Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

It is my pleasure to announce the (long over-do) promotions of Duster47 and Rasael to the roles of "Lead Developer" and "Lead Programmer."

Both of these team members have been with us for many years now, working hard to support this server and the stories produced here. They have often been the unseen heroes of the major content pushes and the massive area changes that make this world feel more reactive and alive for the players who play here.

Duster47 is taking over as our Lead Developer. Duster's responsibilities are to help manage, coordinate, and produce custom content -- and then get it into the game. This process can be time-consuming, and comes with a steep learning curve. But through their determination and dedication, Duster has not only got us implementing long backlogged custom content, but has also got the developers once again reacting to plot changes and working on new content and new ideas knowing that their work can go in game now. Duster has, in a very real sense, breathed fresh life into the server -- player-side and staff-side. And it's partly thanks to Duster's continued efforts that the world will keep reacting, changing, and updating in response to your in-character actions.

Rasael, meanwhile, has been an indefatigable scripter, coder, and custom content creator, and will be taking over as our Lead Programmer. He has helped keep the BGTSCC wiki up to date, as well, and coordinates heavily with the BGTSCC Quality Control team to ensure that his content is thoroughly tested for balance and appropriateness. Unlike many artists, Rasael is patient with constructive feedback and is always ready and willing to set aside projects that don't mesh with the server's play environment, or alter ones that the QC team feels needs it. His artist's touch without the "artist's temperament" that so often goes with it has made him an invaluable member of the team. And he is a true craftsman.

Both of these staff members have made an immeasurable impact on the playability and long-term viability of this server. I could fill a book with all of the projects they've worked on or fixed for us over the years. And in their new roles -- with all of the other unsung heroes on the Development Team -- they will undoubtedly continue to help guide our future. So please take a moment to congratulate them on their very well-deserved promotions.

In the words of Michael Jordan: "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." These two make it happen.

Congrats to both of you. We know how hard you work to bring this world alive and make it a better place for all to enjoy.

This is well deserved and way past due.

Congrats to both of you!
Both great people. The server is in good hands.

Much deserved and overdue indeed!

Thank you both for all of your outstanding contributions to the server.

Words cannot even begin to describe the appreciation for what you both have done for this place and what you will do I am sure going forward! The fact that we are doing updates again with your teams' work just forces a big smile on my face every time I think about it!

You make this place come to life and with a quality of work and commitment of time that we should be flattering you endlessly for given you do it as volunteers!

OK OK I'll be serious, y'all volunteer hundreds of hours doing something for us that you could get paid well doing. I cannot overstate my gratitude on this.

Congratulations to you both, well deserved.

Congratulations and thank you for all your work!

Congratulations! I was wondering why Rasael's name turned a new color and now I know! You both rock and this community is very lucky to have two selfless individuals such as yourselves. Way to go!

Wow, congratulations to the both of you!!!

All hail our new cyborg overlords!

Congratulations and thank you for all the work you both do and have been doing! We appreciate it very much!

Congrats, and thank you both for all the work you do for the server. Without you two we certainly would not be where we are today.

I thought they already were Lead Developer and Lead Programmer... At least in my mind!

Congratulations! You both are amazing for doing what you do. It is not easy and sometimes incredibly frustrating but you do not give up. That shows true dedication.