New Opportunities :D

I’ve received multiple questions over the past couple weeks about my absence from the Open Bracket, so as is tradition in Smite esports I’m announcing my official move in a Twitlonger. I have stepped away from casting, and started to work with the Smite Tactics team. Mostly focusing on working alongside the community from the ground up to help make the game a success during its active development. Hi-Rez has blessed me with many opportunities, and I’m happy to now work alongside the game development process after 3 years of esports.



What started from beating Snoopy in a Ranked game with Loki, eventually led to playing for Reason Gaming at the 2013 Pax Prime LAN, and my introduction to the Hi-Rez Studios staff. From there I was contracted for the Launch Tournament, and eventually became a member of Hi-Rez Studios, a possibility I had never thought of at the age of 21. While I believe hard work paves its own path, special thanks to Raymond Pecci, Josh Belkin, Brad Weir, and of course Nabil, for helping get my foot in the door.



This company has provided me with a career path, and life, I never thought possible when I started playing Smite in 2012. It’s been an incredible journey from Production to Commentary Staff and Esports Manager. Seeing Smite esports grow from the beginning into its current state has been a pleasure, but I’m excited for the opportunity to use my passion for games in new endeavours. I'm not one for long goodbye posts, so time to cut it short! Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the past few years; from my co-workers, to competitive players, and the SPL fans. Without you all my life would be completely different, and I’m glad it’s not :D



Much love to everyone, especially the Esports Staff who has had to go through numerous changes over the past year. I know Season 4 will be the best that the SPL has ever had. For those who are wondering, there will be another joining the Esports Team in my absence, though most of you might of already guessed who she is…. Of course I’ll still be tweeting about the SPL, and coming to LANs, but this time from the other side.



P.S. Come play Tactics ;)



-Kevin “Adanas” Meier

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