LT is been a pleasure having you as the STO CM , i dont know what else to say really , you made me laugh and enjoy the livestreams, your humor on twitter as well as in the forums made my day on numerous occasions . good luck with the new position . hope to catch you on other PWE streams and projects . i will miss you here though thats for sure .
Trendy ...
Even Kirk couldn't dodge a promotion forever.
Thanks for doing all you did to keep our galaxy safe.
Live Long and Prosper.
Qapla'
Remember the I.D.I.C.
Some changes may not be what you imagine them to be, Even if some or all of your concern is confirmed by prior experience, new experiences may change your entire outlook. The worst case is that you are proven right in short order, in which case you have already imagined the worst so you have nothing to lose. The best case is that what you imagined as a doomsday event is washed away by the new reality, and things are at least as good, if not better than before.
Give the change a chance. It can't harm you any worse than the fear is already doing, can it?
I thought this post would be easier than it is. Earlier this year, I was promoted to Senior Community Manager in my team. With it, I've been able to exact some really positive changes to not only Star Trek Online, but a lot more of our titles. Yet for all the good I am able to do, I am only one person with so many hours in the day (and nights.. and weekends). So I thought, **** that - let's change that.
After numerous cloning attempts failed, we needed to bring someone on board. As much as I am capable of, I want STO to get the love and attention that it deserves. This meant bringing someone to be your dedicated Community Manager once again. In the next coming weeks, we will be passing the torch (Not the leek, that's still mine) to the newest generation of CM.
A couple key points of interest.
I'm not leaving leaving. My current role is still the same, allowing me to function more as an advisory. I want to see more positive change, and this is another good step in that direction. Our new CM will be helping lead that positive change, giving another voice to you folks. I'm slated to still be working alongside him.
The Community Manager will be working amongst Cryptic. I want them at the heart of the situation to be abreast of every change, every update as well as be able to more readily create change.
He's a nerd. Really. I had the opportunity to vette him alongside both me and Cryptic folks. We want the best of both worlds here.
I don't want to make any sappy remarks - it's already hard enough to keep my composure about something that's very near and dear to my heart. Thank you for everything you've given me, my beloved community. You will never know how important you have been to me these past three years.
OK, seriously though, if all is doomed in STO then it won't matter what you do. If all is not doomed, and you stick around, you can enjoy the fact is isn't doomed after all. At least wait to see if it is doomed first. I mean c'mon!
At least give Trendy the benefit of confidence in her selection process, and I doubt you will be disappointed.
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Thank you Trendy for all the work, you made me squeal like few managed to do. If you ever look to wind down, I got a mud pit with enough room to hang out in
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You're gonna be missed at the helm, M. You did a hell of a lot work here and we knew that you always had your back. Even if it meant long sleepless nights for you. Taking pride and passion in your work, sometimes waaay too much.
So thank you for everything.
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Hmmm...Place is in upheaval. Again. Trendy, you'll be missed. Anytime you want to come back and visit, please do so. I know, you're not leaving leaving. But still it may be tough to stop by for more thn a second or two. Saw the NewGuy's post over on Reddit. Some things never change, do they?
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-Lord Commander Solar Macharius
@pwlaughingtrendy All I can say is you still better swing by the Cryptic office from time to time. I need a buddy to oooh and aaaah over the coffee machine with!
Oh. And that you're absolutely amazing. There's that too.
*salutes Trendy* Glad you're not leaving leaving, you've been awesome in your role, from direct communication on personal STO issues to forum communication its a big thumbs up from me. Welcome to our new community guy and here's hoping for continuing awesomeness
"If this will be our end, then I will have them make SUCH an end as to be worthy of rememberance! Out of torpedos you say?! Find me the ferengi!".
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Is it really irrational?
Even Kirk couldn't dodge a promotion forever.
Thanks for doing all you did to keep our galaxy safe.
Live Long and Prosper.
Qapla'
Remember the I.D.I.C.
Some changes may not be what you imagine them to be, Even if some or all of your concern is confirmed by prior experience, new experiences may change your entire outlook. The worst case is that you are proven right in short order, in which case you have already imagined the worst so you have nothing to lose. The best case is that what you imagined as a doomsday event is washed away by the new reality, and things are at least as good, if not better than before.
Give the change a chance. It can't harm you any worse than the fear is already doing, can it?
Remember the I.D.I.C.
Thank you, I will miss you. Onwards and upwards.
At least give Trendy the benefit of confidence in her selection process, and I doubt you will be disappointed.
Qapla!
We'll miss you in the forums, but I'm willing to trust that you've found the right person for the job.
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"Your fun isn't wrong." ~LaughingTrendy
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Congrats on the promotion and good luck in your future endeavors.
You have been a wonderful CM, and provided us with all sorts of good times, laughs, and level headed commentary.
I thank you for a job well done.
LLAP.
-Lord Commander Solar Macharius
You did an awesome job here. Thanks and best of luck.
Oh. And that you're absolutely amazing. There's that too.
Glad you're not leaving leaving, you've been awesome in your role, from direct communication on personal STO issues to forum communication its a big thumbs up from me. Welcome to our new community guy and here's hoping for continuing awesomeness
"If this will be our end, then I will have them make SUCH an end as to be worthy of rememberance! Out of torpedos you say?! Find me the ferengi!".