I won't lie -- reading this makes me sad. You have done a wonderful job in what I thought would have been an impossible situation. You have definitely been such a positive influence on this community and helped direct it to a fun and friendly place.
Thank you so much for everything, and good luck in your future endeavors.
As with all good things, this too had to end. May your future endeavors be all that you wish. Thank you for the years that you shared with us in the Sims community. You will be greatly missed - this from the heart.
So this is probably one of the hardest posts that I've ever had to write in my career.
I never thought that I'd actually get the opportunity to work on one of my favorite video game franchises, with one of my favorite studios, and with the most amazing development team that I've had the pleasure of working with. Now, almost three years later, I'm getting ready to say good bye to all of my amazing co-workers and to this amazing community. I've been having to prepare for this day for over a month now, which is a large part of why I've slowly been removing myself from engaging with you all, and there have definitely been good days (jokes and smiles) and bad days (lots of crying) leading up to when things will be coming to an end.
Next week will be my last week as your Global Community Manager and with EA.
I wanted to spend sometime in this post talking about all of you. We've all shared some ups and downs together, it was definitely a bumpy road when I joined and I inherited a lot of anger with regards to content that was missing from the game. In that time a lot of you talked to me, either publicly or privately, about stuff you wished to see and suggestions for how to build better transparency with all of you. Out of that came the Quarterly Teasers, more relaxed communication with the SimGurus, and The Sims 4 Laundry Day Stuff Pack (one of my absolutely favorite projects to work on).
There is a lot to be said about your dedication to this franchise that most folks who don't play The Sims just won't understand (trust me, try explaining to someone who does not play about why not having Toddlers in the game was a big deal) but you continue to show your love and creativity with us every single day. You continue to provide us with feedback, let us know when we miss the mark and when we get it right, and you are all always so open with sharing your ideas for what you would like to see in the game (and others have gone a step further and created that content themselves for all of you to enjoy through Mods and CC.) You are a one of a kind community whose passion I could always relate too, even if I didn't play the way you did you were always so open with talking to me about what you feel would be great things to add to make your play style more enjoyable.
We all share a love for this franchise and studio that withstands it all and while I will be sad to not be here to be your voice I am looking to just being a fan once more.
To those I've had the pleasure of meeting in person: Thank you. Thank you for taking the time to chat with me about things you want to see in the game, sharing your creativity and passion, and for all of the wonderful conversations we've had and the memories we've shared.
To everyone in these forums: Thank you. We've had our ups and downs, but you've all continued to be dedicated and open to sharing your thoughts / opinions and continuing to welcome more new folks to this space. Please be kind and understanding to whomever steps into my shoes, they will be taking on a lot but having you all as guides will make their jobs so much more fulfilling. Be open to sharing your play styles, your stories, your creations, and your passion with them and others.
To the wider community: Please remember that you are all part of this amazing and wonderful community, whether you are engaging only on Twitter, writing blogs on Tumblr, running fan sites, making guides, helping other players with troubleshooting, or creating content on YouTube / Twitch. You are ALL part of the community and ALL of your voices matter. Please continue to share your feedback and creations with the SimGurus, they love sharing your stuff with the entire team.
I have a new journey that will take me outside of California and while I am sad to be leaving you all I am excited for things to come.
If you want to keep up with me and chat about Sims things (keep in mind I won't speak about anything that isn't public) you can catch me on the following channels:
I look forward to getting to chat with you all as a fan once more. So remember, it's not goodbye, just see you later
TY @SimGuruDrake .. Our community is a better place because of your hard work! More than just dipping your finger to test the waters you jumped fully into the pool and often (much to the embarrassment of many of us in this community) paid a hefty price. We who lurk more than speak are thankful for your contributions. Good luck in your new journey! Enjoy the respite from all the kvetching! OH .. and EAST COAST ?? ... SNOW UGH!
You did an amazing job in what was sometimes a very challenging situation. And you made a difference. May your new path give you satisfaction and contentment. May you be blessed with much happiness and success in your new life. May you have the opportunity to make as much of an impact as you did here.
Awe! I'm so sad to see you go, but I'm sure you're on the up and up and will keep in contact with us! Thank you so much for being here and bringing everyone together! I hope that whomever they bring in to take your role can be just as amazing as you are! ♡
Take care and good luck!
We will all miss you, but hopefully the new chapter in your life will be interesting, fun and rewarding.
Wherever you go and whatever you do, I wish you the very best of luck and above all else be happy! You're a good person, and good people deserve happiness.
PLEASE FIX TEENS IN TS4! I NEED YOUNGER TEENS NOT YA TEENS! (^_^)Please add Music Bands with lead singers! Please add vehicles and garages! Vehicles have always been part of The Sims.
I'm deeply sorry to see you go. I will miss your straightforward manner and the fearless way you could engage with the community and remain honest and calm, even when some people's emotions were running high. I have always admired your patience in the face of turmoil and your directness, and I think that EA and Maxis are losing a valuable asset to the company, just as we, the forum community, are losing a gem of a community manager. You are truly one of us and will be remembered and appreciated for all of the efforts you have made to bridge the gap between the developers and the players.
Thank you so much for all you have done. I wish you the best of luck as you journey on into a new and exciting future. May peace and happiness always follow you to success.
Sad to see you leave, Amanda. Yes, there were ups and downs but you've managed the challenge with a lot of grace and I think we're all very thankful for your efforts in improving communication between the community and the developers. It has changed this place and made it friendlier and more welcoming. I hope your new journey is exciting and fun, and that it will fulfill you. Welcome back as a fan to this community and again, thank you for putting your heart and soul into this! Have a safe trip to wherever you're headed x
Wishing all the best for your future , couldn't imagine being in your shoes inheriting frustrations from the small things I've been playing so long and enjoyed toddlers for a while but I never thought they were important seeing some of the moodier responses. One shouldn't turn to attacks not getting what they want in a game after all but that's one thing behind us now.
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Thank you very much for all your patience and understanding towards the frustrations you inherited. I will always remember and appreciate everything you have done for us. Whoever takes your place hopefully they will know that they have big shoes to fill. Sorry to see you leave but I do hope and wish you the best on all your future endeavors. You will be missed.
Hi, thank you so much for everything and all the work you have done and love you have put into the community. I hope that you have wonderful new opportunities and years to come and you do what makes you happy. Follow your dreams and be good. Stay beautiful. Peace, bye bye :D :) <3 B)
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Thank you so much for everything, and good luck in your future endeavors.
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Wherever you go and whatever you do, I wish you the very best of luck and above all else be happy!
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Thank you so much for all you have done. I wish you the best of luck as you journey on into a new and exciting future. May peace and happiness always follow you to success.
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Thank you very much for all your patience and understanding towards the frustrations you inherited. I will always remember and appreciate everything you have done for us. Whoever takes your place hopefully they will know that they have big shoes to fill. Sorry to see you leave but I do hope and wish you the best on all your future endeavors. You will be missed.