Hello fellow heroes and villains, allow me to introduce myself as your new Community Coordinator for the city of franchise. My name is Jill Henderson and I am grateful to be joining such a wonderful product and team.
My professional career in the online gaming industry started in 99 when I joined the customer support team of the industry hit Everquest. I came online as GM Djembe of the Bertoxxulous server and later when SOE entered the arena I stepped into the Lead GM position over several servers. I stayed with SOE through the release of Shadows of Luclin, in 2001.
After leaving SOE I followed up with my academic career and attended Utah State University where I enrolled in the Social Work program. I enjoy working with people on an individual level and in larger community groups. I finished my studies last May.
The job market brought me back to southern California to Sigil Games, Inc. where I worked on the beta project of Vanguard, Saga of Heroes through the recent release of the game. I love being back in the industry and working with the many talented individuals.
When I heard about the community position on the city of franchise I was really excited as I have always enjoyed working with the community in my CS positions but I would really get the chance to work in some of my skills attained with my Social Work background.
A bit about me:
I am a gamer, and have been ever since childhood. I love all sorts of board games, online games, puzzles, pen & paper, etc. In fact it is one of the best ways that my family has been able to interact with each other as we have grown into adults. I was properly introduced to D & D when I was about 8 years old, and I played religiously (haha) much to my parents chagrin until I was in my early teens.
Video games were not only a part of my childhood but also my familys income. Back in the early forties when the WWII was just breaking out my grandfather was working in a steel factory as a chemist. When he noticed on his breaks all his co-workers surrounding a pin ball machine he calculated the investment/return. Later he pawned my grandmothers wedding ring and bought his first machine, later buying kiddy rides, and jukeboxes. It was often joked about that he became a millionaire one nickel at a time. The family business expanded from Utah, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Arizona, and New Mexico and carried over through the decades, I remember the first day that I saw a free standing game sometime during the late 70s and it was Pong. During the eighties with Pac Man fever our garage was constantly filled with neighbor kids who would come by to play the games we had set aside for rotation.
My favorite games are Galaga and an obscure game called Crazy Climber. With the initiation of console games the arcade game routes took a huge hit, so most of the family left or sold their business along with their inventory, /cry. Along with these games I have enjoyed console gaming and computer gaming of various types, but my favorites tend to be fantasy and strategy based. As far as board games my favorite currently is Settlers of Catan, (1996) and the game play with family and friends gets heated.
Im a social creature, so I love dancing, and going out. I also love being outdoors, and spend a great deal of time with my two labs Frank Black and Mazzy Star. I enjoy reading when I can get hooked into something good, and I am known to write a bit, although Im a little shy in that department. On the horizon I would love to learn tap dancing, sailing, and I think Im old enough now for a motor cycle well see. Im a known Gypsy so I hope to do some traveling as well.
I am really excited to be part of such a successful venture. I look forward to meeting with you here on the boards, and hopefully in game.
I have posted the first bit of background on my avatar Ex Libris, feel free to help mold me into the most unlikely but deadly crime fighter you might find in the library? ?
Also I would love some art submissions and any helpful bits to assist me in creating a visual reference for Ex Libris.
Hello fellow heroes and villains, allow me to introduce myself as your new Community Coordinator for the city of franchise. My name is Jill Henderson and I am grateful to be joining such a wonderful product and team.
My professional career in the online gaming industry started in 99 when I joined the customer support team of the industry hit Everquest. I came online as GM Djembe of the Bertoxxulous server and later when SOE entered the arena I stepped into the Lead GM position over several servers. I stayed with SOE through the release of Shadows of Luclin, in 2001.
After leaving SOE I followed up with my academic career and attended Utah State University where I enrolled in the Social Work program. I enjoy working with people on an individual level and in larger community groups. I finished my studies last May.
The job market brought me back to southern California to Sigil Games, Inc. where I worked on the beta project of Vanguard, Saga of Heroes through the recent release of the game. I love being back in the industry and working with the many talented individuals.
When I heard about the community position on the city of franchise I was really excited as I have always enjoyed working with the community in my CS positions but I would really get the chance to work in some of my skills attained with my Social Work background.
A bit about me:
I am a gamer, and have been ever since childhood. I love all sorts of board games, online games, puzzles, pen & paper, etc. In fact it is one of the best ways that my family has been able to interact with each other as we have grown into adults. I was properly introduced to D & D when I was about 8 years old, and I played religiously (haha) much to my parents chagrin until I was in my early teens.
Video games were not only a part of my childhood but also my familys income. Back in the early forties when the WWII was just breaking out my grandfather was working in a steel factory as a chemist. When he noticed on his breaks all his co-workers surrounding a pin ball machine he calculated the investment/return. Later he pawned my grandmothers wedding ring and bought his first machine, later buying kiddy rides, and jukeboxes. It was often joked about that he became a millionaire one nickel at a time. The family business expanded from Utah, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Arizona, and New Mexico and carried over through the decades, I remember the first day that I saw a free standing game sometime during the late 70s and it was Pong. During the eighties with Pac Man fever our garage was constantly filled with neighbor kids who would come by to play the games we had set aside for rotation.
My favorite games are Galaga and an obscure game called Crazy Climber. With the initiation of console games the arcade game routes took a huge hit, so most of the family left or sold their business along with their inventory, /cry. Along with these games I have enjoyed console gaming and computer gaming of various types, but my favorites tend to be fantasy and strategy based. As far as board games my favorite currently is Settlers of Catan, (1996) and the game play with family and friends gets heated.
Im a social creature, so I love dancing, and going out. I also love being outdoors, and spend a great deal of time with my two labs Frank Black and Mazzy Star. I enjoy reading when I can get hooked into something good, and I am known to write a bit, although Im a little shy in that department. On the horizon I would love to learn tap dancing, sailing, and I think Im old enough now for a motor cycle well see. Im a known Gypsy so I hope to do some traveling as well.
I am really excited to be part of such a successful venture. I look forward to meeting with you here on the boards, and hopefully in game.
I have posted the first bit of background on my avatar Ex Libris, feel free to help mold me into the most unlikely but deadly crime fighter you might find in the library? ?
Also I would love some art submissions and any helpful bits to assist me in creating a visual reference for Ex Libris.
As always the pleasure is mine!
~Ex Libris~