Sam Wallschlaeger @stillnotsam I can't talk about what I'm working on, but it's safe to say this is my favorite thing I've ever written. #secrets
- So I figure this is one of two things... MEA DLC or they moved her over to DA.
Anthem?
Doubtful, its really not a secret anymore and I would assume writing for the game has been complete by now if it's to release next year. It could be for DA4, but it's been confirmed that it's being developed or at least in the writing stages, so I don't know why it needs to be a secret. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but only logical conclusion is that its MEA dlc. If it is going to be the Quarian ark dlc (I imagine that it's in the finishing stages by know I hope), I'd imagine they'll just release it the same day it's announced. It might end up being a couple day wait between announcement and release, but still.
Doubtful, its really not a secret anymore and I would assume writing for the game has been complete by now if it's to release next year. It could be for DA4, but it's been confirmed that it's being developed or at least in the writing stages, so I don't know why it needs to be a secret. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but only logical conclusion is that its MEA dlc. If it is going to be the Quarian ark dlc (I imagine that it's in the finishing stages by know I hope), I'd imagine they'll just release it the same day it's announced. It might end up being a couple day wait between announcement and release, but still.
It could be about something specific for Anthem and since they have not told us whole lot about what the story is about that could be the reason why she can't talk about it.
Sam Wallschlaeger @stillnotsam I can't talk about what I'm working on, but it's safe to say this is my favorite thing I've ever written. #secrets
- So I figure this is one of two things... MEA DLC or they moved her over to DA.
These type of posts are the most obnoxious ever.
Giving every and all bioware employees the right to PR is a mistake. This is how speculation and bitterness on the internet is created, people!
Okay, what the hell is your problem? These are their personal twitter accounts, not shells for EA Marketing. They post whatever they feel like just like everyone else on the planet. If you find that irritating, stay out of the goddamn twitter thread.
Giving every and all bioware employees the right to PR is a mistake. This is how speculation and bitterness on the internet is created, people!
Okay, what the hell is your problem? These are their personal twitter accounts, not shells for EA Marketing. They post whatever they feel like just like everyone else on the planet. If you find that irritating, stay out of the goddamn twitter thread.
No. They work for bioware. Which means that everything they post about their work - even if it is on their personal twitter - affects their company. I don't knwo where you work, but where I work it is even simply forbidden to write ANYTHING AT ALL and on ANY SOCIAL MEDIUM AT ALL about proceedings of the company. And that's pretty logical. If some company employee writes on their facebook about how much he had to sweat today to fix some critical issue which could have a possible impcat on patient safety in a pharmaceutical company, can you even imagine how fast the press would react to this and how much negative publicity this would create for the company in question? Lives are at stake here!
This tweet is exactly the same thing. The SECOND he tweets about anything related to his company on his "personal" account, this becomes a statement of the company (bioware) he works for. And it is representative for the goings-on within the company itself.
People think that because they post stuff like this on their 'personal' account, that they are therefor acquitted of any negative effects this may have? No, that's not how this works. That's not how the world works, that's DEFINITELY not how the press works. They'll nail you to the cross, and have a good ol' time doing it.
If anything, this tweet tells me how unmanaged the people there in bioware are, how little rules there either are or how little leadership there is which enforces the rules.
THAT, my friend, is my problem. I have no qualms with bioware usign twitter as a PR medium, and therefore I'll happily keep following this thread. But a bit of professionality is not too much to ask, is it?
Disclaimer: I do not work for a pharmaceutical company, and if I were, there are definitely no issues there, like, ever.
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Doubtful, its really not a secret anymore and I would assume writing for the game has been complete by now if it's to release next year. It could be for DA4, but it's been confirmed that it's being developed or at least in the writing stages, so I don't know why it needs to be a secret. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but only logical conclusion is that its MEA dlc. If it is going to be the Quarian ark dlc (I imagine that it's in the finishing stages by know I hope), I'd imagine they'll just release it the same day it's announced. It might end up being a couple day wait between announcement and release, but still.
Yeah, after Anthem was announced Devs were coming out of the woodwork to say they were working on it, including Drew Karpyshyn (who's writing for it). So I agree it's not likely that.
The next DA has been heavily teased for ages, but still not officially announced, so that's still a possibility. She might have to be more careful about what she says than some of the more senior people.
But considering she was working on MEA, and Mike Laidlaw didn't give her a shout-out during his string of tweets of the people he's working with, MEA DLC certainly feels like a possibility...
Doubtful, its really not a secret anymore and I would assume writing for the game has been complete by now if it's to release next year. It could be for DA4, but it's been confirmed that it's being developed or at least in the writing stages, so I don't know why it needs to be a secret. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but only logical conclusion is that its MEA dlc. If it is going to be the Quarian ark dlc (I imagine that it's in the finishing stages by know I hope), I'd imagine they'll just release it the same day it's announced. It might end up being a couple day wait between announcement and release, but still.
Yeah, after Anthem was announced Devs were coming out of the woodwork to say they were working on it, including Drew Karpyshyn (who's writing for it). So I agree it's not likely that.
The next DA has been heavily teased for ages, but still not officially announced, so that's still a possibility. She might have to be more careful about what she says than some of the more senior people.
But considering she was working on MEA, and Mike Laidlaw didn't give her a shout-out during his string of tweets of the people he's working with, MEA DLC certainly feels like a possibility...
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Okay, what the hell is your problem? These are their personal twitter accounts, not shells for EA Marketing. They post whatever they feel like just like everyone else on the planet. If you find that irritating, stay out of the goddamn twitter thread.
No. They work for bioware. Which means that everything they post about their work - even if it is on their personal twitter - affects their company. I don't knwo where you work, but where I work it is even simply forbidden to write ANYTHING AT ALL and on ANY SOCIAL MEDIUM AT ALL about proceedings of the company. And that's pretty logical. If some company employee writes on their facebook about how much he had to sweat today to fix some critical issue which could have a possible impcat on patient safety in a pharmaceutical company, can you even imagine how fast the press would react to this and how much negative publicity this would create for the company in question? Lives are at stake here!
This tweet is exactly the same thing. The SECOND he tweets about anything related to his company on his "personal" account, this becomes a statement of the company (bioware) he works for. And it is representative for the goings-on within the company itself.
People think that because they post stuff like this on their 'personal' account, that they are therefor acquitted of any negative effects this may have? No, that's not how this works. That's not how the world works, that's DEFINITELY not how the press works. They'll nail you to the cross, and have a good ol' time doing it.
If anything, this tweet tells me how unmanaged the people there in bioware are, how little rules there either are or how little leadership there is which enforces the rules.
THAT, my friend, is my problem. I have no qualms with bioware usign twitter as a PR medium, and therefore I'll happily keep following this thread. But a bit of professionality is not too much to ask, is it?
Disclaimer: I do not work for a pharmaceutical company, and if I were, there are definitely no issues there, like, ever.
Ok, you probably need to calm down a little. Firstly, game dev studios are not pharmaceutical companies. Secondly, you can have things in between your 2 extremes (saying everything and saying nothing). While I agree about being careful what you write about your work on your personal social media of choice, you also can't dictate that no one should write absolutely nothing, ever, under no circumstances, period. Also, what you said in your pharmaceutical companies example is completely parallel to this tweet. Sam just said she's working on something she's really into, a fact, she mentioned reality. She did not mention anything emotional or about her day to day work process like how hard it is or that she almost failed at something really important. The only thing that tweet makes people feel is curiosity for the future. And seriously, the press? Negative effects? What? Where are you coming from with this? What could they possibly have to say about a tweet that basically says "Yo, I'm working."??
Seriously, not everything has to be put under "DO" or "DON'T" with nothing in between. That's why we have nuances in basically every aspect of our lives. Hyperbole is not your undying friend.
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Sam Wallschlaeger @stillnotsam I can't talk about what I'm working on, but it's safe to say this is my favorite thing I've ever written. #secrets
- So I figure this is one of two things... MEA DLC or they moved her over to DA.
I am going to take it as DLC, because it's what I want, lol.
As am I for the moment. Must asy I'm liking how the games running now it's been running nice and smooth since the last couple of patches. !.08 I think along with all the others seem to have done the trick.
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What happened is Ryder walked away from the governor. A few moments later she was gunned down by the angara. One of the funniest moments in the game. Well done Bioware
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What happened is Ryder walked away from the governor. A few moments later she was gunned down by the angara. One of the funniest moments in the game. Well done Bioware
Now I'm curious - Is there a way to evade the guards? Can you, say... run & hide if you do it at the right time?
What happened is Ryder walked away from the governor. A few moments later she was gunned down by the angara. One of the funniest moments in the game. Well done Bioware
Now I'm curious - Is there a way to evade the guards? Can you, say... run & hide if you do it at the right time?
You are stuck in a slow walk during that scene, so no lol
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What happened is Ryder walked away from the governor. A few moments later she was gunned down by the angara. One of the funniest moments in the game. Well done Bioware
What happened is Ryder walked away from the governor. A few moments later she was gunned down by the angara. One of the funniest moments in the game. Well done Bioware
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That would be hilarious Now I wish we had mission failed screens as in DAI, where we see what happened after our story failure.
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Now I'm curious - Is there a way to evade the guards? Can you, say... run & hide if you do it at the right time?
No. Ryder is always in the sight of the angara. Even if that was possible, they would eventually find Ryder, kill her/him and impound the tempest and possibly kill all onboard believing they came to invade their planet.
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