Veilguard Director interview: hate campaign towards the game is "a little naive"; devs need to "see themselves reflected in their work", and more
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StreetsofBeige
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A guy doing his own art in his basement is one thing.
A team of creatives making a corporate product that can sell a ton to make customers happy, expand sales and keep the business cogs running smoothly is another.
There's a lot more responsibility at stake while leaving personal egos at the door when it comes to big bucks on the line because there's more than one struggling artist's pile of $20 clay vases at stake. It's an entire company, then the game studio, then shareholders, then making as much sales and profits to pay off loans etc...
You'd think all these bitching and moaning gaming employees who hate when their studio shuts down due to bad sales would be doing the opposite and trying to make a good product which makes their fanbase happy clam. Nope. As I said before, I get the feeling that gaming employees dont really give a shit half the time. Many of the people are on contract stints, make good money for a bunch of years, and then move onto another project by the time the game even releases. So they got no more skin in the game (no pun intended). They might even be at a totally different company already.
So if they already got paid and got another job, who really cares if the game isn't the best it can be. Jam in some personal politics and bad dialogue and who cares. The people in this situation are mostly probably contract stinters, not FT workers like other departments who rely on steady work and company revenue all year to hold their job. It's like sabotaging your own product to piss people off knowing by the time the ship sinks youre already on a different boat.
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RagnarokIV
Battlebus imprisoning me \m/ >.< \m/
Hypereides
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First, "hate campaign"? Seriously? You made a mistake. You delivered a botched game and mishandled a series/franchise that has a dedicated fanbase and audience cherished by many. People are voicing their critique and dissatisfaction. You and your team need to own it.
Second, I'd argue it should be allowed for developers to "include" themselves in a game, but only to a certain extent/degree. "Forcing" or imposing your world view onto others to accept your beliefs (through "guided" narrow choices) isn't that. Especially, in a interactive RPG of all things. That kind of approach can backfire and be detrimental to the overall longevity of the game you're selling. Stick to candid/humorous, non-politically charged, easter eggs and you'll do fine while upsetting far less people.
Second, I'd argue it should be allowed for developers to "include" themselves in a game, but only to a certain extent/degree. "Forcing" or imposing your world view onto others to accept your beliefs (through "guided" narrow choices) isn't that. Especially, in a interactive RPG of all things. That kind of approach can backfire and be detrimental to the overall longevity of the game you're selling. Stick to candid/humorous, non-politically charged, easter eggs and you'll do fine while upsetting far less people.
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
double post.
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Rember Ashley from Mass Effect? She was a conservative Christian. You learn that extremely quickly with her. You know what was great about that? The choices you had in dealing with her beliefs. You could be understanding and supportive. A total dick and tell her she's full of shit. Or you tell her to keep it to herself. Choices! Imagine that. These choices are nonexistent in veilguard.
For those who remember when Bioware let you roleplay.
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Roronoa Zoro
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It centers on the mom and has some cool bits and new little area. I played it awhile ago lol but I think there's new skills to mess around with too
Humdinger
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If "accountability is a woman's kryptonite," I wonder if this was part of his/her transition process ;p
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MALpractice311
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The director isn't wrong necessarily. Art can be and often is political. Art can and often does reflects the thoughts, feelings, and identity of the artist. And there's nothing wrong with that.
However, art is also SUBJECTIVE. Whats appealing to one person or audience will not necessarily appeal to all people or audiences. No one is required to like or support art they don't like. No art is entitled to universal praise. No art is immune from critique.
If this director likes the product their team made, good for them. That is well within their rights. But they don't get to dictate how others feel about it.
However, art is also SUBJECTIVE. Whats appealing to one person or audience will not necessarily appeal to all people or audiences. No one is required to like or support art they don't like. No art is entitled to universal praise. No art is immune from critique.
If this director likes the product their team made, good for them. That is well within their rights. But they don't get to dictate how others feel about it.
MALpractice311
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One part of me hopes they hold out a little longer so we can at least get another Mass Effect game, specifically following up on Shepard's story. Of course, the other part of me is afraid of how this iteration of Bioware would bastardize Mass Effect and wants the studio shut down now.
fart town usa
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These people dont like diversity because a cult doesn't survive when diversity is in the mix.
Mikado
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more like "Massive Oof-ect" amirite.
fr though, all their gender bending shenanigans would at least make some bit of sense in a sci-fi setting. Authors like Kim Stanley Robinson and Iain M Banks have often had those elements in their stories, though amusingly - without a whiff of prescriptive politics.
MALpractice311
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more like "Massive Oof-ect" amirite.
fr though, all their gender bending shenanigans would at least make some bit of sense in a sci-fi setting. Authors like Kim Stanley Robinson and Iain M Banks have often had those elements in their stories, though amusingly - without a whiff of prescriptive politics.
In my defense, I did say the other part of me is terrified what today's Bioware will do with the franchise, after watching what happened to Dragon Age.
Yep, the Culture series is full of sex swapping and conversations about what makes us male and female. Thoughtfully done.
Wasp Factory wouldn't go over well though!
I think he is referring to the negative review bombing on metacritic from people who probably never played the game.