GREY-SUITED SANDMAN

Asking because the worst thing I've seen about him have been:

1. People say he (can) be arrogant.

A fair point to dislike someone but that doesn't explain the literal HATE I've seen directed at him.

2. He had (former) substance abuse problems.

Apparently he had a drinking problem circa Morrowind's development and later had a opiate issue due to being over-prescribed by a Dr. He's been sober for at least decade(+) now

3. His writing can be needlessly cryptic and needlessly confusing to no real purpose.

Again, a fair point to dislike someone's work but doesn't explain literal HATRED.

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I don't love the guy but he's (IMO) the single most impactful person on making TES what it is.

TES stopped being generic fantasy thanks to Kirkbride's contributions to the lore and world building. His writing and artistic direction shaped the direction of the series in a deeply profound way.

I'll post some of his work and the reblog will be something like:

"Hate Kirkbride but this is some great Vivec art"

Basically, MK presents himself as the biggest figure in Morrowind's lore, and the fact that he basically made himself a cult of personality on forum sites while pretending the other contributors don't exist (or giving very brief nods to them in passing only) leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Igma

Art for Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition

Sworn friends.

Nerevarine: I don't like that door being closed. *breaks down the door* That's better. 🤝

Original pic under the cut

azura:

this is the result of looking at the 'songs of bilitis' by george barbier and kirkbride's foul murder drawing during the same day (listed below)