Iosai

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• Iosai

  October 2013

  I will miss you (all), too.

  
  

  Now enough sadness. Chins up, stiffen that upper lip, and put that British expression of determined fortitude upon your brows. All shall be just fine!

  
  

  But seriously, .

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• Ardmore

  October 2013 edited October 2013

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  Best of luck in your future endeavors. Wherever you're going is super lucky to have you.
  

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• Kio

  October 2013

  ...wut?

  
  

  *grabbyhands*

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• Caerlyr

  October 2013

  
  
  That is all.
  

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• Tacita <3s Xynthin 4eva!!!11

  October 2013

  Adding to the chorus of all the above, especially the ((((

  
  

  That said, and because Iosai commands us all to be happy and Her Order must provide:

  
  

  The single most brilliant thing about Iosai is what she's represented - real, tangible discourse between players and admin. Got a suggestion? Iosai will put it right in. Bam, instant recognition of feedback. So the most awesome thing is not just all of the stuff that Iosai has done for us - it's the really big shift towards this sort of clear link, the breaking down of the walls between us and them. 

  
  

  I don't think it can possibly be overestimated just how important this is. No, the game isn't perfect - it's never going to be, nothing is. But what we have now, what we've been moving towards and what - for me, at least - Iosai personified is this brave new world where we are all enjoying the game together, come what may.

  
  

  We will miss Iosai so much. But what she's left us is a legacy, an example that we can turn into even more awesome with current and future projects - from the combat overhaul to community building things like CAH and beyond. That is how we really make the Order of Iosai

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• Zyphora :: the sun in her splendour ::

  October 2013

  Good luck with your new job, Iosai! Thank you for everything you have done to make Lusternia a more magical place. We'll miss you!

  
  

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• Karlach God of Kittens.

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  :-S
  

  
  

  The amount of hours that sum up time spent coding, giving an insight and explanation to "how do they work?" on various mechanics, working to fix bugs and improve the quality of life with little things (but oh so awesome things) and the constantly friendly discussion and banter that goes with it all every day, can't be measured on paper alone. Because with that level of dedicated service has been an enthusiastic, engaging person, who as Tacita said, bridges the divide between players and admin. Every issue gets explored, and feedback gathered, no matter how much we break stuff to the point to where it'd be easier to just delete that person's account.

  
  Wait a minute... 
  

  
  

  
  

  :-O
  
  
  You will be missed a great deal, and I hope in some form or other you can stay in touch when your new job gives you the time to drop by. I wish you nothing but the best of luck going forwards, and I'm quietly confident you'll be taking your special brand of awesome with you, and being just as appreciated as you have been here by your future peers.
  
  *hug*

  The divine voice of Avechna, the Avenger reverberates powerfully, "Congratulations, Morkarion, you are the Bringer of Death indeed."
  
  

  You see Estarra the Eternal shout, "Morkarion is no more! Mourn the mortal! But welcome True Ascendant Karlach, of the Realm of Death!

  
  

  

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• Shaddus , the Leper Messiah Outside your window.

  October 2013

  My dearest Iosai;
  
  I will never forget the time we spent together. Your infinite smile and gentle caress brightens my day, and...
  
  Wait, wrong fantasy.
  
  
  We'll miss you deeply!

  Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.

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• Lavinya Queen of Snark Australia

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  There was a time when I had a simple question I needed answered that I didn't really want to broadcast over newbie and alert my enemies to my sneakiness - there was a tumbleweed party in the city and all my friends had conveniently gone to bed. What could I do? Then I remembered - I had heard rumours, whispers of rumours, about an all-knowing, generally benevolent presence. Furtively I looked around myself, then summoning my courage I whispered a single word, a name; Iosai. I had barely allowed myself to believe it would work when lo and behold! A suspicious eye was turned upon me and while I did quail with fear, I spoke my question, and the omniscient being did magnanimously give the answer unto me. Joy and relief and new knowledge flooded me as the anomaly known as Iosai departed from me, and I knew I had been blessed, that this presence was a treasure we would not want to lose.
  
  
  Iosai, you're a treasure. You will be sorely missed.
  

  
  
  
  

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• Neos The Subtle Griefer

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  Too many things to be said, not enough time.
  
  One big issue is the fact that now some of my really old bugs will never get fixed
  
  Don't leave meeeeeeeeee
  

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  You can't really same the same, can you?
  

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• Kio

  October 2013

  All I gotta say is that if the next Iosai isn't at least half as good as our Iosai, I'mma cut a bitch.

  
  

  @Estarra, hope you know someone who can fit that bill.  Last I checked, half of perfect is perfect.

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• Marcella

  October 2013

  everything everyone else said. iosai da bess

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• Kagato Auckland, New Zealand

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  Again, same as everyone else, sorry to hear that you have to leave, you will be missed, but wishing you all the best of luck with your new endeavours, hoping everything works out well in this new job

  Never put passion before principle.  Even if you win, you lose.
  

  
  If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from?
  
  If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?

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• Janalon

  October 2013

  Iosai. Thank you. You were personable as you were technically savvy. Your coding imprint and change to envoy culture (in addition to the way in which updates are communicated) will make lasting contributions for years to come. 

  

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• Zilias

  October 2013

  Yes, we will miss you tremendously, Iosai.

  
  

  Thank you for everything you have done!

  

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• Chade

  October 2013

  This is all I have to say on the matter:

  
  

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Jg6L16Mzs

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Dys

  October 2013

  It needn't be goodbye. Does Estarra have a soundproof basement?

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• Maellio

  October 2013

  You will be missed T.=.T

  
  

  Thank you deeply for everything you've done for us.

  
  

  ...also please keep playing CAH >.=.>

  
  

  .oO---~---Oo.

  
  

  "Perfect. Please move quickly to the next post, as the effects of prolonged exposure to the signature are not part of this test."
  
  NARF!
  
  

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• Raeri

  October 2013

  We'll miss you, Iosai! ;__;
  

  
  

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• Kiradawea

  October 2013

  Two years huh? Time sure flies in great company.
  
  You take care in your new job. I'd wish you luck, but all the great stuff you've shown us here in Lusternia suggests you don't need any. You've got the skills to make it big.
  

  Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
  

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• Annick

  October 2013

  I blame Xenthos

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• Irillia

  October 2013

  Congratulation and good luck with your new job, Iosai! You've been amazing for Lusternia, and we'll miss you deeply. Thank you so much for all your hard work coding, responding to players, and improving the game in ways both big and small.

  Avatar created by the amazing Feyrll.

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• Rialorm

  October 2013

  Best of luck Iosai, going to miss you for sure.
  

  
  You have received a new honour! Congratulations! On this day, you have shown your willingness to ensure a bug-free Lusternia for everyone to enjoy. The face of Iosai the Anomaly unfolds before you, and within you grows the knowledge that you have earned the elusive and rare honour of membership in Her Order.
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• Malayn

  October 2013

  The flags of Lusternia will wave at half mast.

  
  

  You can't leave us, you are like, THE customer service department. 

  
  

  We need our Iosai

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• Acrune

  October 2013

  I wonder if Iosai can leverage this thread for higher pay at the new job  B-)

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• Tully

  October 2013

  Hey Iosai,

  
  

  I've been very scarse lately, long story...so I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all you've contributed to the game, and what fun you've been when we've interacted.  I know you did a lot behind the scenes, especially as one of the anomolies.  I know the call of life that has happened to so many volunteers has called you, and I wish you luck in your new endeavors.  I'll try to drop in this week to say goodbye if I can.

  
  

  
  

  [BANNERCODE]

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• Iosai

  October 2013

  Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. I'm very sad to be going, and I'll miss you all a great deal. In my new line of work, I don't think I'll often deal with people as pleasant and co-operative as you all, so I will keep fond memories of the last two years as a protective shield and as a reminder that people like you do exist.

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• Kiradawea

  October 2013

  Acrune said:

  I wonder if Iosai can leverage this thread for higher pay at the new job  B-)

  Only if she's gonna be working customer support...
  
   in which case she can never be paid enough.
  

  Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
  

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• Estarra

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  It's very hard for me to write here because I am completely devastated with Iosai's departure. As everyone must know, we've relied on Iosai for a lot and the loss will be keenly felt. However, I know Iosai is following a dream and wish all the luck in the world to this remarkable and talented person.
  

  

  

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• Ardmore

  October 2013

  Now if only I could get Iosai to love Ardmore.
  

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