Age 42, Male
Joined on 3/19/09
Well man, I think quality over quantity is generally the best route. You do tons of games per year.
I didn't release anything for a whole year, we'll see if that pays off.
Not saying what you did anything wrong, just something for us to think about. I mean, generally if you're going to get a game sponsored, it's better than they don't have too much quality in it to find financial gain in it.
Wow.
Dat offer. Where you working at now?
I'm not supposed to say actually, where my new job is. Thanks for the support, man. Cowboy Bebop rocks :P
come back atleast in a couple of years
and atleast post some art once in a while broseph
atleast stick to point and clicks when you do come back
Yeah, I'll certainly try to make time to visit when I can. ^5
Well, It's your choice to make...
But know that you WILL be missed by a great many of us fans.
Thank you for the great times, and good luck with your life!
Thank you!
Very bad news, sir! Your games and art give me inspiration.
I hope that you will have a way to return sometime to the job you like best.
So, I wish you that game and art development could bring you enough cash for all expences and to bring you joy to continue more. You got that special talent which makes your games unique and incredibly interesting.
Personally, I paid the very first visit to Newgrounds to play Alice is Dead.
And in the last months I was reloading your page daily to see whether there is something new.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks for all the nice things you have to say about me. It is very touching. I think one day when I return, my products will be a lot better. I'll have less on my mind, and I'll be more inspired.
You've made some great games. I hope you enjoy your new job or find a way to work back to do things you enjoy.
Thank you!
It has been a while since I've been on Newgrounds, I only just got back on today. The first thing I look for is you. I knew where to find you, "Best Games of the Year", because they are no less. I have just now finished playing "Kingdom of Liars 3" and was so eager to play the next part. I came to your page and thought to myself that I never took the time to read your posts... how selfish of me, I had only used you for your wonderful games without even attempt at reading the posts you wrote for us players, artists, inspiration searchers. Today I decided to read your posts, because perhaps you were going to talk about how exciting it was to bring all these series together, how fun it is to weave older games in to the newer games that invoke the thought of how they're in the same universe that you made.. But I was in for a surprise, and I don't know if I could have done anything to change this, if one real comment on an episode could have made this all change. If one from all your followers could have changed this. I wish you could still enjoy this job, making the best games year after year, but I understand that there are more variables in your life that you must attend to other then the appeasement of fans. You have a life, go live it. You have a family? Go love and take care of them. It's a bitter sweet symphony that I wish could have been postponed forever, and that's not how life works, nothing lasts forever. I will look from time to to time on your page to see if you ever submit anything, though I'm prepared for not, but I will still promote your awesome games. Hyptosis, you will be greatly missed by many, it feels almost like a death, a pang in the chest that brings you towards realizations. @};-
Thanks so much. I didn't want to let anyone down, which is the reason I made this post. I've been working on a few new games, but they're dragging along, they're uninspired. I just need a long break, and this job offer aligned perfectly with how I was feeling.
One day I will finish KoL, if you check my art page you can see SOME of the preproduciton work I had already done, tying Hood and KoL together finally. Something I had been planning for years.
Walk in peace.
Thanks
it's always a bit sad to read about a creator (games, but also sims, 3D or fiction..) who has been excellent at it and very appreciated by their fans, and who sees the time coming when they either have been caught up by real life's realities - job, family, health - or in the bad cases are sick of the fandoms/communities and what they've become with the years. or worse, both.
luckily, for some it's not forever, they might just need a break. let's hope we'll see you again whenever the muse packs you! and if not, be happy & successful in your "other" life. ^_^
thank you a lot for the whole Hood & Kingdom of Liars series, i enjoyed them immensely! <3
Yeah, if I get a break, I'll come back. I love creating, but I think a long break will be good for me maybe.
You were one of the few artists I followed on this website because I really liked your games. Even if they were not perfect. It makes me sad to know that you are going to step out of the scene, but I totally understand your point, especially the financial part. I will always remember Hood, kingdom of Liars and Sagittarian.
Best of luck to you man, I hope one day i'll open my profile on newgrounds, and out of the blue, there will be a new game made by you on the "latest from my favourites".
See ya
Thanks so much, I'll try to find time to come back one day. And when I do, I won't have to worry about if my games are successful or not, I can make them just for the joy of making them. ^5
I always followed your games closely, especially AiD, I was waiting for episode 4, still, thanks you, your games are great.
Did you consider "passing the torch" to some programmer who likes your games? it is sad to see you leave ;(
I don't think so, who knows, maybe one day I'll be able to return. I don't think anyone would want to take up my work, and I could never give over my creative work to someone else I think. It wouldn't feel right.
I'm glad to hear that you want to return once you can be re-inspired. I hope that your future travels and adventures will be a great contribution. May your wary roots untangle and your leaves branch out to this new experience. (Excuse my terrible attempt at poetic wording) Hope you have a great time :)
Thank you!
How could this happen. Although I wasn't super into to some of the newer stuff your older games like Hood, Alice is dead, and KOL were beyond riveting. I have never seen your art style anywhere else it is mind boggling and fantastic. Your writing is just about on par as well, I'm actually surprised your handlers lost money on your projects. You don't need to only blame yourself, even the indie game "market" has it's trends. It's possible your most recent game's style are out of the light right now. Or you've just hit a stale spot. I would Implore you to consider contacting me If you need someone to talk to. I think you would be surprised by how it can help talking to someone. Secondly I implore you to consider contacting me if you would like help keeping your memory alive while you are gone. I'd be glad to assist you in advertising and creation. I'm personally beginning my road into 3D indie game development. If you would like to talk more to someone feel free to contact me here on NG.
Sincerely: Boreal Games.
Thanks, but I'm good. I mostly just need money, and I need to find a way to enjoy my work again. I'm starting to enjoy painting again, since it's just for me, and no one else. I turned my hobby into a job, and I didn't like it anymore.
Aww, you're one of the few people I followed for their games. I get where you're coming from though, Some of your newer things I could just tell weren't up to your usual quality and now it makes sense why. Well, if you ever come back and make games, I look forward to it, otherwise, I enjoy the games you've made so far.
Best of luck with your new job.
Thanks.
I never really comment/review on anything on here (unless I really feel like I have some unique criticism or praise), but I've always (quietly) given you support. AID is one of my favourite games on the site, and I really hope that you find joy in your work again someday. Thanks for all the great games you've made over the years, you'll be welcomed back with open arms if/when you start creating again.
Thank you so much!
I don't know what's going on in your life and I'm not about to try and convince you to change your mind about stopping. I just wanted to say thank you. I have always looked forward to your games and have enjoyed every single one of them. I've look forward to your games more so then any other on this cite and you're the only author I can or care enough to mention by name and not just 'that one guy'. So again, thank you for making the games you did and I hope you stay well.
Thanks for the support, stay cool.
Fuck, are you serious? If you really do decide to leave, I can't help but say that I hope you return. I always come back to Newgrounds to play your games. Each one is definitely amazing. I won't try to convince you to stay. I understand you. Relax, okay? Don't thank us. Thank you. Your games were a sweet pleasure for me. You were a gift. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thanks man, I'll try to come back one day. Once I got all my bills paid!
Fucking hell, man, all your games were amazing. I didn't even realize you were gone until I checked the full list of activities from my favorite artists and saw a news post from you with a sorta sketchy title that honestly made me feel a bit empty inside when I saw it at first.
I'm gonna miss you. Guild Dungeons kept me busy for hours, so did Guild Dungeons 2, and your other stuff? The Sagittarian series, Alice is Dead...Scraps was a literal MASTERPIECE. I loved nearly all of your games.
I suppose all good things come to an end, and this is the end of this. Good luck in all of your future endeavors, my friend.
Thanks, I'm really glad you enjoyed some of my games. I couldn't ask for anything better. Stay cool man.
wow man, sad to see you go. Honestly your the main reason i check newgrounds once in a while. I hope your new projects / job will work out for you and that we may hear from you again!!
Good luck!
Thank you so much.
Omg D: i'm so sorry. I made a account today just now just so i could comment. Your the reason and your games are what i used to play over and over again. And i love them and i'm so sorry if you don't enjoy making them anymore. I wish you would find your inspiration but oh well :C. I remember the first game i played which was Alice is dead and i loved it even to this day. If anything i hope your happy cause i'm sure you brought countless people tons of countless happiness. Especially mine. Also i'm sorry about the comments thing, i have no control over that and i'm sorry if comments are sour :/. I hope you find a way to make more games but otherwise thank you for your time and effort and i hope you live and wonderful life with your family :3. Good luck ! <3
Wow, thank you so much. I'm very touched. This really meant a lot to me.
RaIix
That's sad. When I joined Newgrounds and played Alice is Dead, I thought it has a very interesting, fresh perspective on the original story; and also - woah, there are actually people who draw like that?! Is it even possible? Then I discovered Hood and played all the episodes in one sitting, with shaky hands, breathing slowly. Actually a little scared and very curious. It was a completely new lore - complex, deeply thought-through and unlike anything I've seen or read before; supported by the great art and story-telling ability. The Kingdom of Liars and the other games enhanced that feel.
Of course the comments must be getting a bit more sour over time. People who love your games have already said that on numerous occasions and may feel like it will get old if they repeat it too often (especially with a person as productive as you), so they don't post jolly reviews as much as before. And the others tend to compare your games to your older ones, to 'your standard', but they don't realise that nothing can be as good or better than the older games if they won't let you try something new. Personally, I was really looking forward to your Starshroud game - an old-styled RPG, exploration and character interaction? I'd love to play that.
From your post, it seems like you need a break to regain energy and get fresh ideas, but don't let it be your swan song. You have truly inspired a lot people to create their own works and each of them will be patiently waiting for your return. Shaky hands, breathing slowly. ;)
Hyptosis
Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means a lot to me. I can't imagine anyone liked something I worked on, so much. It's very touching, thank you for letting me know. I am going to try to still work on Starshroud a few times a year, and I want to return to KoL one day. I just don't know when that will be. Thanks, stay cool.