So, if you ever have any complaint with a publishing house, blame the editor. As you can see, everything is their fault. The myth of 'under control' An editor is one link in the whole publishing chain, that runs the gamut from creation through printing and marketing and sales. Because they are often queried as an authority on the progress of a work, they have to make certain statements. Certain frequently untrue statements.
Editors generally put forth that progress is under control.
That the material will be delivered on time, be of good quality, be laid out properly, ship to the printers in a timely fashion, be printed correctly, distribute well, and please gamers. It'd be kind of silly to do otherwise. Well, I'm working with several freelancers, in-house staff on multiple projects, and outsourced agencies like the printer. It's a creative work in a new direction. And, the final product will match audience expectations, even though it's impossible to please everyone with a creative work.