On to a new chapter...
by Brett Seyler · 12/31/2009 (3:34 pm) · 83 comments
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that you're ready for a wonderful 2010. Before we get there, I have a piece of personal news to share with the community.
In January, I'll be leaving InstantAction for a new opportunity. Taking my place will be Eric Preisz. He's a great fit for the role, and someone whom I hope you all will have as much confidence and trust in as you've shown in me. It's been a wonderful three years (almost to the day), and I expect big things to continue apace for Torque and the community here. We've accomplished a lot, and Torque, like the community, has matured and grown in a way I'm really proud of.
I'm leaving behind a strong, capable team. Matt Fairfax and Matt Langley continue to guide the product in a smart direction, with the goal of providing the most value possible to people who want to make and commercialize high-end interactive content. The contractors we work with (Sickhead, GameClay, Violent Tulip, Melv, Rene, Luma, etc.) are also driving the product forward at a breakneck pace. Again, great things to come.
Best of luck to all of you. If any of you would like to connect with me in the future, add me on LinkedIn or try shooting me an email at my personal account: brett.seyler at gmail.
Warm regards,
Brett
About the author
Since 2007, I've done my best to steer Torque's development and brand toward the best opportunities in games middleware.
#2
12/31/2009 (3:46 pm)
It has been great working with you over the years (Wow...years). If you're ever my way, I'll buy you a beer! I can't wait to see what's next on the open road! 
#3
Good luck! We'll miss ya.
12/31/2009 (4:06 pm)
Thank you for the opportunities you have given me. Outside of hiring me for documentation, you have opened up other doors which I appreciated greatly. I look forward to following your next great venture. My only consolation is knowing you probably can't stay away from Vegas =)Good luck! We'll miss ya.
#4
Thank you for all the support you've shown us the past few years.
Happy 2010.
-BillyG
12/31/2009 (4:19 pm)
Congratulations Brett! It is sad to see you go but me and the team at Perfect Dork wish you well in what lies ahead for you. Thank you for all the support you've shown us the past few years.
Happy 2010.
-BillyG
#5
12/31/2009 (4:35 pm)
ugh... I hope Eric is half as good as you. 
#6
12/31/2009 (4:40 pm)
I've worked with Eric on Torque related projects in the past and I can assure you he is the right man for the job.
#7
12/31/2009 (4:53 pm)
@Pete - Agreed with Scott. Eric and I worked together on Torque projects before either of us worked at TorquePowered. He is the best person for the role.
#8
@Pete: Eric was my first pick to step in, and I'm really glad he accepted. He'll probably be better than me =) He has deeper technical expertise and tons of experience. You guys are in good hands.
12/31/2009 (5:15 pm)
Thanks for the well wishes everyone. @Pete: Eric was my first pick to step in, and I'm really glad he accepted. He'll probably be better than me =) He has deeper technical expertise and tons of experience. You guys are in good hands.
#9
12/31/2009 (5:16 pm)
It was a pleasure and a privilege, Brett. Best of luck! 
#11
12/31/2009 (5:21 pm)
Good luck Brett! You've done a great job steering the ship the past few years and I look forward to seeing what you do next. It's been great working with you while I could. 
#12
12/31/2009 (5:39 pm)
Good luck to you and happy new year! 
#13
And please.. be sure to drop by every now and then.
12/31/2009 (5:51 pm)
Sorry to see you go Brett. I'll remember the help you've given me when I needed it the most. You've been a great person to know in the short while I've been around. I'm glad it's Eric who's taking your place. I don't know him personally, but I've read up a little on him. :)And please.. be sure to drop by every now and then.
#14
12/31/2009 (5:54 pm)
Well Brett, good luck in your new adventures in 2010! 
#16
John K.
12/31/2009 (6:05 pm)
Thank you for all the opportunities and guidance! You're definitely an inspiration and we'll miss you. Best wishes with your new career and hope to still run into you at the big conferences. Take Care!!!John K.
#17
12/31/2009 (6:05 pm)
Congratulations and condolences - good luck in the new year and wherever your life leads you! 
#18
12/31/2009 (6:25 pm)
Good luck in your future endeavors.
#19
12/31/2009 (6:26 pm)
Good luck with future stuff, Brett! 
#20
12/31/2009 (7:00 pm)
Man, we barely knew you, and now you're leaving us! Good luck though :) 
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