Skaadi on 6/4/2013 at 11:57
Hi guys!
So uh, over at the Eidos Thief 4 forums we have a little 'thank you' thing going on for Stephen Russell. Basically you just post a message to him in the thread saying how much you enjoyed his work / what you liked etc and Eidos has agreed to post the responses in digital thank you card that will be sent to Mr Russell.
Thought you guys might be interested, here's the link, it explains it in more detail: (
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=136564)
Please note though its not a place to debate anything relating to the new VA etc, we really just want messages of appreciation :)
Thanks guys
New Horizon on 6/4/2013 at 13:58
Quote Posted by Skaadi
Hi guys!
So uh, over at the Eidos Thief 4 forums we have a little 'thank you' thing going on for Stephen Russell. Basically you just post a message to him in the thread saying how much you enjoyed his work / what you liked etc and Eidos has agreed to post the responses in digital thank you card that will be sent to Mr Russell.
Thought you guys might be interested, here's the link, it explains it in more detail: (
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=136564)
Please note though its not a place to debate anything relating to the new VA etc, we really just want messages of appreciation :)
Thanks guys
Unfortunately I can not post there since I have been banned.
If I may pass along my message here though.
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Mr. Russell. Your voice will be truly missed in Thief 4. It is unthinkable that we won't hear your voice when Garrett speaks. I never dreamed Eidos Montreal would replace you, nor did I ever imagine that their decision would have evoked such a strong emotional response from me. There are well over 1000 signatures on a petition fighting for your return, and we won't give up. There is always hope. Take care Mr. Russell. Hope to hear your Garrett again. - Tim Gormley, PEI, Canada
jtr7 on 6/4/2013 at 15:13
Mr. Russell, I hadn't been satisfied by most video gaming experiences for 10 years, prior to Thief II: The Metal Age coming to me through a friend's new computer and stack of free discs. By the time I had finished that game, and before I knew you had also voiced Dumb Guard/Benny, Hammerites, Karras, the wimpy servant, and other townspeople, I was blown away by what you had been able to do with the material you were given. I was laughing, scared, feeling sympathy and empathy, and not wanting that world and characters to come to an end, and so, of course, I went seeking the original title, and found an online forum where I've met (online, anyway) some really great individuals who also love the Thief games and your work. Heh, many of us purchased multiple copies of the games back then, hoping for more Thief titles, and hoping some of the proceeds would get to you and the fine folks at Looking Glass, even if we were incorrect in our assumption. We haven't known a better way to thank you for the embarrassment of rich endless entertainment from your work on these games, but we always smile to hear your characterizations. They just resonate and never get old. You played a huge part, pun intended, in making the Thief video game series timeless, which is a rarity in an industry where the tech grows obsolete so fast. Thank you, Sir. We hope to hear more from you in a new Thief game someday.
Jason T. Reimche, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Skaadi on 6/4/2013 at 23:55
Thanks guys, much appreciated, I'll make sure to pass on all your messages :)
thiefessa on 7/4/2013 at 00:47
Thanks Skaadi, this is a very thoughtful idea. :angel:
jtr7 on 7/4/2013 at 02:35
Quote Posted by Skaadi
Thanks guys, much appreciated, I'll make sure to pass on all your messages :)
Thank you! :cool:
Captain Spandex on 7/4/2013 at 04:17
Quote Posted by jtr7
Mr. Russell, I hadn't been satisfied by most video gaming experiences for 10 years, prior to Thief II: The Metal Age coming to me through a friend's new computer and stack of free discs. By the time I had finished that game, and before I knew you had also voiced Dumb Guard/Benny, Hammerites, Karras, the wimpy servant, and other townspeople, I was blown away by what you had been able to do with the material you were given. I was laughing, scared, feeling sympathy and empathy, and not wanting that world and characters to come to an end, and so, of course, I went seeking the original title, and found an online forum where I've met (online, anyway) some really great individuals who also love the Thief games and your work. Heh, many of us purchased multiple copies of the games back then, hoping for more Thief titles, and hoping some of the proceeds would get to you and the fine folks at Looking Glass, even if we were incorrect in our assumption. We haven't known a better way to thank you for the embarrassment of rich endless entertainment from your work on these games, but we always smile to hear your characterizations. They just resonate and never get old. You played a huge part, pun intended, in making the Thief video game series timeless, which is a rarity in an industry where the tech grows obsolete so fast. Thank you, Sir. We hope to hear more from you in a new Thief game someday.
Jason T. Reimche, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Hear, hear. Well put.
Skaadi on 7/4/2013 at 11:18
Aww no probs :)
Skaadi on 7/4/2013 at 15:43
I'd really like to thank you guys for being so receptive / respectful. I was envisioning some kind of a slap fight when I first posted this, but you guys have been great, thank you :)
