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2021/07/13 14:26:18
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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WarCom wrote:
White Dwarf 466 Gets Nostalgic to Celebrate a Legend’s Final Issue
As many Warhammer hobbyists will know, games design legend Jervis Johnson has played a major part in the evolution of Warhammer over the years. Now, as Jervis takes a bow after his long and illustrious career, White Dwarf has taken the opportunity for a reminiscent look back at some of the much-loved games and articles of yesteryear – many of which Jervis himself was involved in. Issue 466 really is White Dwarf at its nostalgic finest, so let’s take a peek inside and discover why.
More at the link.
End of an era.
And I haven't broken this pic out in a while:
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2021/07/13 14:38:20
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Rampaging Reaver Titan Princeps
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So many classics. So many fun times. So many decent battle reports against Mr Chambers. Hightlight of his work for me is definitely Epic and BFG.
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2021/07/13 14:40:05
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Gargantuan Gargant
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They're going to have very big shoes to fill at GW HQ with his leaving, was kinda hoping he'd stay long enough for the next Eldar release given his impact on their design (and well frankly a lot of 40k in general).
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2021/07/13 14:41:52
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Infiltrating Broodlord
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I suppose retirement doesn't mean he wouldn't ever be asked to pen a short White Dwarf column.
But anyway, richly deserved and I wish Jervis all the best in his retirement.
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2021/07/13 14:49:28
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Regular Dakkanaut
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He should do a ceremonial tour of GW shops, playing matches against punters across the world and telling fun little anecdotes about whatever games system they're using.
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2021/07/13 14:54:12
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Given the lead times on White Dwarf, he has already retired. I wonder who the new AoS lead designer will be. They were advertising for the job a few months ago and I thought it was weird at the time. It might even be Sam (formerly of this parish) Pearson.
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2021/07/13 14:55:37
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Always sad when they highlight the old better battle reports!
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2021/07/13 14:56:36
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Angered Reaver Arena Champion
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Chikout wrote:Given the lead times on White Dwarf, he has already retired. I wonder who the new AoS lead designer will be. They were advertising for the job a few months ago and I thought it was weird at the time. It might even be Sam (formerly of this parish) Pearson.
Wasn't it Phil Kelly who became lead of Age of Sigmar? He is at least the Creative Lead on AoS.
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2021/07/13 14:59:17
Subject: Re:Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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[DCM]
Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
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Thank you Jervis, especially for Blood Bowl. You are the man.
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2021/07/13 15:00:34
Subject: Re:Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Fixture of Dakka
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Well, this comes as a surprise. Congrats on your retirement JJ and cheers for the great games over the years.
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Casual gaming, mostly solo-coop these days.
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2021/07/13 15:01:18
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Eldarsif wrote:Chikout wrote:Given the lead times on White Dwarf, he has already retired. I wonder who the new AoS lead designer will be. They were advertising for the job a few months ago and I thought it was weird at the time. It might even be Sam (formerly of this parish) Pearson.
Wasn't it Phil Kelly who became lead of Age of Sigmar? He is at least the Creative Lead on AoS.
Creative/lore and rules have been totally separate across GW for almost 10 years now.
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2021/07/13 15:08:46
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Angered Reaver Arena Champion
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Chikout wrote: Eldarsif wrote:Chikout wrote:Given the lead times on White Dwarf, he has already retired. I wonder who the new AoS lead designer will be. They were advertising for the job a few months ago and I thought it was weird at the time. It might even be Sam (formerly of this parish) Pearson.
Wasn't it Phil Kelly who became lead of Age of Sigmar? He is at least the Creative Lead on AoS.
Creative/lore and rules have been totally separate across GW for almost 10 years now.
Roger
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2021/07/13 15:09:17
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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Awww. I remember having my dinner at Warhammer World just prior to 8th Ed Fantasy launching, and Jarvis hosting an impromptu Q&A in the gaming hall.
Chances are you might be able to find my rough and ready “wot I remembered from it” transcript somewhere in Dakka’s dustiest recesses.
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2021/07/13 15:14:19
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Chikout wrote: Eldarsif wrote:Chikout wrote:Given the lead times on White Dwarf, he has already retired. I wonder who the new AoS lead designer will be. They were advertising for the job a few months ago and I thought it was weird at the time. It might even be Sam (formerly of this parish) Pearson.
Wasn't it Phil Kelly who became lead of Age of Sigmar? He is at least the Creative Lead on AoS.
Creative/lore and rules have been totally separate across GW for almost 10 years now.
They restructured the Teams in 2019.
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2021/07/13 15:34:04
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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RazorEdge wrote:Chikout wrote: Eldarsif wrote:Chikout wrote:Given the lead times on White Dwarf, he has already retired. I wonder who the new AoS lead designer will be. They were advertising for the job a few months ago and I thought it was weird at the time. It might even be Sam (formerly of this parish) Pearson.
Wasn't it Phil Kelly who became lead of Age of Sigmar? He is at least the Creative Lead on AoS.
Creative/lore and rules have been totally separate across GW for almost 10 years now.
They restructured the Teams in 2019.
That was when they split into AoS, 40k and boxed. They had already split rules and lore. I'm pretty sure Jervis Johnson has not written a single word of AoS lore and Phil Kelly has definitely not written a single rule.
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2021/07/13 15:56:27
Subject: Re:Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Ancient Venerable Dark Angels Dreadnought
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Pretty much makes this WD a must buy. So much nostalgia....especially the old BRs. Oh, how many WDs have i thrown away in my years.....
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2021/07/13 16:03:44
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Oh man, I *think* this is the last of the GW guys from back when I first got into the hobby going now. I feel very old.
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2021/07/13 16:07:38
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Mad Gyrocopter Pilot
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This will be a real shame, hopefully some folks will be stepping up into that spot that can really put the work in. All the best to him in his retirement, wonder if he will do something solo after a few years..
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2021/07/13 16:10:37
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Nazrak wrote:Oh man, I *think* this is the last of the GW guys from back when I first got into the hobby going now. I feel very old. [/
Hear hear! Jervis, Nigel Stillman, Andy Chambers and Tuomas!
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2021/07/13 16:22:03
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Nazrak wrote:Oh man, I *think* this is the last of the GW guys from back when I first got into the hobby going now. I feel very old.
Blanche and Goodwin are still there?
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2021/07/13 16:27:03
Subject: Re:Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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I thought they'd have a dreadnought Sarcophagus set aside for him to be interned in .
Always liked him.
Waiting to see if he comes up with his own system
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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2021/07/13 16:28:14
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Battlefield Tourist
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Met him at Warpcon down in Cork years ago if I remember correctly. Lovely guy, really friendly to everyone. Hope he enjoys his retirement.
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2021/07/13 16:32:24
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Perfect Shot Dark Angels Predator Pilot
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I feel old too. Don't know Jervis enough to understand his importance as single game designer, bit the old guard at GW in the good and the bad shaped wide section of the hobby
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I can't condone a place where abusers and abused are threated the same: it's destined to doom, so there is no reason to participate in it. |
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2021/07/13 16:32:55
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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Nazrak wrote:Oh man, I *think* this is the last of the GW guys from back when I first got into the hobby going now. I feel very old.
Jes Goodwin, Aly Morrison, Tony Cottrell and Dave Andrews are still there (I suppose).
Well, Jervis... thanks for your games.
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2021/07/13 17:15:08
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Foxy Wildborne
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Good night, sweet prince
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2021/07/13 17:15:10
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Dakka Veteran
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I think GW will be better off, honestly.
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2021/07/13 17:16:35
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Sadistic Inquisitorial Excruciator
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The_Real_Chris wrote: Nazrak wrote:Oh man, I *think* this is the last of the GW guys from back when I first got into the hobby going now. I feel very old.
Blanche and Goodwin are still there?
John Blanche is semi retired but still does concept sketches.
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2021/07/13 17:42:16
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Wasn't JJ the one responsible for the "joke" rules in AOS first edition?
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lost and damned log
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/519978.page#6525039 |
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2021/07/13 17:59:20
Subject: Jervis Johnson is... retiring???
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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Good bye and good riddance.
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2021/07/13 18:03:30
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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Can you show us on the doll where one of the architects of everything GW hurt you?
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