Just wanted to say thanks to all of the employees of Nevrax and our friends at Jolt as well for having a bit of grace during this time in Ryzoms life. With the current impending news of transfer of ownership, and the dark cloud that has befallen many of our community during this time (especially on these forums), i can't express how much respect i have gained for you guys for coming through on this new patch for us that we're getting tommorrow, as well as Jolt for continuing to offer the same CSR services that they have provided throughout the past month/s on Atys.
While we gamers express frustration, sadness, and loss over the possible death/rebirth of our beloved game, in real life it can only remain just that to us, a game (well, maybe more of an OBSESSION to some
) . While we're worried about such things as server mergers, population increases/decreases, and what changes will come with subsequent patches/updates from the new owner, you guys are most likely being served with something with much more weight on your lives, the loss of your jobs and livelyhoods.Yeah, for all i know, all of you guys could still be around under a new companies name next week and thats the only change, but that would probably be viewing the situation with a little too "rosy" of an outlook in reality for you guys. I think it's more likely that many of you won't be continuing on with us here at Ryzom, and this patch is to be Nevrax's, and many of yours' "swansong" as you make your exit.
Its hard to lose your job, but its even harder to lose it with a bit of style and grace, and from the communities as well as my own perspective, your work on this patch appears to be just that. Thank you all very much, and for those of you who won't be with us, good luck wherever you may end up.
