SnugWuls

I was fortunate enough to visit New Orleans for the first time last June and was able to do a self-guided Gabriel Knight tour of the city. I was struck by how the actual city was reminiscent of the sights and sounds that I remembered from the game (in all its VGA 256-color glory). I'd say the game really captured the soul of the city. I was able to visit the Jackson Square, the cathedral, St. Louis Cemetery #1, Napoleon House, and the Historical Voodoo Museum, which was actually run by an old man going by the name of Dr. John! (Well, he was Caucasian, but close enough.) He had a snake around his neck and everything. What surprised me, though, was how his attitude changed when I brought up the subject of Gabriel Knight, the game. When I brought up the name of the game, he didn't seem all too happy. I believe his exact words were, "They put us in the game 'illegally.' We didn't see a dime." Whatever "illegal" means since as far as I know, he can't stop anyone from depicting a fictional version of the museum in a video game. I immediately dropped the subject and didn't push the issue anymore.

So here's my question. Have you ever visited the Voodoo Museum on Dumaine St. prior to or after you made GK1 to do research, etc. and did you get to meet Dr. John? And if not, do you have any plans to visit the museum in the future and possibly talk with him to resolve any misunderstandings? (And will you maybe send him a copy of GK20 when it's released? ;) )

I just thought it was unfortunate that Dr. John didn't have a positive opinion about the game especially when the game probably did nothing but good for him and his museum.

Hi, a big fan of yours from South Korea here.

This may be a little personal, but may I ask how you and Robert (Holmes) met? I remember thinking it was really awesome when I found out that Jane Jensen and Robert Holmes, who were two of Sierra's powerhouses not to mention people I admired immensely, were actually a couple. Can you share any interesting stories about your courtship during the Sierra days?

Great to hear that she's doing well!

If you could do the whole Kickstarter campaign again from scratch, what would you have done differently? Or knowing what you know now, would you have done a Kickstarter fundraiser to begin with?

I've noticed that a few people who were involved in your past life have moved on from games to do different stuff. Dean Erickson (actor who played Gabriel Knight from GK2) seems to have become a CFA and runs his own investment firm. Ken and Roberta Williams seem to be doing some business that involves remodeling expensive yachts(?). Do you keep in touch with these people?