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"Thank you, Blizzard Community" - Kim Phan

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kimaphan
Profile Joined June 2013
United States43 Posts
June 18 2019 22:04 GMT
#1
Dear friends,

Fifteen years ago, I discovered the TeamLiquid.net forums and became a part of this amazing family. This site has been around longer than I have been in esports, and a big reason why I’ve decided to make this post here today.

Back then, I was heavily involved in WarCraft III, running my own fan site at WCReplays.com. I played Brood War casually and tried to play WarCraft III professionally. I wasn't good enough to be a pro, so instead I became a team manager and picked up shoutcasting. Some of you might have known me as 'bunny'. I have always been - and still am - deeply in love with esports and its community. The passion, dedication, and camaraderie surrounding the games we love is infectious. Once you become immersed, you never want to leave.

I didn’t know it at the time, but it was the passion I invested into these early projects that opened the doors to a 13+ year career for me at Blizzard. My first role was in development as a producer in online technologies (think Battle.net and game websites). I then went on to business intelligence to work on security, hacks, and anti-cheat, before eventually taking a seat at the table on Blizzard Esports. What a complete honor and privilege it has been to serve this amazing community. I will always remember the moments we created together, the blood, sweat, and tears we all poured in, and the late night hours we spent cheering on our favorite teams and players.

I have watched this industry grow through the support we’ve given one another: the strides we made when we lifted each other up rather than pulling each other down. I have enjoyed following the conversations in these forums, and in so many other venues where we have gathered both online and in person. I am a better person for having been a part of this amazing community, and will forever be grateful for it.

Going forward, I will be pursuing a new endeavor within the gaming industry. My last day with Blizzard was Friday, June 14th. As I hang up my sword and shield, I look forward to a bright future and wish all my Blizzard friends and family the very best.

Thank you for keeping me/us/Blizzard honest. I ask that you never stop. Even when you didn’t hear from us, we were listening. Even when we made decisions you didn’t agree with, we were listening (and learning). Never stop voicing your concerns and sharing what’s most important to you -- it makes all of us better.

I am planning to attend BlizzCon this year, this time around as a diehard fan. I hope to be cheering alongside some of you there.

GL HF,

.kim

Kim Phan | @kimaphan

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Jathin
Profile Blog Joined February 2005
United States3500 Posts
June 18 2019 22:06 GMT
#2
Thanks for all of your contributions, Kim. You gave the community a lot of reason to have hope that eSports would thrive as it did.
~No man is worth your tears, and the one that is won't make you cry~
farvacola
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States17916 Posts
June 18 2019 22:10 GMT
#3
This is really cool to see, even as someone who doesn't really follow the SC2 scene much anymore. It's nice to see that you'll be staying in gaming
"when the Dead Kennedys found out they had skinhead fans, they literally wrote a song titled 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off'"
Excalibur_Z
Profile Joined October 2002
United States11882 Posts
June 18 2019 22:14 GMT
#4
Thanks for your hard work in developing esports, Bunny! Best of luck to you!
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monk
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States8472 Posts
June 18 2019 22:23 GMT
#5
It was a pleasure and an honor to work with you. Here's to many Reforged games soon. =)
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kimaphan
Profile Joined June 2013
United States43 Posts
June 18 2019 22:27 GMT
#6
Yes, please!!
Former Global Esports Director at Blizzard Entertainment
Gemini_19
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1173 Posts
June 18 2019 22:30 GMT
#7
Thank you for everything you've given to the SC2 scene and esports in general Blizzard is losing a strong asset for sure. GL in the future~
@GGemini19 GM Protoss | http://www.twitch.tv/geminisc2 | I <333 HerO & Trap | Check out my Build of the Week series on /r/allthingsprotoss, TL, or Spawning Tool
feardragon
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States926 Posts
June 18 2019 22:41 GMT
#8
Thank you for everything you've done for our community and esports. I can't wait to see what amazing things you do in your next role.
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Ctone23
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
United States1820 Posts
June 18 2019 22:44 GMT
#9
Thank you for everything, all the best!
Gauntlet Esports
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SteadfastSC
Profile Joined April 2016
Canada2 Posts
June 18 2019 22:48 GMT
#10
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Good luck with all your future endeavours!
seemsgood
Profile Joined January 2016
5467 Posts
June 18 2019 22:48 GMT
#11
GL in the future
SinO[Ob]
Profile Joined October 2010
France892 Posts
June 18 2019 22:49 GMT
#12
Thanks for your devotion !
Foreign Starcraft is dead, foreigners are lazy and incompetent, all they do is finding excuses for their losses. KT_Life is the best player in the world!
Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa38209 Posts
June 18 2019 23:00 GMT
#13
Thanks for everything Kim, it won't be the same without you.
Administrator~ Spirit will set you free ~
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland15167 Posts
June 18 2019 23:35 GMT
#14
Wow I had no idea my mid-teens spent downloading reps and engaging in the forums of WCreplays.com were down to Kim too!

Best of luck with your future endeavours, and heartfelt thanks for your previous efforts.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
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Rantech
Profile Joined April 2010
Chile519 Posts
June 18 2019 23:35 GMT
#15
Thank you!. Best wishes in your fufure
high masters protoss player playing for the funsss !
CyanEsports
Profile Joined February 2015
Canada128 Posts
June 18 2019 23:41 GMT
#16
Thanks for all the hard work that you've put in over the years on not just our favourite games, but all the other Blizzard esports as well. It means a lot that TL, the home of all things StarCraft esports, is the home to your farewell message.

I hope its appropriate to post this interview from yesteryear (featuring some other well known SC faces too!). It was always awesome knowing someone so passionate and with such esports history was behind the wheel.

Esports Journalist/Content Creator | Youtube/Twitter/Twitch - CyanEsports
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22105 Posts
June 18 2019 23:50 GMT
#17
Thank you for everything Kim. You have an incredibly heart and your presence will be missed. I'm honored that you chose our forum to post your goodbye message. It means more than you know.
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LaughNgamez
Profile Joined April 2015
Canada503 Posts
June 19 2019 00:06 GMT
#18
Thank you Kim
(◕‿◕✿) Hopefully one day a decent caster http://www.youtube.com/LaughNgamez (◠‿◠✿)
Brutaxilos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2517 Posts
June 19 2019 00:09 GMT
#19
@Kim didn't necessarily agree with all your choices with WCS, but still glad you were around. I 100% believe that we both loved the game and the competitive scene equally. Take care, wish you the best of luck!
Jangbi favorite player. Forever~ CJ herO the King of IEM. BOMBERRRRRRRR. Sexy Boy Rogue. soO #1!
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16503 Posts
June 19 2019 00:10 GMT
#20
Thank you for everything.
https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/563903-2020-season-2-ladder-map-statistics-retrospective
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