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A Sad Farewell!
Hey everyone,
Some days ago I made the decision to accept a new opportunity in Iron Realms as lead producer of Aetolia. After four and a half years in Achaea, leaving the team I've helped build and be a part of is one of the hardest choices I've had to make. In my time here I've had the honour to work on countless projects and events big and small and really let my imagination go wild. I've worked with some exceptional people on the Garden side and the player side and I am enormously grateful for the chance to meet so many personalities and make so many close relationships.
It's been a rollercoaster few years and I've really had the most fantastic of experiences. It's trite to say that something is more than just a job, but I'm not exaggerating when I say that this game has taken over and become a giant part of my life. To say I'll miss it, and you, and all of the team would be a massive understatement.
- Icti
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The fact that nobody chained you to your desk to keep you from getting away was a grievous oversight.
You will be missed, more than words can express.
WE LOVE YOU
A big part of my enjoyment in the Garden has been because of you, whether through you helping me out when I was new or plotting with you later or just torturing you because I could. I don't know if the players will ever understand how much work you truly did for the game, but hopefully we can make up for the giant loss that is you somehow! We'll all miss you horribly, but I hope you at least enjoy your promotion and new position over there!
I had to rewrite this message half a dozen times to figure out something approaching the right words, with some versions much longer, but I wish you didn't have to leave. I will always remember the fun times, the crazy times, and how much enjoyment they brought with them. You're the best builder/maker/creator I know, and I hope Aetolia realises how lucky they are to have you. We miss you already.
It's a bit surreal to think back on how you've gone from the "big, bad Sorcerer" in another realm (among other roles; lots of memories there) to a developer for Achaea, and now on to another adventure. Hopefully this one will provide you with enough unique challenges to further hone your skills and allow you to continue to learn and bring great new changes to a new world. Thank you for all of your hard work these last few years in regards to helping make Achaea what it is today. Best of luck and congratulations!
Though we interacted only briefly, it was most certainly an excellent experience for me. I sincerely wish you the best in your future work.
It seems like Aetolia gets all the cool stuff.
Its hard to articulate just how much I'll miss having you around. I have so many good memories of the last few years (the drum debacle will forever remain a highlight for me, but there are just so many). Whether its been plotting/planning/just chatting, you very quickly became such a huge part of the team and an even better friend.
Godspeed, comrade. You're going to be incredible.
I cannot properly put into words the impact you have had on the team, and how much we'll all miss you.
But I will never forget the shenanigans, the random tells of "I have a crazy idea, can you make this?", and the sheer insanity it was helping you realise said crazy ideas.
Aetolia is lucky to have you, and I hope they realise just how lucky they are.
It's a terrible day for rain, is it not?
Ictinus -
Thank you for the blood, sweat, and tears (figuratively or literally) that you've put into Achaea.
While us players don't always know who exactly does what behind the scenes - who designed which mechanics, areas, denizens, and everything else remains a mystery - I know that you have have left your fingerprints on many features and additions we all love.
I've always enjoyed our interactions and the results from them. You are an extremely creative person and have earned your new role. We will certainly miss you here on Achaea but wish you the best of luck on Aetolia.
Couple of questions if you're in the mood:
Thank you again for everything you've done, it is greatly appreciated.
So .... mass exodus to Aetolia in a few months?
Hi Ictinus,
I imagine it must be a thankless job, most days, but not this time. Thank you for you keeping this game and community we love afloat despite the myriad challenges.
I'm just saying, when you rejoin the playerbase, Mhaldor is nice this time of year.
Can you delete cowculators before you go? <3
Goodbye Icthy, our loss is certainly their gain. I'll never forget you being on hand to help through the fire lord quests when they first came out, or indeed when I put a rude limerick on our OOC clan channel and you favoured me for it!.
Sorry to see you go, but best of luck!
PS - Can you finish the LHG revamp before you leave please?