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Our Mission
Ludenwright started with a mission: to help indie developers and creators navigate the often overwhelming world of game development, marketing, and playtesting. We understand how challenging it can be to find the right resources in a sea of information that often profits from the confusion and chaos of the game industry. We’re here to change that.
If you’ve ever tried to build a game on your own, you know how tough it is to handle everything by yourself. We’ve created a space designed to facilitate teamwork, guiding your creative journey with tools, processes, and templates designed to make larger milestones easier to realize.
What Makes Us Unique
Discord Community
At the heart of Ludenwright is a supportive online space for game developers of all experience levels.
Team Matching
We've developed a Discord bot to help members connect and form teams for collaborative projects, game jams, and more.
Knowledge & Resources
Ludenwright has a growing library of tools, templates, and opportunities to support your development journey. We are in need of help organizing and distributing this knowledge, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
Meet the Ludenwright Team
Irving Severino
(he/him)
Co-Founder,
Community Management Lead
Leads collaborative efforts of the Ludenwright council, coordinating strategic practices and guiding initiatives to support indie studio growth and industry learning. Pivoting from web development into Vue and Nuxt, with an eye on Dart and Flutter. Eager to build something in UE5!
Sharise Love
(she/her)
Co-Founder,
Technical Operations Lead
Develops and maintains the Ludo bot, builds front-end tools, and dabbles in back-end development for Ludenwright. Proud “short stack” developer on a perpetual XP grind across code, creativity, and chaos. Enjoys heavy narrative-driven games that deliver emotional damage in the best possible way.
Brian Andrus
(he/him)
UX Research & Design Lead,
Playtest Operations Lead
Heads UX at Ludenwright, helps build tools, facilitates playtests, and contributes to the website design. Trained as a researcher and now applying that mindset to UX in game dev. Drawn to games with MMO raiding, coordinated co-op, multiplayer party mayhem, and magic-heavy fantasy RPGs.
Elaisha McKenzie
(she/her)
Communications Director,
Marketing & Strategist
Leads Ludenwright’s public-facing efforts while strengthening bonds between the community and council. Brings in a service and consulting background to build a thriving, connected community. Proudly represents casual gamers with skill issues, cheering on the cozy game wave in indie.
Mitch Mackay
(they/them)
Production & QA Strategy Lead,
Playtest Facilitator
Somewhat of a mystery.
Catherine Boatwright
(she/her)
Community Strategy & Operations Lead
Playtest Facilitator
Somewhat of a mystery.
Meet the Ludenwright Team
Irving Severino
Co-Founder,
Community Management Lead
Leads collaborative efforts of the Ludenwright council, coordinating strategic practices and guiding initiatives to support indie studio growth and industry learning. Pivoting from web development into Vue and Nuxt, with an eye on Dart and Flutter. Eager to build something in UE5!
Sharise Love
Co-Founder,
Technical Operations Lead
Develops and maintains the Ludo bot, builds front-end tools, and dabbles in back-end development for Ludenwright. Proud “short stack” developer on a perpetual XP grind across code, creativity, and chaos. Enjoys heavy narrative-driven games that deliver emotional damage in the best possible way.
Brian Andrus
UX Research & Design Lead,
Playtest Facilitator
Heads UX at Ludenwright, helps build tools, facilitates playtests, and contributes to the website design. Trained as a researcher and now applying that mindset to UX in game dev. Drawn to games with MMO raiding, coordinated co-op, multiplayer party mayhem, and magic-heavy fantasy RPGs.
Elaisha McKenzie
Marketing & Communications Lead,
Strategy Advisor
Somewhat of a mystery.
Mitch Mackay
Production & QA Strategy Lead,
Playtest Facilitator
Somewhat of a mystery.
Catherine Boatwright
Community Strategy & Operations Lead
Playtest Facilitator
Somewhat of a mystery.
Meet the Ludenwright Team
Irving Severino
Co-Founder,
Community Management Lead
Leads collaborative efforts of the Ludenwright council, coordinating strategic practices and guiding initiatives to support indie studio growth and industry learning. Pivoting from web development into Vue and Nuxt, with an eye on Dart and Flutter. Eager to build something in UE5!
Sharise Love
Co-Founder,
Technical Operations Lead
Develops and maintains the Ludo bot, builds front-end tools, and dabbles in back-end development for Ludenwright. Proud “short stack” developer on a perpetual XP grind across code, creativity, and chaos. Enjoys heavy narrative-driven games that deliver emotional damage in the best possible way.
Brian Andrus
UX Research & Design Lead,
Heads UX at Ludenwright, helps build tools, facilitates playtests, and contributes to the website design. Trained as a researcher and now applying that mindset to UX in game dev. Drawn to games with MMO raiding, coordinated co-op, multiplayer party mayhem, and magic-heavy fantasy RPGs.
Elaisha McKenzie
Marketing & Communications Lead,
Strategy Advisor
Somewhat of a mystery.
Mitch Mackay
Production & QA Strategy Lead,
Playtest Facilitator
Somewhat of a mystery.
Catherine Boatwright
Community Strategy & Operations Lead
Playtest Facilitator
Somewhat of a mystery.
FAQ
Joining Ludenwright means stepping into an active community of people who are building and learning together through game development. When you join, you’ll become part of our Discord server, where most of our activity happens. You’ll use our team matching tools to explore open roles, connect with developers, and find the right fit for your skills and interests. Being part of Ludenwright is about contributing to a shared space where creators support each other, collaborate on projects, and grow their abilities in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
No. Ludenwright is completely free to join and participate in. We believe in making game development more accessible, and that means removing paywalls. All of our tools, events, and community resources are open to members at no cost.
Of course! At Ludenwright, it's not a requirement for people to have prior experience before joining (we all have to start somewhere, right?). All we ask is that you come equipped with a growth mindset and a healthy appetite to learn! In the future, we will have resources set up to support fresh talent so feel free to join our community and see how we can support you!
While we can't help you find a job directly, we do have a channel specifically for job postings which we source from other discord communities! We also have a channel where we post about other discord communities, some of which may have resources specifically for job-seekers. Additionally, by working on real projects, building a portfolio, and connecting with professionals, many of our members strengthen their skills and expand their opportunities in game development.
Ludenwright is still in early development, but we’re actively curating tools and resources to help developers learn and grow in specific disciplines! We plan to offer game development resources and learning materials, structured peer-playtest sessions, assistance with team formation/recruiting, collaboration spaces, game jam events, social events, and more!
Absolutely! We encourage experienced devs, designers, and industry professionals to mentor, provide feedback, and share their expertise. Ludenwright is a place to both learn and give back to the game dev community. Join our Discord and get in touch with a facilitator to see how you can help!
Yes! Teams can showcase their games, projects, and contributions within the community. We provide dedicated spaces for sharing progress, finding teammates, and celebrating completed work. Although Ludenwright is not specifically designed individual self promotion, we do have designated spaces for people to show off the things they are working on, whether that includes asking for feedback, or just wanting to showcase a cool project! Always check channel guidelines before posting any of your work to a Discord channel to ensure that you comply with our requirements.
Unlike passive communities, Ludenwright is hands-on and project-focused. We create a space where game developers actively build, test, and refine their skills together—not just talk about it. We take our members' interests and autonomy very seriously, and work to ensure that our platform is focused on offering our members what they need to grow their career in gaming.
