Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

Lead Level Designer on AAA games, 14+ years of experience. he/him San Jose, CA Joined November 2012

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

Yeah, I’m out. I’ve flirted with leaving X in the past but this article is really giving me the push I need. I’ll be moving over to the sky that is blue. I may post occasional updates here, but I’ll be deleting it from my phone and won’t be engaging with others posts anymore. :(

Richard Lemarchand @rich_lem

3 years ago

You should read this bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@CrystalDynamics Wendy!!! She’s the best.

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@laurammry @APlagueTale @RahanDeLaJungle I LOVED this level, you and your team did a stunning job!

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Palle! @Palle_Hoffstein

3 years ago

Me, veteran developer: "We don't need the signs and breadcrumbs. Players aren't stupid. Let them explore." Me, veteran developer after watching players wander aimlessly unable to find anything: "Put it back and let's never speak of this again."

Nes 🎨 @feydemon

3 years ago

the yellow paint is so unnecessary obviously a ladder is climbable obviously a crate is breakable why did they do this

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Jordan Mychal Lockhart (Lemos) @jordanarywriter

3 years ago

As someone who plays games, this is 100% what I want. As a dev making them, this is 500% what I want.

IGN @IGN

3 years ago

The standalone expansion or 'half-sequel' has been derided as glorified DLC, but as games take longer to develop, they could be the future of AAA game releases. bit.ly/3RMMMZ8

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@NoshirDalal Love this, man. ❤️

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@erikaishii @nerdist @yoshi_sudarso I feel like most stunts never look this real. There’s no camera perspective getting in the way: you can feel the impact

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@erikaishii @nerdist @yoshi_sudarso DAWG this block is amazing, full contact, looks completely legit!! You are dope. 💪🏻💪🏻

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@wkerslake More dog than bear

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

2023 is fucking awful 😥

IGN @IGN

3 years ago

Naughty Dog is reportedly laying off at least 25 developers, most of whom are quality assurance contractors. The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off is said to be “basically on ice,” although is not “completely cancelled.” bit.ly/3LKjE0P

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@MitchyD I thought so as well!

Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

4 years ago

Such a shame: I honestly think if #TheOrder1886 came out today it would have been received well. I'm glad to be graduating from "All brown, all the time" as an industry, but at least this game really nailed to their own aesthetic. And no more linear than Callisto, for example.

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@RaulSDesign Congrats dude!!

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@DavidEllis WHERES THE PINEAPPLE ELLIS

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@ursRockrider @YuriLowenthal @TonyTodd54 @insomniacgames This is tiiiiight

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

Neha was awesome to work with, her passion for her work was very obvious! Reach out to her for open positions!

Rinny @Rinoaaa

3 years ago

There isn't an easy way to say this so I'll just rip the bandaid off because while I'm still processing, life unfortunately does not pause... After 3.5 years at @CrystalDynamics, I was laid off today. I'd appreciate any Sr. level Community & Social Media positions in gaming.

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@Arrrrash

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

I’m so incredibly proud of what we built. It didn’t find its audience, but there is some stellar storytelling and gameplay in this one. If you haven’t played it yet, buy it now before end-game capitalism erases it forever!

Marvel's Avengers @PlayAvengers

3 years ago

📢 Marvel's Avengers: Definitive Edition is up to 90% off on Steam until Sep. 27. 🚨 This is your LAST CHANCE to assemble Earth's Mightiest Heroes before the game leaves storefronts on Sept. 30. 👉 BUY NOW: store.steampowered.com/app/997070?utm…

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@xArcky Dude we should know better than to *checks notes*… post relatively benign collections of words about video games on the internet.

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@Eksdee Wow that’s wonderful to hear!

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Rowan Belden-Clifford @BCRowan

3 years ago

@agbogidi_daniel Thanks for your insight! I roughly agree with all of it, though there are a million other deeper issues than the engine which sealed our fate on this one. Thank you so much for your support and for playing all that time. Excelsior!