A huge congratulations to Alan "Brenlo" Crosby who is now the Senior Producer of EverQuest II! For those who have participated in the SOE communities, you likely already know Brenlo from around the forums, Fan Faire, and the SOE podcast. For those who don't already know him, you can read up on his introduction on the EQ2 official forums.

Brenlo will be replacing Bruce Ferguson who earlier announced that he would be leaving EQ2 to work on other SOE projects. We will definitely miss Bruce but welcome Brenlo into his new and exciting position on the EQ2 team.

I am extremely pleased to join the creative and passionate EQII team as the Senior Producer. Bruce has always been wonderful to work with and leaves me some rather large shoes to fill (speaking of clichés; they are actually about the same size as my own). Bruce has been a strong shepherd for the team and the game and we all wish him well as he moves into his new role here at SOE. I know he will do well, as he carries the dedication he shows in all things with him.

As far as Community Relations, I am leaving the team in very capable hands. Richard “Greeblen” Schmelter will be giving that team the love they need now, and I know he will shine. Why the change for me? Well, first you should understand that it is not as different a career as you might think. A producer is a manager, just like a director. So, many of the skills are the same. Just different processes, more people, more assets. More, more, more. And of course, now I have these large looming deadlines. What was I thinking? I love games, especially MMO’s. EQ was my first love and brought me to SOE, but it was EQII that held me longer than any other. I love the game and when the opportunity arose to work with this team, I could not pass it up.