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Lonnie D. Ropp

personactive14 mentionsFirst seen Feb 20, 2008Last seen Jan 5, 2026

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Lonnie D. Ropp is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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Lonnie D. RuppLonnie Rob

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Claims (2)

  • factualhigh

    Lonnie D. Ropp has worked at Stern since 1987, present since the first line of code was written at the company.

    Source: Tim SextonEp 77: Earning Wings with Tim Sexton and Raymond Davidson
  • factualhigh

    Lonnie D. Ropp is Director of Software at Stern Pinball

    Source: Lonnie D. Ropp self-identificationTransformers Pinball Documentary - PART ONE (OFFICIAL RELEASE)

Recent Mentions (14)

  • Software engineer credited on Sharky's Shootout.

    Episode 28 - Die on this Hill: Sharkey's ShootoutApr 29, 2024
  • Code assistance on James Bond 007; previously collaborated with Mike Vinacore on Stranger Things

    The Pinball Show Ep 113: The Big James Bond 007 EpisodeSep 26, 2022
  • Senior software engineer at Stern since 1987; described as present since 'the first line of code was written at Stern'; serves as technical resource and mentor for newer developers.

    Ep 77: Earning Wings with Tim Sexton and Raymond DavidsonJan 21, 2022
  • Sound designer credited on Star Trek (2013)

    Deep Dive: Star Trek (2013) PREVIEWMay 23, 2024
  • Stern Pinball designer; referenced for track record of incomplete early code that improves significantly through development cycle (Guardians, Stranger Things)

    Ep 93: Let's Talk BondOct 2, 2022
  • Co-led code development for Stranger Things alongside Brian Eddy

    Stranger Things Tutorial - Pinball GuideJan 5, 2026

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Co-developer with Mike Vinicore on John Wick code updates; worked specifically on redesigning Winston multiball rules

John Wick Pinball Code Update 0.95 Stream!Jun 26, 2025
  • Director of software at Stern Pinball; leads code/rules development

    Transformers Pinball Documentary - PART TWO (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Nov 7, 2011
  • Director of Software at Stern Pinball; software engineering manager responsible for game management decisions and core programming

    Transformers Pinball Documentary - PART ONE (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Oct 21, 2011
  • Data East programmer/designer; set dot-matrix display effect preferences; worked with Orin on various games

    TOPCast 53: Orin DayFeb 20, 2008
  • Director of Software at Stern Pinball

    Transformers Documentary Part Three (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Nov 21, 2011
  • Criticized for excessive unskippable animations in games like Star Trek

    Episode 84 – Tales from JailMar 18, 2019
  • Software engineer at Stern Pinball; featured in video introduction and wrestling hypothetical segment

    Making of WWE Wrestlemania Pinball from Stern PinballFeb 9, 2015
  • Director of Software at Stern Pinball, oversaw software development for Transformers

    Transformers Documentary Part FOUR (OFFICIAL RELEASE)Nov 28, 2011