Battle Quote by Todd Farmer
“'Scissorman' is terrifying. The studio at the time didn't want Scissorman because they were afraid that he'd look silly to which my response was, 'Well, then why did buy this because that's what the game is.' But I lost that battle.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Development Discussion, 2005
The creator faced studio resistance to a character, fearing it would appear foolish, but insisted on keeping it true to the game's vision.
In simple terms: Studio feared a character looked silly, creator defended its role.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm on creative vision.
Themes
creativity
conflict
vision
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
creative
When to use this quote
- game design meetings
- creative pitches
- team negotiations
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
studio politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance creative risk with commercial pressure?
- When is it worth compromising?
A Different Perspective
Studio may prioritize marketability over artistic intent.
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