Charles Ryan (and others) out at WotC?

[scourger]

I hate to see people affected by change and no longer with the company; but my hobby gaming has seen some changing trends lately, and I'd like to see some rapid adaptation to let D&D be part of it again.

 

[FATDRAGONGAMES]

Their silence about D&D seems rather bad especially since the firings included Charles Ryan.

 

[MrFilthyIke]

Nelson went on to express that in no way do these changes represent that Wizards of the Coast is in trouble; "Magic is still number 1 and Duel Masters is exceeding expectations in Japan".

Maybe that old thread about 4E having collectible cards is not TOO far off...

 

[Bullgrit]

Just to give another side (possibility) to the "bad to be laid off on the holidays" concept:

Sometimes the company does it to be nice. If they are giving a good severance package, instead of making the folks work through the holiday season (not knowing what's coming right after), the company lets them go to be with their families during the season with pay (severance).

Bullgrit

 

[jgbrowning]

Their silence about D&D seems rather bad especially since the firings included Charles Ryan.

It looks like someone "leaked" the information to gamingreport and then WotC was put on the spot to come up with something to say.

I may be wrong, but I imagine there is a longer statement forthcoming....

joe b.

 

[DreadPirateMurphy]

Completely unexpected news like this is never well received, and with good reason. There is no way to anticipate what is going to happen next. I hope that WotC has the sense to offer some kind of information to their customers explaining the situation better than, "no comment."

Sorry for the folks who lost their jobs. That almost always sucks.

 

[Umbran]

Darn it, Charles Ryan seemed a pretty good egg. If he had to go, I'm hoping it was at least a mutual decision.

 

[pogre]

Resurrect Chameleon Eclectic and sign me up for one of everything!

 

[coyote6]

I think the most worrying thing is MerricB saying it doesn't bode well.

 

[ZombieButch]

Just to give another side (possibility) to the "bad to be laid off on the holidays" concept:

Sometimes the company does it to be nice. If they are giving a good severance package, instead of making the folks work through the holiday season (not knowing what's coming right after), the company lets them go to be with their families during the season with pay (severance).

Bullgrit

I can't speak for anyone but myself on this one, but as someone who's had to lay people off for a variety of reasons, and been laid off myself when our branch was sold off and shut down, I don't think that even entered into it.

I imagine most folks would have a much more enjoyable holiday if they were still employed and not worried about whether or not they were going to be able to pay the bills in January. Severance is nice and all, but it is no replacement for a steady paycheck.