Post by: Bloodworth on April 02, 2007, 10:50:50 AM
I’ve warned the staff of my possible departure for well over a year, but now that it's for real, it still feels like a surprise. I'm sure that few of our faithful readers would have seen this coming. Working on this site has been more of a lifestyle than a job. Billy made sure this team felt like a family from the very beginning, and that’s still how I think of the staff, and of course many of the familiar voices in the forums. I look forward to being a reader once again, and I'm confident that WindyMan has the vision and determination to continue making this site better than ever.
Some people have asked whether I’d still be able to drop in on the podcast or the forums, but at this point, I’m not so sure that I can. For now, I’ll say goodbye, and if you see me here again, think of it as a nice surprise.
Warm regards,
Daniel Bloodworth
Post by: Zach on April 02, 2007, 11:03:03 AM
Post by: Karl Castaneda #2 on April 02, 2007, 11:04:53 AM
Dan, you're great writer and a hard worker, but more than anything else, you're a great friend, and I know you'll do an awesome job - they're lucky to have you.
Happy trails - I know we'll cross paths again.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on April 02, 2007, 11:19:50 AM
In all seriousness, congratulations on the new job and good luck.
Post by: Ian Sane on April 02, 2007, 11:23:58 AM
Dan you've done a great job on the site and you'll be missed. Good luck at your new job.
You also have the coolest last name I've ever heard.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on April 02, 2007, 11:50:22 AM
Post by: vudu on April 02, 2007, 12:02:19 PM
QuoteHm, I noticed that you deliberately didn't mention what the company is. Should we assume it's gaming-related? Is that why you can't continue to work for NWR? Is there going to be another place where we can soon get our daily Bloodworth fix?
This morning I accepted a position with another company, and they have made it clear that I would no longer be able to contribute to NWR.
Post by: ShyGuy on April 02, 2007, 12:04:50 PM
Do we get to know where you are heading to?
Post by: Bloodworth on April 02, 2007, 12:11:57 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 02, 2007, 12:18:23 PM
(Though hopefully you still post here in the forums...I don't see why not...)Good luck with your new job!
Post by: UncleBob on April 02, 2007, 12:50:11 PM
Can I have your job now?
Post by: Khushrenada on April 02, 2007, 01:11:31 PM
Of course, just in case I'm wrong (and that is doubtful) I do hope Bloodworth is going to a happy place.
And I guess I'll be the one to take Bloodworth's place on the forums. I'm probably the one best suited to make sure his legacy lives on untarnished. Of course, I'll have to ban people and lock threads but that's life.
Post by: Caliban on April 02, 2007, 01:22:09 PM
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 02, 2007, 03:00:20 PM
Post by: King of Twitch on April 02, 2007, 03:06:16 PM
Post by: Shift Key on April 02, 2007, 03:14:24 PM
Post by: Syl on April 02, 2007, 04:10:41 PM
PlanetN2000 anyone?
Post by: MarioAllStar on April 02, 2007, 05:32:23 PM
Post by: 18 Days on April 02, 2007, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: Deguello on April 02, 2007, 05:48:57 PM
Post by: Khushrenada on April 02, 2007, 06:13:13 PM
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Originally posted by: 18 Days
So can RABicle get unbanned now?
Hey, that's a great idea. Before you go Bloodworth, you should unban anyone that has been banned and unlock any threads that have been locked. That will show NWR just how important you are. And I'll be there to let everyone know, "Well, when Bloodworth was around, we didn't have....." etc.
Post by: KDR_11k on April 02, 2007, 07:19:54 PM
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Post by: IceCold on April 02, 2007, 07:28:29 PM
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RABicle, you've been here a long time and you've repeatedly flown in the face of our rules. And now you're COMPLAINING about me acting on things things I've been far too patient with you about. I don't need to warn you again. You're gone, and you suck for making me do this.
Post by: Smash_Brother on April 03, 2007, 09:43:37 AM
Post by: Shecky on April 03, 2007, 03:43:42 PM
I best get your Wii code eventually especially if Metroid Corruption has multiplayer, mark my words
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 03, 2007, 10:06:09 PM
I'LL BE WATCHING.
Post by: Shift Key on April 03, 2007, 10:34:58 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
I'LL BE WATCHING.
No peeping Tom should ever be a mod of NWR
Post by: couchmonkey on April 04, 2007, 05:56:45 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 04, 2007, 06:51:57 AM
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Originally posted by: KhushrenadaQuote
Originally posted by: 18 Days
So can RABicle get unbanned now?
Hey, that's a great idea. Before you go Bloodworth, you should unban anyone that has been banned and unlock any threads that have been locked. That will show NWR just how important you are. And I'll be there to let everyone know, "Well, when Bloodworth was around, we didn't have....." etc.
I wouls sort of be like a "presedential" mod giving out all his pardons just before his term ends.
and having said that, Good luck moving forward, I wish you well and hope everything works out for the better.
Post by: Bloodworth on April 06, 2007, 03:45:29 PM
I got the ok to let you guys know what I'm up to, and it won't be a problem for me to hang around the message boards here. So here's the deal:
Most of you probably don't know this, but last fall I was working for G4 on a strategy show called Cheat. I did all the Twilight Princess stuff and a few other things like Excite Truck and Elite Beat Agents. I was only hired for a certain number of episodes, though. So at the end of the year, they had to let me go. I have been pretty much out of work since the beginning of the year.
After that, I simply couldn't go back to another hum-drum day job. So I spent most of my time looking for gigs related to video games or film. Thanks to my experience here and at G4, I landed a position at GameTrailers.com. I'm now on staff there as an Associate Editor, doing the same kinds of things that I've done for NWR - reviews, previews, and other video game related stuff.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on April 06, 2007, 03:56:14 PM
Ignore what people say, just follow your heart! Ignore what people may say. That you are a fool, that its impossible and that its a waste of time. NO!
PURSUIT OF DREAMS IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME!
NOW GO AND DON'T LOOK BACK!
Do it before you regret it when you turn 70!
GO BLOODWORTH! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Post by: Khushrenada on April 06, 2007, 04:15:34 PM
But at least Bloodworth is sticking around, that's great. We can all rest easy tonight knowing Bloodworth still has the power to ban and lock threads.
Post by: vudu on April 07, 2007, 02:50:26 AM
QuoteFixed.
Originally posted by: Khushrenada
But at least Bloodworth is sticking around, that's great. We can all rest easy tonight knowing Bloodworth still has the power to ban and lock threads on GameTrailers.com's message board.
Congrats Bloodworth. Glad to hear they're still letting you poke your nose into our community every now and then.
Maybe you'd like to plug your new site?
What does GameTrailers.com do besides ... well ... post trailers of video games?
Post by: Bloodworth on April 07, 2007, 06:51:27 AM
Post by: Athrun Zala on April 08, 2007, 11:38:56 AM
great!
good luck with the new job! ^__^
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on April 09, 2007, 03:32:16 AM
Post by: Ceric on April 09, 2007, 06:54:24 AM
Great going Bloodworth. I'm sad your leaving as Staff but, I'm happy your staying in this crazy forum community of ours.
[spoilers]Also could you get them to test their site for compatibility more often. I'm always having problems with them.
