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Graham Mcneill: Working For Riot

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussions' started by Grigdusher, Jun 3, 2015.

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Grigdusher Grigdusher Arch-Cardinal

http://graham-mcneill.com/#!/la-times/

If you don’t want to read to the end, the short version is this: I’ve been offered – and have accepted – a job with Riot Games, the producer of the phenomenally successful League of Legends. Clan McNeill is moving to Los Angeles.
I’ve been chatting with Riot for a little while and now they’ve offered me the position of Senior Narrative Writer in their Los Angeles offices. So, yeah, in the summer we’re leaving Nottingham and the UK and relocating to sunny California in the US of A.
This wasn’t a decision we took lightly. I enjoyed the work I was doing, where I was doing it and the way life revolved around our kids, friends, family, work, school and all the usual happenings that make up the everyday. We had Evan and Amber to think of, our own jobs and our house, our friends and families. We liked having all that close, and the idea of making such a life-changing upheaval was very scary. Far easier just to maintain the status quo, eh? In short, we were comfortable, but sometimes you need to change things up, to step out of your comfort zone, and I think we were all at that stage.
I first spoke with Riot back in December. I went over for an informal chat, not really knowing what to expect, but going in with an open mind. The people I met there were fantastic; full of passion and enthusiasm for what they were doing, and I came away feeling I’d had a real meeting of minds with the spirit of Riot’s creative heart. These were people who thrived on the sheer joy of creativity, where every avenue could be explored to see where it went. I came away tremendously excited at the possibility of working within those teams.
We went back over to California as a family in February so everyone could see LA and Santa Monica, to find out if it was a place we could see ourselves living and working. It most definitely was. And my second meeting with the creative types in Riot more than confirmed my desire to work with them. Their attitude to the work and the potential for all it offers in the future is incredible, which makes me tremendously excited about being part of it.
After some long, serious, grown-up talks about making the move, Anita and I came to the conclusion that the opportunities for our family were too incredible to pass up. It’s a life-changing adventure that’s going to be exciting and challenging all at the same time. It’s the kind of chance we had to snatch with both hands, as it’s the kind that doesn’t come around more than once. And I’d hate to look back in years to come with any kind of regret for the chances we didn’t take. So with a mixture of giggling excitement and trepidation at the thought of stepping into this brave new world, we’re getting packed up and looking west to this fresh phase of our future.
Ah, but what does this mean for all things Warhammer…?
Well, first and foremost, I’m a writer, so I’m not going to stop writing books any more than I’m going to choose to stop breathing. I’m still working on my current Horus Heresy novel, The Crimson King (I’ve just handed in the first half…) and will continue to write for the Black Library. Clearly my output will diminish, what with having a full time, salaried day job, but I’ll still be keeping my hand in. I have stories of Uriel Ventris yet to tell and the Battle for Macragge isn’t going to write itself. And, having been involved with the Horus Heresy series since its very opening act, I’ll be damned if I’m not going to show up for its final dramas and its curtain calls. Expect the odd quick read or audio to pop up here and there too. In short, I’m still going to keep you entertained with grim tales from the 41st Millennium, the Horus Heresy and beyond.
So, there you have it. As the summer dawns, Clan McNeill will be living it in California. Wish us well, and I’ll continue to talk to you all on Twitter, Facebook and e-mail.
Cheers,
Graham
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Grigdusher, Jun 3, 2015

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baby_dragon_teeth baby_dragon_teeth Prefectus

People care about LoL's story?

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baby_dragon_teeth, Jun 3, 2015

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Garviel Loken Garviel-Loken1 Menial

I wish him the best, and now hopefully ADB and dan abnett get more HH novels now that mcniell wont be writing as many

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Garviel-Loken1, Jun 3, 2015

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Krakza Krakza Well-Known Member

Oh God damnit.

Krakza, Jun 3, 2015

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Mr.TwinkleFingers MrTwinkleFingers Menial

Really sad news... but good luck to him >_<. Really love his stuff.
I hope its not going to be the case of Sean Connery turning down his role as Gandalf when this game becomes the next WoW ( hoping!)

MrTwinkleFingers, Jun 3, 2015

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The Invisiblessed Vintage Preacher

baby_dragon_teeth said: ↑

People care about LoL's story?
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LoL has a story?

redsimon, bossaroo, BikerTroll and 8 others like this.

Vintage, Jun 3, 2015

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Redthirst Redthirst Eternal Battles Moderator

Yeah, I wonder why they even need a writer to write something for LoL. Most of their fans don't give a shit about any lore there might be.

Redthirst, Jun 4, 2015

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Grigdusher Grigdusher Arch-Cardinal

i think that they are working on a new game

Grigdusher, Jun 4, 2015

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Zah'Wych Dakkaeye Savij Moderator

after my first 2 years of playing lol i have printed all LoL charstories just to read them ^^

LoL has a story and it isnt that bad

Savij, Jun 4, 2015

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Redthirst Redthirst Eternal Battles Moderator

Savij said: ↑

after my first 2 years of playing lol i have printed all LoL charstories just to read them ^^

LoL has a story and it isnt that bad
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Yeah, but there probably aren't a lot of people like you. Well, it's their money, and Graham wasn't my favourite BL author anyways.

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Redthirst, Jun 4, 2015

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