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Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

09 Aug 2006 at 01:29 - 1

Here there,

I wanted to make a post, but didn't want to post it in the wrong place, and it's really not Guild Wars news, per se, and yet... well, this is generally my "home forum," and so I'm popping this in here with hopes it won't be too out of place. (I'd use the normal "introduction thread" except there's more than an intro here, so... )

I will be leaving for Europe this Friday morning, August 11st. I am flying to The Netherlands, taking a one-week Rhine Cruise and visiting a bit of Switzerland and Germany before heading to Leipzig for the Guild Wars presentation at GC on August 23 - 27. Yes, this is all the stuff that dreams are made of, and I'm so excited I haven't slept in days.

Anyway, my schedule is such that I will be offline for the first week -- for some reason the river cruise ships don't offer the 'Net on board!

-- but I will regain Internet connection August 19 and will be online daily until my return on August 29. Yes, it goes without saying that I will miss you all madly, and will be thinking of each of you daily during my absence.

(You may think I'm kidding, but in truth, well, you know.

)

And on the subject of offline and travel and so forth, I would like to introduce you to a Community Relations Team member who will now be posting in the fansite forums from time to time. His name is Andrew Patrick and he works with me here at ArenaNet. Andrew started with the Alpha Test about 3.5 years ago, and he has been a part of the CRT at ArenaNet for more than 2 years. While I'm away, if the Dev Team wants to catch you up to date on something, they'll ask Andrew to post. Now keep in mind that he will be really busy while I'm away, which means he probably won't be able to spend hours each day in the forums like some people I know.

However, he will be reading the forums several times a day and will keep an eye on interesting threads to show the rest of the team, will track your suggestions and your thoughts on matters of significance, and will post occasionally.

I will be around the forums until early Friday morning, will see you again online around the 19th, and will be back fulltime on August 29/30. Oh, and I hope that I see a lot of you at GC, too!

threedices

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

E/Me

09 Aug 2006 at 01:37 - 2

Have a great trip and a warm welcome to Andrew Patrick.
(so..should we call him by Andrew or Patrick?)

drk

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: May 2005

09 Aug 2006 at 01:43 - 3

hf d00d

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

09 Aug 2006 at 01:44 - 4

/me sets out the spike traps and such

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

09 Aug 2006 at 01:45 - 5

Have a great trip Gaile.

You will be online tomorrow right?

And Welcome Mr. Andrew Patrick

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

09 Aug 2006 at 01:57 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedices

Have a great trip and a warm welcome to Andrew Patrick.
(so..should we call him by Andrew or Patrick?)

I dunno, he told me to call him "Sir," after which I boxed him about the ears and sternly sent him back into his office to write 50 times on the whiteboard, "I will not be disrespectful."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retribution X

Have a great trip Gaile. You will be online tomorrow right?

Oh yes, I'll definitely be around tomorrow, probably in the game and certainly on the forums. I'm going to miss you guys. *sniff*

Malice Black

Site Legend

Join Date: Oct 2005

09 Aug 2006 at 01:58 - 7

Welcome, plz grab a flame retardent jacket at the door..you will need it

bye Gaile, send us a post card!

=HT=Ingram

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2005

Anchorage Alaska

Haz Team [HT]

R/W

09 Aug 2006 at 02:04 - 8

naw I'm sure we will be nice to him. lol
Have a nice trip Gaile... You deserve it!!

ingy

Malice Black

Site Legend

Join Date: Oct 2005

09 Aug 2006 at 02:07 - 9

LOL..poor soul, he prob thinks it will be easy BUT he hasnt met "the mob"

AW Lore

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2006

Ancient Warriors Gaming Clan

W/Mo

09 Aug 2006 at 02:19 - 10

enjoy your trip Gaile, take some sunbathing for us

Big_Iron

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Edge

Tormented Weapons [emo]

09 Aug 2006 at 02:20 - 11

Have a great, relaxing trip. You deserve it!!!!

(I hope you've warned Andrew about us.)

scrinner

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

09 Aug 2006 at 02:25 - 12

Send me some swiss ectos!

KiRi

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

Canada

Grenths Rejects [GR]

09 Aug 2006 at 02:28 - 13

Have a great trip and a warm welcome to Andrew. :O!

Crispie

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

Michigan

Lords of the Dead

Mo/

09 Aug 2006 at 02:41 - 14

I guess you were right about having the best job ever *goes on a wild tantrum of jealousy*

Vana The Everyoung

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2005

Adelaide, Australia

Mo/N

09 Aug 2006 at 03:22 - 15

Have a great trip Galie, we will miss you terribly.

Btw Happy Birthday Galie and a big welcome for you Andrew, hope you don’t get too overwhelmed by all the extra attention.

milias

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Nov 2005

Defected back to America

Me/E

09 Aug 2006 at 03:52 - 16

Hi Gaile, have a great trip!

Just a quick question, under which name will Andrew be posting?

And yes, welcome Andrew!

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

09 Aug 2006 at 03:53 - 17

I'll missing 55 with ya in Uw

.

GloryFox

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Good ol' USA, where everyone else wants to be

Now Plays World of Warcraft on Whisperwind

09 Aug 2006 at 04:20 - 18

Thanks Gaile you will be missed.

In the meanwhile my male warrior will dance in private for some other Ranger chick until you return. A warrior has to earn a living doing something that can’t be nerfed ya know.

jackie

/retired

Join Date: Dec 2005

On the Beach

09 Aug 2006 at 05:37 - 19

Have fun Gaile, it's really beautiful out there

Edge Martinez

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

NC

DKL

09 Aug 2006 at 05:43 - 20

Andrew Patrick... cool, a NASCAR name! Welcome SIR.

Clusmas

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Brisbane, Australia

n/a

09 Aug 2006 at 06:19 - 21

Can we call you Andy?

... and Randy Andy?

Pyrea

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2005

The Outer Rim

Initiates of Maat

09 Aug 2006 at 07:31 - 22

Have a great time, you will be missed loads...

Welcome Mr. Andrew Patrick

JR

Re:tired

Join Date: Nov 2005

W/

09 Aug 2006 at 08:30 - 23

You should swing by England, and i'll take you out and show you the sights...

Muhaha. HAHA.

Kay84

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Netherlands

[DVDF]

E/

09 Aug 2006 at 08:49 - 24

Have a great and safe trip! You deserve it!

Welcome Andrew Patrick

Clusmas

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Brisbane, Australia

n/a

09 Aug 2006 at 09:32 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR-

Muhaha. HAHA.

That is perhaps the most disturbing laughing pattern style I have ever seen in text form.

You are a scary, scary man.

Sciros Darkblade

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Ohio

Archons Ascendant [Arch] - Leader

W/

09 Aug 2006 at 11:23 - 26

YAY FINALLY!!! :cough: I mean, welcome to the forums Andrew Patrick.

Oh, and enjoy your vacation Gaile!

samifly

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Girl Power [GP]

Mo/Me

09 Aug 2006 at 11:24 - 27

Hi Andrew (hands him some tea to relax his soon-to-be-fried nerves)

Have fun Gaile

Deviant Angel

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2006

On a boat!

Homeless.

Mo/

09 Aug 2006 at 12:03 - 28

Hope you have a good vacation Gaile!

...and welcome to the forums Andrew!

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

09 Aug 2006 at 12:43 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I dunno, he told me to call him "Sir," after which I boxed him about the ears and sternly sent him back into his office to write 50 times on the whiteboard, "I will not be disrespectful."

oh man! I wanted to see that. I'll make sure to call him Maam for you Ms. Gray.

Just for kicks, I'll make sure his life here is a living hell... But, I make sure everyone's life here is a living hell...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Oh yes, I'll definitely be around tomorrow, probably in the game and certainly on the forums.

Woot! See you ingame Ms. Gray! (I hope to kiss a pig's butt it's Ms. Gray...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I'm going to miss you guys. *sniff*

Yeah, I'm going to miss you too. Except I express my sorrow differently. There is now a hole in the bathroom wall...

Anyway, Don't go and think you won't be missed! I'll miss seeing that cute little ranger in LA. (Except, she's not there much anymore...)

I will personally harass Mr. Patrick (In a good way...), Until he Ragequits life, at the ripe old age of 99.99. Mr. Patrick, REMEMBER ME!

Mwuahahahaha...

what is his ingame character? Necromancer? I wanna see a dev use a darker character ingame...

Mithie

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Rest En Pieces [RIP]

Me/W

09 Aug 2006 at 12:52 - 30

Bah! There's nothing to see in Europe. Just a big steel thing and an oversized clock.

Come to Korea sometime, home of gosu starcraft players and food so spicy you will cry.

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

09 Aug 2006 at 13:00 - 31

Welcome Andrew Patrick! He will be taking Gaile's place while she is gone, so, Lets give him a Big welcome!

Hey Man! Welcome to the fold! We hope you will enjoy your stay!

DOCB22

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

[SGC]

09 Aug 2006 at 13:07 - 32

I bow before Dwayna and pray for a safe voyage for you and your party.
happy birthday @-'-,-

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

09 Aug 2006 at 13:53 - 33

Someone should hand this fella an umbrella >_>

Have a great trip Gaile and bring back some chocolate!

milias

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Nov 2005

Defected back to America

Me/E

09 Aug 2006 at 14:30 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I dunno, he told me to call him "Sir," after which I boxed him about the ears and sternly sent him back into his office to write 50 times on the whiteboard, "I will not be disrespectful."

LoL, is Andrew old enough to be called "Sir", or are you young enough to call him "Sir"?

Dang it, why is it so hard to guess Gaile's age?

*sulk*

J3mo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

NL

Please contact the Administrator if your date of birth has changed.

Mo/

09 Aug 2006 at 14:41 - 35

The weather here in the netherlands is sh*t atm ^^
Anyways hope you enjoy it

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

09 Aug 2006 at 14:44 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by milias

LoL, is Andrew old enough to be called "Sir", or are you young enough to call him "Sir"?

Dang it, why is it so hard to guess Gaile's age?

*sulk*

I was wondering that too. Did she actually tell him to do that?

Gaile is only like, Nevermind that...

Mostly because we don't have any pictures of Gaile... (HINT HINT HINT Gaile...[we want some piccies of this vacation Gaile...])

*Sulks with millas*

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

09 Aug 2006 at 15:59 - 37

I petition we call him AndyPat until he actually posts with a preferred name!

Yichi

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2005

Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match...

Dark Alley [dR]

09 Aug 2006 at 17:33 - 38

Gaile while youre in germany could u grab me a bottle of Absynthe please?

anyway have fu nand welcome andrew. boy u have no idea what u signed up for

milias

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Nov 2005

Defected back to America

Me/E

09 Aug 2006 at 17:39 - 39

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistressYichi

...and welcome andrew. boy u have no idea what u signed up for

Aww, don't try to scare Andrew! We're a good bunch...really, we are!

We don't bite...if we get our daily fix of GW

brokenmonkey

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

CA

[UC] Uber Crue

W/

09 Aug 2006 at 18:08 - 40

Lol "Dont be disrispectful " Lol nice gaile well have a good trip