A Farewell from Sunsword

**Adam** · 14th December 2005, 12:39 PM

This information was posted on December 12 onto "Sunsword's Edge," the blog from the UO developer known online as Sunsword:

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December 12, 2005 SunSword's Last day at EA

Yep. 3+ years. It's been a valuable experience and I've gotten to work with tons of great people, but for a variety of reasons, it's time to move on. I couldn't ask the people I work with to more gracious or understanding about this decision.

You'll notice I haven't talked much about work over the past 2 years. That largely has to do with the fact that I've been working on unannounced projects. One has been cancelled, the rest are rockin' right along.

I haven't really been working on UO for over a year, unfortunately. But on the flip side, I've gotten to work with some of the best people in the industry on some of the biggest titles, including lots of NextGen console online projects.

For those who pay close attention, you'll have noticed that one of the hats I've been wearing is Live Producer for Battlefield 2 Modern Combat on Xbox and PC.

So, it's bittersweet for me, but MMOs continue to call and I eventually have to answer.

The past few weeks have been crazy. Since Thanksgiving I've been to the UK and back, Vancouver and back, Sweden and back, and tomorrow I step on a plane to head back to the UK.

I have to admit I love the travel, but I hate being away from the kiddos. Next time, they might all be on the plane with me.

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For those of you interested in Sunsword's next move, he left a clue behind on the website! You can find the clue HERE at the end of his article.

Keven1 · 14th December 2005, 02:17 PM

Wow they are all leaving. All the people I knew from the UO days in Austin

Tukaram · 14th December 2005, 05:00 PM

I really miss having Sunsword at the helm of UO. I really liked most of ideas for the game. If you were lucky enough to meet him and talk about UO you could really see his passion for the game. (I bet Kevin talked with him many more times than I did, being in Austin)

Keven1 · 16th December 2005, 05:03 PM

Yes there were alot of them very passionate about UO back then

Lensky Entreri · 17th December 2005, 07:06 PM

Wasn't this the head guy behind Trammel?

Tukaram · 17th December 2005, 09:15 PM

I'm not sure if he was (i have heard that) If he is then he is my hero!
I do know the auto-loot corpse was his deal

Snowy · 19th December 2005, 01:28 AM

Auto Loot alone would make him my hero! :cheesy:

14th December 2005, 12:39 PM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,265 Gold: 105,890 My Mood: Thanks: 54 Thanked 720 Times in 226 Posts	A Farewell from Sunsword This information was posted on December 12 onto "Sunsword's Edge," the blog from the UO developer known online as Sunsword: _________________________ December 12, 2005 SunSword's Last day at EA Yep. 3+ years. It's been a valuable experience and I've gotten to work with tons of great people, but for a variety of reasons, it's time to move on. I couldn't ask the people I work with to more gracious or understanding about this decision. You'll notice I haven't talked much about work over the past 2 years. That largely has to do with the fact that I've been working on unannounced projects. One has been cancelled, the rest are rockin' right along. I haven't really been working on UO for over a year, unfortunately. But on the flip side, I've gotten to work with some of the best people in the industry on some of the biggest titles, including lots of NextGen console online projects. For those who pay close attention, you'll have noticed that one of the hats I've been wearing is Live Producer for Battlefield 2 Modern Combat on Xbox and PC. So, it's bittersweet for me, but MMOs continue to call and I eventually have to answer. The past few weeks have been crazy. Since Thanksgiving I've been to the UK and back, Vancouver and back, Sweden and back, and tomorrow I step on a plane to head back to the UK. I have to admit I love the travel, but I hate being away from the kiddos. Next time, they might all be on the plane with me. _________________________ For those of you interested in Sunsword's next move, he left a clue behind on the website! You can find the clue HERE at the end of his article. Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

14th December 2005, 02:17 PM	#2
Keven1 Join Date: Oct 2002 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 460 Gold: 650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Farewell from Sunsword Wow they are all leaving. All the people I knew from the UO days in Austin

14th December 2005, 05:00 PM	#3
Tukaram Old & grouchy Join Date: Apr 2004 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 1,400 Gold: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: A Farewell from Sunsword I really miss having Sunsword at the helm of UO. I really liked most of ideas for the game. If you were lucky enough to meet him and talk about UO you could really see his passion for the game. (I bet Kevin talked with him many more times than I did, being in Austin) Tuka Kinsmen are born. Friendship is a gift of the gods.

16th December 2005, 05:03 PM	#4
Keven1 Join Date: Oct 2002 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 460 Gold: 650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Farewell from Sunsword Yes there were alot of them very passionate about UO back then

17th December 2005, 07:06 PM	#5
Lensky Entreri Retired from UO Join Date: Dec 2002 Shard: Pacific Posts: 156 Gold: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Farewell from Sunsword Wasn't this the head guy behind Trammel?

17th December 2005, 09:15 PM	#6
Tukaram Old & grouchy Join Date: Apr 2004 Shard: Great Lakes Posts: 1,400 Gold: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: A Farewell from Sunsword I'm not sure if he was (i have heard that) If he is then he is my hero! I do know the auto-loot corpse was his deal Tuka Kinsmen are born. Friendship is a gift of the gods.

19th December 2005, 01:28 AM	#7
Snowy Pretty Nice Disguise, isn't it? Join Date: Nov 2005 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 1,127 Gold: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Farewell from Sunsword Auto Loot alone would make him my hero! :cheesy: ~ "It's definitely a Bubble Bath Day.". ~ Dove Promise ~

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