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@timrozek.bsky.social
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Content Director @ Ironroot Games. Previously Senior Environment Artist at Zenimax Online Studios. See some of my work at artstation.com/timrozek

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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Haha, maybe. Other dad friend and his daughter were with us too. Front row of the back section. Don't think we have ever met in person, so not sure I would have recognized you if I didn't know I was looking for you.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Hey, I did too. Took my daughter to the 4:00 pm. Guessing you were 6:30? I just found out this week that they've been showing Ghibli all summer.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Really excited to say we shared our first teasiest of teasers today during @insider-gaming.com 's Showcase. Can't wait til we can share more. #indiedev #gamedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFLP...
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Ironroot Games' Project Mourning Reign - Teaser Trailer (Insider Gaming Showcase)
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Fantastic work by @insider-gaming.com with today's Indie Showcase. I really loved this format. Prepping short interviews with every dev was such a nice addition. Pulling for all of these devs to get to fund their project. #gamedev #indiedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NsD...
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The Insider Gaming Showcase - May 2026 Edition
YouTube video by Insider Gaming
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I barely post here, but goddamn, the things this asshole is saying is so far beyond the pale. This all better be idle threats. We are way past due for a handful of congressional Republicans to say enough is enough, and get him out of here.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
For the first time, I'll be at #GDC this year! Feel free to say hello, and ask about Ironroot, or parenting! #gamedev #indiegamedev
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We've got a few small updates to our site! You can read a few interviews and even watch our Podcast with @easyallies.com !!! ironrootgames.com #ironrootgames #gamedev #indiegamedev
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Ironroot Games
Ironroot Games is a studio founded by seasoned AAA developers who believe great games grow from great developer culture. As a community-driven studio, we commit to empowering creative ownership for cr...
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Ironroot Games @ironrootgames.com · 30/01/2026
Our furry guy has a name! Introducing: FeLix the Ogre! Named by @karenjohana.bsky.social, not only does his name mean “lucky, successful,” but "FeLix" includes the atomic symbol for iron (Fe). We couldn’t have asked for a more auspicious name for our mascot!
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
It's been a challenging year, but being a part of putting together this new studio has absolutely been a highlight. I can't wait to see what 2026 brings us. I hope everyone manages to find time to relax and enjoy the final two weeks of the year.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Hello! www.gamebabauniverse.com/ironroot-gam... #gamedev #indiedev
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Ironroot Games Is The Latest Studio From Former Zenimax Online Devs - GameBaba Universe
Ironroot Games is described as "an independent studio forged by passionate developers" who previously worked at ZeniMax Online Studios.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Thanks so much! I'm really excited about this team and our project. Gonna have to start up whatever version of ESOFam we come up with soon. Time to build back up.
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Sarah “Business with a Smile” Lynn @sbar713.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
So anyway, I'm back in the saddle. Happy to share that I've joined Ironroot Games as Executive Producer. 😎
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Quentin Cobb @qtraincobb.ironrootgames.com · 25/11/2025
Today I can announce an exciting collaboration of friends and former colleagues, we've formed Ironroot Games, a new independent game studio. We are a developer-owned studio where games are crafted by care for both developers and players in mind. We can't wait to show what we're working on!
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
I know I'm relatively quiet on here, but I'm incredibly excited to announce our new #IndieGameStudio, Ironroot Games! I'll be serving as Content Director and Artist. Not much to say about what we're working on at the moment, but please feel free to follow our account and check out our website!
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Every boss fight ever created is made significantly worse by a lengthy or irritating run back.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The furniture was really fun to make, and I hope to feature that in a post at some point.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
At the risk of messing this up since it's been a little while, we wanted to keep the Breton style but add in a Mediterranean/coastal Italian feel, hence the sort of villa look to the higher end, and chunkier wood frame and plaster in lower. Lots of nautical trim and shapes too.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Adding another set of interior spaces that I made. This time from #ESO #HighIsle. I created the majority of the interiors for this chapter, as well as a huge portion of the furniture (hopefully a later update). Enjoy! 😀https://www.artstation.com/artwork/eR62Y6
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Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Interiors and Palace, Tim Mrozek
I created the majority of the interior spaces for the High Isle chapter, as well as the furniture. I was responsible for trims, floor matrials and wood trim, as well as all structural/architectural mo...
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Dev To Dev Podcast @devtodevpodcast.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Dev to Dev, the Podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day! Launching September 8th Find us on: Patreon: DevToDevPodcast Spotify: Dev to Dev TikTok: @devtodevpodcast YouTube: @DevToDevPodcast
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
One of the larger pieces I made for our Greymoor chapter was the interior of the Blue Palace in Solitude (as well as all the other high end set interiors). It was a ton of fun recreating such an iconic city from a game that I loved. #ESO #Greymoor #Skyrim #Solitude www.artstation.com/artwork/oJenmz
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Elder Scrolls Online: Blue Palace Interior (Solitude), Tim Mrozek
I had the pleasure of recreating the Blue Palace from Skyrim for our Greymoor Chapter. In addition to modeling/building out the full interior structure, I also created the stone detail trims, the fire...
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The first Chapter I worked on from start to finish was Summerset. One spot I got to work on was the Crystal Palace Entrance. This included some kit-bashing, as well as a number of bespoke models and sculpts for the central doorway and entrance. #ESO #gamedev www.artstation.com/artwork/K3og6G
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Elder Scrolls Online: Crystal Palace Entrance, Tim Mrozek
I was tasked with modeling custom assets for the entryway to the Crystal Tower in our Summerset Chapter. This included the central façade, doorway, crystal key holder and key, bust over the doorway an...
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
pt. 2
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Thanks so much!! This seriously means a lot! So happy to hear they were well liked.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
I recently updated my artstation posts with some semi-breakdowns, showing the furniture trims, and some of the variants I made from the parts. Figure it's easier to just share directly here, for anyone who finds this sorta thing interesting. #ESO #gamedev
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
I've gotta give the design credit to the concept team, but I did model the motif's and trims for the Elsweyr sets. Super happy to hear it was your favorite. It was one of the most fun to build for sure! We all loved getting to do something so different in style.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Thanks so much!!😁
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
One more post from my #Elsweyr work! Thought it would be fun to show the high res modeling of all the crazy filigree and trim work I did that served as the kit bash set for the zone. Enjoy! #ESO #ElderScrolls #GameDev www.artstation.com/artwork/8BgdvE
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Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr Furniture Details and Trims, Tim Mrozek
Early in the production of each chapter, the concept team gives us detailed pattern and trim designs to define the cultural set we'll be making that year. If needed, one of us will then model out the ...
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Another round of Elsweyr furniture from #ESO #ElderScrollsOnline. A set of wardrobes that were the template for multiple pieces of furniture in the zone. www.artstation.com/artwork/x3b4L2
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Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr Wardrobes, Tim Mrozek
A set of wardrobes I created for the Elsweyr chapter of ESO. This set served as the parts and trims for an extended set of furniture for the chapter.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Hey look! I managed to stop tinkering and just post my first post Microsoft bloodbath project. This is for all you housing and furniture junkies in ESO! #ElderScrolls #game-dev #hardwood-surface-modeling www.artstation.com/artwork/vb8ERY
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Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr Tables, Tim Mrozek
A collection of tables I made for the Elsweyr chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Got together with a bunch of the ZOS game2 team tonight. Damn, I'm gonna miss this team and project. Great to get out though.
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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
✊✊✊ www.ign.com/articles/zen...
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ZeniMax Union Responds to Microsoft Canceling Unannounced MMO: 'A Future Has Been Stolen From Us' - IGN
Following a wave of mass layoffs that impacted an estimated 9,100 employees at Microsoft, many of whom were in its Xbox gaming division, the union of employees at Xbox subsidiary ZeniMax have responde...
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ZOS United-CWA @zosunited.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
On July 2nd, Microsoft announced they were shelving an unannounced project at ZOS, a shock to over 200 of our devs working on the project. However, despite discussions regarding the status of our employment, the fact is: we have not yet been laid off. Our full statement can be found below.
First part of the ZeniMax Online Studio United-CWA statement that reads,

Earlier this month, Microsoft indefinitely shelved an unannounced MMORPG at ZeniMax Online Studios, a shock to the 222 ZOSU-CWA developers working on the project. It has been heartening and validating to see our game mentioned in the press and by players that would have loved to see the results of our work. 

Undoubtedly, a future has been stolen from many of us and our community will never experience an amazing game. However, despite discussions regarding the status of our employment, the fact is: we have not yet been laid off.

While we understand that for most of us something like a layoff is inevitable, last December both the teams behind The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and the unannounced project voted overwhelmingly to form a union and establish ZeniMax Online Studios United-CWA (ZOSU-CWA). Worker-volunteers elected to represent the interests of our union are currently bargaining with Microsoft for the benefit of our impacted teammates. 

While Microsoft and ZOSU-CWA bargain over how we move forward following the project closure, the developers behind the unannounced project remain employees of ZeniMax Online Studios with full pay and benefits.


Second part of the ZeniMax Online Studio United-CWA statement that reads: On July 2nd, our lives were upended without prior notice or communication from Microsoft leadership and without clear understanding about the status of our employment. In light of this, our union came together with urgency, gathering and distributing information and resources to our affected members.

Where Microsoft has failed to support the talented craftspeople who have generated billions in revenue, our union has stepped up to provide clarity and support. 

It is true that a layoff may be in the future for some of our members. However, as a result of our organizing, we are able to ensure that those impacted will be able to depart with dignity. 

More importantly, the work of ZOSU-CWA will continue so that our remaining teammates — the stalwart developers of ESO — can follow in the footsteps of our colleagues across other departments and studios at Microsoft, including our union siblings at ZeniMax Workers United (ZWU-CWA). We look forward to other units who will soon ratify fair contracts that will guarantee the rights we all deserve.

In solidarity,
ZeniMax Online Studios United-CWA (ZOSU-CWA)
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
First day back to "work" after the mass MS layoff that led immediately into my vacation week. Man, this is a weird feeling. Did not at all expect to be revisiting my resume and portfolio again right now. Hope everyone else impacted is managing well today.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
So many incredibly talented people just kicked to the curb. Pretty shit week :(
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Ok, I just saved money on RocketMoney by manually cancelling all of my excess subscriptions. That's one productive thing today. Time for my next project. #layedoffbyxbox
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
So, should I start a GoFundMe for some Five Guys? I could really use a sad, super unhealthy burger, but am also part of the Xbox layoffs and feel like I shouldn't splurge on something that costs about half a mortgage payment right now.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thanks man! Yeah, feeling completely sucker punched, as I think the whole team does. Told my old ESO lead that I've got some time and availability if he's interested.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Agreed. Happy the ESO team is still mostly intact, but this is a pretty bad day for the studio. Thanks 🙏
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Wish I had an answer. Totally blindsided by this. It's gonna take awhile for this to sink in. Thanks so much for the kind words.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thanks so much! It means a lot. And nice to see you over here! I left twitter, but really miss the community we'd all built over there. Nice to see a familiar face ☺️. I hope you and your family are well!
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thanks so much! Still waiting for concrete details. Pretty shitty day. Got a lot of experience, but feels like half the industry is currently unemployed, so we will see. Grateful the ESO team still has jobs, just wish I'd stayed over there, 😭
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Seriously, this sucks so much. I was so excited for what we were making.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
I don't really have the emotional wherewithal to make this a good post. Honestly, this feels awful, shocking, and confusing. So, for now, who is looking for a Senior Environment Artist with a good deal of generalist and character background?
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Swag day combined with Doom CE pickup day. It'll be another 86 years before the planets align like this again.
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Booker!!!
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Terrible news today. Wes is a wonderful guy and deserves all the support he can get!!!
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timrozek.bsky.social @timrozek.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Really not loving this timeline.
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