The CGL situation p3 Options

[tweak]

The Gen Con events were submitted months ago, long before the trouble start (Public trouble, anyways). I can't speak for exactly how these will be worked out, as that's not my department.

However, at worst, these events just get canceled. At best, Wildfire and Posthuman take over the slots and handle running those events themselves.

Bull

So I guess I'll just buy generics, rather than risk an event cancellation.

[Catadmin]

The Government requirements, including the NDA as a part of the application process, for classified access specifies criminal penalties. The level of access can require rooms with no electronic emissions, multiple levels of physical security, polygraphs, etc.

-M&P

Oh, good point. Forgot about those since I don't often deal with them.

Military NDAs (aside from the scientific / Governmental ones), would be brutal. It's like treason to even think of breaking one. <Insert assumption here>

[Caine Hazen]

Military NDAs (aside from the scientific / Governmental ones), would be brutal. It's like treason to even think of breaking one. <Insert assumption here>

I'd tell you, but I'd have to kill you...

On a bright note (from my side of things) I recieved all of my back pay today. I was not notified that it would be sent out either, so just cause a freelancers didn't get a note, doesn't mean they're not getting paid in this go around.

[Werewindlefr]

Seriously, Cain -- Jason has nothing to gain from answering questions like that, and a lot to lose. Even if he had nothing to lose, it's time and effort he could be spending _working on Shadowrun._

And it's time we give him a break. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now.

[Bull]

So I guess I'll just buy generics, rather than risk an event cancellation.

If an event gets canceled, the Convention should issue a refund. THe same goes for if you have a No-Show GM at an event.

Bull

[JM Hardy]

Okay. Since you don't have the final say, what would be your choice of projects to pay off? Strictly hypothetical, and since you don't decide payments, it only amounts to which existing and announced projects you'd like to see in the hands of fans.

Also, paying off a few freelancers may be too little, too late. Paying them all off would put CGL in a stronger position, wouldn't you agree?

First, thanks to those who said kind or supportive things! You people are awesome. Second, these questions are easy. Strictly hypothetically speaking, I would like all books moving forward and every single one of them getting in the hands of fans. And of course I'm in favor of paying off all freelancers! That's what we are working on. But things in this world do not happen instantly.

Jason H.

[kzt]

Oh, good point. Forgot about those since I don't often deal with them.

Military NDAs (aside from the scientific / Governmental ones), would be brutal. It's like treason to even think of breaking one. <Insert assumption here>

They look a lot like this. The one for higher level access looks a lot like this.

[tweak]

If an event gets canceled, the Convention should issue a refund. THe same goes for if you have a No-Show GM at an event.

Bull

I know, but then, I'll have nothing to do since events book up fast. I have received refunds before, but it's tough to find substitute events on the spot.

[Bull]

I know, but then, I'll have nothing to do since events book up fast. I have received refunds before, but it's tough to find substitute events on the spot.

True.

Well, you can't go too wrong with Generics. You can usually find something to play in if you look hard enough. I'm trying to maintain a positive attitude, so I'm assuming we'll be running SR events there, and I know we generally try and take a bit of "overflow" to cover generics, and if there are any extra GMs on hand and any open tables, we'll run an extra game.

Bull

[Cain]

Seriously, Cain -- Jason has nothing to gain from answering questions like that, and a lot to lose. Even if he had nothing to lose, it's time and effort he could be spending _working on Shadowrun._

Calming the fanbase *is* working on Shadowrun. You've helped out fans in a pinch before, myself included. In addition to making your fans happier by knowing you're there for them, it's just a cool thing to do.

[BlueMax]

I must have a different set of assumptions as I assume that most of the fanbase is ignorant of the situation and especially of the updates.

Jason is working his but off though and its certainly appreciated.

BlueMax

[Dread Moores]

I must have a different set of assumptions as I assume that most of the fanbase is ignorant of the situation and especially of the updates.

BlueMax

Yeah, this point needs to be bolded a lot for emphasis. Dumpshock is not the entirety of the fanbase.

[MindandPen]

I'd be strangely curious to know what sorts of questions they do ask, actually. But only because I love storing potentially useless knowledge for safe keeping in my noggin.

Depends on the agency and the depth of the polygraph. They have standard questions (name, birth date, employer, etc). Then they choose from a standard battery, then from specific questions related to your background. The standard battery changes, and the specific questions, while given to you in advance, are classified. What is public knowledge is that they involve any possible variation of sexual or recreational drug use, and multiple combinations thereof, you can imagine.

-M&P

[MindandPen]

Now slow down - there is no evidence that Loren L. Coleman has inappropriately touched animals he may or may not have purchased using company funds.

-Ket

HE would make an interesting interview subject (Loren L. Colman, not ketjak). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/silly.gif)

[MindandPen]

Or you could just take a bunch of downers beforehand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

Doesn't work, they do a drug screen the same day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif)

[MindandPen]

They look a lot like this. The one for higher level access looks a lot like this.

Just when I thought I had seen my last DD form...

[MindandPen]

Here's an interesting question. How much control does the license holder (TOPPS in this case) have over how Shadowrun progresses? For example, if a major rule change was going to happen or another System Crash type event, would they get approval?

[JM Hardy]

Here's an interesting question. How much control does the license holder (TOPPS in this case) have over how Shadowrun progresses? For example, if a major rule change was going to happen or another System Crash type event, would they get approval?

That's a good question. I know that with WizKids, basic book concepts would be run by them for approval--I don't know if Topps has continued this procedure. I'm sure there is at least some oversight, though. If, for example, I turned Shadowrun into a vehicle for hardcore porn, I'm sure there would eventually be repercussions. From several directions.

Jason H.

[Dread Moores]

If, for example, I turned Shadowrun into a vehicle for hardcore porn, I'm sure there would eventually be repercussions. From several directions.

Jason H.

Well...the necessary money would be raised quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[JongWK]

Well...the necessary money would be raised quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

"Nadja Daviar as you've never seen her before! Join now!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[MindandPen]

If, for example, I turned Shadowrun into a vehicle for hardcore porn, I'm sure there would eventually be repercussions. From several directions.

That puts the Lone Star Cop and the Unicorn in a whole new light.

Seriously though, who at CGL has final say over the direction? You or someone else? Or, is it a group decision?

-M&P

[JM Hardy]

That puts the Lone Star Cop and the Unicorn in a whole new light.

Seriously though, who at CGL has final say over the direction? You or someone else? Or, is it a group decision?

-M&P

Group decision, though I'm the one who would generally take the lead in proposing specific directions. Though higher-ups retain the right to tell me what to do.

Jason H.

[Cain]

I'm trying to find a way to post this without sounding snarky, and I know I'm going to fail. So, let me preface this by saying that I am not trying to insult, disrespect, belittle, or slander you in any way.

Exactly what authority do you have as line developer? It sounds like you can only propose major decisions, and can't actually implement them on your own. You make it sound like you have a lot of influence, but not a lot of actual authority or power to make major decisions.

Again, please forgive me if I come across as insulting. I'm not trying to be a troll. I'm just curious as to how much free rein you have when it comes to developing Shadowrun projects. I know that past Line Developers have had almost total freedom; I'm wondering how CGL handles things.

[Banaticus]

Someone could have just said: "there's a letter which confirms fraud and the CGL Managing Developer takes the position of forgive and forget"...

When I read the letter, it was my impression that they'd taken the position of "forgive and forget since he's going to be paying it all back" -- it's the "since he's going to be paying it all back" that wrapped up nicely in my mind. I really don't see why people are getting worked up about this or why private correspondence needed to be posted. Apparently everything is on its way to being fixed. I don't know, maybe I'm missing something.

[Dread Moores]

"Nadja Daviar as you've never seen her before! Join now!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

A certain unnamed author already took care of rogue brown body parts for a lifetime, thank you very much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)