Why I Got Fired From Playground Basketball...💔

Summary

In this candid video, the creator opens up about their recent departure from the Playground Basketball project, clarifying rumors and offering apologies to the team. They explain their firing due to lack of motivation and poor work ethic, as well as the pressure to produce under a tight timeline. The creator also addresses controversy surrounding alleged plagiarism of game assets. With newfound focus, they share their excitement for a new project they're working on, which includes animation and UI design. Despite stepping away from the public eye for a while, they promise exciting things ahead for their future endeavors.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker was recently fired from Playground Basketball and wants to clarify the situation.
• 😀 The speaker has respect for the other owners, developers, and the new builder, Zeno.
• 😀 Apologies are made to the owners, lead dev, and anyone offended by comments made in anger.
• 😀 The speaker created and owns the rights to several builds, including gym maps, and has the right to sell them, but has chosen not to.
• 😀 The real reason for being fired was lack of motivation and poor work ethic, not due to leaking or selling game assets.
• 😀 The speaker felt rushed by the team and unable to focus on the game due to personal life priorities, like spending weekends with friends.
• 😀 Since being fired, the speaker has been focusing on animation and UI design, skills they genuinely enjoy.
• 😀 A new project is in development, and the speaker is excited to reveal it once everything is perfect.
• 😀 The speaker’s Playground Basketball videos were made private after they were banned from the server, and they express disappointment about it.
• 😀 Despite the challenges, the speaker is grateful for the support from their audience, especially the recent increase in subscribers.
• 😀 The speaker hints at going 'ghost' for a while but assures their audience that they will return with new content in the future.

Q & A

Why did the speaker get fired from Playground Basketball?

The speaker was fired due to a lack of motivation and poor work ethic. They felt rushed by the team and struggled to commit fully to the project, leading to their eventual departure.

Did the speaker leak any game assets or sell any content before being fired?

No, the speaker clarifies that they did not leak any game assets or sell content. The reason for being fired was related to work ethic, not any unethical behavior.

What is the situation with the maps the speaker created for Playground Basketball?

The speaker created maps like the gym before being let go from the team. While they do have the right to sell these maps, the speaker has decided not to sell them. Instead, they plan to use them for a new project they are working on.

What issues arose regarding the game’s stamina bar?

The speaker claimed that the game's stamina bar was copied from another game (Mixo). They mentioned reporting this to the devs, and that it led to the speaker being banned from the Playground Basketball server for spreading what was considered false information.

How does the speaker feel about the owners and developers of Playground Basketball after being fired?

The speaker expressed respect for the owners (Farmy, Prada) and the developers, despite the issues that led to their firing. They apologized for their previous angry comments and acknowledged that some of what they said was wrong.

What new projects is the speaker working on after being fired?

After being fired, the speaker shifted focus to animating and UI design, which they genuinely enjoy. They are also working on a new project with their board, though they are keeping details under wraps for now.

Why did the speaker feel the need to take time off after being fired?

The speaker took time off to reflect and practice animation and UI design. This allowed them to focus on developing skills in areas they were passionate about, which they couldn't do while working at Playground Basketball.

What was the impact of the speaker's access being revoked by Playground Basketball?

The revocation of access was seen as unnecessary by the speaker, especially since they were gaining views and building an audience around their content. They felt it was a setback, but it also provided an opportunity to move on to something they were more passionate about.

How does the speaker feel about the support they received from their fans?

The speaker expressed gratitude for the support they received, particularly appreciating the 400 new subscribers they gained during the time they were posting Playground Basketball content. They are thankful for the fans and are excited for the future.

What are the speaker’s plans for the future?

The speaker plans to continue working on their new project, focusing on animation and UI design. They are keeping the details under wraps for now but are excited to share it once it’s ready.