A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

#36300204649 04/03/2007 02:57:12 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

PascaI wrote:

Wait...did you leave?

Seriously though. Guys, can't you see? We gained a staff member! All that's happening is: Walrus was going two roles, but now someone else is doing one of them. Walrus is still here.

I can't wait to see what Raijnn can do. Good luck both of you!

Yeah, i thought about that earlier, we've in fact gained a permanent staff member. Surely thats a good thing? Surely that means SOE is taking us more seriously? I mean as i understand it Raij is one of the big soe community dawgs, just check the post counts for all the other games.

Oh and Zero, no worries, me and Rare already pwnd the DC bull ^.^

#36300204670 04/03/2007 03:37:23 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

I pwned it better... not.

And wasn't Raijinn around before? Why does that say SOE gives more dmn if it's not the first time he comes here? Confused.

#36300204688 04/03/2007 04:07:57 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Well that was.....yeah totally unexpected, there i was thinking it was something nice like an increase in Red Frags or a new Trial.

Personally I can't see things getting better as I know certain members of the comunity are still going to be favourates by Joel. So I expect them to be pulling favours soon. I hope for the sake MxO he overcomes this favouritism in his new role.

Walrus your the man, you have replied to almost every anoying PM I sent you and as people have said your the rock of MxO but I can this move benifiting you and the comunity in respect of production of MxO. Its just a shame that you will be sharing your time with another game.

#36300204696 04/03/2007 04:15:10 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Before he was just chillin, you know, watchin the game.

Now, like Walrus said, he's all official and stuffs.

#36300204700 04/03/2007 04:17:29 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Well I can't say I'm terribly happy.. I know technically I should be, for various reasons, but to see the Walrus take a step away from us hurts me deep in my whiskers. I must admit I don't know this Raijinn from a block of cheddar cheese but after seeing him misspell 'proverbial' I can't say I'm very confident about his arrival. On the other hand, if he achieves any of the things we hope he will, well maybe it's good news for MxO after all. I guess it's one of those things where you have to take it on the chin and hope for the best.

Raijinn, I'd suggest you take a moment to read some of the more controversial topics that have been stored away so that you can really understand just how passionate we are and what exactly you've gotten yourself into here. Don't hesitate to ask the opinions and advice of Walrus, Rarebit, Jurymen, or anyone else who is regularly involved with us. Best of luck.

Walrus, I know I should be wishing the best for you in your next project - it's a big thing - but I can't shake that greed. We know exactly how good you are, and like a favourite pair of shoes, you never let us down. To have to trade in for some flashy new sneakers leaves us with that feeling of 'well they're great and all, but just not the same'. On the bright side, maybe you can continue to work your way up the SOE ladder until you're somewhere you can authorise us some serious marketing budget? Huh? huh? I thought so. Come back often Walrus. No one ever truly leaves MxO, they just go AFK.

Edit: Formatting.

#36300204719 04/03/2007 04:31:57 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

GypsyJuggler wrote:

No one ever truly leaves MxO, they just go AFK.

Awesome quotage ^.^

#36300204844 04/03/2007 06:06:29 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

cloudwolf wrote:

GypsyJuggler wrote:

No one ever truly leaves MxO, they just go AFK.

Awesome quotage ^.^

Indeed it is.

You've been an awesome Community Manager/Producer, we'll miss you.
Best of luck to you in the future.

#36300204892 04/03/2007 06:54:21 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Goodbye Walrus....We are going to miss you.Continue writing the other side of the looking glass--once every month.Please.....

#36300204926 04/03/2007 07:22:19 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

=( Sad to see ya go, Warlus! Good luck!

#36300204928 04/03/2007 07:22:52 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Well then I'm going on a hunger strike until sanjia gets booted from american idol... O.o wait wrong thread .. you will be missed Walrus..

#36300204935 04/03/2007 07:34:50 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Nothing to add to what these guys and girls have said, you have been one of the best community leads ive seen in all the bajillions of mmos ive played.

Gona miss you Walrus, and Raijinn you got some big shoes to fill.... no Pressure SMILEY

Zero

#36300204960 04/03/2007 08:01:04 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Thank you for stepping up Dan.

I've always enjoyed reading your updates and comments.

Thanks for putting in "extra" to see it through.

Best of luck with the new game.

Ever need in-game music scores you know who to contact! SMILEY

-Multipl3x

-Randall

#36300204968 04/03/2007 08:15:16 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Sorry we will lose your ongoing contribution to the community side of things, but all the best in your new role.

I know Raijin will do a good job and its very good to see him back.

#36300205034 04/03/2007 09:17:56 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

*cries* Bai, Walruz. SMILEY

#36300205085 04/03/2007 10:07:48 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Good luck in your endeavors Walrus.

Raijin I was not a member of the community during your previous stint here, so I was not privy to all that had occured. I have however been told of the history and have looked up the relevant posts I could find about it. I hope that lessons have been learned and that this time around a better job will be done. You will be closely watched by many due to the previous events.

That having been said, welcome back to the community I'll see you around.

#36300205087 04/03/2007 10:09:56 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

So it has finally happend eh? SOE still wanted you to do the work of two people but you stuck it to them and said no more, that you need a hand. I am happy for both you and Joel. This is a big step up for you Walrus with the new project and the much needed time in the Producing role for MxO.

This is just the new drama of the week for some people, but I personaly see good things coming from this. If you are really serious about jotting down ideas for improvment and actually seeing what can be done, I have a few things to add.

1. Get the silly QA server back up and running and get us in there with some of the QA peeps to figure out how to fix these blasted game bugs.

2. Make sure the DT lag stays away.

3. Forums have issues, listen to DA.

4. Do not be a stranger, I expect that for the first week or two you will be very vocal on the forums but dont let that slip after a month or two, we like hearing from the big wigs about whats going on.

5. Check with the QA team and pull all the /bug petitions that have been filed, and go see if they have gone through the Older ones first cause I could have sworn I bugged the stuffing out of those Double elevator doors in Magog (most of you know which ones im talking about) like a year ago.

6. Sexy parties

7. ...

8. Rule the world.

Edit cause i cant spell (wheres the spell checker on this thing??)

#36300205105 04/03/2007 10:26:46 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Not to turn this into a wishlist thread but still these are things definately worth noting down.

1. Q/A Server. Needed. Asap. End of.

2. Website Updates. Needed. Asap. End of.

3. Fixed /Bug interface. Needed. Asap. End of.

Thank you SMILEY

SkyJackal's MxO Video Collection

#36300205154 04/03/2007 11:12:58 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Are you gonna get working on the expansion pack to MxO? : PPP

#36300205168 04/03/2007 11:22:56 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

As more unlikely as it is I'll see you randomly on the forums and pester you with taco questions, I wish you luck in the production area, and I hope Raijinn has gotten better since his dissapearance.

#36300205339 04/03/2007 13:55:16 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Cool a new guy to suspend me from the forums and delete my posts woooot >_<

#36300205368 04/03/2007 15:05:58 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Ic3b3rg wrote:

Edit cause i cant spell (wheres the spell checker on this thing??)

Firefox, with dictionary add-on FTW! SMILEY

#36300205379 04/03/2007 15:18:01 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Croesus wrote:

Ic3b3rg wrote:
Edit cause i cant spell (wheres the spell checker on this thing??)

Firefox, with dictionary add-on FTW!

QFT

#36300205387 04/03/2007 15:25:31 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Firefox...

...making poeple appear smarter while doing very dumb things.

#36300205688 04/03/2007 20:17:41 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

cloudwolf wrote:

Not to turn this into a wishlist thread but still these are things definately worth noting down.
1. Q/A Server. Needed. Asap. End of.
2. Website Updates. Needed. Asap. End of.
3. Fixed /Bug interface. Needed. Asap. End of.
Thank you

OR:-

1) Steal underpants.

2) ?

3) Profit.

#36300205692 04/03/2007 20:20:52 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

imax wrote:

Firefox...
...making poeple appear smarter while doing very dumb things.

Good to see im not the only one with spelling problems SMILEY

#36300205693 04/03/2007 20:23:26 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

You know what this game needs right now? I tell you...

Ninjas! Yup thats what we need lots and lots of Ninjas all over the simulation. Put them in the buildings, on the roofs and hiding in the trees. Give them throwing stars, swords and blow darts. They aggro onto any one that comes within 5 meters and they pwn everyone, even other npcs. SMILEY

Besides that I just laugh like a crazy clown in a bozo circus. SMILEY

Take care Wally

#36300205815 04/03/2007 23:20:42 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Well, Im sorry to see you go Walrus. But I have no issues with Raijinn taking over, he seems like an alright fella.

Good luck in the future.

#36300205844 04/04/2007 00:03:04 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Aquatium. wrote:

LET, Devs ... then Frog, now Walrus...

If they take away my Rarebit, we're gonna have a problem... SMILEY

Congratulations on the promotion, and I hope Raijinn can do as good of a job as you have done throughout all of your time (minus the whole 'reveal the Death of the Assassin Plot to the World' thing, lol... so joking... i know, low blow... SMILEY

We love ya SMILEY

)

#36300205919 04/04/2007 02:36:29 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Guys,

He isn't going anywhere...

#36300205984 04/04/2007 04:45:49 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Yeah... some people can't read all that well..

"I will still be overseeing production of MxO, so I'm not going away completely. However, I'm handing over the reins of community managemen..."

He's still the official Producer of MxO, probably until he finds his new digs in whatever new game they're coming up with..

So all your wishlist stuff still has to go through him, and thus, still has the same success rate...which so far, looking back on history, isn't all that hot. ;)

#36300205991 04/04/2007 04:54:59 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

PascaI wrote:

Guys,

He isn't going anywhere...

QFT

Sorry, I had to do it... I just had to I tells ya!

#36300205993 04/04/2007 04:56:39 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Ish.

He isn't going anywhere, but he isn't going to be full-time, either.

#36300206123 04/04/2007 07:45:04 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

PascaI wrote:

Wait...did you leave?

Seriously though. Guys, can't you see? We gained a staff member! All that's happening is: Walrus was going two roles, but now someone else is doing one of them. Walrus is still here.

I can't wait to see what Raijnn can do. Good luck both of you!

HAWHAWHAHWHAAHAAW!

#36300206150 04/04/2007 08:14:40 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Walrus: Thanks for everything you've done for the game and the community thus far, and best wishes on your new position. I would say this is the beginning of the end, but seeing how SOE just invested in a year's worth of voice-overs, I don't think that's going to happen.

Raijinn: You know you have big flippers to fill SMILEY

, but hopefully you'll have more time to do it. I think things will work out fine.

#36300206153 04/04/2007 08:18:57 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Change is a good thing.

A fresh perspective if you will.

Atleast they didn't leave the spot open.

Strykre

#36300206235 04/04/2007 10:34:37 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

There seems to be a bit of confusion with where Walrus is, lots of people are mentioning that he's leaving the MxO team and moving to DC. This isn't the case at all folks, he'll be the producer for MxO as well as an unannounced title from the Seattle studio. This is a great opportunity for him to concentrate on making sure the games he's looking out for have what they need to be successful.

Let me tell ya...some of the conversations he must have had as a Community Manager/Producer must have been down right difficult.

So in all fear not, we're all in this together as a community. I'll do my best for you guys and gals and I'll try to get some new features up on DN1 daily.

...And I believe Walrus would say "Thanks for the oysters"...not clams... SMILEY

#36300206246 04/04/2007 10:52:38 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Raijinn wrote:

So in all fear not, we're all in this together as a community. I'll do my best for you guys and gals and I'll try to get some new features up on DN1 daily.

New features! Sounds exciting... Could you give us some clue, please? SMILEY

#36300206258 04/04/2007 11:13:35 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

GlueVane wrote:

Raijinn wrote:

So in all fear not, we're all in this together as a community. I'll do my best for you guys and gals and I'll try to get some new features up on DN1 daily.

New features! Sounds exciting... Could you give us some clue, please?

I'm still working on some details with the features, it's really in the planning stages. I think more features that highlight the community as a whole and show off how cool you folks are is something that I want to start with.

Perhaps more fan submitted content like tours of different areas within Mega City? Maybe showing off player run parties with a recap (player provided) and posting that up on DN1? There's a bunch of stuff that can be done.

#36300206263 04/04/2007 11:17:58 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Maybe we could make use of that grayed out Guide button.

#36300206268 04/04/2007 11:22:25 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Dude,

There's an entire thread with MxO art in it. It's in the RSI section of the boards. I dunno if you've seen it, but there are some awesome drawings in there.

Just about every MMO I've seen has a section on there front page dedicated to fan art.

You could use that thread as a fan art section on DN1.
I would ask if any one would not like there art put up there, before you do.

#36300206272 04/04/2007 11:31:45 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

ZaneZavin wrote:

Maybe we could make use of that grayed out Guide button.

That's one of my goals is to see if we can get some good how-to play MxO guides in there, possibly player created ones infact (giving full credit where credit is due, you guys know how to play better than I).

#36300206278 04/04/2007 11:34:41 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

PascaI wrote:

Dude,

There's an entire thread with MxO art in it. It's in the RSI section of the boards. I dunno if you've seen it, but there are some awesome drawings in there.

Just about every MMO I've seen has a section on there front page dedicated to fan art.

You could use that thread as a fan art section on DN1.

I would ask if any one would not like there art put up there, before you do.

The fan art that the MxO players create are some of the best anywhere that I have seen. We actually have a Fan Art page for MxO at this link http://fanart.station.sony.com/?pag...amp;gallery=mxo. I think it would be nice to have a link to that on the front page. Perhaps we should even feature the new art once it goes into the gallery just to get the visibility up for it.

It does take a bit more time to get a bunch of art approved through WB though, so please do keep that in mind.

#36300206305 04/04/2007 12:17:08 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Oh, i didn't know that...Cool.

#36300206392 04/04/2007 14:57:49 A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Yeah, the fanart page would be cool to link to. It also needs a nice big update one of these days, some of the stuff i have sitting in my 'MxO Piccies' folder would make you explode. lol.

#36300206397 04/04/2007 15:06:26 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Does the team still have that old white WB/Monoltih MxO theme? That's a much nicer template.

#36300206460 04/04/2007 16:31:27 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Walrus, never actually got to know you but I always enjoyed reading your posts, and of course TOSOTLG. Your humor and upbeat attitude never fail to bring a smile and honestly I'll miss that, regardless of the fact that you'll still be around in the background, producing away SMILEY

Still, I'm glad you're not wearing two hats anymore, and that we have our very own (kind of, but sharing is cool too SMILEY

) community guru. Big welcome back to Raijinn, I look forward to seeing what you come up with, and have every confidence that you'll rise to the occasion.

P.S. - I second the motion on boxers. As well as the bug fixes & all that, but boxers are just too effing sexy, need them in game. Hehe but seriously (well, not that I'm not serious about the boxers...), I love the ideas you've mentioned, and if you get some guides set up that would be sweet!

#36300206491 04/04/2007 17:10:38 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Raijinn, I assume that you have uploading capabilities then...

Will we now be getting our cinematics on time?

#36300206510 04/04/2007 17:25:31 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

good luck

#36300206647 04/04/2007 20:24:35 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

I think if we can get more content actually into the Website like the Guides, Player Events, Fan Art, Movies, Images, etc...we will start building up something that was long needed, and if we can get permanent trial keys, that would be cool too =P.

What happened on this site just recently is progress imo compared to the past.

#36300206668 04/04/2007 20:40:19 Re:A Special The Other Side of the Looking Glass - April 2, 2007

Aquilae wrote:

Does the team still have that old white WB/Monoltih MxO theme? That's a much nicer template.

That is a very needed thing for the website: the original, white layout from years past.