OneLetter Wrote:Hello Maplers!

I wanted to provide a general staffing update, as we’re just past the holiday season, and ramping up for a new exciting year of MapleStory! I know since Artasi left, it’s been a little quiet, but I wanted to assure you all that it hasn’t been quiet over here inside Nexon. Your feedback is still being recorded and passed to our Production and Development teams, and any issues that pop-up are being handled as they are reported. Sabina has been helping out a bunch in those areas, and I thank her for her support while we’ve been going through the process of hiring a new MapleStory Community Manager.

Speaking of a new CM, I’m happy to announce that on Monday, January 11th, we’ll have a new CM joining our team here at Nexon America, specifically for MapleStory! They may not introduce themselves Day 1, as there’s a lot of SUPER FUN government-mandated paperwork and training to go through, but once they’re ready to announce themselves and communicate with you all (which will certainly be within that first week), we’ll make that announcement post. I’m not going to say anything else, since it’s up to that individual to introduce themselves.

I know it’s been sort of quiet, but it won’t be for too much longer. Stay tuned, Maplers!

xparasite9 Wrote:And then the replacement will find out just exactly why the predecessors left, and will also leave.

Artasi on reddit Wrote:While I do think there were some improvements to be made in certain aspects of the company, management issues were not necessarily why I left, and certainly have nothing to do with MysteryMask, seeing as she is still with Nexon America. Every company has it's own work to do within itself, and things of a certain caliber don't change overnight - but with the right attitude change can happen. It's a much different world working for a developer as opposed to a publisher, so it's something to keep in mind when thinking about Nexon America.
I left to pursue another opportunity, at a company that has always been my dream to work at - and that's where I am now, and I don't look back on Nexon America in any negative light. I continue to wish them and everyone there only the best.
The new CM is someone I have worked closely with in the past, and they will be focusing on getting up-to-speed so they can get to working with you guys!
I should be seeing them tomorrow, actually, so I can give them some good advice on their road into MapleStory.
I felt the need to comment since I've been seeing this spread around over the last month. Hope all of you guys are doing well!
https://twitter.com/BretForbus

Pastewrong Wrote:Didn't most/many of them get fired? There was Aurtax, Girasol and Artasi who almost got fired (all for standing up for the players/community)

SaptaZapta Wrote:https://www.reddit.com/r/Maplestory/comments/3zz0t5/staffing_update_new_cm_coming_monday/cyqaqgw

While obviously he would not be badmouthing Nexon in public, there was no need for him to publicly defend them, either.

Not sure what to think about the new CM being someone he worked with in the past. On the one hand, it's good to have someone who is familiar with Nexon and maybe MapleStory itself. They're unlikely to have unreasonable expectations and get burned out or fired quickly. On the other hand, they'll have all the same preconceptions. But we'll see.



Girasol rage-quit. Hime and Artasi left to pursue better opportunities, as did MysteryMask (albeit still at Nexon). Aurtax is the only one who was fired, as far as I know.

SaptaZapta Wrote:Girasol rage-quit. Hime and Artasi left to pursue better opportunities, as did MysteryMask (albeit still at Nexon). Aurtax is the only one who was fired, as far as I know.

Pastewrong Wrote:Well, apparently Artasi got threaten with being fired after expressing outrage after learning that Tower of Oz stuff would be in Marvel.

Also, thank you for clarifying....wasn't really involved during the Girasol episode

KThxBaiNao Wrote:Hey Maplers!

I'm Michael deVenecia, the new Community Manager for MapleStory. MapleStory just happens to have been my gateway into online gaming, and I'm excited to be a part of the team. I come from a fairly diverse and competitive professional background with roots in coaching/teaching martial arts, sales, and a ton of customer service experience. My passion for gaming eventually landed me here. I've been close friends with Artasi for quite some time, and he's helped guide me through this transition, and provided me with a ton of advice.

Outside of work I'm a fairly active musician, live-streamer, and martial artist. I LOVE to eat(and spend a lot of time taking pictures of my food). Some of my favorite dishes include Phad See Ew(Thai Stir Fried Noodles, Ddeokbokki(Spicy Rice Cakes), and Soondubu(Soft Tofu Stew). I'm a HUGE E-Sports fanatic and am looking forward to the upcoming season.

If you've got any questions related to MapleStory, the video game industry(I'm new to all this so don't expect much), or just want to get to know me in general feel free to ask! I'll try to answer everything I can, but be mindful as I am under NDA.

If you need to reach me outside of the forums, shoot me a message. I’ll try my best to respond.
Twitter - @KThxBaiNao

Eos Wrote:Who wants to ask if he plans on attempting to repair the damaged relationship with Southperry?

Quote:I've been close friends with Artasi for quite some time, and he's helped guide me through this transition, and provided me with a ton of advice.

ShinkuDragon Wrote:should we even try? i mean we probably were part of that advice (as in don't even man, they're EEEVIL)

Untradeable Wrote:FRESH MEAT