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I'm retiring as a volunteer dev for IC.

This is certainly sad for me to write, but I don't want to keep you guys in the dark any longer.

I love IC.  So much in fact, that I find myself extremely frustrated as a dev here because I simply cannot do the things I want to help this game succeed.  This isn't anybody's fault in particular but rather the nature of the situation.  This isn't my game.  I very much want to take control and make final decisions for game design, tech related things, staff organization, rule enforcement, advertisement, promotion, etc etc.  The list goes on.  I have so much I want to do for this game, but many of these decisions are simply not mine to make, nor should they be.

This is why I have to leave.  I will never be satisfied with my role as a volunteer dev.  I want to do more, but it isn't my place to.  This was hard for me to accept, but once I did my decision became very clear.


I am working on my own game now, called Troutslap.  Some of you may remember it from around 2006 when I first launched it, some of you may not.  Either way, that is where my focus will be now.  I have a strong creative desire that I need to satisfy, and the best way for me to do that is to do my own thing.  The game is currently in the design phase, but if you are interested you can "like" its FB page to stay in the loop on its status: https://www.facebook.com/troutslap

I'm glad that Stefan and the mods took a chance on me, and am also glad that I was able to improve the game in the ways that I did.  I saw some interesting thing working on IC's code, and despite the rumors it is not all bad.  Kudos to Stefan for keeping things together for so long, and I'm glad I was able to contribute in the ways that I did.

I don't know to what extent I'll be in the forums or on IRC but I do plan to at least hop into #pie occasionally.  If you guys want to reach me for anything at all, I have set up an IC-specific email address at [email protected]


This isn't the last you've heard of me, just the end of this stage in my career as a game developer.  Thanks for everything everybody.  I'm glad I was able to help. smile

Got a few bucks?  The Imperial Tip Jar is accepting contributions!

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As posted elsewhere... Thanks a million and enjoy working on my slap smile

[13:43] <@RisingDown> never thought i'd say it, but TBO actually did something useful.
[13:43] <@arsy> dont let him see you say that
[13:43] <@RisingDown> oh shit
[13:43] * You were kicked from #room by arsy (kapow!)

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Re: I am retiring as a dev.

Damn sad

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thanks for the work pie!

<parrot> there is also the odd  possibility that tryme is an idiot
<KT> possibility?
<genesis> tryme is a bit of an idiot
<Torqez> bit?

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Awesome job pie! Thanks for everything. Looking forward to you're new game:)

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Good luck pie man

Watch out Banana, its pedo bear !!!!!! =O

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Take it easy bro....just remember my teachings and you will b fine tongue

<StrykerKp> whos the sxy guy?
<Snailex> banksy
<StrykerKp> o ok

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Aww such a shame sad GL tho pie & don't be a stranger!

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Peace out Pie big_smile

Friend is a four letter word.

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10 Reply by [PW9]~KT~ (edited by [PW9]~KT~ 20-Apr-2013 21:59:11)

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Thanks pie for all that you did. I know you poured your heart and soul into this.

~~Lemming of leather and lollipops~~

Right, so what are we waiting for?  Can we get this going?  Any other feedback?

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nooooooooooooo! yikes

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sad  yes thanks for your great pie, work

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Thanks for all your hard work, good luck with your game!

Maar doodslaan deed hij niet, want tussen droom en daad,
Staan wetten in de weg en praktische bezwaren,
En ook weemoedigheid, die niemand kan verklaren,
En die des avonds komt, wanneer men slapen gaat.

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please fix #blackjack before you go!

haha and thanks for everything! really enjoyed playing mafia with you! smile

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Great run m8!

One life to live in is all that a person needs. When traveling down a road looking for the ascension to greater things, all that really matters is the way you got to the end, when you reach your final destination did you help or hurt more?

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you are the wind beneath my wings

So I told the cop, "No YOU'RE driving under the influence... of being a JERK!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjjO_lhf9c

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Wow sad, oh well shit happens, good luck. smile

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It won't be the same without you Pie, you know how I feel about it all.

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19 Reply by Torqez (edited by Torqez 23-Apr-2013 04:07:47)

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Gl pie, thanks for the work you've done smile

Only surprised it took you a tad longer to realise the similar frustrations wink

Stay in touch smile

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have fun pie! big_smile

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Thanks for all the hard work youve put into the game lately Pie. I know for sure we will going to miss you.

Anyway update that fb page its not very interesting right now tongue

See ya around i hope, i might have a little chat with you if i ever intend to do some dev work for IC.

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Have a great far and return some time just to stop by or drop in... tongue

One life to live in is all that a person needs. When traveling down a road looking for the ascension to greater things, all that really matters is the way you got to the end, when you reach your final destination did you help or hurt more?

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23 Reply by Altruist (edited by Altruist 26-Apr-2013 18:35:11)

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Sad to hear.

O well, but you surely mixed up the community with all your ideas and even more impressing with your ability for patience, politeness and to listen in a way that everybody felt taken serious with his or her ideas and opinions.

Another old bloodstained Harkonnen.

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Re: I am retiring as a dev.

Who?

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I wanna trout slap arby3

Rchie

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