#1001 Farewells

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abstract fox
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So long, and thanks for all the fish

There is no easy way to say "I'm leaving Foundry", so there you go - It is a bittersweet departure, and I'm sure will come as a surprise to many, so I wanted to use this as a chance to share where I'm going and what I'm leaving behind.

I've officially worked for Foundry for over 2 years, but I was involved well before then - I was working a mundane fintech job, and Foundry package development quickly became my outlet for doing cool things without the red tape. Nath was my first package commission with Tabbed Chatlog, and then I ended up doing contract work on the Patreon integration for the website, and then suddenly I was interviewing for a role here. Coming from a career of C# backend development, it was outside my comfortzone, but the excitement and energy was intoxicating and I jumped in feet first as one of the first people on the team.

Since then, I've been privileged with the ability to help steer a rapidly growing company and community - I helped overhaul how we did releases, led and grew the League of Extraordinary devs, started a merch store, led the framework for some of the best 3rd party package management I've ever seen, interviewed guests, gave a talk at Gencon, and have added so, so many features to core. It's been exciting and fun, bolsteried by being surrounded by excellent and capable teammates, building the best product we could possibly build. I've become close friends with many of my teammates - Nath was the very first person to know I was going to propose to my now-fiancé, Roman and I game together outside of work most weeks, Matt and I chat in Discord about life often, and if I wrote about every other teammember and my fond memories of them, I'd be here for 10k words!

The community has more than tripled (quadrupled?) since I joined, and with that came more measured changes - more careful thought about what we were doing and how it would impact others, more careful and close coordination with community devs, more KB docs, more guides, more everything. This growth has been awesome, and I've loved interacting with so many wonderful members of this community - this is far and above a more positive, friendly, and accepting community than most I've seen on the internet. I'm extremely proud of the safe, inclusive space we've built and the stand we are making this year to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

That growth came with painpoints, however - it's tiring to constantly be online and answering questions, to feel like I can never be away from my phone / PC for too long for fear of missing an important question or contentious topic, be it on Discord, Reddit, or via email. The team has grown in size as well, but the work always outpaces us, and just hiring more people won't magically fix it - hiring is hard and takes time, and we are straining the limit of what we can do before adding middle management, something we very much want to avoid.

As I looked forward in my life towards getting married and beyond, it became apparent that I couldn't keep burning the Foundry candle bright without burning myself out, and I don't know how to give any less than my best. Leaving now on a positive note after a strong release of V11 felt like the right thing to do. I've accomplished incredible things here, and am proud of the legacy I'm leaving behind, and the hands that will carry it furthermore into the future. I'll be going back into C#, to a job where there's nothing to possibly do after I clock out at 5pm, even if I try to check.

That doesn't mean I'm done with Foundry entirely though - I'll still keep playing my games in it, helping on system dev for 13th Age, making modules for myself and others, and rooting for Foundry every step along the way. I'll still be part of this amazing community I helped build, I just won't be helping shape it from the top anymore.

Kindest regards,
Cody

mighty talon
prisma fractal
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So what's the messed up stuff that got you to actually leave

twilit sentinel
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o7

cursive flower
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Thank you for all your hard work

hasty harbor
lapis minnow
lean linden
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No fish allowed in the office microwave

abstract fox
deep crescent
teal obsidian
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Best of Luck Cody, Thank you for all your help and support. You will be missed.

grave finch
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Cya

mellow leaf
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Thank you for all you did @abstract fox

prisma fractal
muted hill
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Just a random user, but thank you for your work and good luck.

mighty talon
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Also, he ran out of bus fair

void cove
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Congratulations on new levels and journeys in your life!

proud hinge
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Thank you for you work and I wish you all the best for your future vtt

scenic vine
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farewell, cody! you were (and are) one of the best

sharp swift
potent mountain
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Thanks so much for everything! Wish you all the best and all the rest!

fervent ferry
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Good luck Cody! Has been a pleasure working you to launch the merch store and you were also great to chat with! Foundry, and the community, certainly owes much gratitude your way!

abstract fox
sleek rapids
abstract fox
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(Also I won't try to react with hearts to every message but know I appreciate it all)

desert plume
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Thanks for all your work, you've done a lot. Sometimes maybe too much, and I think this is a mature decision - burnout is something every dev should be very aware of. I'd rather you keep yourself healthy and enjoying Foundry for years to come. My games wouldn't have been the same without you, I hope whatever comes next will be great!

abstract fox
solar helm
hasty harbor
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I will be honouring @abstract fox by making up all sorts of legends about things he did during his time with the company.

Like the time we built an entire 600 page adventure about fish and he said it wasn't good enough so we scrapped it.

Or the time he ate my sandwich out of the office fridge and when I caught him he said it was his, only his sandwich DIDNT HAVE MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT ON IT DID IT CODY!?

abstract fox
dense mica
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A TRUE CHAMP! thank you cody. you have had a CONSIDERABLE hand in providing unforgettable memories for all of us. THANK YOU!

solar helm
hasty harbor
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Cody is actually moving on to creating his own RPG. Please look forward to Pathfisher in 2025

desert plume
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Suddenly, all the fish-themed commits in 13th Age make so much sense

abstract fox
marsh swift
vagrant anchor
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Many thanks and farewell, Cody! I've enjoyed the few chats we've had, though it's not like you're disappearing. 😉 Best of luck in your new adventures!

cunning oak
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sometimes it is simply a good idea to split private interests and work - makes it easier to enjoy the "hobby" and let the workday bnehind you !

Wish you all the best !

onyx dome
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Wait, I think we were promised a guitar jam at some point weren't we? 😜
Thanks for everything Cody! Good luck on your next endeavor ❤️

prime crescent
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Thank's for all the Hard Work Cody! Best of luck with your endeavor's in the future! and keep on spreading that Foundry Love 🙂

tired island
wintry jetty
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Farewell

amber swallow
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🫂

cursive finch
abstract fox
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the real reason I'm leaving is to hand-craft 1 million and 1 fish, see ya in a few years

desert plume
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valid

thorn cape
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Thanks for everything mate

green storm
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Thank you for all your work on Foundry, and I hope things go amazingly for you! 😄

silent narwhal
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sums up my feelings

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But seriously, Cody was always there to help with literally everything, especially supporting the extra life fundraiser. He’s always welcome at my table

ember bear
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Cody! Sad to see you go, but I understand wholeheartedly. I still need to try the obligatory fishing mini game, and when I do--I'll think of you.

rapid escarp
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It's been fun Cody. Thanks for all your work and best of luck to you and yours for the future

sharp swift
grizzled slate
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Thank you for everything Cody! You've been and will always be an inspiration!

silent narwhal
marsh mango
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As one of the beautiful, wonderful, amazing people to work on the best damn piece of software I've used in years, thank you for all the hard work Cody!! Good luck, wherever you're going next ❤️ 🫂

abstract fox
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finance software isn't ready for me 😆

clear copper
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Cody, I'll never forget that started my journey with Dice So Nice development thanks to you. You got me in contact with Simone because you tried to put a fricking mp4 video on your 3d dice. And funnily enough, it will be exactly 3 years tonight! That's who you are, someone that get things going and never try to keep the spotlight away from others. Thanks for everything blobheart

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abstract fox
acoustic osprey
abstract fox
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also I didn't try, I did put a fricking mp4 video on the dice, IIRC

clear copper
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Thanks Foundrydad vtt

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Yeah you did...

hasty harbor
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I remember that atrocity

storm saddle
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What will I do without a private line to staff concerning all my fish-related needs in Foundry?!

abstract fox
hasty harbor
high bolt
clear copper
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Matt, top 3 favorite fish (it's a job interview)

storm saddle
abstract fox
high bolt
clear copper
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You pass, welcome

high bolt
sour dirge
marsh swift
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Academics gotta find their fun somewhere, lol

lean narwhal
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It's weird seeing you go but I can understand how passion for something can be a double-edged sword. Take care of yourself

silent narwhal
sharp verge
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Legends still speak of the antics of Morgan Burns to this day; some swear he runs a Kobold sanctuary somewhere west of Otari. But others believe he ascended to godhood via the Starstone trials themselves. Whatever the case may be, we can all rest assured that Morgan Burns is happiest wherever he ended up. Three cheers to Morgan!

jagged atlas
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Thanks for everything, Cody. Your sense of humor has always made me laugh here and on the live streams. I hope you’ll be as happy as ever on this new path.

dense harness
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Sad we won't be able to throw the moose under the bus anymore.... who am I kidding? Now we can just do it more often!!! ablobdevil

I hope you stick around and keep up things with your awesome modules, and I hope your new work goes really well for you!!

hasty harbor
abstract fox
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Morgan Burns was my peak TTRPG character, ever

sharp verge
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The Dice Agreed

jovial pecan
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GL & thanks for everything you helped bring to the community & foundry itself! Grats on the engagement, & Grats on the new job! 🫡 🥳

glass crest
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Thanks for the work you did on foundry o7 good luck with your next job

jovial pecan
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"May the bugs you encounter in your code be ever in the 1st line you check."

marsh swift
mighty tiger
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@abstract fox honestly it was awesome to see the love and passion you put into anything you did. Whether it was helping to improve foundry or tons of other systems or your role-playing and gm skills .

I am honored that I got to watch you stream and play alongside you.

Here's to your future endeavors and the times not yet known.

jovial pecan
grim slate
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Ah, shame to see you leave. Whoever you will be codying for in the future can count themselves lucky. Farewell and all the best!

acoustic osprey
grim slate
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Yes 😛

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(That pun was intended.)

undone zinc
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Thanks for all your involvement in Foundry, from the French Discord 🙂 !

bright valley
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I read the first sentence of the announcement and I thought you died and my stomach just dropped. What actually did happen is still bittersweet, but also a fact of life. Better have fun with whatever you're doing next.

abstract fox
bright valley
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I JUST WOKE UP OK

tropic mantle
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Bye Cody!

oblique lodge
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Good luck Cody!

meager dragon
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Good Luck!

boreal laurel
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Well. I am new to Foundry this year, but have fallen in love with this product, and this community.
Coming from Fantasy Grounds under a great DM, I have been blown away by Foundry.
Thank you very much, best wishes going forward!

loud dagger
silent narwhal
visual field
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Best of luck and keep being awesome!

elfin rose
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Bye bye cody, thanks for your work on the best vtt out there :)

tiny river
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Thanks for all the work you did! Good luck on your future endeavors!

summer quartz
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Thanks for being there to help with my awkward and annoying way of doing things, and all the best for your future endeavours!

abstract fox
summer quartz
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Aww, what a kind lie. 😛

graceful lava
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Thanks and all the best.

golden wing
stoic knot
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This channel name is missing at least one extra zero, as you deserve no less. Glad to continue having you in the community.

signal onyx
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Thank you for all your hard work on this fantastic product!

civic solar
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Thanks for all your help. 1001 fish is one of my favourite modules, and all the other data hooks you have added. You will be missed. Take care and all the best in your next adventure.

opal hill
gleaming edge
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Your impact on Foundry and the community both before and during your time there has been huge. You’ve been a great friend, and I know you’ll absolutely crush it in your next opportunity. ironmoose excitedsprout

pearl pewter
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Best of luck, Cody. Thanks for all of your support and help.

viral rain