People liked to say that the Devs didn't know what the players wanted, or weren't paying attention to us, but that was just a bunch of bull.
I've never seen the people that make a game be as active within it, interacting with the players, as much as ours have, for the length of the game. We were spoiled by such riches.
Knowing that they all lost their jobs, or will have to relocate if they wish to stay within the larger company, makes this whole thing worse than if it were just the game shutting down. This is a game, but it's their livelihoods and their passion.
Loose --> not tight.
Lose --> Did not win, misplace, cannot find, subtract.
One extra 'o' makes a big difference.
NCsoft_Freitag: Hi everyone, I would like to ask you all for a few minutes of your time, if you'll indulge me. I just wanted to stop by and let you know how amazing you guys have been. I can honestly say to you guys, and I speak for all of us from Paragon Studios, that you are the best Community any of us could ever ask for and could have have hoped for.
Your creativity, your passion for City of Heroes, your drive ... these are the things that made City of Heroes great. Without you guys, this game would never have become what it did. Without you, all the tools we gave you would never have been used to their full potential.
We are really really sorry that this happened this way. It's not what any of us wanted, and it's not what you guys deserved.
I hope you all will remember City of Heroes fondly, remember the amazing people you met, the wonderful memories, and the great experiences. This game has touched so many people in so many ways. It's filled to the brim with everything you guys put in.
We will miss you all very much, but hopefully we will all see each other again in the vastness of the net. Until then, I will leave you with these words:
YOU GUYS FREAKING ROCK AND DON'T EVER FORGET IT!!!!
Signed: The Paragon Studios Team, and everyone who has ever worked on City of Heroes.