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<blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 5122950" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">Trouble Afoot at Catalyst Games Labs</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Catalyst Games Labs has released the following announcement; CGL currently produces the <em>Shadowrun</em> game amongst other things:</span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px"><span style="font-size: 12px">Catalyst Game Labs recently completed a detailed financial review of the company. We learned that over the past several years the company has achieved dramatic growth in terms of demand, increased total revenues and strong sales with an increasing market share in the gaming industry, despite a lackluster economy. We are thrilled by that news and are eager to move forward with our upcoming original game <em>Leviathans</em>, along with our other new casual games. We also remain committed to plans for our beloved licensed games: <em>Shadowrun</em>, <em>BattleTech</em>, <em>Eclipse Phase</em>, and <em>CthuluTech</em>.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"><span style="font-size: 12px">While we wish the review had only uncovered positive news, we also discovered our accounting procedures had not been updated as the company continued to grow. The result was that business funds had been co-mingled with the personal funds of one of the owners. We believe the missing funds were the result of bad habits that began alongside the creation of the company, which was initially a small hobby group. Upon further investigation, in which the owner has willingly participated, the owner in question now owes the company a significant balance and is working to help rectify the situation. </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"><span style="font-size: 12px">The current group of owners was presented with this information on Monday. Administrative organization for the company is under review, and accounting procedures have been restructured, to correct the situation and provide more stringent oversight. We feel the management team at Catalyst did the responsible thing by seeking this financial review and we will continue to restructure as needed. We are in discussions with our partners and freelancers to remedy any back payments that may also be due as a result of this review.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"><span style="font-size: 12px">We are embarrassed that this situation did occur but we hope our eagerness to make these changes, along with our reputation for making great games, will encourage you to stand by us. We understand that for a few employees the news was too stressful and we wish them all the best in their new endeavors. However, the majority of the team remains and will continue to bring great entertainment to you all. We appreciate the support our friends, freelancers, and fans have provided us in the past and look forward to a successful future.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">This announcement follows </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/273529-catalyst-game-labs-might-life-support.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">speculation and rumours</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> about alleged financial misconduct within the company. </span><a href="http://adamjury.com/2010/no-longer-with-catalyst/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Adam Jury</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> is no longer with the company. In addition, Jennfer Harding (Office Manager) has <a href="http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=30231&view=findpost&p=902052" target="_blank">resigned</a> due to "a conflict involving my personal ethics", and has indicated that the company's Operations Manager has done likewise. Those involved with the company are not confirming or denying the rumours of embezzlement and the like.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">D&D 4th Edition News</span></strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/node/44319" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">AICN TABLETOP: D&D Players Handbook 3</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> Massawyrm at AICN on PHB3. "All in all, it’s a book worth checking out. While I’m not thrilled with the Psionics, three new classes, a new power tree based on skills and an awesome multi—classing system make this more than worthy to sit on your shelf. This is available in stores now."</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.neuroglyphgames.com/review-of-rituals-of-the-other-side-spirit-magic-by-zombie-sky-press" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Review of <em>Rituals from the Other Side: Spirit Magic</em></span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> Zombie Sky Press has translated three ancient magical traditions from our own world and into your D&D 4E campaign. Check out this review of their new supplement, <em>Rituals from the Other Side: Spirit Magic</em>!</span></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">Pathfinder News</span></strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://ritepublishing.com/?s=wedwoes-ghouls-stalk-the-night-by-mark-gedak" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Wed & Woes: Ghouls Stalk the Night</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> Mark Gedak brings you a macabre rumor and encounter with an Anakheg vampire.</span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">Other News</span></strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6911-RPG-Examiner~y2010m3d17-Adding-Sherlock-Holmes-to-investigative-games" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Adding Sherlock Holmes to investigative games</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> The RPG Examiner discusses the art of the investigation and stats up the man himself. </span></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0066cc"><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2402-design-diary-6-designing-skills.html" target="_blank">[imager]http://www.enworld.org/newsimages/dd6-3.jpg</a>[/imager]</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">Legend of the Five Rings 4th Edition Designer Diaries</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The sixth of the official design diaries for Alderac Entertainment Group's 4th edition of <em>Legend of the Five Rings </em>has been posted here on EN World. The diaries highlight the development process, preview art, and more! This installment is titled "Designing Skills".</span> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Here's the schedule for the full series: </span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">January 8: </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2217-designer-diary-1-anatomy-new-edition.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ffff99">The Anatomy of a New Edition</span></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">January 20: </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2248-designer-diary-2-philosophy-4th-edition.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ffff99">The Philosophy of 4th Edition</span></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">February 3: </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2286-designer-diary-3-correcting-mistakes-past.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ffff99">Correcting the Mistakes of the Past</span></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">February 17: </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2319-design-diary-4-timeline-neutrality-clan-themes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0066cc">Timeline Neutrality and Finding the Clan Themes</span></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">March 3: </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2360-designer-diary-5-feel-rokugan.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0066cc">The "Feel" of Rokugan</span></span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">March 17: <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2402-design-diary-6-designing-skills.html" target="_blank">Designing Skills</a></span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">March 31: Designing Advantages & Disadvantages</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">April 14: Designing Schools - Bushi</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">April 28: Designing Schools - Courtier</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">May 12: Designing Schools - Shugenja</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">May 26: Designing Secondary Systems</span></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Morrus, post: 5122950, member: 1"] [B][SIZE=3]Trouble Afoot at Catalyst Games Labs[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=3]Catalyst Games Labs has released the following announcement; CGL currently produces the [I]Shadowrun[/I] game amongst other things:[/SIZE] [INDENT][SIZE=3]Catalyst Game Labs recently completed a detailed financial review of the company. We learned that over the past several years the company has achieved dramatic growth in terms of demand, increased total revenues and strong sales with an increasing market share in the gaming industry, despite a lackluster economy. We are thrilled by that news and are eager to move forward with our upcoming original game [I]Leviathans[/I], along with our other new casual games. We also remain committed to plans for our beloved licensed games: [I]Shadowrun[/I], [I]BattleTech[/I], [I]Eclipse Phase[/I], and [I]CthuluTech[/I].[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]While we wish the review had only uncovered positive news, we also discovered our accounting procedures had not been updated as the company continued to grow. The result was that business funds had been co-mingled with the personal funds of one of the owners. We believe the missing funds were the result of bad habits that began alongside the creation of the company, which was initially a small hobby group. Upon further investigation, in which the owner has willingly participated, the owner in question now owes the company a significant balance and is working to help rectify the situation. [/SIZE] [SIZE=3]The current group of owners was presented with this information on Monday. Administrative organization for the company is under review, and accounting procedures have been restructured, to correct the situation and provide more stringent oversight. We feel the management team at Catalyst did the responsible thing by seeking this financial review and we will continue to restructure as needed. We are in discussions with our partners and freelancers to remedy any back payments that may also be due as a result of this review.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]We are embarrassed that this situation did occur but we hope our eagerness to make these changes, along with our reputation for making great games, will encourage you to stand by us. We understand that for a few employees the news was too stressful and we wish them all the best in their new endeavors. However, the majority of the team remains and will continue to bring great entertainment to you all. We appreciate the support our friends, freelancers, and fans have provided us in the past and look forward to a successful future.[/SIZE] [/INDENT][SIZE=3]This announcement follows [/SIZE][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/273529-catalyst-game-labs-might-life-support.html"][SIZE=3]speculation and rumours[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] about alleged financial misconduct within the company. [/SIZE][URL="http://adamjury.com/2010/no-longer-with-catalyst/"][SIZE=3]Adam Jury[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] is no longer with the company. In addition, Jennfer Harding (Office Manager) has [URL="http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=30231&view=findpost&p=902052"]resigned[/URL] due to "a conflict involving my personal ethics", and has indicated that the company's Operations Manager has done likewise. Those involved with the company are not confirming or denying the rumours of embezzlement and the like.[/SIZE] [B][SIZE=3]D&D 4th Edition News[/SIZE][/B] [LIST] [*][URL="http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/node/44319"][SIZE=3]AICN TABLETOP: D&D Players Handbook 3[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] Massawyrm at AICN on PHB3. "All in all, it’s a book worth checking out. While I’m not thrilled with the Psionics, three new classes, a new power tree based on skills and an awesome multi—classing system make this more than worthy to sit on your shelf. This is available in stores now."[/SIZE] [*][URL="http://www.neuroglyphgames.com/review-of-rituals-of-the-other-side-spirit-magic-by-zombie-sky-press"][SIZE=3]Review of [I]Rituals from the Other Side: Spirit Magic[/I][/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] Zombie Sky Press has translated three ancient magical traditions from our own world and into your D&D 4E campaign. Check out this review of their new supplement, [I]Rituals from the Other Side: Spirit Magic[/I]![/SIZE] [/LIST][B][SIZE=3]Pathfinder News[/SIZE][/B] [LIST] [*][URL="http://ritepublishing.com/?s=wedwoes-ghouls-stalk-the-night-by-mark-gedak"][SIZE=3]Wed & Woes: Ghouls Stalk the Night[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] Mark Gedak brings you a macabre rumor and encounter with an Anakheg vampire.[/SIZE] [/LIST] [B][SIZE=3]Other News[/SIZE][/B] [LIST] [*][URL="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6911-RPG-Examiner~y2010m3d17-Adding-Sherlock-Holmes-to-investigative-games"][SIZE=3]Adding Sherlock Holmes to investigative games[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] The RPG Examiner discusses the art of the investigation and stats up the man himself. [/SIZE] [/LIST][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0066cc][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2402-design-diary-6-designing-skills.html"][imager]http://www.enworld.org/newsimages/dd6-3.jpg[/URL][/imager][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3]Legend of the Five Rings 4th Edition Designer Diaries[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=3]The sixth of the official design diaries for Alderac Entertainment Group's 4th edition of [I]Legend of the Five Rings [/I]has been posted here on EN World. The diaries highlight the development process, preview art, and more! This installment is titled "Designing Skills".[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Here's the schedule for the full series: [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]January 8: [/SIZE][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2217-designer-diary-1-anatomy-new-edition.html"][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ffff99]The Anatomy of a New Edition[/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] [*][SIZE=3]January 20: [/SIZE][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2248-designer-diary-2-philosophy-4th-edition.html"][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ffff99]The Philosophy of 4th Edition[/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] [*][SIZE=3]February 3: [/SIZE][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2286-designer-diary-3-correcting-mistakes-past.html"][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ffff99]Correcting the Mistakes of the Past[/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] [*][SIZE=3]February 17: [/SIZE][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2319-design-diary-4-timeline-neutrality-clan-themes.html"][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0066cc]Timeline Neutrality and Finding the Clan Themes[/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] [*][SIZE=3]March 3: [/SIZE][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2360-designer-diary-5-feel-rokugan.html"][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0066cc]The "Feel" of Rokugan[/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] [*][SIZE=3]March 17: [URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/blogs/l5r-design-diaries/2402-design-diary-6-designing-skills.html"]Designing Skills[/URL][/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]March 31: Designing Advantages & Disadvantages[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]April 14: Designing Schools - Bushi[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]April 28: Designing Schools - Courtier[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]May 12: Designing Schools - Shugenja[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]May 26: Designing Secondary Systems[/SIZE] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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