Curse

Fril Estelin · Feb 12, 2009, 12:20 PM // 12:20

Well, the news is out:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User_...#Restructuring

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

Like all the community managers at NCsoft West Europe, they've unfortunately been let go. D-: It was a pretty big shock to all of us, to be honest.

Your contribution to this community has been invaluable, it's beyond words, yet we'll convey our feelings here (and maybe in London this week-end). Martin, Peter and the rest of NC soft West Europe CR/Ms. We've lost great people, I hope you'll find new homes where you'll continue to be happy with your job and make players happy too.

Cheers guys, it's been a great ride. Hope we'll see you in-game to cheer you up and share memories.

*Darcy* · Feb 12, 2009, 01:29 PM // 13:29

Thank you for all your hard work. You will be sorely missed by all. Good luck in the future.

BenjZee · Feb 12, 2009, 02:12 PM // 14:12

When they leaving? Does this mean we get another Gaile style fairwell party in game

stretchs · Feb 12, 2009, 02:18 PM // 14:18

It's never good to see anyone lose their job, especially people that have put in so much time/effort into a game we all love.

As an aside, this means that we are going to actually get WORSE support for the game, which seems like it would be very difficult to do.

zwei2stein · Feb 12, 2009, 02:27 PM // 14:27

And they will be missed.

Esan · Feb 12, 2009, 02:33 PM // 14:33

I believe Regina when she says this will improve the efficiency of Anet. NCsoft, along with the rest of the world, is in a tough economic situation and it is better for NCsoft to concentrate their resources on shipping GW2.

Rocky Raccoon · Feb 12, 2009, 02:43 PM // 14:43

I wish all those who have lost their jobs the best of luck during theses hard times and hope you find new employment soon.

Shasgaliel · Feb 12, 2009, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Good luck in searching for a new job. Thank you for all your work!

Kattar · Feb 12, 2009, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

You will be sorely missed by all.

And that's an understatement. Thank you both for all your hard work.

Ben-A-BoO · Feb 12, 2009, 03:14 PM // 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

I spoke to Peter earlier and he's trying to stay in good spirits. Martin and the others all went to the pub after the news.

I'd throw a round or 50 if I would have been there ... cheers guys!
All the best to you and I am pretty sure we'll hear from you lads ...

Keep on rocking!

Painbringer · Feb 12, 2009, 03:34 PM // 15:34

Good luck to you all in your future endeavors.

Tullzinski · Feb 12, 2009, 03:35 PM // 15:35

Best of Luck!

Ghengis Kwell · Feb 12, 2009, 04:02 PM // 16:02

Here's hoping that before too long you are back slaving away behind a desk/keyboard!

Jenn · Feb 12, 2009, 04:04 PM // 16:04

Bye.

Thanks for everything.

Slash From The Shadows · Feb 12, 2009, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Good Luck in your New Life !

pingu666 · Feb 12, 2009, 04:49 PM // 16:49

goodluck
big shame

Kay84 · Feb 12, 2009, 04:58 PM // 16:58

Always sucks to hear people lose their jobs. Thank you for all the hard work, it's much appreciated. Good luck in the future!

dustbunny · Feb 12, 2009, 06:03 PM // 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmithyBen

When they leaving? Does this mean we get another Gaile style fairwell party in game

Let me put this to you in perspective:

Read the newspapers. Understand how bad the economies all over the world are. Understand that there are people committing suicide because of the financial stress and job loss. Comprehend that this is two people loosing their jobs. They may have people counting on them to support them. They may have wives, mortgages, children, etc to take care of.

And you are asking when their misfortune will get you a chance to advance your title in a video game?

Vel · Feb 12, 2009, 06:11 PM // 18:11

Martin and Peter (and the others) -- My heart goes out to you all. Only thing we can do is wish you all the very best. May God be with you as you take care of your loved ones. Thanks again for all your effort. I am very sad to see how greed of some billionaires mess up lives of millions.

Good Luck!

Longasc · Feb 12, 2009, 06:31 PM // 18:31

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...