Career
John Ratcliff began his career as a software developer writing educational software as well as computer programs supporting cardiovascular research at the Saint Louis University Hospital. In conjunction with game publisher Electronic Arts in 1987, he helped create the first 256 color MCGA game 688 Attack Substitute Several years later, he followed up with a sequel entitled, and in 1997 released the game Scarab.
His most recent released title was as lead engine programmer for PlanetSide, published by Sony Online Entertainment.
Ratcliff is also credited in Carolina & Driver (1992) and MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat (1995). In 2006, he worked for AGEIA, where his role was to provide open source tools and technology to facilitate the integration of physics into games.
Ratcliff is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences, with a focus on computer technology and algorithms. He turned the forum over to another user in December 2006.