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[jimbop]

Originally Posted by Feathered_IV

Sobering stuff though. BoM is still a couple of years away I imagine, based on past experience. Here's hoping they can rediscover the art.

Yes, sobering but I think there is a subtle point that people are missing. Luthier has been the project manager of the sequel from the start whereas he took over partway through the development of CoD.

It is very difficult to successfully take over a project partway through. People are already entrenched in their own way of doing things (which have usually led to the disaster requiring a change in project leadership). The team is often resentful and this makes it difficult to change the way the project moves.

Luthier might do better with the sequel than with CoD.

[lonewulf]

To my way of thinking the replies appeared genuine and sincere and I appreciate the effort. These guys aren't required to talk to us so anything we get is a real bonus.

I suspect Luthier and co view any ongoing dialogue as something of a two edged sword, but to my way of thinking discussion, and the appearance that you are being listened to, is always worthwhile.

Thanks again for the replies.

[Feathered_IV]

Originally Posted by jimbop

Yes, sobering but I think there is a subtle point that people are missing. Luthier has been the project manager of the sequel from the start whereas he took over partway through the development of CoD.
It is very difficult to successfully take over a project partway through. People are already entrenched in their own way of doing things (which have usually led to the disaster requiring a change in project leadership). The team is often resentful and this makes it difficult to change the way the project moves.

Luthier might do better with the sequel than with CoD.

I don't know. Reading his comments I get the feeling that his creative philosophy is so far from mine that the sequel will be a rather hollow experience and one that is sadly not for me.

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by Feathered_IV

I don't know. Reading his comments I get the feeling that his creative philosophy is so far from mine that the sequel will be a rather hollow experience and one that is sadly not for me.

Maybe but at least it will be his own 'creative philosophy' rather than someone else's that he has to work with. That's the only point I was trying to make.

[Icebear]

Originally Posted by Feathered_IV

I don't know. Reading his comments I get the feeling that his creative philosophy is so far from mine that the sequel will be a rather hollow experience and one that is sadly not for me.

And that's the point. What do we expect? Many here are looking forward to an arcarde online flight shooter, others prefer a WW2 flight simulation, a successor of the IL2 series. I'm glad that Luthier clarified this point in is own humorous way once and for all and with no doubts. Now we all know where we stand with him and his future products.

Take it or leave it, that's his unmistakable message.