Chris Metzen and Rob Pardo had never seen eye to eye. Metzen was a boisterous, emotional artist and a fountain of story ideas, while Pardo was quieter and more analytical, with a head for game design and an aloof demeanor. The two had first worked together as creative leads on StarCraft’s expansion, Brood War, then paired up to help steer Warcraft III and World of Warcraft. Both grew increasingly powerful at the company, becoming vice presidents when Adham retired in 2004.
