Blizzard Leisure’s senior artwork director Samwise Didier has introduced his retirement after 30 years with the enduring online game firm. He joined Blizzard again in 1991 and has been instrumental in shaping the artwork model and look of a number of big-name titles, together with the Warcraft and Diablo franchises.

“As we speak is a big day for me and I wished to share the information with you all. I’m retiring from my beloved Blizzard Leisure, and right now will likely be my final day,” tweeted Didier. “I realized nearly all the things I find out about artwork there.”

“I realized tips on how to use a pc (I solely knew Atari 2600 and Nintendo), I realized tips on how to use Photoshop, I realized tips on how to create UI and make hundreds of buttons,” he added. “I realized tips on how to create 3D fashions of my artwork, tips on how to texture and animate them, and even make them shoot fireballs or lasers. I received to see my artwork come to life! Hell, I even joined my first band at Blizzard. And to prime all of it off, I set to work on among the best video games this right here ol’ world has ever recognized. Thanks Blizzard, for all the things.”

Blizzard president Mike Ybarra responded along with his personal tweet, saying that, “Your expertise helped construct Blizzard’s signature artwork model, and I do know a lot of our artists have realized a lot from you over time. Thanks for what you probably did for them, and for players and artists in all places.”