When we first learned about EA’s acquisition over Mythic, questions and rumors spread about the future of DAoC. Well, Mark Jacobs fills us in.
Folks,
It has been an exciting time at Mythic in the last few weeks, to say the
least. But as you know saying the “least” is not my style, so I will say a
little more:
1) It is business as usual here at Mythic. I have already commented on
WAR, but let me say officially that there are no plans, implied plans or
even, maybe if plans for DAoC going away. I can’t say much more than what
has already been said (we’re announcing our expansion pack plans next
month, the Roundtable is going on as scheduled), because I am still
talking with EA about the business details and our future plans for
Camelot.
2) The deal with EA was one that was carefully considered, and one that I
am very proud of being able to present to our company. I’ve been around a
long time and seen a lot of things in this industry, and I am confident
that this deal was the right thing for Mythic, the employees, our
investors and most importantly our Camelot players. As I have said many
times in the last week, all the key guys I’m talking with at EA are
long-time players (and fans) of DAOC!
3) Did I say “our players”? You bet. Mythic makes great games, but without
great people to play them we would be just another game company or as I
said many years ago, I’d be wearing a paper hat, name-tag and asking
people “Would you like fries with that?”
There isn’t anything else that can be said right now, unfortunately. I
have always prided myself on being open with the community, so you can
believe that as soon as there is more to know, you will know it. Right now
what we know is that the future is bright. Thank you all for being part of
our past, and our future.
Looks like players have nothing to worry about.. yet at least. It’s safe to say that DAoC will be around a while longer.