Letter from the game director - Hi guys!

**SSK** · Dec 16th, 2011, 22:46:11

Old GD has letter with more post count than new GD.
Lindelu must learn how to post, so people had something to crie about

**Demoder** · Dec 16th, 2011, 23:07:44

Originally Posted by Kintaii

posting in epic thread of epics

All hail Lindelu. =D

+1

(We really need a "like" button for posts on these forums!)

**Colrain** · Dec 17th, 2011, 00:04:26

Originally Posted by lindelu

For the past eight years, Rubi-Ka has been there for me. I started on my own as a complete noob, but I was quickly accepted by the community and invited to a generous organization.

One of the first memories I have was a bidding game in the chat channel. I had been out hunting, and coming back to my home town with my backpack full of loot.
Amongst the things that I had found was a pair of Kelarr sunglasses. I was tempted to keep them as they looked really cool, but I really wanted some credits.

Wts Keelarr Sunglasses pst.

I didn't know what pst meant, but hey – everyone else did it. I got a reply from a guy offering 500 k credits. 500 thousand credits. Wow, I almost fell of my chair. Shortly after I got another reply, 1 m credits. One, million credits! I almost choked. The bidding went on for a little while before I finally sold the glasses to someone that proved to be happy just helping out a noob. By then I was already sold on the game. What a generous community!
I even remember the name of the guy that bought the glasses. (:
...

There is however a big difference in fun complexity and random confusion, going forward I hope to make Rubi-Ka more accessible to new and returning players.
Players should be able to begin playing and enjoying all that AO has to offer before they become hopelessly lost.

...

So it's time for me to be there for Rubi-Ka, and I hope you are as excited as I am about all the things that are coming this next year!

Welcome Fia

Congrats on your promotion!!

Only thing I would add to your comment about enjoying AO before becoming hopelessly lost ... and doing things over and over again does not make the game a challenge, it makes it boring.

I am very glad to see you started out as a froob and it seems actually learned and enjoyed the game early on ... also nice to see a 'girl' in such important shoes.

You have some big shoes to fill, but someone above pointed out that you already have big shoes ... so no worries.

Colrain

**DaviasI** · Dec 17th, 2011, 00:29:00

Welcome and my condolences on your new appointment. Just a few things to remember: 1) feed the hamsters 2) make sure the programmers have plenty of alcohol to drink 3) don't worry about the trolls, they feed themselves 4) name a tower after me 5) yes the players really are crazy and 6) when in doubt blame, it on Means.

That should cover most situations and if it doesn't you can always look up the answers in my upcoming book: "Everything you ever needed to know about everything." on bookshelves everywhere for the low price of 500k credits

**Windguaerd** · Dec 17th, 2011, 00:41:56

Welcome aboard Lindelu, congrats on the new position as Game Director of one of the best sci fi MMO's in the world. Now, to business.

AOU Interview, when? (not if, when)
AOU exclusive video of the new engine, when? (you inherited this promise from Means, ask him)
AOU exclusive screenshots of the new engine, yes? (a great start for your new reign as GD)

That is all. Any complaints about me, are mostly true. I'm direct, charming, sneaky and will try to get everything I can out of you for AOU and the AO Community to enjoy by any legal means necessary (there is a pun here).

Two words: Ninja Leets!

**Rktim** · Dec 17th, 2011, 01:59:52

Grats!

Now i would normally say something about how insane we all are, how you should never listen to me when im drunk etc etc

But you already know all these things so business as usual! =D

**Nuadha** · Dec 17th, 2011, 02:01:06

Welcome and congratulations!

I am looking forward to seeing how your vision translates into new experiences for us in AO.

**bitnykk** · Dec 17th, 2011, 02:53:54

Hi Lindelu.
Hope engine & rebalance are on top of your plans

Please make 2012 AO revival year - we need it !

**Cdogg421** · Dec 17th, 2011, 03:01:50

congrats on the position, i like your game plan on explaining what you plan to do on a monthly basis.

**wooooot** · Dec 17th, 2011, 03:27:52

Grats! So happy that it is you! Can't wait for the exciting time ahead!

**Marijke** · Dec 17th, 2011, 04:06:55

lol nvm...

But anyways... gratz Lindelu... career-ding ftw! ^^

**Sprklygrrl** · Dec 17th, 2011, 04:56:50

I'm happy to see you posting an introduction so quickly, Lindelu. As much as I've adored Means, I'm looking forward very much to getting to know you as our new GD.

Much love and a hearty welcome from myself, the AO Con staff, and the crew at GridStream Productions!

**Roswell** · Dec 17th, 2011, 04:59:44

Welcome Lindelu!

Congratz and good luck.

**Igri00** · Dec 17th, 2011, 05:13:20

Lindelu,

One question and one question only....

When they told you we were now game directory, did you say "Ding".

**plugszzz** · Dec 17th, 2011, 06:18:31

Congratulations on your promotion Lindelu. myself,being the president of an org that for years was dominately froob only, we congratulate you on have the foresight to stick with the game we all come to love and achieve this honor. Good luck with your new post.

**Solstiare** · Dec 17th, 2011, 19:27:39

>.>

**Anna** · Dec 17th, 2011, 19:41:07

Welcome as game director. It will be interesting to see where you take the game. Means, overall, did a great job taking the game new directions and improving the game for the casual player as well as the hard core player. With your experience playing, I anticipate even more wonderful things!

**Gunfytr** · Dec 17th, 2011, 20:03:09

As long as we keep getting GDs that truely love the game, we will be fine.
As soon as we get one that thinks this is a cool "job", we're screwed.

**Niles** · Dec 17th, 2011, 20:41:44

Congratulations to your new position. Cant wait to see what impressions you will want to leave in the game.

**Thorneee** · Dec 17th, 2011, 22:44:10

Congratulations Lindelu. Event though I really liked weekly updates, I have to admit that monthly news should be less frustrating for forum readers.

I wish you luck and look forward to reading your take on game evolution and development focus.

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