Trashos
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Politician, you have got a point, but I think that both knowledge of the medium and outside influences are important. You have already been given the example of Fallout, with influences from Mad Max, 50's culture, Aphex Twin music etc. In addition, since videogames are still basically in their infancy, outside influences make all the more sense.
All in all, I think that using a good movie to get everyone on the same page with regards to tone etc is very appropriate. That is not to say that the writers should not be aware of game classics, you are right on that point.
On the issue of compartmentalization, don't hold your breath. AA/AAA games are huge projects, and I do not see what alternative there is. I agree that the writer hirings in Obsidian have been weird (who the fuck picked then from the older generation?!), though.
All in all, I think that using a good movie to get everyone on the same page with regards to tone etc is very appropriate. That is not to say that the writers should not be aware of game classics, you are right on that point.
On the issue of compartmentalization, don't hold your breath. AA/AAA games are huge projects, and I do not see what alternative there is. I agree that the writer hirings in Obsidian have been weird (who the fuck picked then from the older generation?!), though.