Goodbye and Thank You

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  1. Puuk

    Puuk Developer Emeritus

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    Hi Avatars! I just wanted to pop in and not only say goodbye, as yesterday was my last day at Portalarium, but also thank you. Thank you for letting me create new content for you to (hopefully) enjoy. I loved making sub-plots, quests, creatures, and characters that helped draw you into SOTA, especially in the Outskirts maps. I also enjoyed making the mysterious League of Skulls and Mistress Valdis to get your curiosity going. I only wish I could have told more of their stories and how your actions would affect the outcomes. All the little sub plots I weaved are connected, including the characters Naturamans, Esmeralda, the three creepy kids in Solace Bridge Outskirts, etc. Your actions and quest outcomes were being tracked (I had a spreadsheet of all the global variables I planted on your avatars to keep track of what you did and how you did it). It was getting complex, but it was fun. And it was getting more fun the deeper into the plot lines I got to create.

    So, back to the job-hunting pool for me, but just know that I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Portalarium. There was (and still is) great talent and great people there, who are passionate about making the best gaming experience for their players, possible. If Starr says they're using this time going forward to fix everything and improve the overall game play, you can believe it! Starr is probably the best producer I've worked with - I can't say enough good things about the guy. Layoffs happen in this industry, probably more than most other industries, but it's not personal and, well, **** happens. It doesn't take away the great memories or the great relationships I've made. I can honestly say that working at Portalarium was one of the best work experiences in my career, and I don't regret anything about it. I especially appreciated all the great feedback you, the community, provided. You're a great bunch of folks and I do appreciate you!

    See y'all in the games-space, wherever that may be!
    XOXO
    Damien "Puuk" Foletto
     
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    Glad to hear from you! I enjoyed the stuff you worked on. You will be missed! Good to hear about Starr like that. He's a gem.
     
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    Fair Well, Puuk, and Godspeed. I will always pronounce your handle wrong. ;)
     
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    Been there done that, got the layoff Tshirt.

    The good news the economy is rocking, job hunting might not be a bad thing in the long run.
     
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    Loved the work done on the outskirts. Your resume should look good!! Thank you for all you did for us.
     
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    Thank you Puuk. What parts of the story i have done i have enjoyed on the outskirts and I'm thinking you the credit for those, some exceptionally humorous that did have me lol (Esmeralda):) Look forward to doing all the story at some point and enjoying more of your work. Thanks for your big contribution. Good luck to you.
     
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    @Puuk Awww. Those stories were shaping up to be way more interesting than the main quest. Good luck!
     
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    The Outskirts was by far my favorite, even had surpassing it in level so far by the time it was created. Thank you for your efforts Sir! You will be missed.
     
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    Thank you @Puuk and good luck!
    I enjoyed the witch / clock quest.
     
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    Thank you @Puuk for everything you did to make this world alive. :)
     
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    I hope they appreciated what you were doing and kept the spreadsheet and the progression data and intend to maintain it. I'd hate to see this interrelated stuff go to waste, and indeed the 'concept' of these linked quests, side quests and characters are surely essential going forward?
     
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    Thank you for all of your work, @Puuk. The Outskirts and Mistress Valdis were some of the best early-game moments I've seen yet, and I've very excited to get into the League of Skulls. Good luck, and let us know where you end up so we can keep supporting you!
     
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    WOW... I know things in ALL industries are becoming like this.
    Fortunately, I have always been free-lance and make my own road even though sometimes bumpy.

    I wish you the best and loved your contributions to the game.
     
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    You're passion for the side quests was really inspiring.

    Good luck on your next quest!
     
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    So glad you were able to create content for us all to enjoy. You have talent!

    Good luck in the future, man.
     
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    Thanks for your contribution and good luck on your new adventure!
     
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    Farewell and good luck on future en devours. Many games need better stories in them. Hope you find gainful employment post haste and make a great game well written.
     
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    Thank You @Puuk ! I’m really enjoying Solace Bridge Outskirts right now!

    Safe journey and all the best!
     
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    All those things @Puuk mentioned working on were personally some of my favorite quests so far in SOTA.
     
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    Goodbye and thank you for all the beautiful stories ........ good luck for the future !
     
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