John Carmack Leaves id Software [Nov 22, 2013, 9:28 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
John Carmack has parted ways with id Software, a move that was once
inconceivable when he was part owner of the Mesquite-based developer, but had
become possible when Bethesda Softworks parent Zenimax
bought id in 2009, and perhaps
inevitable when Carmack joined
Oculus Rift over the summer.
John's
twitter feed has his comment (thanks Paul): "I wanted to remain a technical
adviser for Id, but it just didn't work out. Probably for the best, as the
divided focus was challenging."
IGN has id's statement: "John Carmack, who has become interested in focusing
on things other than game development at id, has resigned from the studio," id's
studio director Tim Willits told IGN. "John’s work on id Tech 5 and the
technology for the current development work at id is complete, and his departure
will not affect any current projects. We are fortunate to have a brilliant group
of programmers at id who worked with John and will carry on id’s tradition of
making great games with cutting-edge technology. As colleagues of John for many
years, we wish him well." John later
tweeted
once more about this: "If they don't want me to talk on stage at Quakecon
next year, we'll just have to fill up the lobby like the old days. :-)"
John Carmack, over hyped.
TangledThorns wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 20:34:Says someone who didn't grow up on games using his technology.
John Carmack, over hyped.
Actually, you probably did. You just don't know it.
Kinda suspected it coming when he joined Oculus Rift. My impression was it seemed like a huge distraction from his job at the time, and maybe things had changed so much in the lands of id that he was looking for different grassy meadows to roam in.
Love thy wookie.
Seems like JC checked out years ago. Probably around 2009 with the purchase. Hope he's happy doing the new stuff.
What's pretty scary? This dog eat dog game designer world out there where even games that do moderately well are laid off after the completion of a project. I don't how cutthroat Zenimax would be with id, but a series of lukewarm projects may not blow over well with the suits.
Love thy wookie.
Sad day in a way. Nevertheless good luck to him. iD died when they sold to Zenimax.
djinn wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:04:
Sad day in a way. Nevertheless good luck to him. iD died when they sold to Zenimax.
Indeed, end of an era...or, well, another era, anyway....God, I fuckin' feel old now - thanks, Carmack!
BTW: I call dibs on the Ferrari!
=-Rigs-=
This comment was edited on Nov 22, 2013, 21:11.
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End of one era, beginning of another? I hope he can get his mojo back and return to his former glory in the VR space. Keen, Wolfie, DOOM, Quake... lotta good times. I ain't givin' up on him yet. But I ain't playin' RAGE either, even if it's free. 
Tom wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:07:I think John has a lot more to give to the gaming community, and the Oculus Rift seems to be a great outlet for his passion
End of one era, beginning of another?
Time machine activated...
http://web.archive.org/web/19961226231646/http://bluesnews.com/
Oh wow, aside from the Carmack update there is even some news on Team Fortress in there
http://web.archive.org/web/19961226231646/http://bluesnews.com/
Oh wow, aside from the Carmack update there is even some news on Team Fortress in there
It really feels like id has been gone and dead for a long, long time.
I always felt that John made great technology for a very average game company. Imagine if John worked for Valve or Blizzard 15 years ago, the world would have been a better place.
djinn wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:19:Wow, that old design is so much easier to read... lol.
Time machine activated...
http://web.archive.org/web/19961226231646/http://bluesnews.com/
Oh wow, aside from the Carmack update there is even some news on Team Fortress in there
netnerd85 wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:25:djinn wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:19:Wow, that old design is so much easier to read... lol.
Time machine activated...
http://web.archive.org/web/19961226231646/http://bluesnews.com/
Oh wow, aside from the Carmack update there is even some news on Team Fortress in there
Retro colors button on the left. Almost the same
TangledThorns wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 20:34:
John Carmack, over hyped.
Ignorant troll comment.
He is/was an incredible technologist, not a game designer.
R.I.P. ID Software
MonkeySpank wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:24:
I always felt that John made great technology for a very average game company. Imagine if John worked for Valve or Blizzard 15 years ago, the world would have been a better place.
it was his company until he sold it....
TangledThorns wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 20:34:
John Carmack, over hyped.
That is a knee-jerk ignorant comment. John Carmack essentially pioneered 3D/FPS gaming as we know it today, and was very adamant about sharing his code/technology for everyone to build upon…and wow, look where FPS gaming is today. So, show some respect!
I’m excited to see his work and influence with Oculus Rift.
jomisab wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 21:33:TangledThorns wrote on Nov 22, 2013, 20:34:
John Carmack, over hyped.
Ignorant troll comment.
He is/was an incredible technologist, not a game designer.
This. One thousand times this.
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