Ghamarro 1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Howdy folks, I'm a long-time fan of Obsidian and Mr. Avellone and was disheartened to hear about his departure after PoE was finished. I was already getting myself hyped about seeing his work in The White March expansions and PoE2 but, alas, it didn't quite become so. I have tried to google some interviews in the hopes that he might shed some light on the subject, and even buggered him personally about it on Twitter, but to no avail. So my question is to you: What were the specific reasons he decided to leave? I'm obviously not wanting to poke on any personal issues here that either party wants to keep private, but what is the "official" and public-safe reason, so to speak? Did he just want to go freelance-style or was there somethihng that he disliked about working at Obsidian that would be moderately humane to disclose to the public (me)? P.S. If it wasn't due to bad blood, would it be realistic to entertain thoughts about future projects between MCA and Obsidian? You know, like from a freelance point of view, collaboration-style. Maybe having him as a stretch-goal if he is willing to particiapate or something alike? Quote Pronto! Link to post Share on other sites
ArtistFormerlyKnownasKP 6,433 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 P.S. If it wasn't due to bad blood, would it be realistic to entertain thoughts about future projects between MCA and Obsidian? You know, like from a freelance point of view, collaboration-style. Maybe having him as a stretch-goal if he is willing to particiapate or something alike? There's some bad blood given his comments in some interviews, I doubt he's going to be working with Obsidian for any future projects. 3 Quote "I am the expert, asshat." - Hurlsnot "You need to be careful, lest I write another ten page essay on mythology and how it relates to Sailor Moon." - majestic "I won't say what just in case KaineParker is reading" - Bartimaeus "Oh no! Is there super secret ending as well? I don’t care." - Wormerine Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofAnakin 1,183 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Avellone left because there were too many people with the name Chris working at the company and none of them would agree to change their name. In the immortal words of, erm, the Immortal, "There can be only one." 10 Quote "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation) Link to post Share on other sites
Messier-31 2,481 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 As far as I know: MCU doesn't like working on fantasy settings all that much Although both characters that he wrote for PoE are in the game (Durance and Grieving Mother), they posses only parts from their original concepts due to cuts from Obsidian Quote It would be of small avail to talk of magic in the air... Link to post Share on other sites
kirottu 2,241 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I think he also wanted to do lots of different kind of things, but he was always put to work as a writer. Quote This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time. Link to post Share on other sites
ShadySands 7,779 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm with KP on this one. Seems to be some bad blood judging by some of the tweets and interviews I've read Quote Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to post Share on other sites
Gromnir 7,729 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 we can see obsidian and chris getting back together. go for a spin in the old buick skylark. drive down riverside and reminisce. talk 'bout the good times. good times. HA! Good Fun! Quote "If there be time to expose through discussion the falsehood and fallacies, to avert the evil by the processes of education, the remedy to be applied is more speech, not enforced silence."Justice Louis Brandeis, Concurring, Whitney v. California, 274 U.S. 357 (1927) "Im indifferent to almost any murder as long as it doesn't affect me or mine."--Gfted1 (September 30, 2019) Link to post Share on other sites
ManifestedISO 2,861 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 brutal, accurate, characterization Quote All Stop. On Screen. Link to post Share on other sites
Tigranes 3,589 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Avellone in his later years at Obsidian was no longer taking a big role on a project, instead writing little bits and pieces here and there. Since he's left, this trend has actually intensified, and you can find his glowing endorsement on every RPG under the sun and 'advisory' or contributory roles for every other RPG. Who knows how much of that is down to him or Obsidian or whatever. As far as I'm concerned he can take my money ASAP once he decides to actually write a full game again - and if he doesn't, he's irrelevant. 6 Quote Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to post Share on other sites
Blodhemn 135 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 we can see obsidian and chris getting back together. go for a spin in the old buick skylark. drive down riverside and reminisce. talk 'bout the good times. good times. HA! Good Fun! Train wreck of a movie. Even more nails on chalkboard than listening to Avellone speak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valsuelm 1,122 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 we can see obsidian and chris getting back together. go for a spin in the old buick skylark. drive down riverside and reminisce. talk 'bout the good times. good times. HA! Good Fun! Train wreck of a movie. Even more nails on chalkboard than listening to Avellone speak. It's actually a pretty phenomenal movie. Avellone is the awesome. But he will not be getting back together with Obsidian again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nonek 4,762 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I have tried to google some interviews in the hopes that he might shed some light on the subject, and even buggered him personally about it on Twitter, but to no avail. He might object to being buggered by a stranger, perhaps you should just bug him about it? 2 Quote Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot! Link to post Share on other sites
algroth 3,310 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) we can see obsidian and chris getting back together. go for a spin in the old buick skylark. drive down riverside and reminisce. talk 'bout the good times. good times. HA! Good Fun! Train wreck of a movie. Even more nails on chalkboard than listening to Avellone speak. It's actually a pretty phenomenal movie. Avellone is the awesome. But he will not be getting back together with Obsidian again. I'll also have to agree with Blodhemn on it, it's pretty poor. I did however enjoy the original version, Open Your Eyes. Recommended, especially for fans of the remake. Edited May 21, 2017 by algroth Quote My Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/alephg Currently playing: Fallout 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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