Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? - Page 2

**Brimstone** · 20-02-2008, 05:05

Well first of all Gav is a member of Warseer and we WILL take action against those breaching forum rules by making personal attacks.

People do move on, no matter how much GW or members of this forum would like them to stay.

Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him.

I'm pretty sure Alessio is not leaving however.

Nazguire · 20-02-2008, 05:07

Originally Posted by Brimstone

Well first of all Gav is a member of Warseer and we WILL take action against those breaching forum rules by making personal attacks.

People do move on, no matter how much GW or members of this forum would like them to stay.

Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him.

I'm pretty sure Alessio is not leaving however.

He is? Damn. I hope he can give us some light on the situation, as to why.

Thought it was just time to go somewhere else? New job opportunity? Sacked? Fought off evil alien warlords and was rewarded with the Congressional Medal of Honour and a house of gold? Something like that?

Vaktathi · 20-02-2008, 05:17

Originally Posted by Brimstone

Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him.

any news on why he's leaving?

Nazguire · 20-02-2008, 05:21

It's unlikely that Brimstone will tell us why Gavin Thorpe has left/is leaving Games Workshop. You'll need Thorpe himself to tell us which is unlikely considering it is a personal matter.

**Brimstone** · 20-02-2008, 05:41

Originally Posted by Nazguire

It's unlikely that Brimstone will tell us why Gavin Thorpe has left/is leaving Games Workshop. You'll need Thorpe himself to tell us which is unlikely considering it is a personal matter.

Quite correct if Gav wants to talk about he will, I'm not going to speak on his behalf.

dodicula · 20-02-2008, 05:57

Originally Posted by Wargamejunkie

Wow, I sadly can believe some people taking joy in this.

Personally, if you hate how much said people do things there are plenty of other games out there.

Hopefully this is some sort of sick joke.

Right cause its easier for 100K people to change games than 2 to change jobs.

**Darnok** · 20-02-2008, 06:00

This is shocking news, and if possible I would like to know the reasoning behind this decision.

MvS · 20-02-2008, 06:18

This is rather sad, but not unprecedented. Does no-one remember the profound contributions to GW games and imagery made by Tuomas Pirinen...?

Whatever the reasons for Thorpe's departure I hope it's entirely amicable and that he'll be even happier wherever he ends up. Maybe he's got a world cruise lined up followed by a major or minor change of career. I mean he's been with GW for a very long time now, perhaps he just wants a change of scene...

Anyway, our loss. Best of luck to him.

sigur · 20-02-2008, 06:39

Wow. This is kinda weird now, isn't it? Sure, Tuomas Pirinen did a lot, especially for WHFB, but Gav Thorpe is another calibre (at least in my very subjective perception). Of course this isn't something that will change GW's ways very much (we'll be able to evaluate this in about a year at the earliest) but it's something that, on a superficial and emotional level indeed means something to many of us. As Brimstone confirmed it, I think we can take it for granted. At the very least, this will have an impact on how we will consider every one of GW's future steps. Of course we all would like to know about the background of this descision but I guess we never will.

Anyway, best of luck to Gav and let's see if we hear of him again in the future.

purplehoob · 20-02-2008, 06:58

Now I don't post here often, as my post count rightly tells you.

However I would just like to say I am sorry to see Gav move on to pastures new.

Another link with the gamers broken.

Agree or disagree with his writing he did play the games. He did have passion.

Soon we may have people writing the rules who have never played a wargame.

snurl · 20-02-2008, 07:02

This is sort of like Jesus leaving heaven.

Nurglitch_PS · 20-02-2008, 07:11

It's as if a thousand nerds cried out in pain!

Enderel · 20-02-2008, 07:16

Good luck Mr Thorpe and thanks for the all the gaming memories! Even if you dislike some of the rules he has written he has had a major contribution to the GW pantheon of games.

DarthSte · 20-02-2008, 07:31

Originally Posted by Nurglitch_PS

It's as if a thousand nerds cried out in pain!

Sig'ed. Awesome.

Steve.

Scactha · 20-02-2008, 08:33

Anyone gets tired of the same job eventually. Good luck wherever you go Gav. You did a good job.

le_tiss · 20-02-2008, 08:43

Great shame, very nice chap, Good luck for the future Gav

no sequal to Angels of Darkness then?

Giles

Axel · 20-02-2008, 08:45

Originally Posted by Brimstone

Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him.

Ouch.

Ouch ouch ouch.

Depending on the reasons this might spell my departure from GW as a gaming company, and I have been supporting them with plenty of my money since the late eighties.

I hope its because Gav has a better job offer. Anyway, even then there are some people you should strife to hold. While some dislike him, he is (or was) part of the backbone that was behind the universe of 40k and WFB. A force that shaped the virtual reality. GW is certainly loosing a part of its soul with him.

I would like to hear more about the story of his departure. If GW starts to part from his like the company is doomed beyond redemption and will go the way of the Dodo.. err - Hasbro. I REALLY hope that this is not the reason, but in the light of other decisions I fear for the worst.

feelnopain666 · 20-02-2008, 08:55

I don't have anything against Alessio, but if they kicked Gav, I'll be a happy man! The only things that I liked in Gav was Codex:SoB (2nd Edition) and Gorkamorka. And I'm not talking about the last mess (CSM). So, good riddance

**Brimstone** · 20-02-2008, 08:57

Again I'll give one FINAL warning please don't insult other members of Warseer.

The Warseer Inquisition

Shamfrit · 20-02-2008, 08:58

I don't think any of us have the right to speculate, agree or disagree, or contemplate the reasons why he may he left, or been forced to leave. He's done alot for GW over the years, and I wasn't around for this apparant '2nd Edition Era' but what I do know, he's done a terrific job with the Vampires, and I really hope Alessio hasn't left (shoot my own argument in the foot) not at least until he's given an all seeing eye to the Skaven 7th Edition release

Shame either way, good luck!

20-02-2008, 05:05	#21
Brimstone Lord Assassin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London (well Watford) Posts: 7,459 iTrader: (5)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Well first of all Gav is a member of Warseer and we WILL take action against those breaching forum rules by making personal attacks. People do move on, no matter how much GW or members of this forum would like them to stay. Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him. I'm pretty sure Alessio is not leaving however.

20-02-2008, 05:07	#22
Nazguire Chapter Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Posts: 2,816 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Originally Posted by Brimstone Well first of all Gav is a member of Warseer and we WILL take action against those breaching forum rules by making personal attacks. People do move on, no matter how much GW or members of this forum would like them to stay. Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him. I'm pretty sure Alessio is not leaving however. He is? Damn. I hope he can give us some light on the situation, as to why. Thought it was just time to go somewhere else? New job opportunity? Sacked? Fought off evil alien warlords and was rewarded with the Congressional Medal of Honour and a house of gold? Something like that? __________________ Originally Posted by Captain Brown Same reason we remove the infamous 'relationship' threads when we find them. Some users cannot help themselves and either get too passionate about a subject and break multiple rules as they go after other posters...or they suggest radical action (often involving a nuclear warhead) neither are acceptable on WarSeer. Surprise! Warseer Secks!

20-02-2008, 05:17	#23
Vaktathi Lose beams fire! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 7,360 iTrader: (4)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Originally Posted by Brimstone Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him. any news on why he's leaving? __________________ IRON WITHIN, IRON WITHOUT. 57th Krieg Panzerpionier (Mechanized Imperial Guard Death Korps of Krieg Grenadier IG army, Infantry , Tanks , The whole army) IV Astartes Legion: Iron Warriors Chaos Space Marines 7th Grand Company. (Painting Log Here Update Dec.16) 9th Haalvak Legion. Mechanized Infantry. Log (updated Sept.2) Tyrands! Hive Fleet Ursus WIP (updated Aug.31)

20-02-2008, 05:21	#24
Nazguire Chapter Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia Posts: 2,816 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? It's unlikely that Brimstone will tell us why Gavin Thorpe has left/is leaving Games Workshop. You'll need Thorpe himself to tell us which is unlikely considering it is a personal matter. __________________ Originally Posted by Captain Brown Same reason we remove the infamous 'relationship' threads when we find them. Some users cannot help themselves and either get too passionate about a subject and break multiple rules as they go after other posters...or they suggest radical action (often involving a nuclear warhead) neither are acceptable on WarSeer. Surprise! Warseer Secks!

20-02-2008, 05:41	#25
Brimstone Lord Assassin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London (well Watford) Posts: 7,459 iTrader: (5)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Originally Posted by Nazguire It's unlikely that Brimstone will tell us why Gavin Thorpe has left/is leaving Games Workshop. You'll need Thorpe himself to tell us which is unlikely considering it is a personal matter. Quite correct if Gav wants to talk about he will, I'm not going to speak on his behalf.

20-02-2008, 05:57	#26
dodicula Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 585 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Originally Posted by Wargamejunkie Wow, I sadly can believe some people taking joy in this. Personally, if you hate how much said people do things there are plenty of other games out there. Hopefully this is some sort of sick joke. Right cause its easier for 100K people to change games than 2 to change jobs. __________________ i think the reason GW bans non-GW stuff from their tournaments and stores is because theyre afraid people will realize how lame their stuff is compared to other companies. -R.I.P. Bretagne, Black Francis, DC. Ima mourn Y'all till I join Y'all

20-02-2008, 06:00	#27
Darnok Status: AFK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 2,732 iTrader: (2)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? This is shocking news, and if possible I would like to know the reasoning behind this decision. __________________ If in doubt... blame Rolf. Originally Posted by Jedi152 I agree with Darnok's sig.

20-02-2008, 06:18	#28
MvS Chaosician Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little south of reason, but north of insanity... Posts: 2,053 iTrader: (3)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? This is rather sad, but not unprecedented. Does no-one remember the profound contributions to GW games and imagery made by Tuomas Pirinen...? Whatever the reasons for Thorpe's departure I hope it's entirely amicable and that he'll be even happier wherever he ends up. Maybe he's got a world cruise lined up followed by a major or minor change of career. I mean he's been with GW for a very long time now, perhaps he just wants a change of scene... Anyway, our loss. Best of luck to him.

20-02-2008, 06:39	#29
sigur i'm your private painter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 8,549 iTrader: (4)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Wow. This is kinda weird now, isn't it? Sure, Tuomas Pirinen did a lot, especially for WHFB, but Gav Thorpe is another calibre (at least in my very subjective perception). Of course this isn't something that will change GW's ways very much (we'll be able to evaluate this in about a year at the earliest) but it's something that, on a superficial and emotional level indeed means something to many of us. As Brimstone confirmed it, I think we can take it for granted. At the very least, this will have an impact on how we will consider every one of GW's future steps. Of course we all would like to know about the background of this descision but I guess we never will. Anyway, best of luck to Gav and let's see if we hear of him again in the future. __________________ [Warseer FAQ] [1st/2nd Edition Orks, Salamanders, Squats, IG! - NEW Space Hulk NEW] [BfSP, Dark Elves, Chaos, Warmaster - NEW Blood Bowl NEW ] Sigur's Painting Service: click here My brand new blog: http://sigur.tabletopgeeks.com/ [Have a look at my CMON gallery!] Quote Finally

20-02-2008, 06:58	#30
purplehoob Veteran Sergeant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Now I don't post here often, as my post count rightly tells you. However I would just like to say I am sorry to see Gav move on to pastures new. Another link with the gamers broken. Agree or disagree with his writing he did play the games. He did have passion. Soon we may have people writing the rules who have never played a wargame.

20-02-2008, 07:02	#31
snurl Chapter Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 'Way on back in the Deep Caves Posts: 2,803 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? This is sort of like Jesus leaving heaven. __________________ Trust in Iron and Stone

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20-02-2008, 07:16	#33
Enderel Chapter Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,081 iTrader: (3)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Good luck Mr Thorpe and thanks for the all the gaming memories! Even if you dislike some of the rules he has written he has had a major contribution to the GW pantheon of games. __________________ My amalgamated Battle Reports - http://warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112417

20-02-2008, 07:31	#34
DarthSte Winstonono Join Date: May 2006 Location: Beneath. Posts: 1,392 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Originally Posted by Nurglitch_PS It's as if a thousand nerds cried out in pain! Sig'ed. Awesome. Steve. __________________ The Erotogenic Darth Ste (or TEDS as all shall now call him!) Arianwen: Please make my scarf. # \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| W \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| #

20-02-2008, 08:33	#35
Scactha Librarian Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 352 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Anyone gets tired of the same job eventually. Good luck wherever you go Gav. You did a good job. __________________ It may be that the purpose of your life is only as to serve as a warning to others. Beware of geeks bearing formulas - Warren Buffet, High priest of Finance

20-02-2008, 08:43	#36
le_tiss Brother Sergeant Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Great shame, very nice chap, Good luck for the future Gav no sequal to Angels of Darkness then? Giles __________________ Rationalising my 40k and WFB collection via Ebay, have a look you might find something you like? http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1...sassZleQ5ftiss

20-02-2008, 08:45	#37
Axel Chapter Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Norden, Germany Posts: 2,943 iTrader: (1)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Originally Posted by Brimstone Second yes Gav is leaving GW, he's put in a hell of a contribution both to Games Workshop and Warseer and I'm going to miss him. Ouch. Ouch ouch ouch. Depending on the reasons this might spell my departure from GW as a gaming company, and I have been supporting them with plenty of my money since the late eighties. I hope its because Gav has a better job offer. Anyway, even then there are some people you should strife to hold. While some dislike him, he is (or was) part of the backbone that was behind the universe of 40k and WFB. A force that shaped the virtual reality. GW is certainly loosing a part of its soul with him. I would like to hear more about the story of his departure. If GW starts to part from his like the company is doomed beyond redemption and will go the way of the Dodo.. err - Hasbro. I REALLY hope that this is not the reason, but in the light of other decisions I fear for the worst. __________________ Inquisitorial Advisor - Battle Group Imperators Aegis The Death Korps of Krieg @ FW

20-02-2008, 08:55	#38
feelnopain666 Librarian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lisbon Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? I don't have anything against Alessio, but if they kicked Gav, I'll be a happy man! The only things that I liked in Gav was Codex:SoB (2nd Edition) and Gorkamorka. And I'm not talking about the last mess (CSM). So, good riddance __________________ Theres is no time for peace. (For it is a wargame) No respite. (GW say so with the last Codices) No forgiveness. (what did you expect from the players?) There is only Space Marines

20-02-2008, 08:57	#39
Brimstone Lord Assassin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London (well Watford) Posts: 7,459 iTrader: (5)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? Again I'll give one FINAL warning please don't insult other members of Warseer. The Warseer Inquisition

20-02-2008, 08:58	#40
Shamfrit Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 3,937 iTrader: (1)	Re: Gav Thorpe and Alessio Calvatore gone? I don't think any of us have the right to speculate, agree or disagree, or contemplate the reasons why he may he left, or been forced to leave. He's done alot for GW over the years, and I wasn't around for this apparant '2nd Edition Era' but what I do know, he's done a terrific job with the Vampires, and I really hope Alessio hasn't left (shoot my own argument in the foot) not at least until he's given an all seeing eye to the Skaven 7th Edition release Shame either way, good luck!

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