Kiwibird moves to Devilian, Ocho moves to Defiance

Kiwibird will be moving on from Defiance and will be joining the Devilian team, and Ocho will be taking over as the Defiance Community Relations Manager.

We are sad to see Kiwibird leave Defiance as we had a great working relationship, and we look forward to working with Ocho for the first time.

Source: http://forums.defiance.com/showthread.php?226505 

Kiwibird

Ark Hunters,

I started working on Defiance as a Game Master in Customer Service at Trion Worlds, in early 2013. I’ll never forget the way I felt when I first started playing Defiance, because I still feel the same way when I log in to this day. I love the game! I’ve joined your community, your clans, and your events. You all welcomed me to your world, and it became my home. I’ve played on all platforms and learned a love of controllers from other vofans and coworkers. It has been over two years, and I’m a better shot in-game (and out!) now. I have loved learning and working with you. The Defiance Team and community has a very special place in my heart and always will.

I wanted to thank you, and to let you know that I am joining the Devilian Team as their Community Relations Manager today. You will now be in the very capable hands of Senior Community Relations Manager, Eric “Ocho” Cleaver. I have worked with Ocho for well over a year now and he has a wealth of experience that he will be able to offer as your new Defiance Community Relations Manager. He has helped with Defiance in the past, and he looks forward to continuing to care for you in the future.

My long term relationship with Defiance doesn’t end here – this won’t be the last that you’ll see of me! I have been involved in Defiance Alpha and beyond and you know I just can’t quit you. I look forward to seeing our community continue to grow. If you’re the type that tweets, you can always find me on Twitter as Kiwibirding.

There’s no gif for goodbye. I will miss you all so very much, but I will only be a game away!

Kiwibird

Ocho

Greetings!

Kiwibird is a tough act to follow, but I’m definitely excited by the opportunity! Having spent the better part of the last two years sitting ten feet away from the Defiance Team, I’ve always been a bit envious of the Community Managers who have had a chance to work with them. Every day I hear the team discussing how to implement new features or address issues in Defiance, and aside from a bit of friendly trolling I’ve never had a chance to get involved. But that changes today!

Defiance has a lot of depth and content that I’m busy devouring (with more on the way, I think the team wants to keep me busy – very busy!), and I look forward to getting to know all of you as well. I’ll be poking around and asking things, so if you see a private message from me asking for more details don’t be worried! I’m always open to any questions you might have as well.

Looking forward to this adventure. You’ll see me around a fair amount (and maybe the occasional Kiwibird too).

Eric “Ocho” Cleaver