He's an opinionated bald man, why can't we slam him?
Probably good news. They certainly need the help.
Probably good news. They certainly need the help.
Judging by the many hate threads across the internet of which he is the subject, and the rejoicing that occurred when he left Paizo, I think you're probably in the minority.People often start in one job then float up (or settle into) the job they are best suited for. I wouldn't be surprised if after a while his name starts showing up in game design stuff as well. At least that's what I hope.
Judging by the many hate threads across the internet of which he is the subject, and the rejoicing that occurred when he left Paizo, I think you're probably in the minority.
That's the question then, isn't it - will this have any impact on the tabletop release schedule? It doesn't sound like it, if this gig is purely lore-keeping for licensing, without any game design. Personally my views on game design are orthagonal to SKR's so I'm rather relieved to know he won't really be influencing future 5E mechanics. Sounds like he's landed a real dream job, though, so I'm pleased as punch for the guy.
It's possible this is an indicator we'll be seeing a FRCS, but I'm skeptical. My money's on the APs being the setting support, in that they'll each focus on a different area of the Sword Coast and that after maybe 6 of them they'll put out a "Sword Coast" setting book.
I do remember someone's suggestion that they might put together a wiki or other online portal with the complete Realmslore - given how suddenly they've announced the Fantasy Grounds and Dragon+ news, it'd be cool to see that dropped on us with no warning in a couple of months. I mean, SKR is developing and compiling all of that material anyway, so it's be an easy way to kill two birds with one stone and score some major points with the fans.
Interesting, I'd always thought of SKR as a crunch guy (in fact didn't he coin the terms fluff and crunch?). In any case, good luck Sean!
I'm all for WotC hiring people. But dealing with licenses sounds like "non-TRPG stuff". Hopefully the Adventure Time guy will bring us more than just another adventure path.