Diablo is so far from the magic that made it special that I can’t imagine this helps what seems to already be a dying brand (Activision Blizzard).
BearOso · 1h ago
I don't think the workers are the problem. It's "design by committee." The workers just do what they're told as the managers micromanage every aspect of the game to milk the most profit out if it. It's the same phenomena responsible for today's milquetoast Hollywood blockbusters.
mouse_ · 1h ago
It will, for what it's worth. Unions do better, more sustainable work, and help everybody.
SilverElfin · 1h ago
Having seen what unions have done in many places, particularly public sector unions like for teachers, I disagree. The problems of union culture are also obvious to anyone who has had to work in a big union shop (like at a very large company) or do contract work for them. The protectionism leads to irrational inefficiency and blockades of random rules that make no sense. And these days, unions are involved in all sorts of political issues that are irrelevant to the workplace, which is not appropriate.
I’m not saying unions are universally bad. But I am saying that American union culture’s track record is debatable at best. I have heard though that unions in Europe tend to be a lot more constructive and effective.
sfpotter · 2m ago
Here in Seattle, public school teachers would not have even the most basic cost of living adjustments without the union. And they have to bargain strenuously to get even the meager COLA they are able to get. If the unions were dissolved the schools would be a significantly worse state than they are now, which is saying something.
vdupras · 36m ago
If I try to sum up all the irrational rules I've seen in my professional life, sure, I've seen some coming from unions, but my general impression is that most of the "wtf" I've seen come from management, or, in the case of the public sector, the political elite. "most" is probably an understatement.
I’m not saying unions are universally bad. But I am saying that American union culture’s track record is debatable at best. I have heard though that unions in Europe tend to be a lot more constructive and effective.