General:Wynne McLaughlin

Wynne McLaughlin
Role(s)	Designer, Writer
Softworks tenure	Jun 2012–Jun 2021
Alias(es)	ZOS_WynneMcLaughlin

Wynne McLaughlin was the lead writer and narrative designer at ZeniMax Online Studios throughout the 2010s and early 2020s.

He wrote the entirety of the game's Main Quest at ship. He managed the Editorial department and recruited, mentored, and lead a team of Narrative Designers, ensuring the quality of writing within and associated with the project, including marketing, web, and community content. Wynne worked in concert with the Lead Loremaster to ensure fictional and intellectual property was consistent. He also worked directly with Systems Design, UI Design, Audio, and Localization to support voice-over recording and localization efforts for the release of multiple DLC game packs and a new game chapter, annually. He wrote hireling dialogue for Gavin Gavonne, and worked with Jonathan To on Pacrooti's dialogue. He created the character of Cadwell for John Cleese.

Bill Slavicsek took over from Wynne as Lead Writer following his departure. Wynne now works at Intrepid Studios as Senior Narrative Designer on Ashes of Creation.

Credits

• The Elder Scrolls Online — Lead Writer
• The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited — Lead Writer
• The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind — Lead Writer
• The Elder Scrolls Legends — Lead Writer
• The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset — Lead Writer

Interviews

• May 2013: ZenimaxOnlineStudios: Journey to Coldharbour
• Sep 2014 ZenimaxOnlineStudios: ESO Writing Team AUA (archive)
• Sep 2014: ZenimaxOnlineStudios: ESO Live - Episode 1
• Oct 2014: ESO Guild Summit 2014 - Writing and Lore
• Jul 2017: Reimagining The History of Morrowind With Wynne McLaughlin

Gallery

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  Wynne holding sign (bottom left)

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  Wynne with the writing team (second from right)

External Links

• Wynne McLaughlin on MobyGames
• Wynne McLaughlin on IMDb
• Wynne McLaughlin on LinkedIn
• Wynne McLaughlin on Pinterest