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Post by PapaCharlie9 on Dec 3, 2020 22:35:28 GMT
Oof. I’m having ptsd wrt the cryptotweets after the cancellation of Joplin and Mike Laidlaws subsequent departure.
Now what?
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Post by Polka Dot on Dec 3, 2020 22:36:33 GMT
I'm literally made of sunshine and happy thoughts. I thought you were all fireballs?
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Dec 3, 2020 22:37:35 GMT
I'm literally made of sunshine and happy thoughts. I thought you were all fireballs? I mean...sunshine can be hot.
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Post by Heimdall on Dec 3, 2020 22:37:42 GMT
And the post from EA lady. Did she want to do something like damage control? why post it? what she has to do on Bioware site? It's the official business post to say the studio manager is leaving and name his successor: Samantha Ryan. It's rather surprising they actually put Laura Miele's name on it. But this is terribly news, not really people leaving after 20 years, but that Samantha Ryan is now in-charge. Her idea of what a RPG is doesn't really match with BioWare's (old) vision. Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. If I’m understanding this correctly, Samantha Ryan was already overseeing the studio and they’re still looking for a new GM? Just looking at the message, I have no idea who Samantha Ryan is.
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Post by Grog Muffins on Dec 3, 2020 22:38:35 GMT
Interesting that they've touted the involvement of veterans in the coming projects and now this happens. Feels a bit surreal and worrying. I wonder what news tomorrow will bring?
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Post by ellanathehamster on Dec 3, 2020 22:40:45 GMT
And the post from EA lady. Did she want to do something like damage control? why post it? what she has to do on Bioware site? It's the official business post to say the studio manager is leaving and name his interim successor: Samantha Ryan. It's rather surprising they actually put Laura Miele's name on it. But this is terribly news, not really people leaving after 20 years, but that Samantha Ryan is now in-charge. Her idea of what a RPG is doesn't really match with BioWare's (old) vision and she could do a lots of damage if she stays around too long. Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. Well. Seniour creature designer left recently. Noone gave it much notion, but in retrospective, perhaps that was connected?
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Post by azarhal on Dec 3, 2020 22:42:01 GMT
It's the official business post to say the studio manager is leaving and name his successor: Samantha Ryan. It's rather surprising they actually put Laura Miele's name on it. But this is terribly news, not really people leaving after 20 years, but that Samantha Ryan is now in-charge. Her idea of what a RPG is doesn't really match with BioWare's (old) vision. Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. If I’m understanding this correctly, Samantha Ryan was already overseeing the studio and they’re still looking for a new GM? Just looking at the message, I have no idea who Samantha Ryan is. I reread the post, she's like the interim GM until they find another one and I changed a bit my initial post. Samantha is the SVP of the mobile & Maxis & BioWare division at EA. Basically, the EA executive who accept projects, grant budgets for those studios and gives ROI/sales goals...
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Post by SirSourpuss on Dec 3, 2020 22:42:13 GMT
Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. From experience, Bioware people have a tendency of turning up in new studios together. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't the, what would this be? 4th? 5th studio to turn up from old Bioware vets? The severance was good. Or so the pastavine goes. But this is terribly news, not really people leaving after 20 years, but that Samantha Ryan is now in-charge. Her idea of what a RPG is doesn't really match with BioWare's (old) vision. Current Bioware's RPG vision doesn't match old Bioware's RPG vision. As I've said, these decisions have already been made and the goal of the game has been finalized. DA4 is going down a predetermined path, at this point. Expect little deviation in game mechanics.
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Post by Andrew Waples on Dec 3, 2020 22:42:57 GMT
Fucking fuck
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Post by Hrungr on Dec 3, 2020 22:43:35 GMT
Oof. I’m having ptsd wrt the cryptotweets after the cancellation of Joplin and Mike Laidlaws subsequent departure. Now what? Wait till tomorrow, I have a feeling we'll be getting some DA news then.
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Post by Heimdall on Dec 3, 2020 22:43:43 GMT
If I’m understanding this correctly, Samantha Ryan was already overseeing the studio and they’re still looking for a new GM? Just looking at the message, I have no idea who Samantha Ryan is. I reread the post, she's like the interim GM until they find another one and I changed a bit my initial post. Samantha is the SVP of the mobile & Maxis & BioWare division at EA. Basically, the EA executive who accept projects, grant budgets for those studios and gives ROI/sales goals... Okay. Casey’s post says that Gary McKay, currently Sr. Director of Development, is actually the interim GM though
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Post by azarhal on Dec 3, 2020 22:44:03 GMT
Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. From experience, Bioware people have a tendency of turning up in new studios together. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't the, what would this be? 4th? 5th studio to turn up from old Bioware vets? The severance was good. Or so the pastavine goes. Do you think they are up to join Mike at his new Québec city studio? Although, Hudson has already looked outside the gaming industry and might to do so again.
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Post by azarhal on Dec 3, 2020 22:45:26 GMT
I reread the post, she's like the interim GM until they find another one and I changed a bit my initial post. Samantha is the SVP of the mobile & Maxis & BioWare division at EA. Basically, the EA executive who accept projects, grant budgets for those studios and gives ROI/sales goals... Okay. Casey’s post says that Gary McKay, currently Sr. Director of Development, is actually the interim GM though I didn't read his post. Somewhat strange Laura Miele's one doesn't mention it, but yet mention who is now in charge of DA and ME + Samantha Ryan.
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Post by linksocarina on Dec 3, 2020 22:46:28 GMT
It's the official business post to say the studio manager is leaving and name his successor: Samantha Ryan. It's rather surprising they actually put Laura Miele's name on it. But this is terribly news, not really people leaving after 20 years, but that Samantha Ryan is now in-charge. Her idea of what a RPG is doesn't really match with BioWare's (old) vision. Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. If I’m understanding this correctly, Samantha Ryan was already overseeing the studio and they’re still looking for a new GM? Just looking at the message, I have no idea who Samantha Ryan is. She has been in charge of Maxis, BioWare, and other studios for a while, I forget the brand name off the top of my head. She's not the new GM, she oversees the studio on the EA side of things.
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Post by Hrungr on Dec 3, 2020 22:48:10 GMT
Michael Gamble @gamblemike There's ONE person who is having a good day. That is the PR person who has to monitor @biomarkdarrah twitter to make sure he's not telling secrets. Wait. It's gonna be worse now? Nevermind, then.
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Post by linksocarina on Dec 3, 2020 22:48:53 GMT
Also, expect other people to leave the studio. These kind of departure usually leads to more people looking elsewhere. From experience, Bioware people have a tendency of turning up in new studios together. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't the, what would this be? 4th? 5th studio to turn up from old Bioware vets? The severance was good. Or so the pastavine goes. But this is terribly news, not really people leaving after 20 years, but that Samantha Ryan is now in-charge. Her idea of what a RPG is doesn't really match with BioWare's (old) vision. Current Bioware's RPG vision doesn't match old Bioware's RPG vision. As I've said, these decisions have already been made and the goal of the game has been finalized. DA4 is going down a predetermined path, at this point. Expect little deviation in game mechanics. Well I don't think anyone is expecting "old BioWare" RPG vision that much at this point. The better question is will the path for Morrison lead to a better future at this point. No way of knowing until we see it.
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Post by SirSourpuss on Dec 3, 2020 22:49:32 GMT
Do you think they are up to join Mike at his new Québec city studio? Although, Hudson has already looked outside the gaming industry and might to do so again. Going from Mike's reaction on twitter to it, I don't think they are. But I wouldn't be surprised if either David Gaider or Mike Laidlaw pick them up. There's also Amazon Game Studios which have a couple of Bioware vets as well, if I recall and then there's that WotC studio that made Sword Coast Legends that also has a few Bioware vets. I don't know how those studios are doing, though. I don't think Mark and Casey will be left alone for long, or they are into a business venture together.
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Post by 10k on Dec 3, 2020 22:50:22 GMT
My money is on one, or both of them join Yellow Brick Games with Mike Laidlaw. Or Archetype Entertainment with Drew Karpyshyn and others. This is very interesting. Now I'm wondering how both DA and the next ME will turn out.
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Post by Little Bengel on Dec 3, 2020 22:51:24 GMT
There's also Archetype Entertainment, it's got some Bioware names like Karpyshyn or Ohlen.
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Post by SirSourpuss on Dec 3, 2020 22:51:42 GMT
Well I don't think anyone is expecting "old BioWare" RPG vision that much at this point. The better question is will the path for Morrison lead to a better future at this point. No way of knowing until we see it. As I've said, I'm weary of the concessions made, but no way to know without something concrete in my hands and this is far too early. Maybe in a year we'll have something better. Hopefully, Anthem Next will be done and out with, so as to get more traction on DA things.
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Post by Andrew Waples on Dec 3, 2020 22:51:43 GMT
Michael Gamble @gamblemikeThere's ONE person who is having a good day. That is the PR person who has to monitor @biomarkdarrah twitter to make sure he's not telling secrets. Wait. It's gonna be worse now? Nevermind, then.
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Dec 3, 2020 22:52:23 GMT
Well I don't think anyone is expecting "old BioWare" RPG vision that much at this point. Yeah - that ship has pretty much sailed. Actually, sailed years ago. Doesn't mean their new ones can't/won't be good, though. Just not "old Bioware".
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Post by isaidlunch on Dec 3, 2020 22:52:54 GMT
Well, this doesn't sound ominous at all. I look forward to the Jason Schreier article 5 years from now
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Post by NotN7 on Dec 3, 2020 22:53:12 GMT
Like I mentioned earlier management (higher than Hudson) is the biggest cause for the bail out so with that Said I'm putting EA on notice quit with the crap games that I know you want to make fast and furious for the money since MX is no longer viable. End rant
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Post by witchcocktor on Dec 3, 2020 22:54:32 GMT
Lol. That's all I have to say really.
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