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thank you for all your hard work! have fun on your vacation!

It’s been fun...

Friday the 7th of May marked my 4.5 year anniversary at Star Stable, and my last day as an employee at Star Stable Entertainment.

Being with Star Stable, I’ve learned a lot about communication, project management, data analysis, and truly “grokking” your work, from tools, to colleagues, to end user (that’s you reading this, probably! Yes, you! You are awesome!)

It’s been quite a journey, and one that I’m glad to say that I’ve shared that journey with an awesome fanbase.

While this means I am not qualified to answer any questions on behalf of SSE anymore, I can say that I’ve grown fond of the entire world of Jorvik, so I’ll certainly be sticking around as a fan. Mostly to just make silly memes, or post theories without the fear that they will be regarded as canon.

I know that I’m leaving the future development in the game in some very capable hands, as several colleagues that I’ve worked with – including @Jorvegian-Chronicler – will carry the game forwards to greater heights. I’m proud of many of my contributions to the game, but not a single one of them have been accomplished alone. Game development is a complex effort, and the lone developer is almost entirely a myth.

Still, I am aware rumors tend to grow in communities when certain creators leave, partly because it’s easier to look for a simple reason to blame because structural issues are complex, and partly because when there isn’t enough information people tend to assume the worst. This one time, an animator announced that he quit, and we had to deal with people perpetrating the rumor that we didn’t have animators for years after that. (That was never true.) Problems tend to spawn from structural reasons rather than individuals.

Anyhow, that’s why I want to make it clear that while there has certainly been merited discourse towards SSE in the community lately, that is not why I am leaving. In January, Sumo Leamington approached me with an amazing job offer – something I cannot talk about due to NDAs - but just hearing about it made me realize how much I wanted to work on that project. A few months of interviews with Sumo proceeded to give me a great impression of the company and their culture, and when they confirmed that they would hire me if I was interested, I realized that this was the time to move on towards new adventures!

At the end of May, I’m incredibly excited to join Sumo Leamington, but for now I’m going on vacation for a bit.

This is Sorceress Feraly, hanging up my Game Master hat for now! Now to draw some Mayalex or something!

P.S. As things are usually worked on quite far ahead from reaching their release, the final things I have been working on have not been released yet and will not be for quite a while – so I’ll look forward to the future releases so I can talk about it.

*violently shoves a microphone in your face* What do you think the new Anne will look like?

[leans in so close to the microphone I can taste it] anne von blyssen will be shaped like a friend

1, 2, 3 and 14!!

1. Astrid’s home stable is currently Moorland Stables. She likes it because of the relatively calm atmosphere, the fact that it’s in between Silverglade Village and Steves, and the nature surrounding the stable.

2. Astrid actually lives in Mistfall, but visits Moorland every day. She lives in Mistfall in order to get to her job as a Jorvik Ranger quickly.

3. Astrid’s favorite person is Linda. Astrid and Linda both adore Canterella and Knights of Unistria, and frequently have detailed discussions about the latest fanfics they’ve written or read, or any cool cosplays they’re planning. They also talk about druid stuff sometimes, but that’s rare.

14.  Astrid makes her money by working as a Jorvik Ranger. She leads trail rides, clears the trails with Keema, and generally does anything that needs to be done in Mistfall. 

thank you!!!

new looks!

ask me things please!

SSO OC Asks

This might exist already? Some of them might have already been asked somewhere? These might be simple, little things, but I feel like their answers can be really helpful, anyway! These are SSO-themed questions for your SSO OC! Obvs, feel free to reblog to get asked yourself, and ask me for any of my kiddos! Some of these DO HAVE SPOILERS.

1. What is their home stable in-game? Why?

2. Where do they actually live in Jorvik?

3. Who is their favorite NPC? (Obvs they wouldn’t be for our characters, but you know)

4. Who is their Soul Steed? What breed are they? Do they have any markings or look different in some way from the in-game appearance you could give them?

5. What is their favorite location? (Ex, Hollow Woods, Greendale, Silverglade Manor Library) Why?

6. Who’s their favorite horse? Why?

7. What are their powers? Are they stronger with one Circle over any of the others?

8. What’s their usual style? Any favorite tack sets or color themes for them?

9. Thoughts about Jorvik City? How do they feel about Rania’s petition for a horse-friendly Jorvik City?

10. Thoughts about Justin? (I’m sorry, I’m curious, he shows up so much)

11. How do they feel about the magical horse race at the circus? Did they enjoy being a horse?

12. Do they trust the Druids? Or how do they feel about them?

13. Least favorite NPC?

14. How do they make their money?

15. How many horses do they own?

16. How many pets do they have? What kind? What are their names?

17. How do they feel about the Soul Riders? Do they trust them? Feel like an outsider? Are they closer to some over the others?

18. Do they believe something mystical, magical, or otherwise strange really exists in Dino Valley? How did they feel about the leaving of the Kallter and the roar/scream/screech in the Valley?

19. Thoughts about Jorvik Wild Horses?

20. Do you think they are a Wild Whisperer? Or are they just bonded with their Soul Steed?

21. What’s their favorite Jorvegian holiday or celebration?

22. What do they think or feel about Pandoria? Have they or do they visit outside of the quests (using the rifts)? If they have or still do, why?

23. How has their visit(s) to Pandoria affected them? Do they have scars? Has it affected any of their life views?

24. Would they ever consider working for Dark Core or believing their side?

25. What or who is Garnok to them? A dark presence? A squid-like monster? A child with a ridiculously complicated jumping course (fuckin @’s Lizzy)?

26. Do they ever go to the Disco? If they don’t, would they ever consider going? What would it take to make them go?

27. Disco or Moorland Beach party?

28. Are they interested in helping with archaeology or fishing?

29. How do they feel about Igor, the waiter/manager of the Dino Valley cafe, and whom seemed interested in your horse for… “culinary reasons?”

30. Do they like the perpetual winter of Dino Valley or the perpetual autumn/fall of Goldenhills Valley, or is it strange to them? Do they prefer one over the other, or neither?

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