March 21, 200619 yr Dun dun DARRRRRRRR! PS It is not uncommon practice is business to have Project Managers that specialize in different parts of the cycle: a "starter", a "steady state manager" and a "finisher", for example. But it is more than likely that all the design work is finished at this point (note: not necessarily all the coding), and Mr Ferret has moved onto the next project. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
March 21, 200619 yr The tragedy of all this is that the Lead Designer position at Obsidian is decided by a Thunder Dome* match. Ferret died well and Joseph Bulock is quite happy with his new position *in this case recreated by a large storage closet. Edited March 21, 200619 yr by kumquatq3
March 21, 200619 yr Who bets that Sawyer will manage to ressurect Jefferson in one form or another? "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
March 21, 200619 yr But it is more than likely that all the design work is finished at this point (note: not necessarily all the coding), and Mr Ferret has moved onto the next project.That's what I was going to say. But then I saw your post had mysteriously changed... So that is why you were so eager to be made a mod! - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.
March 21, 200619 yr Who bets that Sawyer will manage to ressurect Jefferson in one form or another? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
March 21, 200619 yr Author JE didn't actually confirm that Ferret left Obs, it was NWN2News that claim that they've 'confirmed' it. For all we know, maybe Ferret was just removed from the Bioboards PRECISELY because he's not working specifically on NWN2 anymore. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
March 21, 200619 yr http://forums.obsidianent.com/index.php?showuser=401 Is that the right Ferret? Or what was his name here? Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
March 21, 200619 yr Author Hmm, yeah, that's him. I guess he's not at Obs anymore, then. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
March 21, 200619 yr They must have changed it today because he was still listed as designer this morning.
March 21, 200619 yr Hmm, yeah, that's him. I guess he's not at Obs anymore, then. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Should we hold a minute of silence or something? This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
March 21, 200619 yr Seems unusual. It is late in development which is actually a good thing, though sudden departures of lead designers don't usually indicate good things. Hopefully the departure is because his work is no longer required (as it's all done) and he's just moving on to a different opportunity in his life. I am still concerned with this news though.
March 21, 200619 yr Jeff! Where are thou? "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
March 22, 200619 yr NWN2 Xpac! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's what I had in mind. "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
March 22, 200619 yr What is the average life expectancy for companies where J.E.Sawyer is lead on a Forgotten Realms game ? :D “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
March 22, 200619 yr Good luck on future endaevers. Here is a thought... Maybe he got hired by Bethesda to work on Fallout 3 since Oblivion is finished. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To fix all the things that they "dont do well", to quote the Devs themselves. But I doubt Bethesda will do anything more exciting to Fallout3 than change their "amazing" soil erosion feature to a sand erosion feature " DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
March 22, 200619 yr They still have those links to the interviews with fancy Lead Designer Ferret Baudoin on the main page. And now he is gone. Strange. Word from the involved parties would be nice. Until then it's bad news.
March 22, 200619 yr I don Edited March 22, 200619 yr by kirottu This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
March 22, 200619 yr They still have those links to the interviews with fancy Lead Designer Ferret Baudoin on the main page. And now he is gone. Strange. Word from the involved parties would be nice. Until then it's bad news. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, because a company usually makes public statements about their human resources, so if they don't it must be bad. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
March 22, 200619 yr Hmm, yeah, that's him. I guess he's not at Obs anymore, then. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I post something on the front page and say its 'confirmed', you can take it to the bank. I do not take rumor or speculation as fact. "Confirmed" means I talked to someone official. Admin of World of Darkness Online News News/Community site for the WoD MMORPG http://www.wodonlinenews.net --- Jericho sassed me so I broke into his house and stabbed him to death in his sleep. Problem solved. - J.E. Sawyer --- "I cannot profess to be a theologian; but it seems to me that Christians who believe in a super human Satan have got themselves into a logical impasse with regard to their own religion. For either God can not prevent the mischief of Satan, in which case he is not omnipotent; or else He could do so if he wished, but will not, in which case He is not benevolent. Fortunately, being a pagan witch, I am not called upon to solve this problem." - Doreen Valiente --- Expecting "innovation" from Bioware is like expecting "normality" from Valve -Moatilliatta
March 23, 200619 yr What is the average life expectancy for companies where J.E.Sawyer is lead on a Forgotten Realms game ? :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like a blow below the belt.
March 23, 200619 yr Hmm, yeah, that's him. I guess he's not at Obs anymore, then. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I post something on the front page and say its 'confirmed', you can take it to the bank. I do not take rumor or speculation as fact. "Confirmed" means I talked to someone official. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oooo who'd ya talk to? OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
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