Twotun Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 http://swtor.gamona.de/2012/07/10/georg-zoeller-verlasst-bioware/ From his Google+ page: It's time to say goodbye.... Friday marked my last day in the office at BioWare. After almost a decade and spending almost quarter of our lives in Canada and the US, my wife and I have decided to take on an exciting new adventure on the other side of the world - Singapore. It's been an honor to work on so many amazing games with so many talented people and good friends, you will be greatly missed. If you've circled me because of my involvement with SWTOR, please understand that I will not be providing any more information regarding the game from this point forward and uncircle appropriately. If you stay, don't complain about getting hit with pictures from the other part of the world from time to time. To Adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrandt Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 His face seems familiar. Was he ever a spokesperson in pre-launch media press coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 This can only be good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViciousFett Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 This happens a lot after MMOs are launched. High paid devs leave or get laid off, and cheaper ones take their place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurusaud Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Congratulations Mr. Zoeller on a job well done! Don't forget about your friends back at TOR once in a while!! Edited July 10, 2012 by Taurusaud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippon Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Good now hopefully we will get someone that actually knows what an economy is and does not sit their telling us that accuracy is awesome on a PVE tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzmozz Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 bye Georg! thank you for your work on this great game! and good luck in singapore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qishari Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hello all, We've had to remove some posts form the thread for rude comments (which means the replies to those posts were also removed). Please remember to express your opinions in a constructive and respectful manner - rude and insulting comments will be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazDoit Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hello all, We've had to remove some posts form the thread for rude comments (which means the replies to those posts were also removed). Please remember to express your opinions in a constructive and respectful manner - rude and insulting comments will be removed. Well yeah, apparently some people on the forums seem to have some sort of vendetta against some of the developers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zannis Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Any way you try to spin this, it's bad news. He was the 'vision' behind this game, and for him to leave speaks volumes. The few strands this game is hanging by are about to snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhirne Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 His face seems familiar. Was he ever a spokesperson in pre-launch media press coverage? he was the Principal Lead Combat Designer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastynas Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 It was obvious when he stopped posting on the forums completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyangelo Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I don't know why... but it makes me sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Any way you try to spin this, it's bad news. He was the 'vision' behind this game, and for him to leave speaks volumes. The few strands this game is hanging by are about to snap. Yeah, without George's "vision", I may actually be forced to leave the safety of the rails that have guided me since beta. I have nothing against George, he did a fine job with the basics and concept, but I think BIG changes were needed for this game. It's currently hanging by so few 'strands' because of George's 'vision'...a new/fresh 'vision' may be the best thing for this game. In all honesty, I see NOTHING negative about this news. I seemed voluntary, and I think it's best for SWTOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krewel Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Oh noes, a guy with fetish for Accuracy has left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldin Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Any way you try to spin this, it's bad news. He was the 'vision' behind this game, and for him to leave speaks volumes. The few strands this game is hanging by are about to snap. Eh. He was just in charge of combat. It's quite a stretch to say he was the "Vision" behind the game, when there were lots of other devs too. Plus, I remember playing the first years of DDO, and having the lead dev there eventually leave. Honestly, did not hurt the game at all, and I think it gave room for fresh blood to really make changes for the better. So, good luck to Zoeller. Maybe he can finally get away from all those stun-locking operatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscad Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Yeah, without George's "vision", I may actually be forced to leave the safety of the rails that have guided me since beta. I have nothing against George, he did a fine job with the basics and concept, but I think BIG changes were needed for this game. It's currently hanging by so few 'strands' because of George's 'vision'...a new/fresh 'vision' may be the best thing for this game. Well said, I hope the safety rails are removed so we are free to play erm.. more freely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarneyBravo Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That's too bad, I genuinely enjoyed reading his posts because they were never canned, and his passion for this game was evident in every thought he shared. He'll be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kourage Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Another person quits the game. Come on EA, step your game up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassuro Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Sorry guys... I was online yesterday with my usual team of Operatives, and... we stunlocked everyone. Many people unsubsribed, and some, like GZ, unsubscribed so hard that they even had to move to a different country. Best wishes goes out to GZ, I've never been to Singapore but it seems like an awesome place. Edited July 10, 2012 by Rassuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscad Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I did enjoy reading his posts (well the ones that I agreed with ), I shall miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlarto Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I figured he was already gone back when Reid was booted.. people move on nothing earth shaking here, I wish him the best of luck in Singapore, I did enjoy his posts, when he was calling out posts that were competely false.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coriolan_Martius Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 It seems like there is quite a bit of turnover for an MMO that is only 6.5 months old. With all due respect his contributions, I think his departure makes sense. He was a big proponent of 1.2 class changes and his responses to player's serious concerns about class balance seemed callous and even imperious. I think 1.2 overall was a major failure, or at least disappointment, as objectively measured by the decline in subscriptions and the feedback here on the forums. Since combat is a huge part of this game(practically everything revolves around it) and he was in charge of that then I see this as a natural outcome. Despite my criticism, I wish him the best of luck to him in his future endeavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeyees Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Finally He is gone maybe this game can change for the better. and maybe i will resub... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasticles Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Oh, thank god.....I am totally fine with his departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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