As a long-time player and dedicated fan of Creative Assembly, I am deeply concerned about the direction in which the company is heading under the leadership of Rob Bartholomew, its Chief Product Officer. With great disappointment, I write this petition to call for his immediate removal from his position.

Rob Bartholomew's tenure has been marked by a series of clumsy attempts to extract profits from loyal players, fans, and creators. These actions have harmed the reputation and integrity of Creative Assembly and jeopardized its future success. It is essential to address these concerns promptly before irreparable damage is done.

Under Bartholomew's leadership, there has been a noticeable shift towards prioritizing short-term gains over long-term sustainability. This approach has resulted in questionable decisions that undermine the trust and loyalty built by Creative Assembly over decades. Some specific instances include:

1. Flagship Failures: Creative Assembly ended support for Total War: Three Kingdoms after the 1.7.1 patch. The game broke series records upon launch in May 2019 and saw seven DLC releases over two years. However, many fans felt that Creative Assembly quit the game too early, before the release of a promised expansion that would build out the north of the map.

The decision by the Creative Assembly to release Total War: Warhammer III without a world map was met with considerable criticism from the community. Additionally, at the time of the release, players were required to purchase all three Warhammer games to access the world map, which was viewed by many as shortsighted, ill-advised, and distanced new fans.

2. Quality Control Issues: Numerous releases have suffered from significant technical problems upon launch, indicating a lack of proper quality control measures under Bartholomew's oversight.

3. Lackluster Content Updates: A lack of updates and recent DLC content have repeatedly failed to meet player expectations in terms of both quantity and quality, leaving fans feeling neglected and undervalued.

4. Poor Communication: There has been a consistent lack of transparency regarding development plans, bug fixes, community feedback implementation, etc., leading to frustration among players who feel their concerns are being ignored. The way Creative Art's response to players raising issues leaves fans feeling angry, contemptuous, and spiteful, especially when they contain threats to abound from yet another flagship title.

These issues are not mere speculation; they are supported by numerous reports from reliable sources within the gaming community and firsthand experiences shared by affected individuals on various platforms (sources available upon request).

Creative Assembly has a rich history of producing exceptional games that have captivated millions of players worldwide. However, the current trajectory threatens to tarnish this legacy and alienate the very community that has been instrumental in its success.

By signing this petition, we urge Creative Assembly's board of directors to take immediate action and remove Rob Bartholomew from his position as Chief Product Officer. We believe that a change in leadership is necessary to restore trust, prioritize player satisfaction, and ensure the long-term prosperity of Creative Assembly.

Together, let us protect the future of one of gaming's most beloved studios by demanding accountability and positive change.