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Dhruin
Stranger In A Strange Land
Joined: 20 May 2002
Posts: 1825
Location: Sydney, Australia |
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David Allen's 'Pharaoh Productions' has closed according to a <a href="http://www.pharaoh-productions.com/eulogy.html" target="_blank">Farewell</a> at the company's website. Readers may know David from the initial design of the MMOG 'Horizons' as well as the CRPG 'Demise'. Recently, Pharoah Productions was trying to raise capital to develop 'Dominion'. He's what David had to say:<blockquote><em>After a decade of involvement with the gaming industry, I've decided that it's time to move on to something else and shut Pharaoh down.
<br>The DEMISE forums will stay up, and Jason will continue to work on future DEMISE patches.
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<br>This personal decision was made due to a multitude of reasons. Some of which are related to events that have taken place in the past that the public is very aware of, as well as events that the public is not aware of.
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<br>I thoroughly enjoyed creating MORDOR, DEMISE, the original HORIZONS, and the DOMINION/UNIVERSE design and prototypes.
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<br>Unfortunately, I have not enjoyed the direction that the industry has taken. My passion is gone; and it has been for quite some time. As I witness the recent games that have come out, and are currently being released, it has quickly become apparent to me that the industry has lost its way; gone is innovation and vision - and to make matters worse, I do not see resolution to the current problems anytime soon. I've been a gamer all of my life, and the amount of copycat boring products that are being released seems to compound every year.
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<br>This is not what the gaming industry is about. It was founded on the basis of creativity and innovation paired with technical expertise and problem solving; always pushing the envelope with every new product. That was the industry I fell in love with and dedicated a portion of my life to. And now, that industry no longer exists.
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<br>I have chosen to take an opportunity to work with some great people in a completely unrelated industry. This has generated a massive sense of relief; a sure sign that my decision is the right one.
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<br>Perhaps in the future when I gain financial independence I will reconsider creating a company to 'do things right', but that won't be for a number of years at least.
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<br>The Pharaoh Email accounts will still be active, so if you need to get a hold of me for any reason, don't hesitate to use davida@pharaoh-productions.com.
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<br>To all of you who have supported me, my products, and my companies, I extend sincere thanks and wish you the best.
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<br>-- David Allen</em></blockquote>Thanks, OctarineDragon. |
Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:32 am |
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Gotta hand it to the guy, he's sticking to his principles. I wish him good luck in all things he does. |
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Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:32 am |
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Good luck David Allen. |
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Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:09 am |
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