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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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 Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 05:35:36
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Everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to post a >>link<< to something on Wizards' website that is near and dear to my heart. Alaundo, I know this isn't strictly FR related, but I wasn't sure where else to place it so that as many folks as possible would see it. Many apologies if you think another forum would have been more appropriate.
People often ask me what it was like working at TSR. Well, this little piece does an outstanding job of describing it. The author of the article is one of my former coworkers and a really good friend of mine. He hits the nail on the head, at least for me. It's perfect. I wanted everyone to read it so that you could appreciate just what an amazing adventure it was, but also to understand that the culture there was about more than just designing games. It really was an extended family, and all of the ups and downs that go with that were in full force during those years. I consider my time there to have been some of the best, most fulfilling of my life, and I feel very fortunate to have gotten such an opportunity. If you ever find yourself in a job situation similar to the one described in the article, cherish it--they don't come along very often.
Thomas
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 06:11:09
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Man... I should love to work in a place like that!
I also noted that Teenagers From Outer Space was mentioned. I think it's the only place I've ever seen that game mentioned before! I picked up a copy of it on a whim at my FLGS years ago, and though I never got to play it, the rule book was a funny read by itself. |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 06:11:15
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That is an amazing article to be sure, and one I'm certain will only let the flame of desire burn all the brighter within in the gathered sages here who would give their right arms to work for TSR.
Here's hoping that in later life I too will be able to work for such a company. I'm sure it wasn't all peaches and cream and that the usual antics of personal conflicts, wages, rules and strictures and half a dozen other common problems were there too. But it must have been nice to at least work with a like minded group of talented, unique and interesting individuals.
Given how much time we spend in the office, and how much of ourselves - both mentally and emotionally - we devote to our jobs, it would seem to be common sense to look for a job we enjoy and one where our hard work and commitment would be rewarded - if not financially, then at least with priceless memories to cherish. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 08:51:01
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Well met
No problem at all, Thomas. I read this article myself yesterday and always love to read of the old days of TSR. I'm quite excited about the Thirty Years of Adventure book as well.  I'm sure that the experience of working at TSR must have been quite amazing  |
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