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Dragon Age creator David Gaider says the series is likely dead after the Veilguard release underperformed, but he would consider returning with a darker, more provocative vision if given the chance; BioWare is focused on Mass Effect 5, and EA's ownership plus Veilguard's flop contribute to uncertainty about any future Dragon Age entry.
Dragon Age co-creator David Gaider condemns generative AI in game development, labeling it a 'virulent plague' and arguing it’s terrible at iteration, produces soulless results, relies on data theft, and could hinder junior training—urging regulation and data sourced legally, with AI serving as an aide rather than a replacement.
David Gaider, creator of Dragon Age's setting, criticizes the fear of crunch in the games industry, stating that if it's the only way to make games, "maybe the industry deserves to die." He advocates for a realistic work schedule at his studio, emphasizing that employees should not feel like "a resource to be tapped." Gaider believes that the industry's focus on photorealistic graphics and long playtimes does not necessitate overworking, and expresses concern over the recent layoffs in the industry.
Former Dragon Age lead writer, David Gaider, has commented on the controversy surrounding the limited romance options in Bethesda's upcoming game, Starfield. Gaider suggests that having fewer romance options may actually be a positive thing, indicating a focus on quality over quantity in terms of narrative. He also addresses skepticism about the game's promises of endless and meaningful content. While some may be disappointed by the limited options, Gaider believes that having fewer options allows for more fleshed-out and intriguing relationships.
David Gaider, the lead writer and narrative designer for the Dragon Age series, claims that BioWare "quietly resented" its writers, despite the studio's reputation for quality narratives. Gaider, who worked at BioWare for almost two decades, added his voice to the discussion on Twitter in support of the current Writer's Guild of America strike.
David Gaider, former narrative lead for Dragon Age, said that writers at BioWare became "quietly resented" and were seen as an "albatross." Gaider posted the tweets just as film and television writers went on strike yesterday, demanding better pay structures and improved working conditions from Hollywood studios. Gaider's comments come at a time when Hollywood's writers are fighting for more stability in the industry, especially after streaming upended entertainment as we know it and as emerging AI technology is increasingly being eyed as a way to devalue writers even more.
David Gaider, the developer behind Dragon Age Inquisition and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, claims that BioWare "quietly resented" its writers and turned away from its reputation for good stories and characters. Gaider discusses the undervaluing of writing as a skill in the gaming industry and how it requires development. BioWare is currently working on Dragon Age 4, which will allegedly allow players to explore new regions of Thedas and focus on Solas.
David Gaider, former BioWare writer, claims that the company went from valuing its writers to quietly resenting them, with a focus on having less writing. Gaider believes that writing is constantly undervalued in the industry. This may have contributed to the failure of Anthem, BioWare's multiplayer sci-fi game. Gaider is now heading up Summerfall studio, while BioWare is working on Dragon Age 4 and a new Mass Effect game.