So many places and memories I’ve fallen in love with in the world, and he has been part of it. WoW’s art style has a beautiful flow to it that sets it apart from most other games in the genre, where elements effortlessly blend together in a way that makes the world feel real.
Best wishes in your retirement.
Didn’t even know he was still around. I get the feeling we’ll probably hear his name pop up in one of these other companies started by ex-Blizzard folks soon.
I’d say after 32 years at Blizzard and him being 52 it’s more likely he’s going to do art for himself and not for what others want.
Maybe. A lot of these OG Blizzard people had really close ties so we’ll see.
Yeah, 32 years in the same job is a long, long time. His reasons for leaving could honestly be anything and everything.
Wonder if he got off the NFT train he jumped on
I wonder if he got so tired of the Disney art style nu-blizzard has gone with and decided it’s over.
WoW’s art style hasn’t changed that much through the years. It just got more detailed as time went on, but the style has always been there.
Bold of you to assume he wasn’t partially responsible for it lmao
Pretty sure he HEAVILY designed the Pandaren.
jiminey christmas, you worded that like he died.
He created Pandaren as a concept so I doubt it.
Also people look too much into long time talent leaving companies. 32 years is a lot of time to dedicate to one company. Mans 52 probably has other things he wants to do.
You coulda worded that title better, you had me thinking he passed away.
I believe that is a key word for Pandaren.
Isn’t that the singer for ETC? Isn’t he also the guy who initially floated the idea of Pandaren and got the ball rolling on what would eventually become MoP?
Yes, and he also contributed a hojillion other things over the years. Lots of artwork. (Interestingly, I think of him as mainly a concept artist but he apparently did a lot of UI and modeling work at different times.)
I like this word.
Agreed. Sorry. Fixed.
That would be like Metzen quitting because he didn’t like Thrall’s voice.
Kudos to you for fixing it.
I will say that I didn’t even know he was still at Blizzard, but nonetheless I hope he enjoys his retirement.
was totally fine, I was just a tad aghast