Cautious optimism
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Cautious optimism was a phrase frequently used in 2006 by Cyan Worlds, few months after it had closed (and, within weeks, reopened) in late 2005. It referred to the uncertain, shaky situation regarding Cyan and its products.
The phrase was made popular by Rand Miller, and ultimately referred to the chance of an Uru Live revival, something that ultimately turned out to be true with Myst Online: Uru Live:
| “ | We’re still moving forward with (all together now) “cautious optimism”. The third party that is providing the limited funding for Until Uru is still evaluating the possibility of renewing full blown Until Uru, and the process involves seeing how many people respond to the D’mala shard invitation. | „ |
| — Rand Miller, cyanworlds.com forum post | ||
Essentially, the term represents a strategy of under-promise and over-deliver.
There may be an IC use of the term, which is supported by this picture on the DRC website.
[edit] Trivia
Explorers have a wide range of shirts to choose from in their Relto closet, including a t-shirt which reads "cautious optimism."
