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Todd Lockwood

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#1
zombiegleemax
Nov 22, 2003 0:36:36 I hear that Todd Lockwood has been let go by Wizards!! Is this true?!

I´m sorry if this is the wrong section but I just had to ask SOMEONE!
#2
zombiegleemax
Nov 22, 2003 4:40:29 Yes, they let him and Sam Wood go about a year ago. The Draconomicon was the last book he worked on before being laid off.
#3
zombiegleemax
Nov 22, 2003 7:15:47 Sam Wood too?! *sigh* oh the insanity...
#4
cam_banks
Nov 22, 2003 7:32:01
Originally posted by Ravenmantle
Sam Wood too?! *sigh* oh the insanity...

These artists are no longer on staff at Wizards of the Coast, nor are any artists who used to work for the company. However, they are still freelance artists and have joined the community of talented artists that continue to contribute artwork to roleplaying sourcebooks and book covers.

Cheers,
Cam
#5
zombiegleemax
Nov 22, 2003 7:36:51 Were any reason given by Wizards...?
#6
silvanthalas
Nov 22, 2003 17:17:17
Originally posted by Ravenmantle
Were any reason given by Wizards...?

The same reason they let go tons of people a couple of years back - to save money.
#7
zombiegleemax
Nov 22, 2003 18:16:25 hmm maybe I should keep more up to date...I didn´t know any of this...:embarrass
#8
brimstone
Nov 24, 2003 11:09:42
Originally posted by Cam Banks
These artists are no longer on staff at Wizards of the Coast, nor are any artists who used to work for the company. However, they are still freelance artists and have joined the community of talented artists that continue to contribute artwork to roleplaying sourcebooks and book covers.

Who Hasbro can reap the benefit of their great art and contributions...without any of the nastiness that comes with having actual employees.

You know...like Health Benefits and Life Insurance and Stock Options and 401Ks and all that...

#9
Dragonhelm
Nov 24, 2003 11:31:02 Guys, I know it sucks that Lockwood was let go, as well as others such as Jeff Grubb (a true shame, IMO).

Thing is, it's all business. The bottom line. Can WotC get these guys to write for them without covering health costs, 401K, etc.? Of course. Sean K Reynolds still writes for them, for example.

We can talk for hours about the business world, and how business decisions suck. Yet that just wouldn't get us anywhere.

I don't know about you guys, but I would rather talk about Dragonlance, and the fun and enjoyment we gain from it as fans. What's more important anyway? Behind-the-scenes decisions we cannot change, or a world that we all know and love?
#10
zombiegleemax
Nov 24, 2003 12:55:33
Originally posted by Dragonhelm
I don't know about you guys, but I would rather talk about Dragonlance, and the fun and enjoyment we gain from it as fans. What's more important anyway? Behind-the-scenes decisions we cannot change, or a world that we all know and love?

the latter! :D I was just shocked to read about Todd Lockwood is all...

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Nov 22, 2003 0:36:36	I hear that Todd Lockwood has been let go by Wizards!! Is this true?! I´m sorry if this is the wrong section but I just had to ask SOMEONE!
#2 zombiegleemax Nov 22, 2003 4:40:29	Yes, they let him and Sam Wood go about a year ago. The Draconomicon was the last book he worked on before being laid off.
#3 zombiegleemax Nov 22, 2003 7:15:47	Sam Wood too?! sigh oh the insanity...
#4 cam_banks Nov 22, 2003 7:32:01	Originally posted by Ravenmantle *Sam Wood too?! sigh* oh the insanity...** These artists are no longer on staff at Wizards of the Coast, nor are any artists who used to work for the company. However, they are still freelance artists and have joined the community of talented artists that continue to contribute artwork to roleplaying sourcebooks and book covers. Cheers, Cam
#5 zombiegleemax Nov 22, 2003 7:36:51	Were any reason given by Wizards...?
#6 silvanthalas Nov 22, 2003 17:17:17	Originally posted by Ravenmantle Were any reason given by Wizards...? The same reason they let go tons of people a couple of years back - to save money.
#7 zombiegleemax Nov 22, 2003 18:16:25	hmm maybe I should keep more up to date...I didn´t know any of this...:embarrass
#8 brimstone Nov 24, 2003 11:09:42	Originally posted by Cam Banks These artists are no longer on staff at Wizards of the Coast, nor are any artists who used to work for the company. However, they are still freelance artists and have joined the community of talented artists that continue to contribute artwork to roleplaying sourcebooks and book covers. Who Hasbro can reap the benefit of their great art and contributions...without any of the nastiness that comes with having actual employees. You know...like Health Benefits and Life Insurance and Stock Options and 401Ks and all that...
#9 Dragonhelm Nov 24, 2003 11:31:02	Guys, I know it sucks that Lockwood was let go, as well as others such as Jeff Grubb (a true shame, IMO). Thing is, it's all business. The bottom line. Can WotC get these guys to write for them without covering health costs, 401K, etc.? Of course. Sean K Reynolds still writes for them, for example. We can talk for hours about the business world, and how business decisions suck. Yet that just wouldn't get us anywhere. I don't know about you guys, but I would rather talk about Dragonlance, and the fun and enjoyment we gain from it as fans. What's more important anyway? Behind-the-scenes decisions we cannot change, or a world that we all know and love?
#10 zombiegleemax Nov 24, 2003 12:55:33	Originally posted by Dragonhelm I don't know about you guys, but I would rather talk about Dragonlance, and the fun and enjoyment we gain from it as fans. What's more important anyway? Behind-the-scenes decisions we cannot change, or a world that we all know and love? the latter! :D I was just shocked to read about Todd Lockwood is all...