Apr 02, 2008, 05:13 PM // 17:13
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Re:tired
Join Date: Nov 2005
Profession: W/
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Peace Out Andrew
To clear up any confusion on the issue, I decided to create a seperate thread.
I had initially assumed it was obvious that were Gaile to lose her CR position, so would Andrew - apparently this is not the case to a lot of users.
Andrew will no longer be performing the role of PvP CR. He has also been moved to a different department within Anet (QA).
Peace out Andrew.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User_...nd_Have_Fun.21
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For those of you who have not heard yet, I will be moving to a new role at ArenaNet. When I first heard about Gaile’s decision to step away from CR, I started thinking about my career and my future. You could say I found myself at a sort of crossroads where I could either continue on my current path of serving on the community relations team moving towards GW2, or explore new possibilities.
It has always been a dream of mine to be involved in game development. I have been a gamer since I was old enough to sit up, and ever since getting horribly addicted to the StarCraft map editor when I was a teenager, I have always been particularly interested in the development side of the industry. While community relations is a very enjoyable job (most of the time, heh) it does not really teach the skills and knowledge necessary to move into the development role I am interested in.
I spoke with Jeff Strain about my long-term goals and he told me what pretty much anyone in the industry will tell you—the best place to learn the skills and gain the knowledge needed to move into game development is the QA team. Their hands-on interaction with the pre-release game, the dev team, and the overall development process gives members of the QA team invaluable insight that directly correlates to a number of other jobs in the industry. Jeff also felt my knowledge of the game and the community would be valuable tools that would allow me to contribute a lot to the QA team. So, I’ve accepted a position on the team and will be moving there next week.
Deciding to make this change was not an easy thing to do, but taking all things into consideration, I feel it is the right decision. I am getting married this summer and, as many people do while staring down life as a family man, I have started thinking a lot about my future. Getting more directly involved with the development team now will open many doors for my career down the road. Not only that, but the irregular hours that go along with community relations have prevented me from spending as much time with my fiancé as she or I would like. With Gaile moving to a new position, I would likely have even less free time to spend with my soon-to-be wife.
I truly enjoyed serving on the Guild Wars Community Relations Team but for both my family life and my career, I feel now is a good time to move on to new things. I will still be playing practically every day like I do now, so if you ever need a guest for GvG or HA, give me a shout! Also, I will continue to handle ATS prize distribution through the conclusion of the Anniversary MAT in April.
Good Luck and Have Fun! --Andrew Patrick 17:29, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
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Last edited by JR; Apr 02, 2008 at 05:48 PM // 17:48..
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:14 PM // 17:14
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#2
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Lion's Arch Merchant
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portugal =P
Guild: We Need Fame [sOz]
Profession: R/
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Peace out andrew ( gw is getting throw some bad times....)
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:15 PM // 17:15
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Forge Runner
Join Date: Nov 2006
Profession: A/N
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I'm a traditionalist. Changes confuse me.
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:16 PM // 17:16
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#4
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Emo Goth Italics
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Peace out Andrew
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:16 PM // 17:16
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#5
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I'm the king
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore
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GGPO Andrew Patrick!
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:17 PM // 17:17
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#7
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Sep 2007
Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus
Profession: N/Me
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Another person is leaving? Does the community really wear out people so easily?
Wait...
Yeah, they probably do ._.
Peace out Andrew.
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:17 PM // 17:17
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#8
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2007
Guild: UNCONTROLLABLE RAGE [moko]
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Peace out Andrew
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:19 PM // 17:19
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#9
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Emo Goth Italics
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tatile
Another person is leaving? Does the community really wear out people so easily?
Wait...
Yeah, they probably do ._.
Peace out Andrew.
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Gaile is moving to another position, but I'm not sure whether Andrew is doing the same or leaving.
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:19 PM // 17:19
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Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: The Netherlands
Profession: Mo/
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Peace out Andrew
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:21 PM // 17:21
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Paradise
Guild: Agency Of Forbidden Fruits [Oot]
Profession: R/A
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Wait hold on, I don't understand the logic in this?
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:21 PM // 17:21
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#12
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Re:tired
Join Date: Nov 2005
Profession: W/
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tyla salanari
Gaile is moving to another position, but I'm not sure whether Andrew is doing the same or leaving.
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Info is in the OP.
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:21 PM // 17:21
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#13
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Apr 2006
Profession: W/
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tatile
Another person is leaving? Does the community really wear out people so easily?
Wait...
Yeah, they probably do ._.
Peace out Andrew.
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From what I've been told by friends who have done it, working in the game industry in general is very taxing.
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:22 PM // 17:22
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#14
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Desert Nomad
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JR
I had initially assumed it was obvious that were Gaile to lose her CR position, so would Andrew - apparently this is not the case to a lot of users.
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lol wut?
Peace out?
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:22 PM // 17:22
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#15
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Sep 2007
Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus
Profession: N/Me
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tyla salanari
Gaile is moving to another position, but I'm not sure whether Andrew is doing the same or leaving.
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Leaving, moving posistion, it's the same thing *waves hand dismissively* :P
It could be seen as 'leaving' seeing as they're both coming off the 'front lines', as it were (which it probably is).
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:22 PM // 17:22
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#16
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Forge Runner
Join Date: Dec 2005
Guild: Galactic President Superstar Mc [awsm]
Profession: E/
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Oshi-
Who is replacing Andrew? Izzy? I actually like Andrew..
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:22 PM // 17:22
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#17
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Forge Runner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Profession: N/Mo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tyla salanari
Gaile is moving to another position, but I'm not sure whether Andrew is doing the same or leaving.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JR
Andrew will no longer be performing the role of PvP CR. He has also been moved to a different department within Anet (QA).
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So... same.
Peace out, Andrew Patrick. Hoping the best with your new position .
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:23 PM // 17:23
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#18
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Wilds Pathfinder
Join Date: Aug 2007
Guild: [Luck]
Profession: E/
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aaahh! both of the good PRs :[[
bye Andrew!! never PvP'd but i did see your name in the "Viewing this thread" part.
GL + BS (be safe, not the other BS. haha)
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:27 PM // 17:27
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#19
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ǝuoʞoɯ
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ah, damn it
peace out andrew ;_;
__________________
Burning for your life
Some day it will burn out
Ready to sacrifice my life
For the perfect dream
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Apr 02, 2008, 05:30 PM // 17:30
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#20
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Academy Page
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago-ish
Guild: Everlasting Sacred Path [ESP]
Profession: A/
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Why is it obvious that if one goes so must the other?
Either way, good luck Andrew!
Last edited by Voltaire; Apr 02, 2008 at 05:33 PM // 17:33..
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