The Great Tree

Zen-17 · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:15 pm Post subject:

I just received the e-mail. This is what I'll say.

Zen-17 has been around the community around two years, but an alternate identity has been around for seven years, and the person behind both understands things on both sides of the community at a level that's unmatched save by those who don't deserve that understanding....

I say this without hesitation because it is true and now is the time to say it. What's tragic is that no one will ever care about this understanding or appreciate that as much as it deserves to be, and it wouldn't make a damn bit of difference. I suppose I could tell myself that it's just an online community, but in the end that community is composed of very real people, and very real ideas. So this is all I can do.

You are all great people. Especially Professor Askew, I'm amazed he's been able to stick around all this time. Which is why I want to let you all know that I have to move on, due to personal issues. Enjoy Myst 5.

As far as direction, from what I understand, when this next game is completed, the Great Tree may no longer have a purpose.

Past, present and future.
Shorah.

brian · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:40 pm Post subject:

Zen, thanks for your comments. Your contribution to the community is appreciated, I'm sure.

As for The Great Tree having no purpose after Myst V, that is precisely the problem we are trying to address in this thread.

In the coming months, I'm sure Cyan will begin to release more about their future project(s), at which point we'll have to decide if we want to refocus in that direction, or go a completely different way. I'm just trying to get a jump on that decision so we can at least know what to expect.

It would be very sad to me to see this community dissolve. I'd like to find something that will bring us together again.
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Professor Askew · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:55 am Post subject:

CuzinJohn · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:11 am Post subject:

I've been peeking my head into this forum every now and again... and I haven't seen things this lively in a while.

Like the rest of you, I look forward to the future of Cyan and whatever they send down the pike. Sure, the saga of MYST may be ending, but a new story is opening... and I for one can't wait to see what it's all about.

Come what may... count me in.

oh, and by the by... "Hi Everyone!!" <waves frantically>

Cheers!
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Moiety Jean · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject:

Hi, Cuz!!! Very Happy

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Professor Askew · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:42 pm Post subject:

Hey, CJ!! Nice to see you. Smile

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Daedalus · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:17 am Post subject:

All I know is that, regardless of any variable, I will most definitely continue to purchase Cyan games til the end. Interpret that as you will. Wink

Professor Askew · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:54 am Post subject:

I think what you mean by that is that you will continue to trade money for those products made by Cyan until you, they, or both are dead.

LOL
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Daedalus · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:11 am Post subject:

Almost makes me want to pass out cookies. Or cupcakes.

Professor Askew · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:33 pm Post subject:

MMmmmmm.......cupcakes......
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Moiety Jean · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:59 pm Post subject:

Professor Askew · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 5:06 pm Post subject:

Ouch is right. I tend to be an optimist, though. We'll just have to wait and see.
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David Domitri · Explorer Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 12

I am absolutely gobsmacked, right now...

I think that's how they'd say it in England, anyway.

I was going to put something up about the Great Tree and future Cyan projects, but right now that's a bit painful to even think about.

brian · Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:43 am Post subject:

Good point...
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Zander · Explorer Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Posts: 21 Location: UK

Well, turns out Cyan is only mostly dead, and still looking for a miracle. It knocked me for six, and I'm still on the fragile side, but there's still an ember of hope. The future is still full of possibilities...
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