Thread for discussing Bartwe's departure from Starbound

Oh, metadept is in the UK? I haven't been able to find that information anywhere, he's not listed as part of the move (which could be because he's already there). Where did you find that out?

Tiy did mention that they were going to hire a replacement for Bartwe, which means a net gain of 1 developer (or maybe not depending on how you look at it, it's still a bit unclear when Bartwe left).

I get that all humans are not equivalent and there's different times for getting up to speed. Ultimately it doesn't come down to the short term, it comes down to long term. So I guess my question is less about the specifics of how many people are going to be hired vs what kind of time scope we are looking at.

I didn't really expect to still be in stage 1 beta in June when I purchased this in December, hiring more coders then may have made this phase (or possibly the next one) probably go a lot smoother. So if we are looking at another 6 months in stage 1, it probably makes sense to take on some additional staff.

 

I couldn't find it from a quick search, but now you're making me question that! Darn you!

Anyway, Tiy posted here and said they've actually hired a buncha people and are still looking.

I think you bring up a good point, if Stage 1 is expected to last awhile, then bringing more people on makes a ton of sense. That being said, with all the nightly updates, I get the feeling that they're "close" to 1.0 soon, but I don't know how close that is, I just have a vague feeling. From my experience with projects, I would imagine that there's a short-term push to get to 1.0, and then they can bring on new talent, take some well-deserved time off (or go back to only working 40 hour weeks) and then go full speed ahead again in Stage 2.

 

Not snarky, just humorous for the folks that have been around here for a while. This type of discussion will pop up from time to time, someone who has experience will post a very thorough and in depth response to a legitimate question. However, there will be several, how do you say this nicely...hmmm, all knowing individuals that have zero
experience start t arguing on how they THINK something is done, rather than KNOWING how something is done. Then the thread comes apart, ban hammers come out....then the end of the world is a little bit closer. Just trying to extend everyone's life a little... don't thank me know, you can thank me later.

NOTE - This is a broad stroke, not pointing fingers or implying of anyone in this thread...so far.

 

So, it's not snarky, but it is, just broadly?

 

It just kinda...is. It's not ideal, because members that have been around for a long time should be accepting of new members that don't have all of the information.

At the same time, however, new members should not assume they have all the information, and should ask non-loaded questions instead of making accusations or demands.

Each side could defuse these situations, but, well, sometimes that just doesn't happen.

 

Meaning, it has happened on several occasions is all.

Not really around new people, just folks that have taken a post written with experience and logic and kill it by being a derp about the situation.

Whoosh, this place is becoming far too stuffy and serious...relax everyone.

 

I wish Batrwe the best with his new projects. I find it interesting that while promoting his new project his site only mentions Starbound in the most recent blog post. And his site isn't connected to Chucklefish in anyway. Maybe it was his choice or Chuclefish, but to me it seems like he is distancing himself from this game.

 

Once more from the top:

CHUCKLEFISH MOVED EVERYTHING ENGLAND
BARTWE DIDN'T WANT MOVE.
BARTWE IS NOW DO OWN THING
EVERYONE FRIENDS

Seriously, stop doing this to yourselves, there is nothing else at work here.

 

From what I understand he is was a contract coder. He has moved on to another project. I really doubt this was him abandoning a sinking ship or trying to get away from CF with his cash before the head comes down.

Meh sorry. i read the comments on his post as they started to turn really sour... It saddened me. D8

 

I know people like to believe that crazy stuff is happening and that there is drama and turmoil, but honestly it's just a standard job move.
Sounds to me like bartwe got inspired and wanted to work on his own project, so the move to London was a perfect time to address the situation (my own opinion).
Family < work. I'm about to make the same choice in a year. Everyone should just be happy for him.

 

I'm glad he made the right choice. Nothing trumps family, ever.

 

What if you're related to that westboro baptist church guy

 

IT'S A CONSPIRACY! IT HAS TO BE A CONSPIRACY! THE SECOND BARTWE DIDN'T EVEN HIT THE TOWERS IT WAS A HOLOGRAM THE VOICES IN MY HEAD TOLD ME SO

 

From @LightPhoenix.

Seems pretty drama-free to me. I wish him the best!

 

Nothing trumps family. Plain and simple.

But that is slightly off topic...

I'm glad Batwee could be replaced quickly, and with no drama. Very graceful.

 

It's true, once I realized this, I was able to code an entire engine!

Batwee

 

Whoever it was... I don't really care. Just get the job done.

 

He was a nice guy... but then he left... and now.... s-something else, probably.

 

Rude.

 

That explains everything. He was the Batwee! He left to fight crime.

Naw, I wish him luck with Staxel though.

(Not making fun of SivCorp just couldn't resist the joke)