Apolyton CS Transition 2009: Executive Changeover

DanQ · Apr 27, 2009, 08:16 PM

The oldest, continuously operating Civilization fansite is undergoing a complete executive changeover. In what is the most significant change in its administration since one of its co-founders left its ranks two-and-a-half years ago, its other co-founder is following similar suit.

Apolyton Civilization Site (ACS) Chief Owner/Administrator Daniel "DanQ" Quick is leaving that role and the site's staff altogether effective May 1, 2009. He reached an agreement to transfer controlling ownership to current staff member Robert Plomp (formerly "CyberShy"). He, in turn, is splitting that role equally with fellow Civ fan Jeroen Schweitzer to become Chief Owners/Administrators. Following their own respective considerations in turn, the rest of the site's current administration are leaving those capacities as well. Co-Owners/Administrators Wouter "Locutus" Snijders, Ming and rah and Co-Administrator Solver have also all decided to no longer be apart of the ACS staff, to coincide with Quick's departure.

Quick intends to continue to be an active part of the online Civilization community, however. He will be retaining ownership and otherwise control of PolyCast, an ongoing series of podcasts on Civ, and Age of Nations, a now concluded dramatic machinima series based in the Rise of Nations game engine. He will also continue to serve as an adviser to the Committee behind CivCon '09, the Civilization convention to be held this August in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

"Apolyton Civilization Site is a big name in the Civilization community. We're excited to get a leading role in the future of this site," says Plomp. "Daniel Quick has been very important to it, and he'll be sorely missed. We are quite positive that we'll be able to deal with the issues Apolyton is facing these days, and it's our goal to have Apolyton remain an important source for Civ-related information and communication".

"This was not a decision I came to easily, or lightly," Quick says. "I have been a fansite operator in the Civ community for almost 13 years. I have had the honour and privilege of working with so many thoughtful and talented individuals who share a passion for the computer (and now also console) strategy game known as Civilization. I have made associations, connections and friendships that I value very much and look forward to continuing and growing beyond the here and now.

But I know that my stepping aside is in the best interests of Apolyton and myself. It is time for me to make way for Robert and Jeroen who are willing and able to take on the challenges this site faces. I have had the opportunity to speak to them about their intentions and preliminary plans, and am encouraged."

"As we speak we are busy investigating and considering some pretty awesome possibilities for the future," Plomp adds. "Thanks to Dan for all the work he has put into Apolyton, and all the enthusiasm and dedication that has made Apolyton an important source for Civ-related content for a decade!"

Quick and company have served as Apolyton's first Cabinet, the internal name given to the site's administration, since November 2006 (with Solver joining its ranks the following September). Quick co-founded the site with Markos "MarkG" Giannopoulos in July 1998, who left the site's staff earlier this year. Quick has written and posted an open letter to the Apolyton and greater Civilization community on his decision here. ACS has been an independently owned and non-commercial operation since its inception.

Dale · Apr 27, 2009, 08:41 PM

Good luck in the future Dan!

Perfection · Apr 27, 2009, 09:26 PM

What? You're not allowed to get a life!

Methos · Apr 27, 2009, 11:16 PM

Wow. Talk about a shocker! Good luck in your new future Dan and congratulations on the job well done. Let us hope that the new administrators can maintain the level you have.

Thunderfall · Apr 27, 2009, 11:55 PM

Dan, you made me think of my own retirement.

Thank you very much for everything you have done for the Civilization community, and for making Apolyton a great destination to visit for all Civ fans over the years.

As a fellow Civ fan site owner, I fully understand the amount of time, dedication, and effort required to operate a large fan site for so long. Your dedication is truly unsurpassed in the community.

I am glad to hear you plan to continue to be active and certainly hope you will continue to play an important role in the Civ community.

Thanks and take care!

ainwood · Apr 28, 2009, 04:45 AM

Good luck, Dan. Good to see you'll still be involved in Civ.

Padma · Apr 28, 2009, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the info, Dan, and good luck.

I knew there were changes going on over there, but I didn't realize that it went this high!

At least you'll still be involved with Civ, so we'll still meet, at least on the internet.

Chieftess · Apr 28, 2009, 04:17 PM

That's definately a shocker! Good Luck, Dan!

AlanH · Apr 28, 2009, 04:41 PM

Best wishes for the future, Dan. Good luck to your successors.

DanQ · Apr 28, 2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks Dale, Methos, Padma, ainwood, Chieftess, Alan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderfall

Dan, you made me think of my own retirement.

Quote:

Thank you very much for everything you have done for the Civilization community, and for making Apolyton a great destination to visit for all Civ fans over the years. As a fellow Civ fan site owner, I fully understand the amount of time, dedication, and effort required to operate a large fan site for so long. Your dedication is truly unsurpassed in the community.

Thank you for the most kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ainwood

Good to see you'll still be involved in Civ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderfall

I am glad to hear you plan to continue to be active and certainly hope you will continue to play an important role in the Civ community.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padma

At least you'll still be involved with Civ, so we'll still meet, at least on the internet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfection

What? You're not allowed to get a life!

DaveShack · Apr 29, 2009, 06:47 PM

Wow!

I had to double check the date, thought we had time-warped back 28 days for a moment there.

Thanks Dan for your contributions to fandom, and best of luck!

DanQ · May 01, 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveShack

Wow!

I had to double check the date, thought we had time-warped back 28 days for a moment there.

, I understand.

Quote:

Thanks Dan for your contributions to fandom, and best of luck!

It has been my pleasure, and thank you for the well wishes. I'm looking forward to continuing to contribute to the Civ community through PolyCast.

backblast · May 03, 2009, 01:30 AM

There aren't too many still independent gaming sites (civfanatics is owned by UGO which is owned by Hearst Corporation, for example). DanQ and his team steered those difficult waters for longer than most and deserve full credit.

I am not registered on apolyton, though I do visit from time to time to listen to polycast. I will continue to do so even with the new management, though based on the announcement this is the one part of the site that DanQ will continue run.

ainwood · May 03, 2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backblast

There aren't too many still independent gaming sites (civfanatics is owned by UGO which is owned by Hearst Corporation, for example). DanQ and his team steered those difficult waters for longer than most and deserve full credit.

Civfanatics is owned by Thunderfall. It is hosted by Telefragged / atomic gamer IIRC, and UGO is just advertising here.

Apr 27, 2009, 08:16 PM	#1
DanQ King Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 670	Apolyton CS Transition 2009: Executive Changeover The oldest, continuously operating Civilization fansite is undergoing a complete executive changeover. In what is the most significant change in its administration since one of its co-founders left its ranks two-and-a-half years ago, its other co-founder is following similar suit. Apolyton Civilization Site (ACS) Chief Owner/Administrator Daniel "DanQ" Quick is leaving that role and the site's staff altogether effective May 1, 2009. He reached an agreement to transfer controlling ownership to current staff member Robert Plomp (formerly "CyberShy"). He, in turn, is splitting that role equally with fellow Civ fan Jeroen Schweitzer to become Chief Owners/Administrators. Following their own respective considerations in turn, the rest of the site's current administration are leaving those capacities as well. Co-Owners/Administrators Wouter "Locutus" Snijders, Ming and rah and Co-Administrator Solver have also all decided to no longer be apart of the ACS staff, to coincide with Quick's departure. Quick intends to continue to be an active part of the online Civilization community, however. He will be retaining ownership and otherwise control of PolyCast, an ongoing series of podcasts on Civ, and Age of Nations, a now concluded dramatic machinima series based in the Rise of Nations game engine. He will also continue to serve as an adviser to the Committee behind CivCon '09, the Civilization convention to be held this August in Hunt Valley, Maryland. "Apolyton Civilization Site is a big name in the Civilization community. We're excited to get a leading role in the future of this site," says Plomp. "Daniel Quick has been very important to it, and he'll be sorely missed. We are quite positive that we'll be able to deal with the issues Apolyton is facing these days, and it's our goal to have Apolyton remain an important source for Civ-related information and communication". "This was not a decision I came to easily, or lightly," Quick says. "I have been a fansite operator in the Civ community for almost 13 years. I have had the honour and privilege of working with so many thoughtful and talented individuals who share a passion for the computer (and now also console) strategy game known as Civilization. I have made associations, connections and friendships that I value very much and look forward to continuing and growing beyond the here and now. But I know that my stepping aside is in the best interests of Apolyton and myself. It is time for me to make way for Robert and Jeroen who are willing and able to take on the challenges this site faces. I have had the opportunity to speak to them about their intentions and preliminary plans, and am encouraged." "As we speak we are busy investigating and considering some pretty awesome possibilities for the future," Plomp adds. "Thanks to Dan for all the work he has put into Apolyton, and all the enthusiasm and dedication that has made Apolyton an important source for Civ-related content for a decade!" Quick and company have served as Apolyton's first Cabinet, the internal name given to the site's administration, since November 2006 (with Solver joining its ranks the following September). Quick co-founded the site with Markos "MarkG" Giannopoulos in July 1998, who left the site's staff earlier this year. Quick has written and posted an open letter to the Apolyton and greater Civilization community on his decision here. ACS has been an independently owned and non-commercial operation since its inception. __________________ PolyCast Co-Host, Owner and Producer: entertaining \| informing civ >> PolyCast Episode 81 (Vote Daily for the Show!), RevCast Episode 14; Get Social

Apr 27, 2009, 08:41 PM	#2
Dale Deity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,415	Good luck in the future Dan! __________________ Blog: http://iPlayCiv.com \| New Civ Site: http://weplayciv.com Civ4: Col Mod: Age of Discovery II

Apr 27, 2009, 09:26 PM	#3
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Apr 27, 2009, 11:16 PM	#4
Methos HoF Quattromaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 10,014 Images: 34	Wow. Talk about a shocker! Good luck in your new future Dan and congratulations on the job well done. Let us hope that the new administrators can maintain the level you have. __________________ *Hall of Fame:* Forums, Rules, FAQ, Tables, HOF Email: hof.civfanatics@gmail.com

Apr 27, 2009, 11:55 PM	#5
Thunderfall Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NY, USA Posts: 12,564 Images: 1349	Dan, you made me think of my own retirement. Thank you very much for everything you have done for the Civilization community, and for making Apolyton a great destination to visit for all Civ fans over the years. As a fellow Civ fan site owner, I fully understand the amount of time, dedication, and effort required to operate a large fan site for so long. Your dedication is truly unsurpassed in the community. I am glad to hear you plan to continue to be active and certainly hope you will continue to play an important role in the Civ community. Thanks and take care! __________________ Thunderfall Weight: 1.0 Value: 161 Cast When used Shock Damage 1 to 25 points on Touch

Apr 28, 2009, 04:45 AM	#6
ainwood I am The Law. Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 24,732	Good luck, Dan. Good to see you'll still be involved in Civ.

Apr 28, 2009, 11:28 AM	#7
Padma the InBond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Omaha, Nebraska USA Posts: 13,345	Thanks for the info, Dan, and good luck. I knew there were changes going on over there, but I didn't realize that it went this high! At least you'll still be involved with Civ, so we'll still meet, at least on the internet. __________________ 1st Lieutenant, USAF (Retired) Registered Linux User #233241 My View Ramblings of a Professional Computer Geek-- My Blogs.

Apr 28, 2009, 04:17 PM	#8
Chieftess Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 22,360	That's definately a shocker! Good Luck, Dan! __________________ "Never trust an Aztec with nukes!" (Civ1 - unknown) \| 2nd user of the Ancient Style. South America (based on El Mencey's Map) \| N & S America (based on El Mencey's Map) \| C3C Scenario: 7,000 Turns Civ2 Earth for C3C \| Old Style Civ3 for C3C \| "Future is Wild" map How to upload multiple files to a post \| File Upload \| Paint Shop Pro 3.11 shareware (screenshot util - doesn't expire) \| Chieftess' Culture Flip Calc \| Don't wind up like this AI! \| resource icons file To download a patch: Select "Advanced" from the main menu, and go to "Check for Updates". \|\| My Web Journal (yes, it's a "blog")

Apr 28, 2009, 04:41 PM	#9
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Apr 29, 2009, 06:47 PM	#11
DaveShack Inventor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arizona, USA (it's a dry heat) Posts: 10,426	Wow! I had to double check the date, thought we had time-warped back 28 days for a moment there. Thanks Dan for your contributions to fandom, and best of luck! __________________ Democracy Game Revival DemoGame Social Group MTDG II - Mad Scientists Listening: "A king, in order to be a true leader, must listen with his ears, eyes, and heart, giving his people his undivided attention."

May 03, 2009, 01:30 AM	#13
backblast Chieftain Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16	There aren't too many still independent gaming sites (civfanatics is owned by UGO which is owned by Hearst Corporation, for example). DanQ and his team steered those difficult waters for longer than most and deserve full credit. I am not registered on apolyton, though I do visit from time to time to listen to polycast. I will continue to do so even with the new management, though based on the announcement this is the one part of the site that DanQ will continue run.

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