Rip Back Alley Brawler

http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=241111

'Speculation and rumors' aside, there was this post:

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Originally Posted by Marcian Tobay 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: Justice server, 7:15 PM (Pacific Time)

7:15PM Pacific/10:15pm Eastern



I think it's a wonderful idea, so I'm putting it up on the Justice Server.


I'm also MoTDing it in JFA

Here is the main thread
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=241128
in the CoH General discussion, but since its being held on Justice, I thought it deserved a place here too.

Give my regards to him.

I will be there.

I can't let my favorite Dev go off without a proper fairwell.

Sadly, as I posted on the other thread, I won't be able to make it.

Thank you everyone for coming, and thank you Marcian Tobay for setting this up.

I hope BaBs and the nameless 8 have a chance to see how much we appreciated their hard work at this gathering.

I'd also like to thank everyone who came to the vigil last night and express my best wishes to all the folks and families affected by the "shifting of resources". Best of luck all I've really appreciated and enjoy all the work you've put into the game.

/em holdtorch

Video of the Farewell Party

YouTube was trying it's hardest to not let me upload that video. I still got a 3rd Party Content error and says it may be blocked in some countries, but I have no idea which. The people I've linked it too so far in the US have been able to play it but if it's not working for anyone please let me know (and which country you are in for reference) and I'll try to re-upload another version.

Just make sure to wipe your feet off Pum, don't want you tracking all that...
What IS that stuff on your shoes!

I'm glad I was able to make a quick appearance. I gave Babs a final salute, then smacked Golden Girl a few times. (Didn't make it into the video)
It was bittersweet.

All the bad juju seems to happen when I am away.

Some memories of BaBs. I always thought his heart was in this game...what a shame he was let go.

Yah, I could crop this stuff but I won't.

Better days:


His own worst enemy:


R.I.P.

Oddly, I saw him online yesterday (or was it the day before) for the first time in quite a while...

BaB will be missed. The goodbye ceremony/rememberance was really sweet

Um... why can't I find anything official about BaBs being let go? Can someone please direct me.

There isn't anything official, because it was all hush-hush.

Uh... than where did you hear it from? Okay, there isnt anything official but still... someone had to hear it from someone. So... where did this information come from?

Here's the report.
Vid works in Australia. Good job Justice bye babs.

So... without any sort of confirmation that he is gone, everyone is just saying goodbye to BaBs right away?

I hope he hasn't been laid off. He is my fav dev but I am not jumping the gun just because one article says he "may" be part of the layoffs. At least not until I have proof.

Hm... So after some searching, I did find this...

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view...=ppro_viewmore

Apparently it says "Artist/Animator in the Game Industry (Currently Seeking Employment)"

"Today I and 8 other people at Paragon Studios were let go as part of restructuring. I was completely shocked by this. It's the first time I've ever lost a job outside of the whole studio collapsing. I've never been basically told we no longer need you here."

*cough*

Ok see what happens when I leave for awhile. I am sorry I missed it sounded fun but sad at the same time.

Yup, it's completely fabricated.