Curse

Regina Buenaobra · Feb 12, 2009, 06:44 PM // 18:44

I couldn't speak my mind or the extent of my feelings in that formal public message that I had to write yesterday. It was a shock, an absolute shock. I'm feeling sad for Martin and Peter and everyone else at NCsoft Europe. There are a lot of other feelings that I'm keeping inside... But I will say that I feel gutted about this.

The only thing that I can really do, and which I have already said to them privately, is express my sincere appreciation for them and their work, as well as their friendship. It's not like we aren't going to keep talking to each other, but it's sad that we won't have this work in common anymore.

I know they're watching this thread, so Martin and Peter, good luck to you.

Sir Scorn · Feb 12, 2009, 06:53 PM // 18:53

I am positive two talented individuals like Martin and Peter will land on their feet. Keep your spirits and head up high.

ButterMeUp · Feb 12, 2009, 07:49 PM // 19:49

That's terrible, best of luck guys. I truly hope you find a job that suits you soon, such a fate should never be imposed upon anyone, let alone two people who have given so much time to something so many people love.

Thank you.

_Nihilist_ · Feb 12, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

Many thanks for what you've done, for all the hard work, and the product it became and evolved into - the Guild Wars that we have all spent much time enjoying.

Thoughts, prayers, and meditations be with you all during the challenges ahead.

Regards,

Nihilist

Sir Skullcrasher · Feb 12, 2009, 08:12 PM // 20:12

Good luck guys, thx for everything that you done for the community! Hopefully it won't take long for you guys to get another job.

Again, thanks for all your hard work!

Eduhard · Feb 12, 2009, 08:34 PM // 20:34

Peter posted this @ spanish fansite:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ORIGINAL

Antes de nada muchísimas gracias por vuestros mensajes, tengo que admitir que animan muchísimo.

Por otro lado, como espero podréis entender, ando muuuy corto de tiempo (básicamente tengo que buscar trabajo :P). Así que de momento me voy a quedar con lo esencial, y ya haré una despedida en condiciones más adelante.

Si, es cierto, han despedido a mucha gente (70-80 personas) aquí en la oficina Europea de NCsoft. Entre otros, TODO el equipo de comunidad ha sido declarado "redundant", y por lo tanto mi trabajo aquí acabará pronto.

Ahora bien, prometo que, siempre que tenga tiempo para ello, seguiré pasándome por el foro, aunque sera como usuario normal, claro.

Ya os informaré cuando tengo mas noticias de a donde me voy en el futuro.

Un saludo, y una vez más, ¡gracias por todo!

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Originally Posted by TRANSLATION

First of all many thanks for your messages, I have to admit that encourage a lot

On the other hand, I guess you can understand, I have no time (basically I have to look for a new job :P). So for now I'm going to stay with the essentials, and I will make a farewell later

Yes, it is true, they've fired many people (70-80) here at the European office of NCsoft. Community team has been declared "redundant", and therefore my work here will end soon.

But I promise that whenever I have time, I will visit the forums, as a normal user of course.

I will inform you when I have more news on where I go in the future.

Take care, and once again, thanks for everything!

I'm sorry if the translation is not accurate

Good luck Peter, good job man !!!!!

Stuart444 · Feb 12, 2009, 08:53 PM // 20:53

Spoke to my gf about this earlier on and well...too sum up both of our feelings, we feel really bad for both Martin and Peter along with everyone else.

*sighs*

All I can really say is, good luck to you guys. keep optimistic and I hope everything turns out okay for yous

Rocky Raccoon · Feb 12, 2009, 08:55 PM // 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longasc

This NCSoft restructuring is a bit frightening, given the fact that we hear next to nothing about Guild Wars 2.

While I feel sympathy for Peter and Martin, we should not betray ourselves. I often wondered what they were actually doing. They were either never given any information or never allowed to reveal it to the public. Organization of beverages at the Games Convention and skimming forums cannot really be the point of a community manager, sorry. No wonder that they were seen as redundant.

I also wonder about Regina's supposed workload. Whatever she is doing, it is for sure not spoiling too much information about GW2.

Maybe she is right and the better communication due to all departments working in the same building will improve the interaction/communication between CM, players and developers. Maybe in finally some news about GW2...

I don't think this thread is about or should be about what we feel about ANET(NCSoft) and it what it means for us. This is a thread to express our sincere thoughts and good will to those who have lost there jobs. It is not time to think about ourselves, but the misfortune of others.

DreamWind · Feb 12, 2009, 09:38 PM // 21:38

Oh I remember them....weren't they the only Anet people who ever posted at the Guild Hall?

Maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

I'm surprised anybody is shocked about this though...hasn't NCsoft been having problems lately? Not to mention the global economy right now is pretty garbage.

Lonesamurai · Feb 12, 2009, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Well, from private knowledge, I know Martin had one hell of a hangover this morning... but he had a good laugh about it

I hope Martin and Peter find something soon and as I already said to Martin but will say again for Peter too, good luck guys and chat soon I hope!

Gun Pierson · Feb 12, 2009, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Martin and Peter and the others, gently show NCsoft the middle finger.

I hear England has an ok system for people loosing their job, so enjoy a bit of your free time to load yourself up to find a nice job again where you can feel good and be yourself guys.

pamelf · Feb 12, 2009, 11:18 PM // 23:18

I know how tough this must be on all those let go, Martin and Peter included. Thanks for all the hard work you've put in. While the community doesn't always show it, we really do appreciate the work you all put in. You will be missed, and the best of luck with your future endeavours.

Billiard · Feb 12, 2009, 11:34 PM // 23:34

Best of luck to Peter and Martin and the rest of the NCSoft Europe crew.

Martin was the only one I had much interaction with, and I can honestly say that he has been super for the community both here and in Europe. He was always accessible and helpful for some pretty sticky situations. When we held the Guild Wars Guru Challenge last summer he was the only NCSoft or ArenaNet official online when we ran into trouble with a guild, and he ably helped avert what could have been a catastrophe.

Please keep in touch guys as you move on, hopefully to bigger and better things!

Martin Firestorm · Feb 12, 2009, 11:44 PM // 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vel

I am very sad to see how greed of some billionaires mess up lives of millions.

You need to just keep playing games and avoid the complexity of the real world, which appears to exceed your comprehension.

Lonesamurai · Feb 12, 2009, 11:47 PM // 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Firestorm

You need to just keep playing games and avoid the complexity of the real world, which appears to exceed your comprehension.

I did think it, but you were both quicker and more ballsy to post it before me... cheers Martin

Taki · Feb 12, 2009, 11:51 PM // 23:51

that's pretty messed up. Martin is like only person there who could beat Jesus in a race for employee of the month.

hope something worthwhile comes up soon

Buster · Feb 13, 2009, 01:15 AM // 01:15

Thank you for your hard work and effort. You will be missed!

I pwnd U · Feb 13, 2009, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Thank you both, and everyone at NCSoft Europe, for your hard work and dedication to the game.

warrior running · Feb 13, 2009, 04:24 AM // 04:24

Goodluck to you all,thank you

Shanaeri Rynale · Feb 13, 2009, 06:06 AM // 06:06

It's a hard thing, when events like this happen and i'm sure they and everyone else affected will wake up this morning feeling numb.

I'm sure everyone wishes you the best and also hopes you use this to spingboard you onto bigger and better things.