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Brimstone
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 Posted - 12 Oct 2009 : 21:02:37
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Just saw this link over on the Paizo Boards.
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Hey ENWorlders (is that what we call ourselves?),
I just wanted to let everyone know that after 9 1/2 years, today is my last day at Wizards of the Coast. As I leave Wizards, I am left with nothing but respect and admiration for the people and products that have made it such a great company to work for. I will be staying in the Seattle area to pursue new opportunities in the gaming industry.
Working on Dungeons & Dragons has been the height of my career and I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of this community. Through these forums I have formed many friendships and look forward to continuing to particpate as a fan of D&D. Plus, thanks to ENworld I have a permanent nickname in "The Rouse". I will continue to be an active member although my post count and frequency is going to slow down in the short term (at least until I start up a new D&D game group ).
If you want to connect with me outside of this community here is my LinkedIn profile.
Cheers,
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Scott Rouse
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Edited by - Brimstone on 12 Oct 2009 21:19:33
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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freyar
Learned Scribe
Canada
220 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2009 : 23:12:30
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| He is (was?) the D&D Brand Manager at WotC. In addition, he was one of two "admin-types" at WotC who pushed for a more open license for 3rd party publishing in 4e (the other was Linae Foster, who was laid off about a year ago, IIRC). You do have to wonder why he's leaving. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36875 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 01:42:41
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| His post almost makes it sound like his leaving wasn't entirely voluntary... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 02:02:40
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| Some intriguing speculation on one of the RPG boards I frequent. There's some posters that suggest he may end up at Paizo. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 02:33:31
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| Uh, he was part of the two that were originally working on the GSL and Fan Policy. Linae was let go about a year ago and now Scott's gone? Crap. Guess we can kiss the fan policy being revised unless legal decides to do so. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Dart Ambermoon
Learned Scribe
Germany
253 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 03:11:40
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36875 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 03:41:59
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Originally posted by The Sage
Unless it's been shifted over to someone else in Wizards' legal department. In which case, it might have been reduced to the "To Do Later" list. 
It ever made it off of that list? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36875 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 03:43:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
Some intriguing speculation on one of the RPG boards I frequent. There's some posters that suggest he may end up at Paizo.
It wouldn't surprise me. Paizo has been doing a good job of pulling in a lot of talented folks, especially those no longer in the employ of WotC. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 03:57:53
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Unless it's been shifted over to someone else in Wizards' legal department. In which case, it might have been reduced to the "To Do Later" list.
It ever made it off of that list?
Well, it must've received some attention at some point, for the initial Fan Site policy to have been released. What's unfortunate, at least from our somewhat limited perspective, is that it looks to have been largely ignored for the most part, now. And doesn't seem to have shifted from that position.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 03:58:36
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Some intriguing speculation on one of the RPG boards I frequent. There's some posters that suggest he may end up at Paizo.
It wouldn't surprise me. Paizo has been doing a good job of pulling in a lot of talented folks, especially those no longer in the employ of WotC.
Though, I wonder whether Paizo really needs him? They've enjoyed great success, and they already seem well staffed with brand/admin types. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 05:19:23
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I originally saw the anouncement at Paizo, in a thread that Lisa Stevens Paizo's CEO started. It just said that he is leaving WotC. In the post I quoted he said he is staying in the Seattle area to continue working in the RPG industry. Speculation on my part, but I expect him to be working for Paizo within the month.
On a side note I respect the Rouse. He was one of the bright lights at WotC, and WotC will be a little dimmer with out him. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
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3247 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 13:58:13
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Let's put it this way...
When I was posting on the Wiz Boards, and making weekly reminders regarding the Fan Site Policy, Scott was the only one to ever answer me.
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I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 15:31:46
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WotC's loss will be Paizo's gain.
Fan Site Policy slated for a release along with 5E in 2012 perhaps??? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36875 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 16:59:36
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Originally posted by Alisttair
WotC's loss will be Paizo's gain.
Fan Site Policy slated for a release along with 5E in 2012 perhaps???
No no no... 2012 is the scheduled release of 5.5E. 5E will be announced at the end of 2010. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36875 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 17:35:19
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Originally posted by The Sage
You're all not connecting D&D 5e with the 2012 "world ending conspiracy," are you? 
Heh. As a fan of Shadowrun, I like some of the ideas of what will happen in 2012 -- but I've read enough about it that I'm not overly concerned. Besides, I recall some other days that the world failed to end on schedule.
I don't like WotC any more, but not enough to associate them with the end of the world. |
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
762 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 17:47:31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Uh... Who is he?
That's my thought also.
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Originally posted by freyar
He is (was?) the D&D Brand Manager at WotC.
And what exactly does a Brand Manager do? In the context of a medieval setting one can imagine a portly gentleman, prone to perspiration, who is wearing a hood and leather trousers, and is standing next to a brazier full of 'delights' for the prisoners.
In the context of the Wild West, I can imagine it's a great way to get cattle.
But in modern times, I've no idea what one does/did. Is it something to do with logos? |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
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3247 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 18:58:57
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Originally posted by Kiaransalyn
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Uh... Who is he?
That's my thought also.
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Originally posted by freyar
He is (was?) the D&D Brand Manager at WotC.
And what exactly does a Brand Manager do? In the context of a medieval setting one can imagine a portly gentleman, prone to perspiration, who is wearing a hood and leather trousers, and is standing next to a brazier full of 'delights' for the prisoners.
In the context of the Wild West, I can imagine it's a great way to get cattle.
But in modern times, I've no idea what one does/did. Is it something to do with logos?
Brand Management is the new Marketing Director, but with a twist. Basically, he's the guy in charge of making sure the perceived product is of the highest standard. (and with WotC/Hasbro's business decisions regarding D&D, that can be difficult...) |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 19:14:20
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Thanks Ashe,
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
Brand Management is the new Marketing Director, but with a twist. Basically, he's the guy in charge of making sure the perceived product is of the highest standard.
Ah, so a Brand Manager is Business BS for an Advertising manager, with a dash of quality control thrown in. Marketing makes more sense to me.
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
(and with WotC/Hasbro's business decisions regarding D&D, that can be difficult...)
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 14 Oct 2009 : 12:03:24
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Originally posted by The Sage
You're all not connecting D&D 5e with the 2012 "world ending conspiracy," are you?
Heh, I hadn't even thought of that when I made my post...must have been my "Passive" Insight. Ok that was a cheesy 4E joke.
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Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
372 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2009 : 12:18:54
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Originally posted by The Sage
You're all not connecting D&D 5e with the 2012 "world ending conspiracy," are you?
Frankly, I thought the conspiracy was to mildly inconvenience everyone whose computer is operating on the Mayan Calendar.
It's MY13k!
Which, really, doesn't mean much. Obsolete software and all that. |
One usually has far more to fear from the soft-spoken wizard with a blade and well-worn boots than from the boisterous one in the ivory tower.
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Oct 2009 : 13:38:21
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Originally posted by Daviot
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
You're all not connecting D&D 5e with the 2012 "world ending conspiracy," are you?
Frankly, I thought the conspiracy was to mildly inconvenience everyone whose computer is operating on the Mayan Calendar.
It's MY13k!
Which, really, doesn't mean much. Obsolete software and all that.
A fellow Vista user, I see. |
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Ardashir
Senior Scribe
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2009 : 19:43:07
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Some intriguing speculation on one of the RPG boards I frequent. There's some posters that suggest he may end up at Paizo.
It wouldn't surprise me. Paizo has been doing a good job of pulling in a lot of talented folks, especially those no longer in the employ of WotC.
So basically Paizo has become the TNA to WoTC's WWE, save only that Paizo doesn't have some Russo-esque lunatic running things? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36875 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2009 : 22:36:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Ardashir
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Some intriguing speculation on one of the RPG boards I frequent. There's some posters that suggest he may end up at Paizo.
It wouldn't surprise me. Paizo has been doing a good job of pulling in a lot of talented folks, especially those no longer in the employ of WotC.
So basically Paizo has become the TNA to WoTC's WWE, save only that Paizo doesn't have some Russo-esque lunatic running things?
No idea. I've not paid attention to wrestling since I was 12. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2009 : 11:52:07
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| I wouldn't completely compare Paizo to TNA Wrestling. The talent in TNA is comparable (and in some cases better) than that in WWE but the people who run the organization of TNA are doing many things wrong while WWE keeps more of a balance lol |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 06:34:56
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Some intriguing speculation on one of the RPG boards I frequent. There's some posters that suggest he may end up at Paizo.
It wouldn't surprise me. Paizo has been doing a good job of pulling in a lot of talented folks, especially those no longer in the employ of WotC.
Though, I wonder whether Paizo really needs him? They've enjoyed great success, and they already seem well staffed with brand/admin types.
Not commenting on why they would need him in particular, but rather why they need MORE folks in general: Paizo has been insanely productive to the point of having their executives work overnight to help pack orders. |
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