Has Paul Sage left ZoS?

Cogo

Gina's Statement is a hell of a lot better then what the game sites are posting.

Speculation is poison.

Fecius

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We can confirm that Paul left ZOS after the launch of ESOTU on console. He, along with rest of the team, are very happy with how the game is doing and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. ESOTU continues to be in great hands with Gamer Director, Matt Firor and new Creative Director, Rich Lambert, overseeing development. Previously, Rich oversaw all content in the game as Lead Content Designer and worked on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. We’re very excited to have him take on the role as Creative Director!

Thanks for info. We always stay tuned Good luck Rich!

bertenburnyb16_ESO

is it time for

Faulgor

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We can confirm that Paul left ZOS after the launch of ESOTU on console. He, along with rest of the team, are very happy with how the game is doing and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. ESOTU continues to be in great hands with Gamer Director, Matt Firor and new Creative Director, Rich Lambert, overseeing development. Previously, Rich oversaw all content in the game as Lead Content Designer and worked on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. We’re very excited to have him take on the role as Creative Director!

So, who's taking Rich's old position of Lead Content Designer? Do we know him/her?
Also, can we expect to see Rich make an appearance in the next ESO live with some ideas he has for the game as the new Creative Director? That would be fantastic.

P3ZZL3

In fairness, I suspect @ZOS_GinaBruno is sitting there, like a nervous wreck, wanting to post something but knowing that she isn't allowed and has to follow company line.

LrdRahvin

P3ZZL3 wrote: »

In fairness, I suspect @ZOS_GinaBruno is sitting there, like a nervous wreck, wanting to post something but knowing that she isn't allowed and has to follow company line.

Most people don't care anymore and frankly, I'd be shocked if any of their community people still cared either

Cagro

Sallington wrote: »

cozmon3c_ESO wrote: »

damn it, paul sage was the only dev i think liked my ideas about the pvp side of the justice system. im not very hopeful that the pvp side of justice system will even happen now.

I don't think so either. They are very, very good at concepts, but when it comes to actually implementing them they either have no idea how, or realize how overwhelming it would be.

All of that talk about spellcrafting, Justice PvP, removing VR ranks.... I don't plan on seeing any of that.

^ This. One of the main reasons I decided to stick with this MMO was for the promise of the PVP Justice system, Now I am really concerned this will never happen.

Phinix1

P3ZZL3 wrote: »

In fairness, I suspect @ZOS_GinaBruno is sitting there, like a nervous wreck, wanting to post something but knowing that she isn't allowed and has to follow company line.

Dammit did they implant a hidden web cam in this flat panel or something? Where did you get a shot of my Monday patch day coffee face?

P3ZZL3

@AlienDiplomat Pretty sure there is a Outpost in PVP named after this chap

BigM

P3ZZL3 wrote: »

In fairness, I suspect @ZOS_GinaBruno is sitting there, like a nervous wreck, wanting to post something but knowing that she isn't allowed and has to follow company line.

Exactly! Glad someone gets it! Quitting and parting ways are two different things.

Rosveen

Titansteele wrote: »

I do not suffer from OCD but "Have Paul Sage left ZoS?" as a title for thread this must be killing those of you that do.

Not all people with OCD are obssessed with grammar and not all people who value correct language have OCD.

eventide03b14a_ESO

Cagro wrote: »

Sallington wrote: »

cozmon3c_ESO wrote: »

damn it, paul sage was the only dev i think liked my ideas about the pvp side of the justice system. im not very hopeful that the pvp side of justice system will even happen now.

I don't think so either. They are very, very good at concepts, but when it comes to actually implementing them they either have no idea how, or realize how overwhelming it would be.

All of that talk about spellcrafting, Justice PvP, removing VR ranks.... I don't plan on seeing any of that.

^ This. One of the main reasons I decided to stick with this MMO was for the promise of the PVP Justice system, Now I am really concerned this will never happen.

There are a lot of things we were told at E3 last year that have yet to make an appearance. In fact "phase 1" of the Justice System is the only thing they have managed to add to the game. Really disappointed that literally everything else has been put on the back burner just so they can grab as much cash as possible from the console players.

Elsonso

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We can confirm that Paul left ZOS after the launch of ESOTU on console. He, along with rest of the team, are very happy with how the game is doing and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. ESOTU continues to be in great hands with Gamer Director, Matt Firor and new Creative Director, Rich Lambert, overseeing development. Previously, Rich oversaw all content in the game as Lead Content Designer and worked on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. We’re very excited to have him take on the role as Creative Director!

From Oblivion? Even more awesome!

Nothing against Sage, but this is an excellent bit of news.

JamilaRaj

P3ZZL3 wrote: »

In fairness, I suspect @ZOS_GinaBruno is sitting there, like a nervous wreck, wanting to post something but knowing that she isn't allowed and has to follow company line.

I think it's the other way round; Gina as assistant community manager is something of a political commissar and her job is to make sure rank and file follow party company line.

EDIT: back to the topic though. Can I have Paul's gear?

Phinix1

Rosveen wrote: »

Titansteele wrote: »

I do not suffer from OCD but "Have Paul Sage left ZoS?" as a title for thread this must be killing those of you that do.

Not all people with OCD are obssessed with grammar and not all people who value correct language have OCD.

Inactive Account

Rosveen wrote: »

Titansteele wrote: »

I do not suffer from OCD but "Have Paul Sage left ZoS?" as a title for thread this must be killing those of you that do.

Not all people with OCD are obssessed with grammar and not all people who value correct language have OCD.

Maybe they have CDO. It's kind of like OCD, but worse; At least all the letters are in the the proper order though.

LrdRahvin

AlienDiplomat wrote: »

Rosveen wrote: »

Titansteele wrote: »

I do not suffer from OCD but "Have Paul Sage left ZoS?" as a title for thread this must be killing those of you that do.

Not all people with OCD are obssessed with grammar and not all people who value correct language have OCD.

The grammar is your GIF is wrong

Edit: Also spelling

Can one be OCD about pointing out the obvious?

Pendrillion

lordrichter wrote: »

Armann wrote: »

Looks like Rich Lambert is now Creative Director after Paul Sage left

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlambert

Awesome.

He was the Lead Content Designer for ESO. His job was to lead the creative development of zones, dungeons, trials, etc.

Pendrillion wrote: »

There was some hubub going between ZOS and Bethsoft. Pete Hines being there was a certain indicator that things didn't go according to plan

Don't read more into Pete Hines being there than might be the case. Pete Hines is the spokesman for the publisher and it is part of his job to be there for major announcements like Tamriel Unlimited. I would have been more concerned if he had phoned it in, not showed up, or delegated to an underling.

Paul Sage might be someone who likes to move around. He was not with ESO to start, but came in mid-development. He may be the type that likes to have a big job to do and really does not like diving into the endless fine tuning. I have worked with people like this.

I am wondering who was Creative Director before him.

Well I found he was there to put the player minds at ease that Bethsoft/ZOS/THE MARKETING still believes in their product, and to back Matt Firor and Paul Sage up. Even though I could have read something into it, it struck me as a bit heavy handed... But maybe its just my paranoid mind... :P

Merlin13KAGL

LrdRahvin wrote: »

AlienDiplomat wrote: »

Rosveen wrote: »

Titansteele wrote: »

I do not suffer from OCD but "Have Paul Sage left ZoS?" as a title for thread this must be killing those of you that do.

Not all people with OCD are obssessed with grammar and not all people who value correct language have OCD.

The grammar is your GIF is wrong

Edit: Also spelling

Can one be OCD about pointing out the obvious?

It loses something when you have to 'splain it.

LrdRahvin

JamilaRaj wrote: »

P3ZZL3 wrote: »

In fairness, I suspect @ZOS_GinaBruno is sitting there, like a nervous wreck, wanting to post something but knowing that she isn't allowed and has to follow company line.

I think it's the other way round; Gina as assistant community manager is something of a political commissar and her job is to make sure rank and file follow party company line.

EDIT: back to the topic though. Can I have Paul's gear?

I see you don't understand the function of community people.

They are absolutely the lowest ranking people in any mmo operation (with the possible exception of CS agents and QA testers).

Their job is to be a liaison between DEVS and player community and to keep the PLAYERS in line on the forums.

This has been your daily mmo PSA. If this had been an actual emergency you would have been forum banned.

cozmon3c_ESO

We should hear a lot of news this Thursday on ESO live with Eric Wrobel being showcased, i just hope he has all the time he needs to say what hes been working on, like 2 hours atleast imo. its been a while since we heard anything about balance changes at all.

Pendrillion

And by end of day:

Thank you Paul Sage for your work and creativity. ESO is still one of my favorite pastimes! Good luck with your new endeavours!

tinythinker

Elijah_Crow wrote: »

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

We can confirm that Paul left ZOS after the launch of ESOTU on console. He, along with rest of the team, are very happy with how the game is doing and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. ESOTU continues to be in great hands with Gamer Director, Matt Firor and new Creative Director, Rich Lambert, overseeing development. Previously, Rich oversaw all content in the game as Lead Content Designer and worked on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. We’re very excited to have him take on the role as Creative Director!

Thank you Gina. Looking forward to hearing from Rich Lambert soon. Soon (tm). Hey, today is soon isn't it?

It's nearly always but not quite ever soon.

Preyfar

Just because someone left the company doesn't mean they left because of the product alone. Having worked in the entertainment industry, people are always in flux. People chase dream jobs, new opportunities and follow new projects that interest them. Sometimes people just need a change after spending years working on the same project.

People forecasting doom and gloom may be jumping at the clouds.

nimander99

Gidorick wrote: »

Wait. So there's an opening for Creative Director?

Hell yeah Gid, I nominate you!

danovic

Looks like lots of job openings at zenimax if there some of the complainers that think they can do better. http://www.zenimaxonline.com/

Sallington

Preyfar wrote: »

Just because someone left the company doesn't mean they left because of the product alone. Having worked in the entertainment industry, people are always in flux. People chase dream jobs, new opportunities and follow new projects that interest them. Sometimes people just need a change after spending years working on the same project.

People forecasting doom and gloom may be jumping at the clouds.

Too bad there hasn't been an acrobatics skill since Oblivion.

LrdRahvin

JamilaRaj wrote: »

LrdRahvin wrote: »

I see you don't understand the function of community people.

They are absolutely the lowest ranking people in any mmo operation (with the possible exception of CS agents and QA testers).

Their job is to be a liaison between DEVS and player community and to keep the PLAYERS in line on the forums.

[snip]

Thus the word liaison.

However, community peoples' marching orders come from the suits.

[edited to remove quote]

Merlin13KAGL

danovic wrote: »

Looks like lots of job openings at zenimax if there some of the complainers that think they can do better. http://www.zenimaxonline.com/

Pay negotiable.

Not the amount, but whether or not you end up with any...

Elijah_Crow

Pendrillion wrote: »

And by end of day:

Thank you Paul Sage for your work and creativity. ESO is still one of my favorite pastimes! Good luck with your new endeavours!

I would like to echo this sentiment. Thank you Paul Sage for the work you have put into this game. We wish you the best.