So long & thanks for all the fish...

Farewell Nomad! Today we say farewall to our Community Co-ordinator, Nomad. We managed to track her down before she escaped to talk to her about life working at the heart of Lineage... Read on to see what she had to say.

Roo: How's the last day goin' ?
Nomad: Pretty good, almost done ^_^
Roo: You know you're not allowed to leave til you've done your exit interview
Nomad: Heh, true - hope you have the questions ready
Roo: Well - i was kinda gonna "wing" it
Roo: Ready?
Nomad: sure
* Roo quickly puts on a suit and grabs a mic
Roo: Well Nomad, you've been with us since January. In that time we've seen oodles of changes both in, and around the game. You've pretty much been the voice of the "(wo)man behind the curtain" for most of that time... You've seen scout leave the team, you've giggled all the way through Fracas' stint behind the wheel and you've watched the capt' himself in action!
Roo: That's enough to drive anyone 'round the bend... but the community only knows you as the "chick in the forums" ... since that's where they see you the most. It seems only right to ask you how you found dealing with the Lineage 1 community?
Nomad: The Lineage community is one of the most dedicated, focused - one might even say rabid - groups I've ever worked with. It's been a pleasure to deal with people who are so invested in their game and have spent so much time, effort, and thought on it.
Roo: Rabid? You can say that again!
Nomad: hehehe
Roo: What's been the most difficult part of your job?
Nomad: This job is a balancing act - the desires of the community vs the needs of the company, my wish to make everyone happy vs my firm resolve not to lie to anyone... keeping that balance is the tricky part, in any situation
Roo: Every job has it's tough moments, can you give us an example of something you found really hard to deal with?
Nomad: Bots!
What about them?
Nomad: My god, do I hate bots
Nomad: You would not believe how much time and effort we spend struggling with this problem, and it's one that never goes away - and even our victories don't make a visible enough impact for the community to be really happy. It's the worst lose-lose situation I've ever seen - and it's not specific to Lineage.
Roo: Yeah, we hear ya... HATE 'em we do!
Roo: That's enough pessimism for me tho...
Roo: What about your best bits? What's been your favourite thing about Lineage?
Nomad: It is a great team to be on - CaptSturm, Arctic Sum, Fracas, Impact, Scout, Mistryl - they are all really great people. We have a really good time keeping you folks occupied, and it's a priviledge to be a part of the group
Roo: We can only imagine the antics you lot get up to back there... any fond memories you're going to take with you?
Nomad: Oh, there are several - the Kill Glance ring that made people drop dead in the middle of town, showing up for the MayDay event to be mobbed by dozens of people with tons of questions, watching Fracas concoct wild schemes for the Royal quest... I've had a good ride.
Roo: yeah, but unfortunately for us all, it's almost time for you to "get off"... Where are you going?
Nomad: In a distant land lies a kingdom without a king, the sandstone city where I was born, and the dusty roads my boots will soon walk again...
Roo: Speaking of boots... before i let you go, there's something i HAVE to ask you
Nomad: Oh?
Roo: On behalf of the L1 community... what *is* with those boots?
Nomad: oh, I stole them off the internet... figured Nomad + Texas = dusty cowboy boots
Roo: oh well that was a terribly dissapointing answer
Nomad: heh, sorry
Nomad: I don't actually wear cowboy boots
Roo: we'll have to check on that....
Roo: Well... the experience is almost over, there's just one thing we still have to do...
Nomad: What's that?
Roo: Say "Thank You"
Roo: It's been a real pleasure working with you these past 12 months, and personally, i'm gonna miss ya big time!
Nomad: I'll miss you too, Roo
Roo: I hope you'll still drop in on us from time-to-time?
Nomad: oh, I'll probably check up on you
Roo: probably?
Roo: I'm sure you'll leave us in capable hands... or at the very least, those boots.
Nomad: coh, Capt's got bigger boots than I do - he'll take care of y'all just fine
Roo: Well Nomad, thank you very much for your time. I'm sure we'll see you again "out there"... somewhere...