DarthTHC Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Georg Zoeller is an amazing asset to BioWare. His posts on the forums have always been spot-on and gave us a really good look at how BioWare manages the game, what they think about, what metrics they use... very cool and interesting stuff. I miss his posts (he last posted on 20 April). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastynas Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enochx Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 does he still work here you think? I miss his insightful posts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavensAgent Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) No one must speak Zoeller's name, lest he be scared back into his burrow and we have to suffer through six more weeks of whining. Edited May 15, 2012 by Averran removed quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeAndSee Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Lack of communication will really be this games downfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavensAgent Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 ^^^ See, I am already proven correct. Oh, it is too late. Let's not make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOnlyKyrenS Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Maybe if we say his name backwards, we can summon him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavensAgent Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Maybe if we say his name backwards, we can summon him.Or offer up fine cheeses in appeasement. Either that or stinky cheeses. Fine stinky cheeses? Ah, just go with a Firehouse Sub and call it a day. Edited May 15, 2012 by HeavensAgent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Karsk Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 How can anyone miss someone who destroyed class balance and lvl 50 pvp in swtor, not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazednconfuzed Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 How can anyone miss someone who destroyed class balance and lvl 50 pvp in swtor, not me. I knew there was a reason I liked that guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnopsnosn Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Georg Zoeller is an amazing asset to BioWare. His posts on the forums have always been spot-on and gave us a really good look at how BioWare manages the game, what they think about, what metrics they use... very cool and interesting stuff. I miss his posts (he last posted on 20 April). And yet most of it utterly useless BS that has been disproven quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ravenhurst Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 How can anyone miss someone who destroyed class balance and lvl 50 pvp in swtor, not me. When PvPers complain, GZ must have done something right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruckin Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'll have a Cheddar and brisket with hot BBQ sauce. No pickle bucket today as my garage already smells like them from the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Rathus Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 when pvpers complain, gz must have done something right! ^ win ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zocat Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 And yet most of it utterly useless BS that has been disproven quite often. BS - I doubt that. Proven wrong - definitely. But he's not the only one from BW who had that happen Imho they just dont know what's "in the works" and "what should be live atm" and "what is live atm". Overall: His job is not to sit around on the forums - he's not a community representative. So he's probably working on something other. @OP if you look at his profile you see Last Activity: 04.26.2012 05:08 AM Another option would be he just quit the forums, because he thinks they're not worth his time (but since he isnt mentioned in the more recent Q&As I'm not too sure about that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrittaB Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Or offer up fine cheeses in appeasement. Either that or stinky cheeses. Fine stinky cheeses? That's probably what we need, we've already got plenty of whine to go around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalkobot Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Maybe if we say his name backwards, we can summon him. 3 times in front of the mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zannis Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) The problem with too much communication is people read into each utterance like it's gospel. Zoeller can't talk casually about his ideas, since, if they don't work out and have to get cut or postponed from the game, people go bat crazy. Even I was a part of it. I was extremely upset when 1.2 launched and I realized I was still stuck with my old Columi and Rakata gear since the set bonuses were not attached to the armorings, and I let my frustration be heard on these forums. Edited May 15, 2012 by Zannis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fhrosty Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 The problem with too much communication is people read into each utterance like it's gospel. Zoeller can't talk casually about his ideas, since, if they don't work out and have to get cut or postponed from the game, people go bat crazy. This. Nothing more disheartening than trying to share your heart with a community who turns around and rips you a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zocat Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) The problem with too much communication is people read into each utterance like it's gospel. Zoeller can't talk casually about his ideas, since, if they don't work out and have to get cut or postponed from the game, people go bat crazy. Even I was a part of it. I was extremely upset when 1.2 launched and I realized I was still stuck with my old Columi and Rakata gear since the set bonuses were not attached to the armorings, and I let my frustration be heard on these forums. Hmm I disagree - it's the way how those ideas are communicated. i.e. GZ said once "I personally would like to implement a mechanic eventually that there's something which removes (unlucky) streaks when Reverse Engineering / crit crafting" No one's crying about that. It's a casual statement. But when he says "things you can expect for your profession when Game Update 1.2: Legacy goes live." [...] "Armormech crafters may now reverse engineer almost any modifiable outfit into an empty custom (orange) shell of the same name and appearance" and this doesnt happen, well people are disappointed for a reason. And I think it's justified that they#re disappointed (though that doesnt mean people should rage). Especially (!) when we are not informed that they pulled / delayed the feature. I have to say I'm more fine with them removing ranked warzones compared with the removal of those orange shells. Even though the removal is logical (augment tables in 1.3) - since there's no communication about it. And I say that as a hardcore PvPer Communication IS key. You have whiners when you say something and when you dont say something. But I'd say the majority can handle "bad" news about the development & are understanding. Edited May 15, 2012 by Zocat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulkweazel Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 BS - I doubt that. Proven wrong - definitely. But he's not the only one from BW who had that happen Imho they just dont know what's "in the works" and "what should be live atm" and "what is live atm". Yes, because it really is teams of stunlocking Operatives that is making people leave the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuzt Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Perhaps EA sent him to the same vacation spot as Mark Jacobs. I really wish they would, after all his hard work he certainly deserves a permanent vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kthx Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 This. Nothing more disheartening than trying to share your heart with a community who turns around and rips you a new one. I'm pretty convinced this is why the communications occurs via Q&A and the podcast. The community killed the dev interaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavensAgent Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Perhaps EA sent him to the same vacation spot as Mark Jacobs.Perhaps he was bronzed for the sake of posterity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavensAgent Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm pretty convinced this is why the communications occurs via Q&A and the podcast. The community killed the dev interaction.Yes, but with reservations. There's actually a lot of communication via alternative means, including Twitter. It's just the official forums that lack a regular developer presence; the community killed developer interaction on the official forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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