(re: re: re: Larry 8 update – Ken, any opinons?) I’ve been struggling NOT to comment….
Al is in the process of negotiating his involvement in this game, and I worry that if I say anything, and it’s the wrong thing, it could mess up his deal — which would be bad for EVERYONE …so, I’m trying to stay completely out of it.
I will say this..
Al Lowe was a key ingredient in the success of the Leisure-Suit Larry series. It may be possible to build a great game without Al, but I wouldn’t personally try it.
I’m superstitious…
I believe that if someone’s last game was a hit, their next game will be a hit. I believe that if someone ships a turkey, and has really good excuses — their next game will be a turkey, but, they’ll have really good excuses. The single biggest predictor of future success is past success.
Al and I worked together for over 15 years, on many projects. During that time, he consistently produced products that sold above their sales forecasts, and came in below their projected cost. I personally would not have the courage to undertake a Leisure-Suit Larry game without Al’s involvement.
Perhaps there is a way to build a great game without Al — but, call me superstitious: I wouldn’t want to try it. I’d go with the proven track record. If I want to gamble, I go to Vegas .
Hopefully Sierra will see it the same way, and will give Al not just input, but the real ability to build them a winner (meaning the power to make changes, if changes need making).
-Ken W
