Beamdog working on a new D&D CRPG (cancelled)

[AdamReith]

Beamdog are a blessing from the RPG Gods. Once you accept this fact all will become clear.

They're still patching and updating Baldur's freaking Gate. Give them some credit. Who else would undertake these projects? No one was lining up to enhance these classic RPGs. They are doing the work to keep these games relevant and useful for the newer generation. You can only respect that.

Yeah the newer generation now associate BG with a Switch port you need a microscope to play, assuming it doesn't lock up first.

 

[Grauken]

Beamdog are a blessing from the RPG Gods. Once you accept this fact all will become clear.

They're still patching and updating Baldur's freaking Gate. Give them some credit. Who else would undertake these projects? No one was lining up to enhance these classic RPGs. They are doing the work to keep these games relevant and useful for the newer generation. You can only respect that.

Next, Beamdog changes focus from games to other stuff and rewrites Shakespeare's plays to make them relevant again

 

[ERYFKRAD]

They're still patching and updating Baldur's freaking Gate. Give them some credit.

It was working fine before. Only an absolute mongo would be unable to run it.

 

[Theldaran]

Beamdog, more like Beammod

 

[Xeon]

I kinda hope they are still working on a secret RPG or trying to make IWD2 if they still have that many employees left. But wonder if they will switch for NWN2 if they finished with NWN1 instead, hope not.

 

[LESS T_T]

I kinda hope they are still working on a secret RPG or trying to make IWD2 if they still have that many employees left. But wonder if they will switch for NWN2 if they finished with NWN1 instead, hope not.

They are officially moved on from remaster business. Console release (and post-release support including PC patches) is the finale. They intend to work on their own games now.

 

[Lilura]

I kinda hope they are still working on a secret RPG or trying to make IWD2 if they still have that many employees left.

The source code for IWD2 has been lost.

 

[Ringhausen]

They are officially moved on from remaster business. Console release (and post-release support including PC patches) is the finale. They intend to work on their own games now.

Wow, it's like an end of an era.

 

[Lonely Vazdru]

They are officially moved on from remaster business. Console release (and post-release support including PC patches) is the finale. They intend to work now.

Fixed.

 

[Sinatar]

I kinda hope they are still working on a secret RPG or trying to make IWD2 if they still have that many employees left.

The source code for IWD2 has been lost.

More like it's too much work to implement 3rd edition rules in their EE engine, so they came up with that lame ass bullshit excuse.

Oh yea, we have the source code for Icewind Dale and PST, both from the same developer, and both older then IWD2, but somehow lost the IWD2 code. Yea. Sure.

 

[CappenVarra]

beamdog is like a cheap modern remake of classic movie that actually manages to convince imdb to change the original movie's page (and associated reviews/rating) to imply it's actually about the nu-shit; it's brazen fraud not even hollywood exces are bold enough to commit (yet) - thank you, canada!

at least now we know why the US annexation of their northern neighbors as depicted in the Fallout intro is about shooting a dude in the back of the head and waving merrily for the camera - it's actually Trent Oster smoked out of hiding

 

[Lilura]

beamdog is like a cheap modern remake of classic movie that actually manages to convince imdb to change the original movie's page (and associated reviews/rating) to imply it's actually about the nu-shit

There is no imdb equivalent for RPGs. Note that metacritic maintains separate entries for the original and the EEs. Wikipedia articles also make clear which version of the game they are talking about. The gaming wikis are indeed a mess, though, and cannot be trusted as an authoritative source for the originals.

If you're talking about GoG's removal of the originals as a separate purchase, then that is indeed unfortunate, because it means someone who just wants the originals has to purchase the EEs, it means that Beamdog get their name in lights, and it means the ratings/stats are bundled together and no one knows what's what.

But bitching about Beamdog won't get you anywhere: they have convinced 99% of people that their versions are the best. Almost all communities, all commentators and all modders are decidedly pro-EE.

My blog is an island paradise in this sea of shit in that none of my retrospectives/pro-tip write-ups are EE-based.

 

[Xeon]

I thought Steam removed the originals but GOG decided to bundle it with the EE to still give access to the originals or something.

 

[Lilura]

GOG decided to bundle it with the EE to still give access to the originals or something.

You can read about it here. Basically, Beamdog PR issued an apology in relation to inadvertently misleading GoG customers as to the reason for the removals of the originals as separate purchases.

 

[LESS T_T]

Beamdog is looking for Project Director. This is more of a managerial side of role than Creative Director: https://www.beamdog.com/careers/

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Reporting to the COO this position is responsible for supporting studio projects by planning and communicating project requirements and targets to ensure game deliverables and deadlines are executed on time, budget and to Beamdog quality standards

The Project Director will ensure that the creative vision is translated into the game and that the total player experience contains that vision and that project’s strategic design challenges are met. The Project Director will also oversee the quality, variety and balance of the game, the narrative systems, and the overall experience and challenge by guiding all application of game design within the game.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project management/planning (Pre-Production, Planning, Post-Release Support) alongside project leads to ensure deliverables are accurate to project vision and scope, communicated to teams, on track and are completed within deadlines
• Provide clear, concise communication to the team and studio management; manage all stages of development, from pre-production to live to post-release
• Hold accountability to completion of planned tasks as agreed upon in sprints. Manage project risks by proactively creating action plans for off-track deliverables, ensure action plans are executed. Report status changes to stakeholders as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the creative director to ensure that the game design meets the company’s vision
• Analyze needs for manpower requirements across assigned projects. Ensure manpower plans are completed, updated and communicated to stakeholders on a biweekly basis
• Manage producers by ensuring project development tasks are created, measured, and assigned. Ensure project vision, deliverables, scope and deadlines are clearly communicated
• Identify processes and pipelines needed between the various disciplines of the team
• Coach and mentor team members in career development and skill acquisition
• Ensure all game goals agreed upon by Studio Creative Director, Executives and the team leads are being met
• Manage a team in a fast-paced, cross-discipline, and iterative setting

Requirements:

• Passion for gaming & deep understanding of the gaming landscape
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Producer, or Game Director
• Strong project management & leadership skills
• Understanding of Agile (SCRUM) development methods
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems

Also their job posting for Game Director is... very brief: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1652537932/

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

 

[Lacrymas]

No degree, certificate or diploma. Where can I sign up to exploit my fellow man?

 

[Harthwain]

Also their job posting for Game Director is... very brief: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1652537932/

Smells like they already have a very specific person in mind.

 

[Theldaran]

Oh, I hate it when some job offer is rigged.

 

[Bohrain]

 

[Immortal]

Oh, I hate it when some job offer is rigged.

Would you really wanna work there?

 

[Lacrymas]

Why wouldn't you? You get money for doing nothing, so you can focus on more productive things in your life while being financially secure.

 

[d1nolore]

financially secure.. Beamdog..

 

[JarlFrank]

beamdog is like a cheap modern remake of classic movie that actually manages to convince imdb to change the original movie's page (and associated reviews/rating) to imply it's actually about the nu-shit

There is no imdb equivalent for RPGs.

Mobygames?

 

[Lilura]

Mobygames?

I said "for RPGs".

That site is not RPG-exclusive.

At any rate, just like you, I recognize no authority but my own in RPG commentary.

 

[JarlFrank]

It's not RPG-exclusive but pretty good at cataloguing games of all genres.

Of course, it's missing some of the games collected in the "Really Obscure RPGs" thread here.