an author it is my goal and passion to bring media to the masses in a way that affects them in the way I was inspired. Being able to see stories transform and evolve into the games we produce is an incredible way to see this dream come true, and I hope many more artists can find such an outlet for their passions."
"Moreover, I have a desire for telling stories with a level of depth and authenticity that I feel many games and interactive stories might be losing. I desire to tell stories with the core values Affinity Forge holds. Not everyone can tell their own story and I want to help people tell their stories..."
S.S. TRANTHAM
Scott joins us from Houston, TX (H-Town), making him the second Texan on the team. Scott is a writer and world builder in the Realm of Affinity Forge.
Scott graduated with a degree in English and currently freelances as an author and editor.
His epic hobbies include smashing turrets in League of Legends between hitting the gym, and being the best dog uncle.
As with all good projects, Scott started world building in his childhood years. This began in his backyard, swinging the most sword-like stick he could find.
If he had a personal teleporter he wouldn't need backstage passes.
If there were no time constraints he would go back in time to focus on humanitarian causes throughout the ages. Maybe visit a few epic parties like Woodstock along the way.
HOW AFFINITY FORGE'S MISSION ALIGNS WITH SCOTT
“I find deep meaning in saving space for people. Everyone grows at their own pace, and deserves the safety of a caring environment to become their best self. Tenacity, creativity, and passion are the cornerstones of my life, and I’m so happy to have found a team that amplifies this when we’re together.”
THE ILLUSTRATION TEAM
Anh Luu
Anh joins the team from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and is currently an illustrator/ character designer for Affinity Forge working on The Broken Bottle.
Anh is currently a passionate freelance designer who finds herself illustrating for books and any other types of digital artworks and watercolor paintings that come her way.
Anh started drawing when she was 7 and at age 22, started to teach herself about digital painting.
Her epic hobbies include reading, cooking, traveling, and aikido.
If Anh had a personal teleporter she would travel around Europe, the United Kingdom, and Canada.....with infinite time.
HOW AFFINITY FORGE'S MISSION ALIGNS WITH ANH
"To me, working with Affinity Forge is just like a dream come true. This job makes me want to improve myself everyday and to draw the best I can."