Supporter newsletter 7

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This is a copy of Eternal and Diamond Supporter Newsletter #7, published by Grinding Gear Games.

Hello Diamond Supporters!

0.10.5 was delayed and is being released today.

Most of the items in this patch are ones you would need to build specifically for, or assist in some way with builds.

I’m looking forward to seeing reactions to these uniques, and seeing how players use them in the future.

The maps were delayed yet again.

0.10.6

We are still aiming to have 0.10.6 released by the end of this week, and now, at least one of the maps should make it. The one we refer to internally as “Undead Siege” has had its last major issue resolved, and should be in.

Insider Info

This week, it is time for another staff profile. This time I’d like to introduce to Rory Rackham.

Rory can be seen here: http://i.imgur.com/2SsBjx9.jpg

This is of special note for Diamond Supporters, as Rory has started working on unique items. 0.10.5 includes one Diamond Unique Rory took lead on (the one for Jarchan).

Rory started in QA at Grinding Gear Games, with the primary goal of getting into game design. He is having trouble getting out of QA and Support, as he understands the game so well. As soon as Support and QA have absorbed all of his knowledge, he’ll be able to work on Game Design full time.

When not working on Path of Exile, Rory designs games! He is working on an iOS/Android puzzle game, and planning to make a larger RPG for iPhone called “Ultimate Dangertown 3000 GO!!!”. He enjoys games with a narrative focus, plays a ludicrous amount of heavily modded Skyrim, and many iOS rpg, strategy and puzzle games for “research”. Life goals include being a lead designer on a major project, publishing a successful novel, and building a giant crime-fighting airship mansion.

Rory may be in touch over the next few weeks regarding your unique item.