Former id Software producer says the team faced the 'worst crunch' in the series' history on Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations: 'There were days where I didn't see my son'
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/former-id-software-producer-says-the-team-faced-the-worst-crunch-in-the-series-history-on-doom-the-dark-ages-revelations-there-were-days-where-i-didnt-see-my-son/Open linkView original on lemmy.today
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And now I'd software is basically dead...
Fuck crunch, I don't get why people subjected to it don't just leave after their day is over. Not like studios or producers will fire them all and risk tanking the launch sales and reviews with a broken game... well, not more than usual!
Romanticized view of giving yourself up for the cause.
You often meet the same philosophy in kitchen staff.
Probably yeah. Pretty sad tho. I think it's time people realise that, unless working for charities or government entities, most of them are ultimately working for maximizing profits and not much else.
Nobody's going to get hurt or die? FUCKING PUNCH OUT. There's always tomorrow...
Even then, if you are exhausted then someone probably will get hurt or die.
I guess it is weaponized basic needs.
Esteem Needs: The pursuit of self-respect and the desire for status, recognition, and appreciation from the people around you.
Self-Actualization: The personal drive to reach your full potential, grow your talents, and find true self-fulfillment.
oh they will
Unfortunate then that I have no interest in this one!
Well I have to say that I loved the expansion. It improved upon the original in every way.