Jeff Grubb to leave ANet

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Posted by: Just a flesh wound.3589

Just a flesh wound.3589

Jeff Grubb’s last day with ANet is February 12. He is taking a position with Amazon Game Studio.

Good luck in your new job.

Grubb Street blogspot

Jeff Grubb: Wiki

Be careful what you ask for
ANet may give it to you.

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Posted by: DGraves.3720

DGraves.3720

I like that guy. I wish I was as creative as him.

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Posted by: upsdn.5426

upsdn.5426

Jeff Grubb’s last day with ANet is February 12. He is taking a position with Amazon Game Studio.

Good luck in your new job.

Grubb Street blogspot

Jeff Grubb: Wiki

Goodbye Jeff Grubb, and thanks!

P.S. (though I know it’s very unlikely he reads the GW2 forums): ever since I read The Brothers’ War almost 20 years ago, I’ve seen the name Gixx pop up here, there and everywhere. I have always assumed you came up with the name, yourself, and I didn’t know that you were involved in GW2 until I came across the NPC of that name and (out of suspicion) Googled for your name in connection with GW2.

Of course, that didn’t exactly settle it, and I’m still mildly curious—not enough to try very hard to find out, but enough to use it as an excuse to mention that I’m a fan!

Anyway, it’s a fantastic name, and as a budding nerd I loved that book. Its successors in that collection were interesting in their own right, but none of them really evoked the full scope of the M:tG lore like TBW.

As for Guild Wars 2, I certainly hope ArenaNet carries on in a fitting manner in your absence. Best of luck!

(edited by upsdn.5426)

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Posted by: Vayne.8563

Vayne.8563

Take it easy, Jeff. Best of luck in your new position!

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Posted by: Tommyknocker.6089

Tommyknocker.6089

Been a fan since before your dragonlance days. May all your new adventures be full of Kender and may your nights be Draconian free.

Best of luck!

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Posted by: zenleto.6179

zenleto.6179

Aww. I’ve been a fan of Jeff Grubb for a long time. Good luck in your new work Jeff!

Fire up the Hyperbowl ma, we’re going to town!

Would you like some hard cheeze with your sad whine?

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Posted by: Behellagh.1468

Behellagh.1468

Good luck Jeff.

And this is the 2nd ANet person who left for Amazon in the last 6 months.

We are heroes. This is what we do!

RIP City of Heroes

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Posted by: TexZero.7910

TexZero.7910

Good luck Jeff.

And this is the 2nd ANet person who left for Amazon in the last 6 months.

It’s like the 4th or 5th person that we know of….

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Posted by: morrolan.9608

morrolan.9608

Ghosts of Ascalon is by far my favourite GW2 novel so this is a shame.

Jade Quarry [SoX]
Miranda Zero – Ele / Twitch Zero – Mes / Chargrin Soulboom – Engi
Aliera Zero – Guardian / Reaver Zero – Necro

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Posted by: Behellagh.1468

Behellagh.1468

Good luck Jeff.

And this is the 2nd ANet person who left for Amazon in the last 6 months.

Only heard of Eric Flannum.

We are heroes. This is what we do!

RIP City of Heroes

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Posted by: Wolfey.3407

Wolfey.3407

It sucks that he is leaving; however, on the same token… I am highly curious and interested in what the new guy will lead us story wise.

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Posted by: morrolan.9608

morrolan.9608

Good luck Jeff.

And this is the 2nd ANet person who left for Amazon in the last 6 months.

Only heard of Eric Flannum.

Also Chris Whiteside and Jon Peters.

Jade Quarry [SoX]
Miranda Zero – Ele / Twitch Zero – Mes / Chargrin Soulboom – Engi
Aliera Zero – Guardian / Reaver Zero – Necro

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Posted by: Kattenpootjes.4291

Kattenpootjes.4291

So many people left already XD I wonder why…

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Posted by: StinVec.3621

StinVec.3621

Pleasant adventures to you, Jeff!

I’ve always respected and enjoyed your creative mind. I sincerely look forward to seeing what it produces for AGS.

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Posted by: Just a flesh wound.3589

Just a flesh wound.3589

So many people left already XD I wonder why…

Still a few left according to what this guy found (list not necessarily complete).

The company has been in business for over 10 years now. There’s going to be a natural amount of attrition as people move on to different jobs over time. No one reasonable would expect anything different.

Mike OBrien (Founder)
Gaile Gray (since 2000?)
Curtis Johnson (since 2003)
Ben Miller (since 2004)
Heron Prior (since 2004)
Braeden Shosa (since 2004)
Jesse Christensen (since 2004)
Matthew Medina (since 2004)
Dave Beetlestone (since 2003)
Peter Fries (2005)
John Corpening (since 2005)
AJ Thompson (since 2005)
Eric Rane (since 2005)
Andrew McLeod (since 2005/6)
Joshua Foreman (was the one of the first members)
Daniel Dociu (since 2005)
Linsey Murdock (since 2006)
Isaiah Cartwright (since 2006)
Hyojin Ahn (since 2007)
Tirzah Bauer (since Nightfall)
Aaron Coberly (since Prophecies)
Matthew Barrett (since Factions)
Colin Johanson (since 2005)
Ree Soesbee (worked for Guild Wars 1 when i remeber correctly)
Andrew Gray (since guild wars beyond)
Robert Gee (since guild wars beyond)
Bobby Stein (before Factions, he has an NPC named by him http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Obbi_Styne)
Mike Zadorojny (before Factions, has also an NPC: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Myke_Zadorojny)
Scott Mayhew (since Factions)
Tami Foote (has an NPC in eotn, was guest in a PoI in 2015, no linkedin)

Be careful what you ask for
ANet may give it to you.

(edited by Just a flesh wound.3589)

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Posted by: Anakita Snakecharm.4360

Anakita Snakecharm.4360

Their rate of employee turnover seems pretty normal to me.

Best of luck to Jeff in his future endeavors!

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Posted by: Majic.4801

Majic.4801

Amazon should just buy ArenaNet and be done with it.

“Not the same, real and true. True you feel inside.
Always follow what is true.” — Sentry-skritt Bordekka

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Posted by: Vayne.8563

Vayne.8563

So many people left already XD I wonder why…

Because bigger companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon can offer developers more money than Anet who has made two games in a single franchise and has no other income. Most of the people who left recently were hired away by bigger publishers who have deeper pockets. If you worked for Anet, even if you loved it there and someone offered you a salary that was 30-50% more than you were making, what would you do?

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Posted by: Randulf.7614

Randulf.7614

Respect to Gaile…there for over 15 years!

I can’t stand to be in a company for a year before I move on lol

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Posted by: Behellagh.1468

Behellagh.1468

So many people left already XD I wonder why…

Because bigger companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon can offer developers more money than Anet who has made two games in a single franchise and has no other income. Most of the people who left recently were hired away by bigger publishers who have deeper pockets. If you worked for Anet, even if you loved it there and someone offered you a salary that was 30-50% more than you were making, what would you do?

Well there’s that but after X years, something new sounds fun.

We are heroes. This is what we do!

RIP City of Heroes

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Posted by: Vayne.8563

Vayne.8563

So many people left already XD I wonder why…

Because bigger companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon can offer developers more money than Anet who has made two games in a single franchise and has no other income. Most of the people who left recently were hired away by bigger publishers who have deeper pockets. If you worked for Anet, even if you loved it there and someone offered you a salary that was 30-50% more than you were making, what would you do?

Well there’s that but after X years, something new sounds fun.

I’ve always been more of a company guy. Once I settled into a position in a company I’d move through the company but it took a lot to get my switch. Maybe it’s just a case of being comfortable and happy, and not wanting to risk not being so in a new place. But yes, a lot of people like moving around. Particularly if you can get rewarded financially for doing so.

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Posted by: aji.7456

aji.7456

Best of luck on your next endeavor!