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Dragon Age and Anthem producer says stop harassing developers "because you don't know the circumstances that resulted in the thing that you're mad at"


Published on 2025-02-20 11:44:33 - MSN
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  • Dragon Age and Anthem veteran Mark Darrah has encouraged fans to channel frustrations constructively and to the appropriate place rather than let lose on random developers "because you don't know the circumstances that resulted in the thing that you're mad at.

The article discusses comments made by Dragon Age and Anthem producer, Mark Darrah, who has urged the gaming community to stop harassing game developers. Darrah highlighted that fans often do not understand the complex circumstances behind game development issues, such as delays, bugs, or design choices, which can lead to unfair criticism and harassment. He emphasized that developers are human beings who work under various constraints including time, budget, and creative direction from higher-ups. Darrah's plea comes in the context of increasing toxicity towards developers, especially when games like Dragon Age and Anthem faced significant backlash for various reasons. He encourages gamers to engage with developers constructively rather than resorting to harassment, acknowledging that while criticism is part of the industry, the manner in which it is delivered can have severe personal impacts on those involved in game creation.

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