Lawsuits aren't necessarily a fact of life in the world of video games, but they seem to be a bit favored over words when two parties just can't seem to get along. David Allen, the gentleman formerly in charge of Alganon's development, has opted for legal action in the matter of his removal from the company, which was followed by Derek Smart taking his position. While Smart has responded to Allen on his personal blog, Quest Online has taken the opportunity to attempt to put the record straight in a more official capacity.
According to the official statement, "the company's members, forced to make a decision between David Allen and Derek Smart, unanimously voted to remove Mr. Allen as managing member thereby leaving Derek Smart as President of the company." Those who have been following the debate since the beginning will note that this matches Smart's depiction of events. The company states that it will defend itself against untrue allegations by Mr. Allen, and that they are confident the courts will see that there were no unfair actions taken on their part. The unfolding legal drama certainly has succeeded in stirring up more interest in Alganon, but only time will tell how the legal side will play out.
Reader Comments (13)
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 8:10PM whateveryousay said
And after all this time, still nothing new about Alganon.
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 8:12PM (Unverified) said
When you have to choose between Derek Smart and some other guy, the only thing you know for sure is that your game is doomed.
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 8:24PM (Unverified) said
"And after all this time, still nothing new about Alganon."
Er... the (re)launch of the game is supposed to be this week and there have been previews on several websites of the changes to the game.
Er... the (re)launch of the game is supposed to be this week and there have been previews on several websites of the changes to the game.
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 8:59PM Elmarolly said
Blah Blah Blah...... Just more crap about Smart and not alot about the game. Oh sure there have been some screen shots and some write ups for the re release.
But for a game that is in need to get more then the 50 players on at once from all the servers. Smart has done more talk about him and David Allen then he has about the game. Sure wish the bugger would go bankrupt again and fade away from anything that has to do with games. Come on IRS he has to have defautled on not paying his taxes like in 2007 by now.
You would think he would be showing videos about the "new" Alganon and building up the hype for the game. But all he builds up is his ego and beats his chest more. Truly sad considering the staff that are still left at QOL are fantastic people and they have to put up with his BS.
Oh well take care all and have fun.
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 9:22PM wjowski said
Choosing between David Allen and Derek Smart. That's must be what game development in Hell is like.
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 9:29PM Bartlebe said
All of this fuss over a game that no one will want to play.
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 9:43PM Stormwaltz said
"The unfolding legal drama certainly has succeeded in stirring up more interest in Alganon..."
"Anyone can make them cry, but it takes a genius to make them laugh."
- Charlie Chaplin
"Anyone can make them cry, but it takes a genius to make them laugh."
- Charlie Chaplin
Posted: Apr 26th 2010 11:17PM breezer said
"...forced to make a decision between..."
Telling words.
Telling words.
Posted: Apr 27th 2010 1:04AM (Unverified) said
Can you imagine what a pr*ck David Allen must be to take Smart over him?
This isn't the first time this has happened to him, the Horizons team kicked him out also back in the day.
This isn't the first time this has happened to him, the Horizons team kicked him out also back in the day.
Posted: Apr 27th 2010 7:10AM pcgneurotic said
I like Derek, and I'm interested to see how this plays out.
Posted: Apr 27th 2010 8:48AM Sireangelus said
Well the lawyers will be happy anyway, sounds like a payday for them,
Posted: Apr 27th 2010 9:18AM Rialle said
Yeah, but the ensuing battle between two egotistical developers is more entertaining these days than another WoW clone.
Posted: Apr 27th 2010 6:21PM Dread said
I object to the use of the title 'Gentleman' to describe Dave Allen. Anyone who perpetuated the fraud that is Alganon definatley does not deserve the title 'Gentleman'.









