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12th October 2009, 07:27 PM
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Semi Legendary
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Hey ENWorlders (is that what we call ourselves?),
I just wanted to let everyone know that after 9 1/2 years, today is my last day at Wizards of the Coast. As I leave Wizards, I am left with nothing but respect and admiration for the people and products that have made it such a great company to work for. I will be staying in the Seattle area to pursue new opportunities in the gaming industry.
Working on Dungeons & Dragons has been the height of my career and I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of this community. Through these forums I have formed many friendships and look forward to continuing to particpate as a fan of D&D. Plus, thanks to ENworld I have a permanent nickname in "The Rouse". I will continue to be an active member although my post count and frequency is going to slow down in the short term (at least until I start up a new D&D game group  ).
If you want to connect with me outside of this community here is my LinkedIn profile.
Cheers, | 
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12th October 2009, 07:30 PM
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has no status.
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Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tyler
Posts: 506
| I'm sorry to hear that. Unless this is something you wanted then... yippee!
I think the community has benefited from your input, so I hope you aren't a stranger.
Thaumaturge.
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My game style is way more gamist than simulationist." -The Rouse.
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12th October 2009, 07:30 PM
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has no status.
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Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Asheville, NC
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| Good luck, Scott.
We'll be glad to see you around as a regular ol' D&D fan!
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12th October 2009, 07:31 PM
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is human. Really.
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Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Columbus, OH USA
Posts: 4,657
| Best of luck in the future and glad to hear you won't become a scarce face in these parts!
joe b. | |
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12th October 2009, 07:33 PM
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No one
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 5,072
| Best of luck in the job search. Its kind of tough finding any job these days and a game related job is the proverbial needle in the haystack. Stay in touch. | |
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12th October 2009, 07:35 PM
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has no status.
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 568
| Wow! I hope everything works out for you!
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Originally Posted by WotC_ScottR There will be no 4.5. It is 4th Edition. | | |
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12th October 2009, 07:36 PM
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has no status.
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Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Elfrida, AZ
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| Good luck, Scott. I wish you tons of luck in your new endeavors!
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It is the spirit of the game, not the letter of the rules, which is important. NEVER hold to the letter written, nor allow some barracks room lawyer to force quotations from the rule book upon you, IF it goes against the obvious intent of the game. As you hew the line with respect to conformity to major systems and uniformity of play in general, also be certain the game is mastered by you and not by your players. Within the broad parameters give in the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Volumes, YOU are creator and final arbiter. By ordering things as they should be, the game as a WHOLE first, your CAMPAIGN next, and your participants thereafter, you will be playing Advanced Dungeons and Dragons as it was meant to be. May you find as much pleasure in so doing as the rest of us do.
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12th October 2009, 07:38 PM
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has no status.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 225
| Dear Scott,
I wish you and yours the best of luck in the next episode of life 
love,
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12th October 2009, 07:43 PM
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region-coded for your inconvenience
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Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oldenburg
Posts: 14,348
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Originally Posted by Scott_Rouse  Hey ENWorlders (is that what we call ourselves?),
I just wanted to let everyone know that after 9 1/2 years, today is my last day at Wizards of the Coast. As I leave Wizards, I am left with nothing but respect and admiration for the people and products that have made it such a great company to work for. I will be staying in the Seattle area to pursue new opportunities in the gaming industry.
Working on Dungeons & Dragons has been the height of my career and I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of this community. Through these forums I have formed many friendships and look forward to continuing to particpate as a fan of D&D. Plus, thanks to ENworld I have a permanent nickname in "The Rouse". I will continue to be an active member although my post count and frequency is going to slow down in the short term (at least until I start up a new D&D game group ).
If you want to connect with me outside of this community here is my LinkedIn profile.
Cheers, | What? Why? When? How?
I hope this is not an early "Christmas Present" (the kind of present WotC/Hasbro seems to like at the end of the year) and your own decision, and I hope you have found or will find a new kick-ass job.
And a kick-ass game, too.
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12th October 2009, 07:43 PM
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IronDM judge
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Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York City
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Originally Posted by Scott_Rouse I just wanted to let everyone know that after 9 1/2 years, today is my last day at Wizards of the Coast. | Oh my. What bad news for WotC.
Best wishes for your job search, Scott.
Cheers, -- N | |
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12th October 2009, 07:52 PM
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has no status.
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Paltz, NY
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| You've been nothing but awesome, Scott - a real good sport and sense of humor.
Hope things work out for you, and you stick around! The place wouldn't be the same without THe Rouse! | |
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12th October 2009, 07:56 PM
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has more status than you mortal berks could ever
have! Ha!
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Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 27615
Posts: 5,220
| While I've never been a fan of 4e, and WotC's decisions over the past several years haven't flown well with me, you've been a class act. You've been approachable, and I've never doubted your sincerity towards the fanbase and the RPG community as a while. Good luck in the future! | |
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12th October 2009, 07:56 PM
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No Crowning Archievements Here
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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| Responding quickly before the thread blossoms:
Scott, thank you for going to bat for us gamers as often as you did. I wish you nothing but the best for the future, and hope that whoever succeeds you can fill your shoes in terms of keeping open channels with the community. Good luck and Godspeed, don't be a stranger here, etc.
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12th October 2009, 07:58 PM
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Is largely confused by edition wars
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Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary
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| Best of luck Scott. WoTC will be poorer without you.
__________________ Originally Posted by diaglo
Olgar Shiverstone or other new edition DM: so i've gotta wrap up the campaign..
diaglo: we could play OD&D(1974) the only true game. All the other editions are..
other gamer: i could run a campaign set in space with ninja pirates.
other gamers: done. when do we start.
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12th October 2009, 08:00 PM
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If you ever need self-validation, just meet me in
the alley by the railway station
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Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stavanger
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| This is a huge loss for WoTC. I wish you all the best, Scott!
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