C2B Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 To go work for Riot Games. Joseph has been working at Obsidian for 8 and a half years starting in August 2005. He began as a tester and then went on to be a cinematic designer for Alpha Protocol after which he got involved in Encounter/Combat design on Dungeon Siege III and South Park: Stick of Trtuth We'll miss you Joseph. 1
Hassat Hunter Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Never heard of Riot games. Who are they? ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee
C2B Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 Never heard of Riot games. Who are they? League of Legends developer.
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I can't say I'll miss someone I've never heard of before, but.. good luck? I guess? 1
Flouride Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I remember him from Alpha Protocol. Good luck Joseph 1 Hate the living, love the dead.
Tale Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I remember him from Alpha Protocol, too. I'm actually surprised he hasn't posted since 2011, I remember the name too well. Good luck to him. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Uh, really? I must have not been hanging around the AP boards much then, because I really don't remember seeing his name. Didn't mean to be an ass though (though lately I end up being one anyway), hope he does well at Riot.
Nepenthe Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Never heard of Riot games. Who are they?League of Legends developer.They've drained a lot of top talent from Bioware, too. I wish I could say I understand why. 2 You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
GhostofAnakin Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Maybe hearing Obsidian was going to work on an armored tank game pushed him over the edge. 7 "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Leferd Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Wasn't he the OG, Ass Prod? "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
Nepenthe Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Maybe hearing Obsidian was going to work on an armored tank game pushed him over the edge. 1 You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 They've drained a lot of top talent from Bioware, too. I wish I could say I understand why. Last time I checked (but I'm not very into MOBAs) League of Legends is doing really, really well, so it's probably that. I mean, while I wouldn't cry "dooooooooooom", BioWare isn't in the same position as they were after the release of Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins, and Obsidian is still not the safest and stablest of workplace, even though they seem in a better financial position now than they were after North Carolina was canceled.
C2B Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Maybe hearing Obsidian was going to work on an armored tank game pushed him over the edge. Yeah, more than 1 1/2 years after they started working on it and he goes to do another online game. Man, he sure must have had problems with it. Your theory just makes so much sense..... And great idea to make a jab at another game in a thread about someones departure. Not to mention said jab would also have appeared if Obsidian made a MOBA instead of Armored Warfare. Edited March 25, 2014 by C2B
C2B Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 They've drained a lot of top talent from Bioware, too. I wish I could say I understand why. Last time I checked (but I'm not very into MOBAs) League of Legends is doing really, really well, so it's probably that. I mean, while I wouldn't cry "dooooooooooom", BioWare isn't in the same position as they were after the release of Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins, and Obsidian is still not the safest and stablest of workplace, even though they seem in a better financial position now than they were after North Carolina was canceled. They are seemingly in a more stable financial position since they have founded the company.
Endrosz Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 And great idea to make a jab at another game in a thread about someones departure. Not to mention said jab would also have appeared if Obsidian made a MOBA instead of Armored Warfare. Your humorless defensiveness about this subject makes me wonder -- are you invested with a large sum in Obsidian and/or my.com? (It was a JOKE. Just like this post.) The Seven Blunders/Roots of Violence: Wealth without work. Pleasure without conscience. Knowledge without character. Commerce without morality. Science without humanity. Worship without sacrifice. Politics without principle. (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) Let's Play the Pools Saga (SSI Gold Box Classics) Pillows of Enamored Warfare -- The Zen of Nodding
C2B Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) And great idea to make a jab at another game in a thread about someones departure. Not to mention said jab would also have appeared if Obsidian made a MOBA instead of Armored Warfare. Your humorless defensiveness about this subject makes me wonder -- are you invested with a large sum in Obsidian and/or my.com? (It was a JOKE. Just like this post.) I get that's a joke. It's just a joke that isn't that good (or in this case makes any sense). IMO, of course. Just as much as he can post it, I can complain about it and point out what's wrong with it. Edited March 25, 2014 by C2B
Nepenthe Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) They've drained a lot of top talent from Bioware, too. I wish I could say I understand why. Last time I checked (but I'm not very into MOBAs) League of Legends is doing really, really well, so it's probably that. I mean, while I wouldn't cry "dooooooooooom", BioWare isn't in the same position as they were after the release of Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins, and Obsidian is still not the safest and stablest of workplace, even though they seem in a better financial position now than they were after North Carolina was canceled. I was being mostly sarcastic, but based on my (admittedly limited) knowledge of League of Legends, I'm more likely to play candy crush saga. But I know of at least two Mass Effect peeps I'd describe as "key" who left for Riot between ME2 and 3, Christina Norman (me2 lead gameplay designer) and producer Jesse Houston - and I don't really follow these things. Edit: looks like Jesse Houston's left Riot last month. I wish him good luck, he had one of the better community presences among the Bioware devs (along with Patrick Weekes, I'd say). Edited March 25, 2014 by Nepenthe You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
GhostofAnakin Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Maybe hearing Obsidian was going to work on an armored tank game pushed him over the edge. Yeah, more than 1 1/2 years after they started working on it and he goes to do another online game. Man, he sure must have had problems with it. Your theory just makes so much sense..... And great idea to make a jab at another game in a thread about someones departure. Not to mention said jab would also have appeared if Obsidian made a MOBA instead of Armored Warfare. It's a joke because of the timing of his departure is around the time of the announcement of the game. Lighten up. I doubt Joseph or anyone at Obsidian took offense to the comment. So I'm not sure why you are. 1 "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
C2B Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Lighten up. I doubt Joseph or anyone at Obsidian took offense to the comment. So I'm not sure why you are. Because that comment made no sense. And because I got off on the wrong foot. Som because I'm a nitpicky prick. Edited March 25, 2014 by C2B
C2B Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) That said, I've read more posts that want to enforce Obsidian to do only what they want and go *How dare you make a f2p tank game* than I ever cared to. Especially because then I turn around and see the enthusiasm Rich and other devs have for this game that just gets handwaved away. Edited March 25, 2014 by C2B
Flouride Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 That said, I've read more posts that want to enforce Obsidian to do only what they want and go *How dare you make a f2p tank game* than I ever cared to. Especially because then I turn around and see the enthusiasm Rich and other devs have for this game that just gets handwaved away. Even if game developers found a cure for cancer gaming fans would still ***** about it. 3 Hate the living, love the dead.
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Most fans of Obsidian are fans likely because of the developers' RPG-centric focus, and in particular because of their interest in certain areas of RPG design, none of which seems to align much with Armored Warfare. I'm happy to see that Rich Taylor and the team are enthusiastic (I'm going to trust C2B on this one because I zoned out after the initial announcement and PR), but I can also understand (and share) the disappointment. None of this has anything to do with Joseph Bulock's departure as far as I can tell, anyway, so I'll stop here. 2
Pop Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I remember meeting him before the great AP Pax East panel in... 2010? He did really great work, sad to see him go. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
kirottu Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 The Alpha Protocol "Choice" drinking game shall forever remain as the best thing ever. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
WorstUsernameEver Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Rejoice, Nepenthe! Even the Uncharted 3 director went to Riot Games! Edited March 27, 2014 by WorstUsernameEver 1
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