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SMED got FIRED

rkabyrnerkabyrne Member Posts: 72

Do not expect anything formal, but he is gone now.  The only way they will comment on it is if the forums get out of control.  But he is gone.

DM: Let me get this right: The dragons breath knocks you over the 300' cliff onto the jagged rocks below and you want a saving throw?

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  • kanezfankanezfan Member UncommonPosts: 482

    you know this how? link?

  • BlazinBladesBlazinBlades Member Posts: 1,214

    Indeed please be so kind as to provide us with a link to this information that you have, I am sure that everyone here would be very interested in knowing this important information. Thank you for your time.

    Damn byotch dat aint no friggn moon fool, dat be a friggn space station byotch.

  • royalpenaltyroyalpenalty Member Posts: 312

    hell hath frozen over?  finally?

    please provide link so that we may all rejoice and praise the gods.

    SWG ADDICT...clean since the NGE

  • ObraikObraik Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 7,261
    If something this big happened then there would be some formal announcement.  It's a bit hard to slip in a new CEO without people noticing ;)

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  • MaxziusMaxzius Member UncommonPosts: 248


    Originally posted by Obraik
    If something this big happened then there would be some formal announcement.  It's a bit hard to slip in a new CEO without people noticing ;)

    /agree


    I do find it funny, though, that this thread drew both Blazin and Obraik in within 15 mins  

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  • Subgenius666Subgenius666 Member Posts: 55
    i just research all kinds and cant find nothing to support this ... so either cough something up or  go blow a goat..


  • MrArchyMrArchy Member Posts: 643

    pls don't get my hopes up like that without proof.........

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  • ShaydeShayde Member Posts: 4,529

    /ears perk up

    Time to dig.

    Well, his secretary is not answering like she normally does.



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  • MX13MX13 Member Posts: 2,489


    Originally posted by Obraik
    If something this big happened then there would be some formal announcement.  It's a bit hard to slip in a new CEO without people noticing ;)

    He wasn't the CEO, he was President... he did have a Boss...

    Oh, and 5 posts so far about this on the offical Forums were Deleted Immeadiatly, not even a lock or response. Time to go check with friends /crossFingers

    FYI: Coming from the Corp Arena, I will tell you that 99% of planned firings happen on Fridays, at close of Business, and then leak out on Monday... so we'll see.

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    In fact, forget the SWG!!!!

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  • rkabyrnerkabyrne Member Posts: 72

    HeHe, the only proof I am at liberty to divulge is call his office.  New secretary who is unable to confirm or deny anything.

    My source would literally KILL me in RL if I gave it up.  BUT,  I am not crazy.

    SMED.

    KOSTER.

    and the Star Wras:  Complete BOX SET is going to be WAY MORE than a bunch of expansions...

    Do not really care if you buy it or not, I am just so fricking happy to not depend on some EMU project for my SW MMO fix...

    If you choose not to believe, fine, probably smart with the info your given...you will get a nice surprise.
    If you choose to believe, patience, we will have our game back soon...

    DM: Let me get this right: The dragons breath knocks you over the 300' cliff onto the jagged rocks below and you want a saving throw?

  • milton1970milton1970 Member Posts: 347


    Originally posted by rkabyrne

    HeHe, the only proof I am at liberty to divulge is call his office.  New secretary who is unable to confirm or deny anything.

    My source would literally KILL me in RL if I gave it up.  BUT,  I am not crazy.

    SMED.
    KOSTER.
    and the Star Wras:  Complete BOX SET is going to be WAY MORE than a bunch of expansions...

    Do not really care if you buy it or not, I am just so fricking happy to not depend on some EMU project for my SW MMO fix...
    If you choose not to believe, fine, probably smart with the info your given...you will get a nice surprise.
    If you choose to believe, patience, we will have our game back soon...


    /pray
  • daeandordaeandor Member UncommonPosts: 2,695
    Nothing in news at sony, sony pictures, or SOE websites atm...
  • RekrulRekrul Member Posts: 2,961


    Originally posted by rkabyrne

    Do not expect anything formal, but he is gone now.  The only way they will comment on it is if the forums get out of control.  But he is gone.


    This isn't really a small thing. I doubt this would get through without any announcement. There's certain regulations that must be followed for CxO staff. Or usually there is. guess you never know with SOE.

    And on second though, this isn't always a good thing. At least with existing personell you know what you get. If new management comes into town, you can suddenly find half of products cancelled immediately, other half sold out, or something as drastic as this.

    Keep in mind, SOE is much more than just SWG, and wishing them bad affects plenty of EQ, EQ2 and Planetside players. A little consideration here is in order.
  • KylrathinKylrathin Member Posts: 426
    So what you're trying to say is, Smedley got fired and is being replaced by Raph Koster?  Too good to be true.  This is the ONLY situation that would cause me to go back to SWG, assuming they replaced the NGE with an updated version of pre-CU with lots of content etc.

    I'll believe it when I see it, though.


    There's a sucker born every minute. - P.T. Barnum

  • MX13MX13 Member Posts: 2,489


    Originally posted by daeandor
    Nothing in news at sony, sony pictures, or SOE websites atm...

    You don't announce Firings, it's bad PR.... it means you hired the wrong guy. Look for an announcement when he is replaced. Gotta love the Corp Mindset...

    I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!

    In fact, forget the SWG!!!!

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  • MX13MX13 Member Posts: 2,489


    Originally posted by daeandor
    Nothing in news at sony, sony pictures, or SOE websites atm...

    You don't announce Firings, it's bad PR.... it means you hired the wrong guy. Look for an announcement when he is replaced. Gotta love the Corp Mindset...

    I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!

    In fact, forget the SWG!!!!

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  • F'larF'lar Member Posts: 60
    ok rkabyrne, when will this be made public? I seriously doubt you will get into any more toruble then you are now if you poat that fact.
  • milton1970milton1970 Member Posts: 347


    Originally posted by F'lar
    ok rkabyrne, when will this be made public? I seriously doubt you will get into any more toruble then you are now if you poat that fact.


    ahhh but if it is true (please lord) I doubt if he'll be given any more info in the future by his source.

    we need a fulltime spy at SOE methinks

  • MX13MX13 Member Posts: 2,489

    Koster?

    Well, if Smed is gone (I'm still waiting on friends to get back to me) it makes perfect sense. Would he take it? Probably not, he wants too much control. But if they gave him a free hand, he would consider it for sure. He's a "name" in gaming, and they bring more than tallent, they bring credibility... especially for a turn-around...

    We'll see, but for now, firing Smed would be a darn good start...

    I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!

    In fact, forget the SWG!!!!

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  • MrArchyMrArchy Member Posts: 643


    Originally posted by milton1970
    we need a fulltime spy at SOE methinks


    Well, I'm pretty bad a game coding, so I'm a shoe-in at $OE. 

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  • ShaydeShayde Member Posts: 4,529
    I've used my media credentials to send a few legit-looking questions to their media people.

    Will update you if I get a response.

    But his poor secretary is getting bombed with calls, and she can't say anything. (did get a human this time)


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  • SlytheSlythe Member UncommonPosts: 952
    *Crosses fingers*

    Please let this post be true


  • BaronJuJuBaronJuJu Member UncommonPosts: 1,832

    I guess we will see at the San Diego Summit won't we

    "If we don't attack them, they will attack us first. So we'd better retaliate before they have a chance to strike"

  • kymekyme Member Posts: 411
    It has been 3 mins. I require an update.
  • MX13MX13 Member Posts: 2,489


    Originally posted by Shayde
    I've used my media credentials to send a few legit-looking questions to their media people.

    Will update you if I get a response.

    But his poor secretary is getting bombed with calls, and she can't say anything. (did get a human this time)


    If she's in "No Comment Mode", then he's gone.

    That said, he's probably "Leaving to pursue other opprotunities...". The official reason people leave Corps is RARELY Firing, they usually give the Fire-ee an opprotunity to "leave" on their own. Firing doesn't look good for anyone, unless there was a Public Debacle involving the Law or Lawsuits.

    I'll start my own SWG... with Black Jack... and Hookers!!!

    In fact, forget the SWG!!!!

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