Farewell to a Friend: Paul Chadwick Jacking Out of The Matrix Online - Discussion

Phrack

I think it's fairly obvious that Rarebit has had pimero numero solo control over the storyline for at least the past year, if not more. If anything, they were just waiting for Chadwick's contract to run out before they made the public announcement, making it all official.

We might see new Sentinels now, because as long as the contract was still going, they were Chadwick's to deal with. Now that Chadwick's not here, Rarebit and LESIG will probably start using/updating them on a regular basis. Other than that, no, nothing will change. As I said before, I've suspected this for a long time, this is just official closure.

**Darminian**

If chadwicks responsible for the way the story is now, then this is hardly a bad thing.

If this signals the new descent of mxo at the hands of an even slower evolution and execution of story then that's just as bad.

At the end of the day im really rather impartial to this, i just know he never replied to my e-mails.

~Darminian

**TheUnknownShadow**

Archangel wrote:

one last sentinel plz kthx

I think the idea is that he's left already for them to release this, so I don't think that's going to happen.

Oh and @ outlaw: here's praying, will wonder who does them though (equally praying for community one, as people would do great job on here)

**Outlaw**

producer's letter is now up in broadcast depth....new sentinels are good...

NightTrace

He's better off sticking to comics anyway after reading his prior work, and watching it here, so I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

I am honestly glad we have the ability to expand away from the restrictions that having him under contract caused, or rather, the restrictions I believe were in place, seeing as I in no way officially know anything.

LESIG being put over the Sentinal is a good thing, and it can now be done seeing as Rarebit is in charge of LESIG, and he's now the sole "#1" guy above the storyline overall.

As for whoever asked about the Bro's communication path, I believe it was stated that after the first "in game year" of story that they had no more input.

**TheUnknownShadow**

NightTrace wrote:

As for whoever asked about the Bro's communication path, I believe it was stated that after the first "in game year" of story that they had no more input.

I thought it was just those guys who outlined it completely in the first year, with Chadwick filling it out, then from year 2 it was mostly Rarebit and Chadwick with anything that was thought to be a "major" plot line passed onto the Brothers for their nod?

**MxO-PhanthomZtryker**

Poor Rarebit.

Now everyone will blame him if the story sucks or something happens to delay the sentinel. >_> =P

The Leo

MxO-PhanthomZtryker wrote:

Poor Rarebit.
Now everyone will blame him if the story sucks or something happens to delay the sentinel. >_> =P

OR... or... SOE hires more devs like Rarebit and we get pwn!!!

**Fen**

This is the best news I've heard all day. Thanks for the awesome wedding present! SMILEY

Hopefully with Rarebit and LESIG in control of the storyline, we'll see more Matrix and less pew pew.

Havocide

The Leo wrote:

MxO-PhanthomZtryker wrote:
Poor Rarebit.
Now everyone will blame him if the story sucks or something happens to delay the sentinel. >_> =P
OR... or... SOE hires more devs like Rarebit and we get pwn!!!

Are you dreaming?

**Bayamos**

It was nice having him working with MXO, but as with all things, it had a beginning and an end. I know this game wouldn't be what it is today without the contributions he made over the years, so for that, he should be thanked.

**MetaLogic**

Thanks to Chadwick for his contribution, and maybe now we can put an end to the "Villain of the Month" Arc

Ebola

MetaLogic wrote:

Thanks to Chadwick for his contribution, and maybe now we can put an end to the "Villain of the Month" Arc

I dont think so, Im pretty sure Rarebit has been doing the story for a bit now.

**GoDGiVeR**

Farewell Chadwick! Have a good one!

Pyraci

I really wanted to meet the man while he was around, but oh well...

As an amateur/freelance comic artist, I wish him lots of luck with wherever he goes in the industry.

Thanks Paul, for fleshing the story out, and working with Rarebit to get the point across, even if we didn't get it at times.

Peace.