Goodbye J.E. Sawyer

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Important Announcement by J.E. Sawyer:
<blockquote>I figured I'd post this here before DAC and NMA got the scoop! I am resigning from my position as lead designer at Black Isle Studios. I will not discuss those reasons here, but I will state that they are my reasons. I apologize to those who may be disappointed by my decision and congratulate those who rejoice at it. My last day will be November 21st.

From this point forward, I will not be discussing any aspect of Black Isle Studios projects that may be currently in development.</blockquote>

I state publicly what i`ve told him in private, i wish him the best of luck in the future, i know those are the wishes of the majority of the people at NMA.
All the best, hope to hear good things from you soon Josh Sawyer.
Link: Announcement at BIS Feedback
 
I guess that's it. I doubt Fallout 3 will be released, or if it is, it will be in a highly raped form, ala FOBOS. There's so much that we're not being told it's not really worth getting worked up about. First MCA quits on the project he's always loved, and then JES quits after being given his supposed dream job. There's no RPG that I'm looking forward to now. All we get is shitty FPS hybrids like Deus Ex. I think the games industry will be taken over by Electronic Arts in five years time.
 
This gives me a very bad feeling about Fallout 3. That's been our prize all along and I guess I just can't see following BIS if I have both Jefferson and Van Buren pulled out from under me one right after another. I love the community, but we're there to discuss RPGs. As interesting as I find the other titles, the RPGs are the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
Hey, turn that frown upside-down! There's plenty of good ol' knee-slappin' and knee-jerkin' to come buddy!

I'm glad he left, he didn't seem to be enjoying it much or something.
 
megatron said:
Hey, turn that frown upside-down! There's plenty of good ol' knee-slappin' and knee-jerkin' to come buddy!

I'm glad he left, he didn't seem to be enjoying it much or something.
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I tend to agree with the last part. He didn't seem to be enjoying it much, from what I read int he forum posts. Maybe that was just his style.
 
deadlus said:
That was... sudden
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Yea, there was always hints and rumors, but after his "I can't leave my team" post I figured it was a sure thing he would stay.

His answer to me when I asked him about that was:

I have already accepted responsibility for my actions and apologized to my team. It is up to them to forgive or condemn me for it. I already regret and will continue to regret my decision, but it is what I had to do.
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kumquatq3 said:
Wow......sounds alot like when MCA left......

that doomed vb, didn't it...... :roll:
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Well, we don't really know how MCA's departure affected the development, but having the lead designer jump ship is bound to have some effect.
 
Azael said:
kumquatq3 said:
Wow......sounds alot like when MCA left......

that doomed vb, didn't it...... :roll:
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Well, we don't really know how MCA's departure affected the development, but having the lead designer jump ship is bound to have some effect.
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but damning? Think about how JE lead by commitee and how far VB was (not to mentioned planned out).
 
I never said that VB was doomed because of this, just that I doubt it will have a positive effect.
 
This really pisses me off. Pardon my language, but what the FUCK is Interplay doing to Black Isle Studios?! It seems every perspective programmer leaves BIS as soon as he gets a chance! Are they not paying them enough? Are they raping and tampering with their projects so much that they can no longer stand it? Are they rushing the release of Van Buren so much that developers don't want to take responsibility for a game that is likely to be buggier than Longhorn beta?

Sawyer didn't leave without a reason. I just hope his reasons were purely financial. I hope some desperate and capable developer will take over Van Buren and get it done the way it should be. If not, if Interplay screws up what is likely their last release before the company kicks the bucket, it will mean definitive death of Fallout series. Most likely we will never see a Fallout game again.
 
Hmm....and I thought this day was a good day, I got my Audi TT and have driven around having fun all day..NOW THIS ?

Damnit! Best wishes JE!
 
Audi TT?! Bloody rich Norwegian! Let's see if you'll be driving around your Audi when Croatia declares war on Norway and blasts Oslo into pieces with S300 missiles! :P
 
Odin said:
Hmm....and I thought this day was a good day, I got my Audi TT and have driven around having fun all day..NOW THIS ?

Damnit! Best wishes JE!
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Bri was saying your TT could take the S4 JE wanted. Is the thing stock?
 
JE leaving was a big blow for all of us on the project, no way around it. However, the stuff he was working on, the technical side of the project (rules, interfaces, etc.), is nearly complete (I think there are only two more interfaces that need to be done, and they are simple ones). Josh made sure that part, the part he was responsible for, was done by the time he left, and I think that is a huge example of his integrity and his passion for doing a great job.

The story and areas for VB have been finished for a few months now, so his input has been received and applied. We are currently building maps and writing dialogues. Sean Reynolds has been creative lead almost since MCA left and has been doing a very fine job of making sure we knows hwo ta write good.

On a personal note, I have really enjoyed working with Josh, and have been very impressed watching him grow into a great lead designer. He is a person who learns from his triumphs and mistakes and grows from those lessons - and in this industry, that's almost impossible to find. He knows when to step in and when to step back, and knows how to empower his employees. He brings a lot to BIS and will be sorely missed. I wish him good luck in his future venture (no, it's not Obsidian) and I know he will develop great things when he gets there.

And VB keeps on chugging along...
 
Thanks Puuk, good news for Fo3 and it only shows how much of a man JE is! Kudos to you man!

We will of course hunt JE in the future as well :P

kumquatq3 said:
Bri was saying your TT could take the S4 JE wanted. Is the thing stock?
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Nah, JE and I have talked about these cars and a S4 would take my car. Mine is standard with *only* 180HP.
 
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