the official we appreciate nikasaur thread

[Irishmile]

Its obvious she is missing.... The Blogs, her presence here.. she was really good at interacting with consumers... I.E. Us...

[GuruGuru214]

She...erm...didn't want this discussed in the forums until she said something. That's all I'm saying.

I miss her too, though.

[Avistew]

I miss her too. Have for a while. I'm working on a plushie for her though so that helps missing her less.
Wouldn't have started a thread about it but... There is one now, so I don't want to stay silent about the way I feel. I miss her.

[Irishmile]

I know nothing.... and I assume nothing.... I was just observing a lack of her presence in the areas to which she was commonly seen.

I think a thread appreciating her contributions is perfectly OK... If Yare was all of a sudden absent you know darn well I would make a similar thread.... only with more argyle..

[Avistew]

Yes, I think merely starting that we miss her is fine.
We could even all contribute something to show that. Like my plush. Fanart, pic, text... As long as it's positive I fail to see a problem with it. We do love our nikasaur after all.

[Little Writer]

Definitely.

[Secret Fawful]

No one knows what happened to her? Did anybody check the prehistoric exhibit of a museum?

That joke is in bad taste, I apologize. Honestly, the first place I would search is the trunk of Yare's car.

>_>

<_<

>_>

NOW the joke IS REALLY in bad taste.

[Avistew]

Who changed the title of this thread, how and why?

Now it has the dreaded "A-word" in it...

[Lena_P]

I did, just in case. We don't know where nikasaur is or why she hasn't been showing up. Just in case she's gone to do Humanitarian work in Louisiana I changed the thread title to something more ... adaptable.

[Avistew]

I did, just in case. We don't know where nikasaur is or why she hasn't been showing up. Just in case she's gone to do Humanitarian work in Louisiana I changed the thread title to something more ... adaptable.

Ah. Okay, then, although I'm sure you're allowed to miss people who do Humanitarian work too :p

Fine by me though. Maybe I'll use this thread for the pics of her dino, rather than the plush thread. Everyone should feel free to do the same... Ginny, didn't you draw her at some point?

[nikasaur]

Oh my gawwwww you guys are so sweet and awesome.

Okay okay, time to clear things up, but with some good news to boot. Nope, I'm no longer with Telltale, but as of yesterday I got a wicked-awesome Community Intern position at Riot Games which I'm very excited about. I don't know if any of you are League of Legends players, or are familiar with Riot at all, but they're super community-centric and I know I'll learn loads. Sometime soon, if you get lonely, you'll be able to find me there.

I loved every minute I spent at Telltale and love every employee just the same way. I adore you guys and it's been hard being away amidst all the speculation on whether or not I would return- I didn't want a false alarm and be back in action a month later, confused fans in tow. Now that my position is official, I'll be back around to comment on all the friggin' dino threads I want, and I know I'm leaving you in the good hands of Will, David E, Jake, and er... Yare.
Maybe "good" hands is a strong word...

Thanks for making my Telltale experience amazing and full of laughs. You don't know how great you guys are. Now stop flattering me!
(But still give me crochet-dino! So EXCITED!)

And to clarify any current standings on the war, ambassadors from Argyle and Cootie are in discussions about a peace treaty, with no further comment at this time.

Insider sources say the terms may include playing Lego Star Wars at Argyle HQ. This is unconfirmed.

[guitarsareboring]

Awww :(

[TomPravetz]

War? No one told me of a war. Why wasn't I notified? (And why are you leaving Nika?! We need you!)

[Weeblerjake]

And the nikasaur roars in the niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. And probably in the day too.

Wait, Riot Games likes dinos, right?

[[TTG] Yare]

(And why are you leaving Nika?! We need you!)

Ms. Harper's contract term at Telltale expired, and Riot was quick to snatch her up.

[TomPravetz]

Yare;332144']Ms. Harper's contract term at Telltale expired, and Riot was quick to snatch her up.

Bgrrrll.. Wha? Evil Riot! (Who are they? To Google! [Oh. Boring]) You'll still visit, right Nika? (You better! I know where you work!)

[Remolay]

Let us sing a song of remembrance of Nikasaur's service at Telltale games...

...

GIve me a couple days to write the song.


Anyways, We will never forget what you have done for telltale.

[guitarsareboring]

Yare;332144']Ms. Harper's contract term at Telltale expired, and Riot was quick to snatch her up.

Well I'm boycotting Riot. Who's with me?!

[[TTG] Yare]

Well I'm boycotting Riot. Who's with me?!

You're doing it wrong.

[SHODANFreeman]

Well I'm boycotting Riot. Who's with me?!

So you want her to lose her job? :(

[Broth20]

I was wondering where she went as well. My last attempted e-mail was met with a delivery failure notice. Thanks for posting in this thread, Nikkasaur!

I just wanted to give you a personal thanks for taking the time to talk with me about Telltale's job application process. Whether I get the job or not, I appreciate the feedback, advice, and kindness you offered. I have little doubt that you'll succeed at Riot and wherever else your career takes you! Thanks!

"Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand."

[GuruGuru214]

Well, I'm happy for her. New opportunities and all that, right? And she may no longer be a part of Telltale, but she's still a part of the community.

Nikki, it's great to see you back around here and I wish you all the best at Riot.

[puzzlebox]

I know I'm leaving you in the good hands of Will, David E, Jake, and er... Yare.

I call dibs on Will's hands. :p

Keep rockin' at Riot as hard as you did here, Nikki!

[TomPravetz]

I earlier commented that Riot was boring. This was from about 5 minutes on their site. Nika. MAKE IT EXCITING! :D

[guitarsareboring]

So you want her to lose her job? :(

Bah, I knew there'd be a flaw in my plan.

[WarpSpeed]

Yare;332144']Ms. Harper's contract term at Telltale expired, and Riot was quick to snatch her up.

Ah, just like Internet name service domain registrations....

I noticed in Sam & Max 303 that the dinosaur billboard is still prominently featured in the opening credits, so she must still have enforcement rights on that clause of the agreement!

Good luck, Nikki!

[TomPravetz]

Bah, I knew there'd be a flaw in my plan.

But if she got fired... Telltale could re-get her! (But what does she want?)

[Falanca]

But if she got fired... Telltale could re-get her! (But what does she want?)

Maybe she wants two companies fight over her! I'd so do that too.

[TomPravetz]

Maybe she wants two companies fight over her! I'd so do that too.

This... means... WAR!!! :D

[Lena_P]

Nik, like Mary Poppins and Puff the Magic Dragon, goes where she is needed, and after changing the lives of those around her for the better moves onto the next game company in need of a little, dino magic. Cheers niksaur, and here's to making Riot Games a little more dinotastic! *imagine I'm holding up a champagne flute or something*

[TomPravetz]

*imagine I'm holding up a champagne flute or something*

*imagines what he could image Watson holding, because she left the wide open "or something"*

[Avistew]

I call dibs on Will's hands. :p

Hey! I gave you Sauntron so you wouldn't ask for anyone else!
Plus he gets to decide >.>
(If you do get his hands, can I have the rest?)

I'll have to go check out Riot then. And it's not crochet! It's knitting! I can't crochet at all.

[Ribs]

Nik, like Mary Poppins and Puff the Magic Dragon, goes where she is needed, and after changing the lives of those around her for the better moves onto the next game company in need of a little, dino magic.

...*applauds* ...

[Lena_P]

*imagines what he could image Watson holding, because she left the wide open "or something"*

Is it a fudgicle? Man, I could really go for a fudgicle. Or an It's It. *dives for the fridge*

Hey! I gave you Sauntron so you wouldn't ask for anyone else!
Plus he gets to decide >.>
(If you do get his hands, can I have the rest?)

I'll have to go check out Riot then. And it's not crochet! It's knitting! I can't crochet at all.

Yeah, it's official. Will is now the new Yare. (I guess Gentlemwomen really do prefer Blonds.)

[Avistew]

For the record, I already preferred Will when the Yare thing started.
And I owe him lots of hugs (and a cookie. Ask Psy about that one) so it would be a problem if I couldn't get access to him at all. But without his hands? I can hug him, I can kiss him and I can talk to him. AND he can hug me back since puzzlebox only wanted his hands and not even his arms.
So there.

EDIT: wait, he's blonde? I thought his hair was brown. To be fair, it changes colour every single time I see him somewhere.

[doodo!]

Sure why not

[nikasaur]

What's up with Telltale Women being creepy?

<3

[TomPravetz]

I am not a woman. Therefore, not creepy! *victory lap*

[Lena_P]

Technically, I am not a "Telltale" woman, just a woman who likes Telltale a possibly unhealthy amount. Nobody "owns" me; I am my own Master, sistah! *pumps fist in the air*

And Will is a strawberry blond. Not ginger though, don't worry.

[nikasaur]

I'm just really weird that "Let's appreciate the intern" thread turns into "...and molest the hell out of her coworkers."

Ladies, LADIES! There is an intern spot open, this is your chance!

[Lena_P]

NIK! I actually live close enough to fill such a position! You shouldn't encourage me! :mad:

[nikasaur]

I've been suggesting you apply to TTG for a while, 'cept for sometimes you're in... Saudi Arabia? That would PROBABLY interfere with working...

[Lena_P]

Actually I've been stateside since early April. I might even settle down in California semi-permanently since my brother's being sent to get his PhD next year. Just want to figure some more stuff out before I commit to anything. (I've been a nomad for six years now; I'm ready to settle down a bit, to be honest.)

[Avistew]

I'm just really weird that "Let's appreciate the intern" thread turns into "...and molest the hell out of her coworkers."

Ladies, LADIES! There is an intern spot open, this is your chance!

I resent that. I would NEVER molest him.
(Yeah, like I'd get hired as an intern. In what position, boob-showing?)

[TomPravetz]

I'll show my boobs for a job!

[Lena_P]

How?

[TomPravetz]

Erm... Uh... I would show my /chest/ for a job!

[Avistew]

I show my breasts already. That was the joke.

[TomPravetz]

I got the joke Avi. I made it funnier.

[Lena_P]

No, I got you, I was trying to figure Tom out.

Anyway! Dinosaurs are awesome. Let's eat cookies!

[TomPravetz]

My dinosaur makes cookies! Remember Watson?

[Avistew]

And Will is a strawberry blond. Not ginger though, don't worry.

Wait, wait wait.

"Strawberry blonde"?! Strawberries aren't blonde. How does that even work?
And why should I worry if he was ginger? I don't love him for his hair colour.

You're weirder than me. Seriously.

[Lena_P]

My dinosaur makes cookies! Remember Watson?

I don't eat cookies baked by anyone else, Holmes!

Wait, wait wait.

"Strawberry blonde"?! Strawberries aren't blonde. How does that even work?
And why should I worry if he was ginger? I don't love him for his hair colour.

You're weirder than me. Seriously.

You're just figuring that out? :p

Strawberry blond is a term for reddish-blond hair. They aren't redheads, but they don't have "yellow" hair either. And there's a stereotype that "ginger" is an ugly hair color, especially in Britain. I'm just joking that he does have slightly reddish hair, but it's a "nice" shade so you and puzzlebox don't have to worry. :p

[Avistew]

I'm not worried. He's awesome in every way (and as previously established, does NOT suck at guessing knitted stuff).

[SHODANFreeman]

I just noticed, they took your logo and your italics and red username, but they didn't take your big ol' dinosaur avatar. :D

[Irishmile]

Congrats on your new job.... I hope Riot fans know what kind of hi-jinks they are in for..
The TTG team are a huge part in what makes posting here fun.....

[GuruGuru214]

I just noticed, they took your logo and your italics and red username, but they didn't take your big ol' dinosaur avatar. :D

If she ever changes it, she may have to go down to our sad 50x50 size.

[Little Writer]

Hi Nika, good luck at Riot. I guess we all already know you got what it takes, so no worries there. But how do you go from adventures to MOBA's??

[coolguy721]

i guess its for real......The red on your name is gone.

[guitarsareboring]

It makes me feel unwell seeing Nikasaur's name without the little dots next to it.

[coolguy721]

It makes me feel unwell seeing Nikasaur's name without the little dots next to it.

yeah it hurts my eyes

[VeronicanPlay]

Don't really know you Nika but I would just like to post anyway. The comments about you here is nothing but positive, so I can only assume you are a great person. :)

Ohh, and good luck at your new job, but it's doesn't sound like you are really going to need it. :p

[Falanca]

How can someone dislike someone with a dinosaur avatar and an optimistic nature anyway?

It'd be lovely to have you in Telltale for more, but better deal is a better deal :/

[Giant Tope]

just wanna say

nik's a bro

[taumel]

I somehow miss Emily beeing around here! :O/

[Avistew]

So, here is my contribution to the Nikasaur Appreciation Fund

Nikki, I really really hope you like it... I thought this yarn would look good but now I'm all freaked out it might not be the way you wanted it...
I can make another one if you want though, feel free to tell me.

My camera batteries died after I took only a few pictures so I don't have as many angles as I'd hoped.

http://i48.tinypic.com/hukms7.png

http://i49.tinypic.com/15frhty.png

http://i49.tinypic.com/34fk188.png

[TomPravetz]

^^^ That is adorable/amazing/beastly! :D

[flesk]

That dinosaur is kick-ass cute! :D

I hope we'll still get to see you around these forums once in a while even though you've left Telltale, Nikasaur.

[coolguy721]

Ron left Hothead, Darrel left Lucas Arts, Chuck and Nikasaur left Telltale. How about forming a new game company guys?

[nikasaur]

I love my dino! Hi dino! Love love!

[TomPravetz]

Did I mention I appreciate Nikasaur?

[GuruGuru214]

We love our dino too, but the time has come to watch her spread her pterodactyl wings and fly away, even though we are so lucky to have her visit.

...what?




This is why waxing poetic is not a good idea. Ever.

[Fealiks]

Nikasaur, I have a question. It's about my laptop's dying battery. Do you have, like, an extension lead or something? One that would reach the bush outside your house? If so, could I borrow it?

On an unrelated note, I like your new curtains.

[GaryCXJk]

Wait, who's Riot Games again?

Then again, don't mind me, I at times forget what TTG stands for.

[Lena_P]

Riot Games is the lucky company that just acquired their very own Nikasaurus Regina! And ... that's all I know! (cute plushie)

[Avistew]

I love my dino! Hi dino! Love love!

Glad you like it! You can expect it when I've finished enough stuff to send a new batch.

[Fealiks]

Glad you like it! You can expect it when I've finished enough stuff to send a new batch.

But is she still gonna be there to receive it?

Do you want to just give it to me so I can send it along? I'm usually in her garden neighbourhood anyway.

[Avistew]

Thanks Fealiks, but I'll stick with my original plan :p

[The Highway]

Yare;332144']Ms. Harper's contract term at Telltale expired, and Riot was quick to snatch her up.

:( this DEFINATELY means the end of Telltale Tuesdays...

Oh, and we'll miss nikasaur too!
because she created Telltale Tuesdays and my winning thing was never used I wanna know which one won and that means we need more Telltale Tuesdays which means we need nikasaur to come back which means I miss her now...

[Irishmile]

Honestly what I will miss is that she made things fun.... there is a definite lack of interaction with the fans from TTG since she left....

[Fealiks]

Don't worry, I'll be the new intern. I've got pretty big boots to fill (I'm to understand she was a dinosaur?), but I can do the job pretty well.

I'm not promising that I won't lie gratuitously to the fans, though. Also, I demand my first payment in advance. That demand still stands if I don't get (or have any real desire of getting) the job. By reading this post, you agree to the above terms.

[Irishmile]

I thought I was going to be the new intern.... I promise to photoshop fans who complain into embarrassing photographs.

[SHODANFreeman]

I thought I was going to be the new intern.... I promise to photoshop fans who complain into embarrassing photographs.

Can you do that anyway, even if they don't complain?

[thatdude98]

Awww... I missed this thread!

(that's what I get for not being as active anymore)

Anyhoo, I'll miss nikasaur too. :(
(even though I'm quite sure she doesn't even know who the crap I am.)

...

...



I WANNA BE THE NEW INTERN! :eek: :D :) :mad: :guybrush: :winslow:

[Fealiks]

:eek: :D :) :mad: :guybrush: :winslow:

You're hired!

[patters]

Don't worry, I'll be the new intern. I've got pretty big boots to fill (I'm to understand she was a dinosaur?), but I can do the job pretty well.

I'm not promising that I won't lie gratuitously to the fans, though. Also, I demand my first payment in advance. That demand still stands if I don't get (or have any real desire of getting) the job. By reading this post, you agree to the above terms.

Don't be silly, dinosaurs don't wear shoes.

I've already said this, but it's awesome news and congratulations to you Nika.

[Irishmile]

Don't be silly, dinosaurs don't wear shoes.

Do too!!!

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww151/scb87/dinonicko.jpg

[doodo!]

Do too!!!

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww151/scb87/dinonicko.jpg

I did watch that show

[GaryCXJk]

Screw being the intern, I wanna be The Guy!

[Friar]

Do too!!!

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww151/scb87/dinonicko.jpg
I'd forgotten about that show! It used to be on before the simpsons! I demand to know what it was called!

[Will]

Dinosaurs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101081/)

[Friar]

Dinosaurs
Wow, that was an imaginative name for a TV show. I miss the 90's.

[nikasaur]

(even though I'm quite sure she doesn't even know who the crap I am.)



I'm pretty sure you're that dude.
Correct me if I'm wrong.



You guys are making me all fuzzy and <3.
This could be a big discovery, maybe dinosaurs acquired feathers because others gave them that fuzzy feeling.

[guitarsareboring]

There was a film I used to like in the 80s, I was sure it was called Dinosaurs but I can't find it. Anyway, the theme at the beginning went "Diiiiiiinosaurs, diiiiiiiinosaurs.... boom chakalakala boom chakalakala".

Does anyone remember it / know what it is?

[nikasaur]

"Diiiiiiinosaurs, diiiiiiiinosaurs.... boom chakalakala boom chakalakala".

I love everything about this.

[guitarsareboring]

I love everything about this.

Oooooh yes, I've found it :) It's actually the theme of a cartoon within the film that has stuck in my mind, but is as good as I remember!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PPDiMshnvc
5:50 for the awesome song

[patters]

I'm pretty sure you're that dude.
Correct me if I'm wrong.



You guys are making me all fuzzy and <3.
This could be a big discovery, maybe dinosaurs acquired feathers because others gave them that fuzzy feeling.

You've evolved, Pokemon style!

[baf]

You've evolved, Pokemon style!

What? NIKASAUR is evolving!
Your NIKASAUR evolved into NIKOPTERYX!

[MRN]

Why's everyobdy leaving????

Chuck, Nik, David..... :(

[SHODANFreeman]

Why's everyobdy leaving????

Chuck, Nik, David..... :(

People sometimes move on to other career opportunities. It's the way of things. Telltale has had a lot of talented people come and go throughout the past couple years.

[splash1]

Aw man, all the cool people are leaving, you'll be missed nikasaur.

Do too!!!

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww151/scb87/dinonicko.jpg

I don't think freaky dinosaur man hybrids count as "dinosaurs wearing shoes".

[Giant Tope]

That show gave me nightmares when I was a kid.

[Avistew]

I don't think freaky dinosaur man hybrids count as "dinosaurs wearing shoes".

I think you're way too picky.

[thatdude98]

I'm pretty sure you're that dude.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

:D Perhaps not the best title for these conversations, eh?

[Hayden]

Why's everyobdy leaving????

Chuck, Nik, David..... :(

Good things don't always stay the same, they change. It's sort of like good bands that lose key members. Some of those bands maintain their brilliance, while some fall to pieces and just become a shadow of what they once were. I just hope that Telltale can maintain their brilliance and awesomeness, which I am sure they will.

Yes, it's sad that Nik and David have left their positions at Telltale, but I'm sure we'll still see them on the forums from time to time, if not more frequently perhaps - as we can see, Nikki's still posting here (in this thread, anyway) and David concluded his goodbye post with "see you around", so I'm sure we'll still see them. They might not be officially part of Telltale Games anymore, but they'll always be considered as Telltale employees.

And while it's also a bummer that we'll no longer see Chuck's writing in another Telltale episode, we will no doubt see his writing in many other game's that will probably be published through a company of his own (maybe, if all goes well for him). It's not as though any of them are dying, we'll still see them and hear from them in one way or another - whether it's in the Telltale forums or elsewhere.

[GuruGuru214]

Eggers is gone too?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Wait, the new web person hasn't shown up yet, right? ANARCHY!

Wait, there's still Jake. He's been so quiet I forgot about him. Curses.

[Fealiks]

Eggers is gone too?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Wait, the new web person hasn't shown up yet, right? ANARCHY!

Wait, there's still Jake. He's been so quiet I forgot about him. Curses.

I vote that in the meantime, TREASURE CRAB takes the throne!

[Hayden]

I vote that in the meantime, TREASURE CRAB takes the throne!

I eagerly await Irishmile's reply to this post.

[The Highway]

I eagerly await Irishmile's reply to this post.

on first glance, i thought that WAS Irishmile

[guitarsareboring]

Now that she's no longer employed by Telltale I wonder if she'd be up for leaking some footage of Jurassic Park.

[Fealiks]

Now that she's no longer employed by Telltale I wonder if she'd be in a position where leaking some footage of Jurassic Park is possible.


>.>

[joeldee]

@Hayden -- I wouldn't conclude that we won't see Chuck's writing in Telltale games in the future. He contributed to Telltale writing before joining full time (notably Abe Lincoln Must Die), and may very well in the future.

Also important to note, there are a good many Telltale folk that read these forums and post periodically. While some of the more consistent Telltale posters are moving on, you'll continue to see Telltalers here.

- Joel

[SHODANFreeman]

Now that she's no longer employed by Telltale I wonder if she'd be in a position where leaking some footage of Jurassic Park is possible.


>.>

Unless Telltale are monumentally huge morons (They aren't), they had her sign a non-disclosure agreement that continues beyond her employment/internship with Telltale.

[Fealiks]

Yeah, exactly. And why would she even have anything to leak? :P

[Irishmile]

I love Treasure Crab and all but he would be a horrible employee... Would you trust Treasure Crab with your credit card information?

[Leak]

And why would she even have anything to leak? :P
Don't ask me - I don't know nothing... *whistles nocently* (that's the opposite of innocently, right?)

np: Bonobo - Black Sands (Black Sands)

[SHODANFreeman]

I love Treasure Crab and all but he would be a horrible employee... Would you trust Treasure Crab with your credit card information?

If anyone were going to steal my credit card, I'd be honored if it were Treasure Crab.

[Fealiks]

Don't ask me - I don't know nothing... *whistles nocently* (that's the opposite of innocently, right?)

np: Bonobo - Black Sands (Black Sands)

Oh snap

[nikasaur]

Also important to note, there are a good many Telltale folk that read these forums and post periodically. While some of the more consistent Telltale posters are moving on, you'll continue to see Telltalers here.

I do hope to see a new community coordinator 'round these parts, though I know it requires patience until the perfect person comes along. Having such a dedicated presence is really integral to the fan experience.

And fans, I'm sure you will all be welcoming and supportive of them, y'hear? I got my eye on you!

[GuruGuru214]

Sure, as long as by "welcoming and supportive", you mean "take bets on how long it takes us to break their spirit"!

[light_rises]

And fans, I'm sure you will all be welcoming and supportive of them, y'hear? I got my eye on you!

I know better than to get on a dinosaur's bad side, so heck yeah. And I henceforth lay the blame of whatever damage is incurred on the next intern's psyche at the feet of GuruGuru214. As well as all members of Team Argyle, natch.

Aannnd I'm late for the party, but I was worried about Nikasaur for awhile there too, so it's good to see you're well. Congrats, thanks for the awesome-tastic community support and interaction during your internship at Telltale, and good luck at Riot Games! (And I hope you have fun as you return to our humble fan-cum-rabble-rouser fold. :D)

[guitarsareboring]

*whistles nocently* (that's the opposite of innocently, right?)

No, that's outnocently.

[Fealiks]

It's "conspicuously" <.< >.>