Once Again, A Former Mainstream Video Game Developer
So ... I quit.

Remember how I promised last weekend (just before heading out to work over ten hours straight on a Saturday) that the severe crunch-mode thing I've been using as an excuse for months would be over soon? That's what I was talking about.

After about two-and-a-half years back in the video game business, the volatility and lifestyle and quality-of-life issues (and did I mention volatility?) got to be a bit much for my family and myself. I'd actually put this off for a couple of months so we could finish up the project (and so I could find a decent place to land). Recent events propelled me to pull the trigger a little earlier than expected, but the time had come for me to make my exit. And the position I'd accepted had already expressed the willingness to be flexible about my start date.

Anyway, I have a few days off to decompress - which are sorely needed. After all, I think I clocked in 40 hours for the week sometime Wednesday evening, not including the weekend hours. And it sounds like management is working to make things right by the rest of my team, so I am pleased with that. They are a great bunch, I wish them all the best, and I'll miss working with them.

But I'm also really excited about my new position. Besides promising more humane hours and steadier paychecks, I'll get the chance to work on some really cool simulator technology.

But in the meantime, I get a chance for some R&R, to play some Wizardry 8, pay attention to my family who needed to be re-introduced to me, and actually devote a little bit of time to Frayed Knights, which has been sadly neglected the last three months.

I started this blog as a "former" mainstream video game developer. After jumping back into the fray for a the last few years, and admittedly having some pretty good times there, I can say I'm pretty happy about returning to my "former" status. Probably for good this time (but I've learned to never say never).

Viva La Indie!

Labels: Biz, Mainstream Games

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