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Jeff has an art director. And he likes what that art director produces. You don't, but he does.
by scott_s 7y ago
Jeff has an art director. And he likes what that art director produces. You don't, but he does.
- meheleventyone 7y agoI don't disagree with that at all and of course Jeff will do what he wants and is welcome to that. I just think the art direction is the encompassing unaddressed point that follows through the article despite the enumerated constraints. Also where he does touch on art direction the things he chooses to highlight are not why his games look bad. Particularly when he highlights games he grew up with like Ultima V which IMO still looks great despite being made with the constraints that existed in 1988. I'm also well aware that it hasn't prevented him running a successful business. I don't think his liking his games art is a reason not to comment with my take on his blog post about it though.
- scott_s 7y agoBut what I think you're missing is that in order to have an art director who is capable of delivering on what you're talking about, Jeff would need another person. And he clearly explains why he does not want to risk hiring another person.