Marcian Tobay
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As a note, my idea to meet and honor those let go can be found on this thread.
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Quote:That's an idea on the table. Still considering all options.Originally Posted by SilverAgeFan
could hold off till after NYCC? We'll most likely get confirmation via someone's direct interaction with developers there. Not regarding the circumstances, just whether he was amongst those laid off.
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So the lack of official word may undercut this? Frustrating.
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Quote:Well you can bring your level 50 Golden Girl.Originally Posted by Golden Girl
Make an alt? What kind of suggestion is that?
I'm going to see if I can make a "Marcian Tobay" character in time. -
Quote:Absolutely. I have no intention of creating issues or turning this into a negative. The full details haven't been released yet, but we know that these people aren't employed there anymore. Whether being unemployed or leaving for a new job, the transition is always difficult. As people that have greatly enjoyed their work for some time, I thought we could show our support and send them off with a sense of gratefulness and closure.Originally Posted by SilverAgeFan
If it is kept as a respectable "Thank you and good luck" gesture, not a protest, I'll be there.
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My proposal:
We roll lowbie toons at meet at Galaxy City as a way of discussing, honoring, and thanking (if they show up) the nine people that were recently laid off.
--PROPOSED Details:--
Justice Server
Galaxy City (By the Trainer)
7:15 PM (Pacific Time)
October 7th. (Event Closed)
--Additions?--
What details could we bring to makes this event better?
--Intent--
This event is to honor and thank people that have worked to provide us with a product we enjoy so much, we pay money again and again just to be a part of it.
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Heh heh, Oil Slick.
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Quote:I found them on the same level as Golden Girl, but I chose to stay out of it. Since you were taking my silence as complacency, however, I now correct you.Originally Posted by Perfidus
I'm pretty sure that's just mindless conjecture, since you're the only one saying anything about it.
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Quick Question: Would anyone be up for meeting on a server tonight, going to Galaxy City, and hanging out as a way of paying homage to Back Alley Brawler?
The fun part is, it'd be Galaxy City. That's how you know that everyone there is there for the ceremony.
My recommended details:
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Quote:Thank you for making me laugh in light of this upsetting news.Originally Posted by Golden Girl
When the fits of madness took him, and he saw his visions, he would write many strange things.
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Quote:I trust your history enough to believe that you are correct. This is a shame what you say.Originally Posted by Zombie Man
They got rid of the nine people working on the Vault.
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Quote:That's been gone for months. He cut off contact with the player community ages ago.Originally Posted by SkarmoryThePG
For what it's worth, his twitter's gone.
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Yeah, he's gone. It's confirmed.
This is a shame, as we all liked him. The community aspect of this game is so important to me that I'm feeling this on an emotional level rather than a "He made my game" one.
My favorite time BaBs was during the implementation of Custom Weapons. He read the Closed Beta boards and was very active in discussions as to what weapons should and shouldn't be there. He'd hear people out and explain why their ideas were brilliant, idiotic, or somewhere in between.
After a very dragged out conversation about left and right handed weapons, he conceded to me and a couple others, making off-hand swords for the right hand. It wasn't so much this option that impressed me; it was that a developer didn't just say "Because I say so!" (which would have been completely acceptable). He presented his argument, allowed people a chance at challenging it, and completely agreed when someone presented a winning argument.
Investing extra work time into both being proven wrong and making amends for it is a humility and work ethic I genuinely respect.
Good luck, Chris. You rocked while you were here.
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Quote:You had me until this. If I worked with your company for a while, I wouldn't want the PR spin to be "impacted a small number of people". I understand that there has to be a PR spin and am at peace with that. This just sounds to minimize the contributions the people made while here.Originally Posted by theOcho
there has been a reduction in force that has impacted a small amount of people.
Still, I'm not exactly arguing the point, am I? The point is that some people were let go. I wish them the best, thank them sincerely for their efforts, and hope that their time at Paragon Studios makes for a tasty resume when they move onto other career opportunities. -
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Quote:I didn't think of it that way. Good point.Originally Posted by _Echoo_
However, the episode was otherwise quite muddled. If the writers consciously chose to highlight the errors of religious folk then they kinda failed on that front, since who in that episode learned that lesson? There were no notable repercussions in the pro-faith camp, meanwhile Kurt learned he should be more tolerant.
I still cried copiously. Yes, I agree that the acupuncture was a sign of his desperation. I liked that.Quote:I hasten to add there were parts of the episode I did like. The Grilled Cheesus was quite inspired, Finn's whole plotline was well resolved, and there were some nice subtle moments - Kurt turning to acupuncture for help could be interpreted as a sign of his desperation - but, and maybe I'm just prickly about it, but the atheism stuff stopped me connecting with the weepy stuff at all, so the impact was a bit lost on me.
It was better than last week's ep, for sure.
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Quote:This is what I constantly hear, which conflicts directly with my perception of the same events. I thought that the pity and such that they gave him weren't for a specific end-game; I took it as an observation of that being how many religious people act. I know a lot of people that would do that exact thing. People can't resist pushing their faith, be it for better or worse.Originally Posted by _Echoo_
This isn't the sort of thing I want to start a debate on, but I do want to say something on the matter.
For much of the episode, characters were just pitying Kurt instead of trying to understand him. As if being non-religious is a barrier to either grieving or enjoying life. In a show where most religions are treated respectfully, to put such a huge spotlight on atheism only to pity it, is not respectful and automatically makes it appear to be the least worthy viewpoint.
I felt they pretty much portrayed atheism as a character fault, which is rather patronising and wrong and I found very grating. I mean, Kurt's not supposed to be a perfect ambassador for atheism but everyone else in the room is just shouting him down for voicing a different view.
I think that Atheism was treated well but that the pitying was a mark against people of faith who are insensitive to Atheists.
My interpretation at least.
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Quote:With this post, all of my interests in Degrassi and Glee are officially "nor dorkier than anyone else's hobbies".Originally Posted by Unknown_User
I think the same thing can be said for Scooby. I think that Scooby needs to realize that Shaggy doesn't have to devote his whole life into their friendship.
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On Twitter and my Facebook page, I've been seeing a couple people complain that Atheism was the domain of the villains of the show and that it was portrayed inaccurately. Anyone else see it that way?
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Quote:Also of note: Not of Finn's vocal style.Originally Posted by BafflingBeerMan
I too was expecting Finn to use his last wish on Burt, but have that not work, and that leads to Finn "Losing His Religion" (which, of course, is NOT a song about losing one's religion)
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Quote:... wow. I did not think of that. In the context of the episode, you're right, that's pretty awful.Originally Posted by Mental_Giant
My beef with this episode: why didn't Finn use his third Chessus wish to make Kurt's father better? I understand he's selfish, but damn.
Then again, Finn's not so much selfish as he is absolutely oblivious. Plus his not doing that allowed the moment of juxtaposition with Puck, who was using his prayers for just that. The contrast highlighted some humanity in the Puckerman.
Edit: Next week should be fun: Other Asian's first solo! -
Quote:Which begs the question: Why does he keep insisting Kurt is a supporting character?Originally Posted by Gargoyle_KDR
Ryan Murphy said this in an interview with E! last month:
"The core of the show is really about tolerance," Murphy explains. "I think that's the legacy of Glee more than anything else. So as we began the year we were very conscious of that. Last year the throughline was about teenage pregnancy. And the throughline this year is really about Kurt and his feelings about tolerance, not only in high school and in the world, but also the ripple effect it has on everybody around him."
Also: Why do they refer to Kurt as a supporting character and Brittany/Santa are "main"? I'm fairly certain no one doing the interviews has solidified what the words mean. -
Quote:You are good people. This Luigi opts not to stab you.Originally Posted by Gearsinger
I know Zach, too. I'm part of the 90 Day Delinquents, the Chicago Repo shadowcast.
I'm Marni and a bunch of small parts, for those who know what I'm talking about. -
A brilliant episode. Didn't say which beliefs were "Right" or "Wrong", but instead focused on the trade-offs of each belief. The confusion and uncomfortable set of questions that come with believing in God. The alienation from a religious society when you don't. I think it was brilliant that Emma was intent on telling Sue the importance of believing in God, but she then went on to tell Finn he was "believing wrong".
Chris Colfer's an absolute genius. His relationship with his dad is one of the greatest things on the series.
The only thing that stuck in my craw was that Kurt was holding the concept of religion accountable for the alienation he felt for being gay. Not all faiths consider being queer something condemnable. I'm sure he could have found a church or group that would have made him feel welcome. Then again, I don't blame him for not.
One of my favorite moments was when Finn eats the sandwich. Like acids and bases, this silly moment combined with the previous silliness of Grilled Cheesus and somehow made a rather powerful moment. Combine that with the implication that Finn has greater empathy for Kurt after finding out he was "believing wrong", and you have a great arc to which I can personally relate.
The only controversy I've heard from this episode is that some people thought it was too boring, while others thought it was too depressing.
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Huh. I'm fairly certain I know one of your friends as being involved in Repo shadowcasting.
An interesting endeavor, and I shall track this! Good luck on the full project.
