by Chaotic|Blargers Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:24 pm
Hey guys, a few things to say here. First of all, everything I'm saying here is as a person, me, not as an employee. As most of you know, I haven't worked at Kodo since late January due to circumstances beyond all our control. I have no idea what that new site up at chaoticgame.com is about.
One thing I will say, however, is thank you. Thank you to all of you for supporting the community, and Chaotic as a whole, all the times that you did. I know it wasn't always easy - I know sometimes dates were missed or things were stalled. I know that you all experienced some amazing times and some frustrating times, especially since the end of 2010. But you still stuck by the Community, by the game, by all of us.
Chaotic for me was more than just a job or a game. It truly became a part of me. It helped my career in so many ways. After Teia left, I was given a chance by my boss at the time at TCD, and he made me Community and Customer Service Manager. That was such an amazing promotion. I got to know all of you through that.
TC Digital provided me job experience (which has helped my career in the years since), as well as lifelong friends that I know will be by my side for years to come. I was able to bring some of my old friends there, and make new ones in turn. Even during the times I wasn't working with TCD or Kodo - when I was in Chicago for those two years, or after I left Kodo and while I've been at my new gig... Chaotic is still dear to my heart. I still stay in touch with Bryan and Rob, I still keep an eye on everything the best I can.
Bryan and Rob, by the way.. for those of you who know who I'm talking about.. Both of them have my utmost respect. They worked so hard to keep Chaotic running throughout everything that happened. I've rarely seen people so dedicated to something. Plus, they're just GOOD people.
Others too.. Sotirios, my first partner there. He ended up becoming one of my closest friends. He left CS to do Art, but was at TCD until almost the end. We started the CS department together. Wolficus, who followed me to Chicago and who I've known ever since I entered the gaming industry many years ago - he was a master on the forums. Nanaue! He's been my best friend for 24 years, and was a heck of a CS guy. Rellik - there is no one on the EARTH that can QA like him. I've worked with him at 3 companies now and he never ceases to amaze me. Zaktar, Cyklik, Dragonix.. and so many countless others you all never even knew existed publicly.
And the Community! WOW. I will never see a more dedicated community. You guys helped make Chaotic what it was, and what it will always be... a real COMMUNITY. A place of good times, laughs, friendship and countless memories. Occasus, the first player Mod and tribe member. Nick07, who helped me a TON as player moderator, especially in the times I wasn't officially working there. Blitser and his card giveaway, and all the great help he provided. Mmax who relayed news to you guys and always helped bring people to the site. Blzv, Knuckles, BigPanda, Zach, beckett, Mordrid(!), and so so so many more I just don't have the space to name. Even etheto with his fantastic stories which are now lost because of the sudden closing of the site (that KILLS me). You all were.. ARE.. the best community on the net. I have been and always will be proud that I was able to lead the Community as long as I did. It changed my life. Chaotic started as a card game and a tv show, and look what it blossomed into. I'm glad we were able to have that 5th Anniversary celebration last year. I feel like that was a fitting send-off for the era we had. So many people came back, including community members who I hadn't seen in a long time, and former employees who took part simply because they WANTED to. It's truly astounding.
I don't know what the future will bring. I don't know if the site will ever come back, and if it does, in what form. I just know that this is the end of an era and that it breaks my heart.
But remember the good times, and stay in touch with the friends you've all made, and don't ever forget to get Chaotic, no matter where life takes you.
I'll pop in here from time to time, but I just wanted to say something in case this truly is the end of the online Chaotic Community as we knew it.
Thank you everyone - coworkers, friends, community members alike.
- Chris aka Chaotic|Blargers