Time to say goodbye

Heya folks,

It is with a lot of sadness that I share with you the news that I’m leaving Paragon Studios. Life sometimes has surprises for us, which was proven to me again just recently when an opportunity presented itself that would greatly benefit me and my family. These kinds of decisions are always tough to make, but I have come to accept the fact that it might just be time for me to shake things up by accepting a new challenge and in the process leave behind one of the most expensive places in the country to live.

While I’m okay with leaving Northern CA, it’s not so easy to leave all of you. The past two years at Paragon has been incredible for me. Not only have I been lucky to work with such a talented development team, but my first foray into Community Relations landed me smack dab in the middle of the warmest and friendliest community on the Internet. I can’t express enough how much affection I have for you, and how much I will miss interacting with you every day. City of Heroes and its amazing community will always hold a special place in my heart, and while I won’t be front and center anymore, you can bet that I’ll still be online as a player wandering the Rogue Isles and looking forward to the exciting plans that I know Paragon has in store for you.

My leaving presents an opportunity for you to get to know Beastyle a little better, also known as Mod 5. Beastyle has been around for a few months already and has been eager to get more involved with all of you. Now will be his chance to do so. It hasn’t taken him long to realize how special this community is, so I know he will take good care of you!

Again – I will miss you and the rest of the Community Team more than I can possible convey. Thank you all so much for making the last two years the most rewarding professional and personal years of my life.

Until we meet again,

Eric “theOcho” Cleaver

Best of luck! Bettering things for you and your family is good! Thanks for the work you did!

We'll miss you, Ocho! Thanks for everything you've done, and good luck to you and your family.

As long as you still poke your head in on justice. Congrats on finding something better I guess

That's it, I'm flying to Mountain View and duct taping every door, window, and exterior vent shut to keep any more of you from escaping!

Eric/Ocho, it's been great having you as one of our community reps. I know that community folks tend to frequently move onward or upward in the video game industry; I sincerely hope it's the latter in your case. Hell, I hope you're moving upward even if it's not in the video game industry.

aww!! nuu Ocho!!

Thanks for all the fun and the work you put in... Good Luck with your new Job..

We will miss you

Strewth, whoever predicted that the next of the Paragon crew to leave would be your good self should have run a book, because they were sadly on the money there

Best of luck, and thanks for running stuff on the EU live servers at short notice and all! I was there at the Zombie event in Martial! Thanks for being an ace mod and community rep, and best wishes.

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Awww Man. Ocho, you are going to be missed. You have been a great person to deal with, very friendly, and knew when to come down with a heavy hand. Good luck in your new position, and hopefully you will keep playing at least!

shecky

Aw, damn it, not ANOTHER one?!

*tosses a roll of duct tape to Goliath Bird Eater* Here, make sure no one else leaves.

Still, wishing you clear skies and safe landings, wherever you end up. And stay in touch, or I shall be mighty wroth.

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

PS - it's coz of the t-shirt, isn't it? Did I get you in trouble?

Well I'm shocked. But from one family man to another I completely understand bettering your situation. Would love to know what greener pasture you are going to.


Best of luck with everything Ocho!

Mod05 ain't no Mod08 that's for sure

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As they say, the only constant is change. Congrats on the newer, grander opportunity.

Aww, who will look after us now?

I hope your new job is as much fun as this one

Doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!!

This absolutely blows.

You have been by far, by leaps and bounds, the most understanding and even-handed moderator I have known on these boards. I say that with confidence and despite my indicated reg date, because I was an unregistered lurker from even further back. I also say that as someone who has been moderated by you, and I thank you for always being fair and having the patience to explain why I was wrong rather than just slapping me around. Further, I will always count our friendly debates and long chats as one of the highlights of my tenure here.

I can well understand and sympathize with your situation, for which you should be congratulated. Good on you that people are fighting for the Ocho.

It was a pleasure to be moderated by you.

Now I has a sad.

*starts building concrete forms around building... TALL ones*

*mutters* ...heck with the duct tape...

You've always carried yourself as both friendly and professional, Ocho. A *tremendously* difficult line to walk as a forum mod, from what I've seen elsewhere. Honestly, most just settle for professional, and that's the best way to go if, unlike you, they can't manage both.

You will be missed. Fare thee and thine well.

With all the "departures" happening I am wondering if there's something else going on ... :S

Maybe GR didn't sell as well as hoped?

I'm glad that you have such a fortune ahead of, Ocho. You've worked hard for this community, and I appreciate that. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Wow, sad to see another one go....but good luck to you wherever you go

Best of luck with everything!

You will be missed!!

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