6 years ago

Thank You, EA/Popcap.. Bravo!

This custom poster was sent to fortunate community members a few months back and I wanted to make a thank you post (then) but after speaking with @EA_Blueberry , thought best to wait so we didn't ruin the surprise for those that hadn't received their posters at the time.

The gamer tag in the bottom right-hand corner means the company spent a pretty penny customizing each individual poster:

(I photo'd my children's fingertips in the top corners of the poster so it would give perspective to its size. Guessing this is 30" wide! Please forgive the shoddy lighting - poster is vibrant but yellow picture tint was impossible avoid...)

I'm thankful for EA today for many years of great games even beyond PVZ (played Madden since inception - not in the last 4-5 years... but still) and appreciate Popcap who seem to be listening to the core community more and more these days. None of us forum members would be friends, had Popcap not invented this series that's now a (global) household fixture for many adoring families... Pretty amazing to think of the evolution.

@EA_David - thanks for all your efforts... we're glad you're here! @EA_Blueberry thanks for everything and Blessings with your sports' forum endeavors... @EA_Spectre - if you're going to be helping us moving forward, welcome to the crowd! @EA_Lanna - not sure whether you're still helping with this forum but always appreciate your cheerful help, too! @pandareno1999 - this game is getting better and better for PvP. I'm not saying you'd enjoy it just yet but with a few updates, I can see me trying to get you and a handful of buddies to come back to BfN (just sayin). @dwooten77 - didn't think we'd become buddies when I started posting here (different consoles then - those who don't know) but really appreciate our friendship, bromo. Enjoyed the games today. Hope you enjoy family time and appreciate you taking the time to get in a few games.

Though we rarely mention our private discussions and/or staff efforts, I hope all our forum buddies (and unregistered regulars/readers) realize the extensive efforts these individuals and companies put forth for us. It's an honor to be a tiny part of such a collaborative effort in this global gaming community. Bravo, EA and Popcap! 🙏🙏🙏

EDIT: typo

16 Replies

GraveledStoopid
6 years ago
@spIash_damage Congratulations bro! Always feels good to be appreciated. 🤙
spIash_damage
6 years ago
@GraveledStoopid wrote:
@spIash_damageCongratulations bro! Always feels good to be appreciated. 🤙
Yes it does. It’s not the money spent that matters to me... it’s the time and effort invested.
I can’t help being defensive when it comes to people bad-mouthing EA who don’t have an ounce of personal experience from which to base their decisions; usually it’s people repeating popular complaints or cliche propaganda of which they’re personally clueless/inexperienced...
...and though half-empty glass type of people can twist our passion as complaining or whining, truth is many of us want to help create a fun game and then enjoy for a year or two (until the next shooter is released, as evidence of our GW2 forum presence).
It truly is the small things that can make a huge impact and that’s part of the reason I encouraged you to return to the forums. 😊🤙
EDIT: phone thought I meant ow instead of or??
dwooten77
6 years ago
@spIash_damage Great post bud. My son was so jealous when the poster was sent. Definitely gave me some cool points in his eyes too, which is not an easy accomplishment. I wish we had a larger group to play that new how to handle us. I’ve played with @GraveledStoopid a few times and seems like a solid dude.

Hope your bday weekend is going well!
spIash_damage
6 years ago
@dwooten77 wrote:
@spIash_damage Great post bud. My son was so jealous when the poster was sent. Definitely gave me some cool points in his eyes too, which is not an easy accomplishment. I wish we had a larger group to play that new how to handle us. I’ve played with @GraveledStoopid a few times and seems like a solid dude.

Hope your bday weekend is going well!
Thanks, my man!
... and sorry for being the type of friend to call you and always ruin every surprise I can pertaining to PVZ. 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

EDIT: same thing with me and my kiddos. Bubba LOVES feeling like he’s “in-the-know.” Receiving a digital copy of the game and being invited to Picnic equally impressed him. 😍😊
GraveledStoopid
6 years ago
@dwooten77Thanks man! I keep trying to catch you both on so we can head over to the Battle Arena and show some kids how to do work!

I have a blast when I’m playing with you guys. This is why I want to see some kind of actual teams, not just a bunch a solos running around on the same side. We need to set a time when we can get on together and wreck some people. 🤙
DrPiccoloPhD
6 years ago
@spIash_damage Nice poster, here's hoping the game's future is bright. (Also try not to take a literal joke of all things so personally next time 'kay?)
TLEsquire
6 years ago
@spIash_damage My guess is that you have contributed more than enough meaningful content to the forums in achieving Champion to warrant a salary, much less a custom poster. I'm glad this has given you a pick-me-up. I have noticed you seem more recharged recently and it's nice to see. I don't see many Champion ranked folks on here and it has to take a lot of dedication to get there.
spIash_damage
6 years ago
@TLEsquire wrote:
@spIash_damageMy guess is that you have contributed more than enough meaningful content to the forums in achieving Champion to warrant a salary, much less a custom poster. I'm glad this has given you a pick-me-up. I have noticed you seem more recharged recently and it's nice to see. I don't see many Champion ranked folks on here and it has to take a lot of dedication to get there.
I was minding my own business in the GW2 forums, just making videos and having fun and the invitation to the program caught me by complete surprise. 😂🤷🏼‍♂️
DrPiccoloPhD
6 years ago
@spIash_damage Can only imagine, must've been really nice to just get approached out of the blue.
spIash_damage
6 years ago
@DrPiccoloPhD wrote:
@spIash_damage Can only imagine, must've been really nice to just get approached out of the blue.
Just keep up your positive content and the skies the limit!
😊👍