What our creative director does every morning

Lonehunter · 2012-04-07, 09:00 PM

Out of everything I've read from PAX so far, I think this is by far the most important piece of info, because we could all use a reminder.

From the interview at PikiGeek...

He admitted that the game’s biggest fansite, Planetside Universe, and the game’s subreddit are the first things he reads before getting out of bed in the morning. When I asked if that feedback from fans has had a significant impact on development, he couldn’t have issued a stronger or more confident “Yes.”

I don't care if he's missed a couple of mornings, not posted for a while, and even loves NC. Higby is awesome, and we should all get tattoos of his amazing hair.

But seriously this is the kind of dedication the people making this game have, we are important, and we are heard.

Skitrel · 2012-04-07, 09:04 PM

While we're talking about Higby I'll point out the same thing I pointed out over on the /r/planetside subreddit. Higgles looks like Matt Berry, at the very least they share the same hair.

Zulthus · 2012-04-07, 09:11 PM

Indeed. Higby and the devs are awesome for all of the interaction they have with the community. Couldn't really ask for anything else.

**CyclesMcHurtz** · 2012-04-10, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Skitrel

While we're talking about Higby I'll point out the same thing I pointed out over on the /r/planetside subreddit. Higgles looks like Matt Berry, at the very least they share the same hair.

Greatest 80s line ever - YouTube

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's noticed how he resembles his father ...

Machine · 2012-04-10, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by CyclesMcHurtz

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's noticed how he resembles his father ...

lol his father.

Dreamcast · 2012-04-07, 09:13 PM

If they use our ideas, they should name names so people will feel good.

Lonehunter · 2012-04-07, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamcast

If they use our ideas, they should name names so people will feel good.

They don't really need to mention our names. He did mention an idea I think EVILPIG posted. He did mention PSU, but being active here I know he was referring to EVILPIG

Skitrel · 2012-04-07, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamcast

If they use our ideas, they should name names so people will feel good.

That'll only lead to bitching and fighting amongst people. Or alternatively, it'll create a circlejerk of people wanting to say the thing that the devs agree with.

The devs WANT people to have differing opinions, they want debate, they want arguing, they want discussion. Out of all the discussion that occurs they'll add that to their own thoughts and internal discussion before making their own decisions based on their knowledge and experience as designers as well as community feelings and discussion.

The community should be just that, "the community". Whether some people disagree or say what eventually gets implemented is irrelevant, the final game is the result of the combined discussion that goes on, including the people that say the opposite of what goes into the game. We should all feel good.

Hamma · 2012-04-07, 10:40 PM

Awesome to know that the first thing he does is check in with the community. Much

for Higby and the Dev team. I'm sure it's not just him reading PSU first thing.

Zekeen · 2012-04-07, 10:42 PM

Bet we're going to have a looooooooooooot of new posts and idea posting now that this is known

Sirisian · 2012-04-07, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamcast

If they use our ideas, they should name names so people will feel good.

If they direct one of my comments back to me I think the other vets will form a mob.

Graywolves · 2012-04-08, 12:18 AM

I clicked on this thread expecting to see a picture of Higby playing with his Dog.

I want to see that.

Kran De Loy · 2012-04-08, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Graywolves

I clicked on this thread expecting to see a picture of Higby playing with his Dog.

I want to see that.

His dog also plays planetside 2?

Shanesan · 2012-04-08, 01:01 AM

All Hail our Creative Director!
Thank you Creative Director, for everything!
We are not worthy, Great Creative Director!
We March Behind Thee, Great Creative Director!
Would you like bacon for breakfast, Great Creative Director?
Mmm....bacon.

bullet · 2012-04-08, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by Kran De Loy

His dog also plays planetside 2?

That would be one BAMF dog.