Mini Update: Meet The Team - Nina Roussakoff
Hi guys! We have another mini update for you. This time we are happy to introduce you to Nina Roussakoff, our Community Manager. (As you can see, she's always ready for a zombie apocalypse!)
Could you introduce yourself to us?
Hi, I'm Nina and I'm the Community Manager here at Revolution.
What do you do at Revolution?
I know Community Manager is a bit of a funny job title - but it basically means that I get the pleasure of talking to all of our fans, be it about problems you're having with a game, questions about future releases, or lovely heart-warming praise of our games. I then pass on information to relevant team members, and in some cases to the whole team. I feel incredibly lucky to be working so closely with our fans each day - our community is just such a pleasure to work with!
I am also at the heart of our Kickstarter. Besides answering private messages, I keep track of pledges, rewards, and updates. When our backers have something to say, I listen, and then I take everybody's concerns to the rest of the Kickstarter team. For example, many of you asked for clarification on our Stretch Goals and some of our rewards, so we will be posting updates to cover this.
Tell us about your life before Revolution.
Before Revolution I was a 3D Content Creator and a one-woman Games Studio. Being independent is a lonely existence sometimes, so I started to organise a local Game Developer drinks night. One evening the Revolution folks joined us at the pub, and I haven't looked back since! (Pro Tip: Where there is beer, they will come!)
When did you discover Broken Sword?
Until about a year ago I had never played a Broken Sword game - so I'm a totally new convert! I played the Director's Cut on my PC and then got it for my Android phone. I used to love adventure games such as Torin's Passage and Monkey Island as a kid, so I really don't know how I managed to miss out on Broken Sword! I was worried that like a lot of old games the series wouldn't have aged particularly well - but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really amazing to think that I'll get to work on Broken Sword: the Serpent's Curse, it's going to be awesome!
Tell us something crazy about yourself.
I collect Asian ball-jointed dolls (BJDs). They are fully customisable with interchangeable and paintable parts. I particularly enjoy painting the doll's faces and spraying them with toxic chemicals. Sometimes I get slightly odd looks from my neighbours when I'm outside spraying loose hands, heads and feet in a gasmask - it must look quite sinister!
Have you joined the Order of the Goat?
Naturally. Proud to be a goat! I raise my hooves to Sara, D.C., Gösta and all the rest of my fellow goats!
Anything else you'd like to add?
Just a big thank you to all our backers for their support! I know it's cheesy, but I have really been blown away by your enthusiasm and the stream of wonderful and helpful messages. You guys are the best!
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- Charles Cecil 1547 friends
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BROKEN SWORD SUPPORTER: • Download of 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse' - PC & Mac • Regular Developer Diaries, Ideas Exchange Forum & Video Updates • Access to Exclusive Digital Content: Game Artwork (inc. posters and wallpaper); and Director's commentary on previous Broken Sword games & Archive Videos
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $25 or more
3952 backers
BROKEN SWORD MEMBER: All above rewards plus: • High Resolution digital Comic Books of 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse', 'Broken Sword: Director's Cut', and 'Broken Sword - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered' • History of Broken Sword eBook • 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse' digital Concept Art - character sheets, layouts etc. • Game's digital Soundtrack • Copy of any one previous Revolution game on GOG.com (Broken Sword or otherwise - PC only)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $50 or more
2036 backers
BROKEN SWORD SILVER MEMBER: All above rewards plus: • Exclusive digital game design content: Scripts of 'Broken Sword:Director's Cut', 'Broken Sword - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered', and 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse' • Game Design Document for 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse' • Archive of Game Design Documents for previous games • All Revolution Games titles on GOG.com: 'Broken Sword 1 - 4', 'In Cold Blood', 'Lure of the Temptress' & 'Beneath a Steel Sky' (PC only) • ‘Broken Sword Silver Member’ Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $100 or more
2172 backers
BROKEN SWORD GOLD MEMBER - All above rewards plus: • Boxed Kickstarter special edition of the Game, includes: CD / DVD game with full packaging; printed Comic of 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse', 'Broken Sword: Director's Cut' & 'Broken Sword - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered'; Large game Poster; CD of soundtrack; & Kickstarter Backer T-Shirt (shipping in US, EU and UK included) • Early access to digital Music Soundtrack • ‘Broken Sword Gold Member’ Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $175 or more
113 backers
BROKEN SWORD PLATINUM MEMBER - All above rewards plus: • Your box signed by key team members and Rolf Saxon • Printed copy of the Game Design Document • ‘Broken Sword Platinum Member’ Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $250 or more
530 backers
BROKEN SWORD KNIGHT - All above rewards plus: • Printed copy of Game Design Document signed by the Director • Signed 'History of Broken Sword' color Book • Templar Keyring Pendant • Signed Comic Book of 'Broken Sword: the Serpent’s Curse' • Private invite to Code Jam once per month – ask questions and get live answers! • 'Knight of the Broken Sword' credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $500 or more
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BROKEN SWORD KNIGHT COMMANDER - All above rewards plus: • Signed limited edition Kickstarter Backer Certificate • Signed Poster • Nico's "La Liberte" Reporter's Notebook! • Signed limited edition George and Nico Print • 'Broken Sword: Knight Commander' Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
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BROKEN SWORD KNIGHT SENESCHAL - All above rewards plus: • Personal written message from Charles Cecil • Early backers' access to game assets • Special Kickstarter Broken Sword Hoodie – wrap around color, fantastic! • Broken Sword baseball cap • ‘Broken Sword: Knight Seneschal’ Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
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BROKEN SWORD KNIGHT MASTER - All above rewards plus: • Personal Voicemail Message from George or Nico • Invitation to Launch Party in UK (excludes travel and accommodation) • A unique Drawing of you, in a suitable pose, with either George or Nico (your choice) • Broken Sword Knight Master Jacket – wrap around color, ultra high quality! • 'Broken Sword: Knight Master' Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
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BROKEN SWORD GRAND MASTER - All above rewards plus: • Broken Sword Grandmaster Jacket (replaces 'Knight Master' jacket) – wrap around color as above, best quality – the ultimate! • Original pencil Storyboard Sheets (option to be signed) • Exclusive high quality Aluminum-printed Poster • Lunch and Studio Tour plus hands-on sneak peek of game in development (includes accommodation but not travel) • Invitation to the Wrap Party in exotic game location with key team members (includes accommodation but not travel) • All Broken Sword Grandmasters are drawn into the game in a group photo, that George and Nico can get a close up of and comment on! • 'Broken Sword: Grand Master' Credit in the game!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
Comments
Creator Martin Mulrooney ⌠⌠ Order of the Goat ⌠⌠ on September 12, 2012
When I first saw Nina's picture, I had to double-check that Revolution didn't have any offices based in Chernobyl! :P
You're doing a great job as Community Manager Nina - I loved reading about how you got involved with the guys at Revolution. Beer solves everything doesn't it! :D
Creator Nina - Revolution - Order of the Goat on September 12, 2012
@Ivan High five!! Alright!! ;)
@Daniel Well it's true! I think it's really wonderful that after all these years Broken Sword 1 and 2 are still drawing in new fans every day - though I wish I could share the same sense of nostalgia as many do.
Creator Jonathan Houghton on September 11, 2012
@Nephente - I second Munich as the best place in Europe for beer. But I'm half-Bavarian and fairly biased to Munich, so take that for what it's worth.
Creator Daniel Greaves on September 11, 2012
"Until about a year ago I had never played a Broken Sword game"
Oh.......
Creator Nephente on September 11, 2012
@Wahnfried: Is Düsseldorf this town where the Beer is called how it taste: Old :-) Come to Munich!
Creator S.D. on September 11, 2012
(* raised)
Creator S.D. on September 11, 2012
Hooves raisd in return! Keep up the good work...
Creator Tayanna Studios on September 11, 2012
@Charles - Thank you! :D
Creator Erik Grape ⊂ Orders aplenty on September 11, 2012
Thanks for the update. I really enjoy getting to know some more about the team members.
Creator Wahnfried on September 11, 2012
There is a LOT of beer over here in Germany. So where are you? ;-) Cheers from Düsseldorf, Wahnfried
Creator Charles Adams on September 11, 2012
@Tayanna Studios, thanks and congrads on the marriage
Creator Tayanna Studios on September 11, 2012
@Charles - getting there slowly :) I'm going to be posting a large update in the coming weeks :)
Creator Ivan Mikhailov on September 11, 2012
Good to know i'm not the only Torin's Passage fan :)
Creator Charles Adams on September 11, 2012
@tayanna Studios hey man how is calm waters going
Creator Gangxxter ⌠⌠ Order of the Goat $7.77 on September 11, 2012
So you're the community manager, nice :) I have been wondering what your job at Revolution could be since the moment I've blown your cover in the comments section (Sorry for that :D)
Thank you for your commitment, it's always nice to read your comments and replies :)
I raise my hoof to you too xD
Creator Filip ⌠⌠ Order of the Goat $7.77 on September 11, 2012
Nina - nice to meet you! Nice job you have. :)
Creator Nina - Revolution - Order of the Goat on September 11, 2012
Whoops - just posted with the wrong account. XD
Creator Tayanna Studios on September 11, 2012
I'm still waiting for this major update that was promised for today ;)
Creator Revolution Software on September 11, 2012
@JJ Aw, thanks! And it's no problem - I love to do it! :)
Creator Damien Dennehy on September 11, 2012
I hear managing a Kickstarter campaign can be a full time job. Great work so far :)
Creator JJ - Order of the Goat on September 11, 2012
Nice update! Nina sounds lovely & a big thankyou to responding to our messages, comments & taking it all onboard, It's a tough job ;)