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CCP Shadow
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.27 10:44:00 -
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Hey everyone, there's no easy way to say this, so I'll just get right to it: I'm leaving CCP. I also wanted to say goodbye to you all now, as the last day of this month will be my last with this company.
"Wait, who the hell is this guy?" some reading this may wonder. And fair enough. It's been a while since I've posted on the EVE Online forums, but for a time I was quite active on the old (pre-EVE Gate) forums when I was part of the EVE Community team. So many creative locks, though I admit CCP StevieSG did trump me that one time. So many trolls smacked down, various text-based evildoers vanquished... good times.
Oh, but right... back to "Who the hell is this guy?". I started playing EVE back in 2007. So, I'm not as much of a vet as likely a bunch of you who are reading this, but over four years (and still going!) is a pretty good run. After about a year in EVE, I saw a news item at the EVE Online website that said an MMO site was looking to hire people to write about this game. I went for it and got the job, despite being still something of a rookie in New Eden. Pretty soon I was working alongside 'EVE famous' guys like Brendan Drain (aka "Nyphur" in EVE), and Drone Bay podcasters CrazyKinux and Crovan. That site was Massively.com, and while there I started an Outlaws of EVE series of profiles and introduced a fairly wide audience to what's possible in EVE Online. Thanks again to Verone, Mynxee, Miz, and others who agreed to interviews. I also had the opportunity to interview others in the EVE player community. Chribba, Jade Constantine, Winterblink, Helicity Boson, and more. Thank you all for helping me out with this, and in the process showing more people out there more of that potential EVE holds. Running these profiles with you all was one of the things I enjoyed most about working there.
Fast forward through about two years of covering EVE heists and bank embezzlements, Clear Skies films, wormhole space colonization, and writing about so many other incredible things that you - the player community - have done to make this more than just another MMO. CCP Pann made me an offer I couldn't refuse -- join CCP, work with the EVE Community team, and eventually become Community Manager for DUST 514. I accepted and it was a good move for me. Right from the start, I was having a lot of fun in my job and I think it showed. Perhaps what didn't show to you all as much, but did to those I've worked closely with at CCP, is just how seriously I really took this job as well. "Serious business", indeed.
Admittedly, since shifting my attention over to DUST 514, what I've been doing on that project has been less visible to you all here in EVE than I would have liked given that we've been pretty far pre-launch with this title for the time I've worked on it. But CCP is getting closer to DUST 514's release and the coming months should be an interesting time, when there's more they can reveal to you. Unfortunately, I will not be the person you'll come to recognize as a link between CCP and DUST 514 players. I wasn't part of the 20 percent as sadly many of my friends were, but decided afterward that I really want to do something different and have decided to move on.
The Community team will be in good hands, and CCP Navigator has been moving mountains in terms of closing the gap between the players and CCP. I hope you'll continue to give him (and Guard, Spitfire, and Phantom) your support. They are kicking ass on your behalf.
Where I'll go or what I'll do... I truly have no idea right now. Focus on my writing again? Community management elsewhere? I haven't decided yet. I'm taking some time off first - likely a month or two while I figure out what I want to do next. Actually, finances permitting, I want to wander around Asia for a bit before moving back to the States. Like Caine in Kung Fu, with less violence and more hair, traveling about in places where the U.S. dollar can still stretch pretty far.
I guess I'll just end by saying this -- the time I've spent here at CCP has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my career. Hell, in my adult life. What's made it great isn't just the people I've worked with, it's you - the players - who I am proud to count myself among. Thank you for being the most passionate, dedicated gaming community I've ever been a part of. You made this more than just another job to me - in fact, it was more of a calling for the past few years of my life.
So while I won't be "CCP Shadow" anymore - and I'm going to miss that - I'm of course going to keep playing EVE. I've never been as into a game as deep, complex, and even at times heart-pounding - there's still no other game out there like it.
I'll be hanging out here at CCP Shanghai until Wednesday and I'll be stopping by this thread until it's time to say goodbye. At which point, I'll likely attempt to permaban myself. Is that even possible? No idea, but I've always wanted to know.
Also, if you've embraced the minimalist power of 140-character communication, I'm @jamesegan on Twitter.
Oh, by the way, I will be systematically hunting you all down in-game one by one from Thursday onward! I'm kidding!
Or am I? See you soon!
Love,
CCP Shadow
CCP Shadow DUST 514 Community Manager |
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CCP Shadow
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.11.27 10:45:00 -
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Also, I have both consulted tea leaves and read the cracks in heated tortoise shells, and seen this future question: "But wait, who's the next DUST 514 Community Manager then?"
Good question. My replacement was chosen some weeks ago, shortly after I gave notice. Actually I gave about five weeks of notice so I could have more time to help him get ready for the things ahead, including the Private Trials for DUST 514. He'll be introducing himself on the EVE-O forums this coming week. I hope you'll give him a good welcome. (Be nice!) He's also an EVE player, has been part of the DUST 514 team for years, and I'm optimistic about what he'll be able to do in the future as CCP gets closer to opening the doors to players in DUST 514.
CCP Shadow DUST 514 Community Manager |
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Alara IonStorm
RvB - BLUE Republic
490
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Posted - 2011.11.27 10:52:00 -
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Good Morning Worl...
Putting my smile away, now on with my day.
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Harrigan VonStudly
Volatile Instability Cascade Probable
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Posted - 2011.11.27 11:08:00 -
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Best of luck mate. In these times of uncertainty where we all face the world's cold harshness these kinds of decisions can not be easy. As a true Eve pod pilot you step out of the norm and seek the path of most resistance.
May your hangar always be full and life"s experiences fill you with most of the joy you shall ever know.
~Harri out |
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CCP Navigator
C C P C C P Alliance
580
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Posted - 2011.11.27 11:08:00 -
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So long, Shadow. Without doubt you will be a massive success wherever you go. CCP Navigator -Community Manager |
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Efraya
DEEP-SPACE CO-OP LTD Narwhals Ate My Duck
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Posted - 2011.11.27 11:12:00 -
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Fly safe Shadow. See you on Tranquillity in the near future ;-)
WSpace; Best space. |
Louis deGuerre
The Dark Tribe Against ALL Authorities
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Posted - 2011.11.27 11:20:00 -
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Fly safe, Shadow.
You did good. FIRE FRIENDSHIP TORPEDOES ! |
Arrowyx
Hedion University Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2011.11.27 11:20:00 -
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No don't leave us! |
Raid'En
Apprentice Innovations
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Posted - 2011.11.27 12:17:00 -
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fly safe, Shadow o/ |
Sir Substance
Tactical Knightmare
128
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Posted - 2011.11.27 12:31:00 -
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Have fun man! |
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Moonaura
Swedish Aerospace Inc The Kadeshi
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Posted - 2011.11.27 13:03:00 -
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Sorry to see you go CCP Shadow, but life is a journey, and I hope you do indeed take the chance to travel and see the planet we are all born on. Bonne Chance. |
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises Otherworld Empire
993
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Posted - 2011.11.27 13:31:00 -
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That sucks dude! Best of luck with whatever you take on next!
/c
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Ga'len
Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.11.27 14:04:00 -
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"And so", the poet said, "the rest is history".
Good luck to ya mate, CCP is loosing another one of it's best. |
Katabrok First
Apukaray Security
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Posted - 2011.11.27 14:17:00 -
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Fly safe and have fun, and may that you never got hot dropped in real life... |
Grideris
Fleet Coordination Command Fleet Coordination Coalition
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Posted - 2011.11.27 14:55:00 -
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On many occasions in the past I have referred to you as a scholar, a gentleman and an officer. I for one think you have tolerance of a saint putting up with my constant badgering of you for more information about DUST 514 recently, and for putting up with the EVE community as a whole during your time at CCP. You have delivered moderation with humour and class matched by few.
But truly, you are beyond all of these things. You are a legend. Your name shall be whispered in hushed breaths with other greats that have graced these (and the previous) fair forums. You will be missed by all.
You will forever remain CCP Shadow to all of us.
It was an honour James. I look forward to shooting you in both DUST 514 and EVE some time in the near future. At least there is a silver lining to this cloud - you might finally be able to join us on the unofficial forums that are around for DUST 514.
Fly, drive and sprint safe.
Also, I still owe you a rum and coke. If we ever do meet, I'll make sure to pay my dues. |
Bucky O'Hair
Minmatar Ship Construction Services Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2011.11.27 15:11:00 -
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Fly Safe!
We will keep the hangar lights on for you...
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Akrasjel Lanate
Naquatech Conglomerate
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Posted - 2011.11.27 15:12:00 -
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Fly safe Shadow. |
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ISD Eshtir
ISD YARR
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Posted - 2011.11.27 16:00:00 -
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Fly dangerous Shadow! ;-)
Good luck in whatever you plan to do next, im sure it will be a blast for you! ISD Eshtir Vice Admiral Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department |
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Myxx
Atropos Group
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Posted - 2011.11.27 16:32:00 -
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SHADOW! NOES! We'll miss you! |
baltec1
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Posted - 2011.11.27 16:47:00 -
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MARRY ME SHADOW
So sad to see a troll mod of such quality leave us |
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Mitauchi
NOMAD.
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Posted - 2011.11.27 17:08:00 -
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Sorry to see you Shadow! I have appreciated all of your help and your timely twitter responses to my Dust 514 questions. I hope you have fun on your next adventure and hope to see you both in Eve and in Dust 514 when it drops. Fly dangerous and live well. |
jyppy
Under Heavy Fire Mordus Angels
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Posted - 2011.11.27 17:27:00 -
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Shads is going? awwwww.
Always enjoyed your posts, definitely CCP's loss.
All the best for the future o7
Rubber dinghy rapids bro. |
Rana Ash
Gradient Electus Matari
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Posted - 2011.11.27 17:32:00 -
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Good Luck Grasshopper, i wish you fair winds on your travels |
Nyphur
Pillowsoft
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Posted - 2011.11.27 17:57:00 -
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Best of luck in whatever you decide to do, James! You've always put 200% into everything you do, and I'm sure CCP will miss you.
Keep in touch! We'll have to get together in EVE some time to smash some people's stuff to bits. |
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CCP Sunset
C C P C C P Alliance
0
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Posted - 2011.11.27 18:27:00 -
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Good luck Shadow, we'll miss you. Hope to see you back at FF though if you can make it. |
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Tenris Anis
Schattenengel Clan
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Posted - 2011.11.27 18:49:00 -
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Alara IonStorm wrote:Good Morning Worl... Putting my smile away, now on with my day.
All who are sad about Shadow leaving should remember that he just giving up one job to find something to move on. New task mean new opportunities, new chances and something fresh to work on. You should be not sad, live goes on.
Good luck and best wishes to you shadow, and I hope you still invade my planet in the future :p |
Relicc
Aideron Robotics
0
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Posted - 2011.11.27 19:07:00 -
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Good luck to you, we'll miss you.
Take care. |
Something Random
The Barrow Boys
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Posted - 2011.11.27 19:25:00 -
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*Double Checks*
Looks like the honour goes to me then......
Can i have your job ?
o7 "caught on fire a little bit, just a little." "Delinquents, check, weirdos, check, hippies, check, pillheads, check, freaks, check, potheads, check .....gangsn++ all here!" |
Darth Skorpius
Legion of Darkwind Order of the Void
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Posted - 2011.11.27 19:26:00 -
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where's that darth vader sayign no youtube vid when we need it?
why shadow why! you will be missed, i have especially enjoyed pestering you with questions on twitter that you cant answer due to ndas and what not. i hope you will have your replacement hang on on twitter as well, so i can pester them instead!
good luck in your future endevors and be sure to make it known who you are when you pop up again whereever you end up! FICTION CONTEST! WIN A PAIR OF PLEX! http://phoenixdiaries.co.uk/skorpion352
Baa Means Baa! |
Zions Child
Odyssey Inc SpaceMonkey's Alliance
175
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Posted - 2011.11.27 19:46:00 -
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CCP Shadow wrote:Also, I have both consulted tea leaves and read the cracks in heated tortoise shells, and seen this future question: "But wait, who's the next DUST 514 Community Manager then?"
Good question. My replacement was chosen some weeks ago, shortly after I gave notice. Actually I gave about five weeks of notice so I could have more time to help him get ready for the things ahead, including the Private Trials for DUST 514. He'll be introducing himself on the EVE-O forums this coming week. I hope you'll give him a good welcome. (Be nice!) He's also an EVE player, has been part of the DUST 514 team for years, and I'm optimistic about what he'll be able to do in the future as CCP gets closer to opening the doors to players in DUST 514.
OH MY GOD NO, BUT YOU JUST CAME BACK!
WHY MUST YOU TOY WITH MY HEART THIS WAY!!! AND WE'RE STILL NOT MARRIED...
You are a wonderful forum mod and a good writer! I hope you find joy in whatever occupation you find next...
Also, this "new" CCP employee will be "appropriately" welcomed into the community, whatever that means .
So much sadface... Good luck! |
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