Kevin turns the light out

[Odin]

Kevin Osburn also posted a little goodbye post on the IPLY forums, here's what he had to say:<blockquote>Hey Everyone,

On behalf of the recently departing members of BIS (and the remaining BIS people), we truly appreciate all the support and feedback we have received from everyone, and not just the past few months, but since the division was formed back in 1998.

Here's the part where I ramble and after reading you roll your eyes thinking "Sheesh, where's the originality? Everybody always says that......?" But let me assure you, the following is not only cliché, but true

On a personal note, I have been extremely lucky to have had an opportunity to work with the people I have since joining in Black Isle Studios 4 years ago (Thanks D) and not just within BIS, but everyone at Interplay. They are truly talented (except for Chris Avellone, he was more like a mad scientist ;p) and were always extremely dedicated to both their project and the division.

Catch ya on the flipside, where ever that may be!</blockquote>Good Luck Kevin, we've certainly appriciated all the BIS teams work and dedication..

 

[Bradylama]

I doubt members of one of the most talented RPG developers in the industry would just be left out in the cold.

At least we can take solace in the fact that their careers aren't dead.

 

[kumquatq3]

Its nice that the devs actually enjoy/like the community enough to say goodbye, even after they have left the company and are not really obligated to say anything to us.

If that makes sense

 

[Darque]

Of course it makes sense, it means they are good people.

 

[Azael]

The main reason why I used to like to hang out at the BIS boards and later (although to a lesser extent) the Interplay boards was because of the interaction between the developers and the community. A shame to see it go in such a disgraceful manner.

 

[Pipboy2000]

Silver Style has a lot of dev/community "brainstorming" if you could call it that, and I like that...

 

[PsychoSniper]

Thats what I like about the former BIS crew, they want to make money (who doesnt) but they also like it when fans say "Fuck, that was a fucking awsome game." Wheras Iplay hears that the fans liked a game, and fire everyone that made the game.