Before you leave your vaunted position and rejoin us mere rabble of the spaceways, could you kindly kick Capt. Smirk in the butt and tell him to either post a new LC or extend the last one? Thanks!
And if you spot Grunt (or Morgana Davis, or Jon Sills, or any of my other identities) out in the black, say hi!
That's quite the paradox, how could you nerf nerf when the nerf is nerfed. But how would the nerf be nerfed when the nerf is nerfed? This allows the nerf not to be nerfed since the nerf is nerfed? But if the nerf isn't nerfed, it could still nerf nerfs. But as soon as the nerf is nerfed, the nerf power is lost. So paradoxally it the nerf nerf lost its nerf, while it's still nerfed, which cannot be because the nerf was unable to nerf.
That's quite the paradox, how could you nerf nerf when the nerf is nerfed. But how would the nerf be nerfed when the nerf is nerfed? This allows the nerf not to be nerfed since the nerf is nerfed? But if the nerf isn't nerfed, it could still nerf nerfs. But as soon as the nerf is nerfed, the nerf power is lost. So paradoxally it the nerf nerf lost its nerf, while it's still nerfed, which cannot be because the nerf was unable to nerf.
Clearly this means the STO servers are going to detonate in the very near future and you're abandoning ship before it happens... [/doomsday][/sarcasm]
But in all seriousness, I wish you well in whatever you decide to do! You've been a pleasure to speak with via the forums, twitter, and the community meet up last year! Your commitment to the community has been superb. We'll all miss you, a lot!
Join date is wrong, I've actually been around since STO Beta.
True alters don't have a "main". Account wide unlocks for all unique event rewards!!
I'm wondering if he can actually stay away though. Zinc (first EP) left STO but then came back to Cryptic in an upper management position. Gozer left, came back, and then left again. Even good ol' Dan left and came back. Let's see if Bran Man can resist the Siren Song of STO. :P
I know where you're coming from. Family is important and I honestly hope it all goes well for you.
You've been the best community manager I've ever met. Seriously, man, it was great having you around. Good luck with the wedding and your future endeavors.
I think everyone here is really sad you're leaving and no doubt will be hoping you pull a Stahl Maneuver and get back here in six months. But, you gotta do what you gotta do.
Just one request: ask to keep your mod powers so you can troll Smirk sometime. Seriously.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll need to go find a new source of fiber for my crew before that Talaxian gives everyone a case of explosive constipation.
You're a naturally likeable, friendly, helpful, wonderful guy. Whoever your boyfriend is is a very, very lucky man. You were the single best community manager I have ever encountered. You were witty, charming, exciting, helpful far above and beyond the call of duty, and just generally the best.
As awesome as Smirk is, he can never fully fill your shoes.
Good luck, and I sure hope that you come back to STO at some point in the future. You are an awesome guy.
Live long and prosper. I salute you, brave warrior! Qapla'!
A normie goes "Oh, what's this?"
An otaku goes "UwU, what's this?"
A furry goes "OwO, what's this?"
A werewolf goes "Awoo, what's this?"
"It's nothing personal, I just don't feel like I've gotten to know a person until I've sniffed their crotch." "We said 'no' to Mr. Curiosity. We're not home. Curiosity is not welcome, it is not to be invited in. Curiosity...is bad. It gets you in trouble, it gets you killed, and more importantly...it makes you poor!"
Passion and Serenity are one.
I gain power by understanding both.
In the chaos of their battle, I bring order.
I am a shadow, darkness born from light.
The Force is united within me.
I'm so sorry to see you go. You have brought an enthusiasm about the game that is nothing short of infectious. There has been no doubt in my mind of your love for for both this game and the job you do. That's why it's so hard to see you leave it.
But despite the fact that you were singularly qualified to lead the community in STO, I can't knock your reasons. Family is very important, and ones job is a poor excuse to miss out on it. I hope PWE and Cryptic realize the gem they are loosing. (And also that a remote community manager is not an unheard of concept.)
Despite what ever title/forum color they've assigned to your name, I've always considered you one of us first and foremost. I certainly hope that that aspect won't change, and that this isn't really goodbye. (You'll just have to be suprised about [REDACTED] like the rest of us. :P)
I've always, and will continue to, consider you a friend. I look forward to continuing to see your in-game. Thank you for your wonderful work as CM, and welcome back to the community you helped cultivate.
Aside from the fact that you are personally a complete ****, no one really likes you anyway. All those people who kissed your TRIBBLE in those community events were people that would kiss any devs/mods TRIBBLE anyway.
Aside from the fact that you are personally a complete ****, no one really likes you anyway. All those people who kissed your TRIBBLE in those community events were people that would kiss any devs/mods TRIBBLE anyway.
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I'll see your doom and raise you a KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!! :P
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All the best for you and your family Brandon and thanks for all you've done.
Before you leave your vaunted position and rejoin us mere rabble of the spaceways, could you kindly kick Capt. Smirk in the butt and tell him to either post a new LC or extend the last one?
And if you spot Grunt (or Morgana Davis, or Jon Sills, or any of my other identities) out in the black, say hi!
Bran, I'm sure you will be missed by this community.
PS: Voporak, if read this... please break the timeline and "suggest" to Bran that he has to stay. Pretty pretty please!?
I call it, the Stoutes paradox.
You will be greatly missed Bran. Thank you for everything you did. Best of luck to you in your new endeavors in SoCal.
I wish you good fortune and luck in the rest of your life. That your family and career will continue to prosper.
LLAP \\//
Now, go to the register button, click "Create New Account", name it BranFlakes or whatever and continue to be a joy on the forums.
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I call it, the Stoutes paradox.
But in all seriousness, I wish you well in whatever you decide to do! You've been a pleasure to speak with via the forums, twitter, and the community meet up last year! Your commitment to the community has been superb. We'll all miss you, a lot!
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I know where you're coming from. Family is important and I honestly hope it all goes well for you.
You've been the best community manager I've ever met. Seriously, man, it was great having you around. Good luck with the wedding and your future endeavors.
I think everyone here is really sad you're leaving and no doubt will be hoping you pull a Stahl Maneuver and get back here in six months. But, you gotta do what you gotta do.
Just one request: ask to keep your mod powers so you can troll Smirk sometime. Seriously.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll need to go find a new source of fiber for my crew before that Talaxian gives everyone a case of explosive constipation.
Qapla' Brandon!
TRIBBLE Hydra! Hail Janeway!
No not at all. The future of STO is going from strength to strength. As Brandon said he will still be he as a player.
I sure as heck am.
Goodbye, BranFlakes! You were the best.
You're a naturally likeable, friendly, helpful, wonderful guy. Whoever your boyfriend is is a very, very lucky man. You were the single best community manager I have ever encountered. You were witty, charming, exciting, helpful far above and beyond the call of duty, and just generally the best.
As awesome as Smirk is, he can never fully fill your shoes.
Good luck, and I sure hope that you come back to STO at some point in the future. You are an awesome guy.
Live long and prosper. I salute you, brave warrior! Qapla'!
Sincerely,
worffan101
#LegalizeAwoo
A normie goes "Oh, what's this?"
An otaku goes "UwU, what's this?"
A furry goes "OwO, what's this?"
A werewolf goes "Awoo, what's this?"
"It's nothing personal, I just don't feel like I've gotten to know a person until I've sniffed their crotch."
"We said 'no' to Mr. Curiosity. We're not home. Curiosity is not welcome, it is not to be invited in. Curiosity...is bad. It gets you in trouble, it gets you killed, and more importantly...it makes you poor!"
I hope that your future endeavors are successful.
Best wishes,
P.S. Make a Foundry mission now.
I'm so sorry to see you go. You have brought an enthusiasm about the game that is nothing short of infectious. There has been no doubt in my mind of your love for for both this game and the job you do. That's why it's so hard to see you leave it.
But despite the fact that you were singularly qualified to lead the community in STO, I can't knock your reasons. Family is very important, and ones job is a poor excuse to miss out on it. I hope PWE and Cryptic realize the gem they are loosing. (And also that a remote community manager is not an unheard of concept.)
Despite what ever title/forum color they've assigned to your name, I've always considered you one of us first and foremost. I certainly hope that that aspect won't change, and that this isn't really goodbye. (You'll just have to be suprised about [REDACTED] like the rest of us. :P)
I've always, and will continue to, consider you a friend. I look forward to continuing to see your in-game. Thank you for your wonderful work as CM, and welcome back to the community you helped cultivate.
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Agreed. Go take yourself and your troll buddies and eat some compost, fuzzy.
Don't worry, Brandon, those of us who aren't complete jerks all think that you are awesome.
Fixed that for ya.
Trials of Blood and Fire
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In Cold Blood
Hey Askray. That whiteboard eraser please? Tyvm.
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look at his Fleet Banner. seems some guys have a free hand here
and what if it is exactly as stated? unless you are a stalker, otherwise how would you know?
Been around since Dec 2010 on STO and bought LTS in Apr 2013 for STO.
You think I should PM Askray? Ask him to permaban that jerk?