Category Archives: Scott Hartsman

“Scott Hartsman, Why Are You So Awesome?” “Well, Internet, It’s Like This…”

I have occasionally gently mocked the budding cult of personality around MMO developer emeritus Scott Hartsman, but that cult exists for a reason: not only did he lead the effective resurrection of SOE’s flagship Everquest 2 after a disappointing launch into the teeth of a certain World of Warcraft, but then turned around and helped to ship Rift, which to date is still one of the most successful subscription MMOs not named World of Warcraft.

So that makes his Ask Me Anything turn at the Reddit wheel particularly relevant. You know, if you’d like tips on how to actually run an MMO or something.

Scott Hartsman Leaves Scott Hartsman

Well, more specifically the company he founded. Blog entry on the move.

Why is this of interest? Well, I assume it’s interesting if you know Scott Hartsman. Or are Scott Hartsman. But beyond that, his long resume includes a stint that most observers describe in shorthand as ‘saving Everquest 2‘. Given that that is probably the best result for a live team manager possible (in an industry that really doesn’t give live teams enough respect) I’d say that he probably is trying out new headgear at the moment. Hopefully we hear from the haberdasher shortly!