Where is Jason?

[JLean]

Break from the sim...detox how much you got from LA casino?

 

Nah maybe it it good to take break at least from these forums  

And end of something is beginning of something...or how they say.

 

Thanks for your work to make our hobby of WWII (and WWI) combat simming much better. 

 

 JLean

 

p.s. Normandy map and those new clouds are just looking great just got here fresh from Combat Box  

[Varibraun]

10 minutes ago, Jason_Williams said:

For the first time in 20 years I have no plans for tomorrow. Probably take a break from the daily sim world for a while.

 

I bet there is a lot of gratefully provided free beer waiting for you if you decide to travel for a bit.  Certainly PM me if you ever want a pint, or a few more, in Raleigh.  Happy to chat about life other than sims or the weather in Moscow. 

 

Bottom line - As many have already said, a simple thank you doesn't do you justice for what you have provided us here and before.

[9./JG52_J-HAT]

Best of luck to you, Jason! Your leadership sure made BoS one hell of a flightsim!

I was honestly expecting you to start a new CFS but as you posted above, enjoy the time out and the peace while taking your break!

[easterling77]

Just got the news and saw your Farewell video Jason.

 

This made me verry sad but also thankfull for your work and passion for this awesome sim, that gives me so many great and outstanding experiences, since I started back with flight sims in 2019 by taking my first tries in BOS.

 

I wish you a lucky, successfull and fulfilling new chapter in your journey.

 

And Journey? - From now on, this great Song will allways remember me of your speech and bring a smile on my face.

 

The best wishes 

 

Daniel

 

 

[I./JG52_Woutwocampe]

Good luck Jason, thanks for the passion and dedication you brought.

 

Where's that official goodbye thread though? Cant find it...

 

Where's that farewell video?

Edited October 25, 2022 by I./JG52_Woutwocampe

[oc2209]

Sorry you had to go, Jason.

 

I think you should take this 'opportunity' (excuse the euphemism) to make your own Pacific sim. Silver lining and all.

 

You can be proud of the work you did here. Best wishes to you.

[kissTheSky]

God speed and may your 6 always be clean Jason.

[Zooropa_Fly]

Good luck and enjoy the time out. 

Your presence will certainly be missed. 

 

S! 

[9./JG27golani79]

All the best on your future endeavors!

[Redwo1f]

Thank you for your hard work and devotion to the series.

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! 

[Skycat1969]

2 hours ago, I./JG52_Woutwocampe said:

Where's that official goodbye thread though? Cant find it...

 

Where's that farewell video?

 

[Canvas25]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

You are in the company of a very small handful of successful people in this business. Wherever you end up in the future, you have left a lasting legacy in the flight sim world and will not be forgotten.

[Guest deleted@83466]

^^^yes, no kidding about that.  But also, to be able to turn a passion for entertainment flight simulation into a successful career…how many people are able to make a career out of things that also happen to be their hobby?  Way cool.

[I./JG52_Woutwocampe]

1 hour ago, Skycat1969 said:

 

Thank you.

 

Edit : Damn it, I almost cried watching this video. The words, the page that is now turned, dont stop believing...

 

Again Jason, thank you so much for all the colossal work. You better be proud of all you accomplished!

Edited October 26, 2022 by I./JG52_Woutwocampe

[kozmo514]

Thanks Jason! Enjoy the well-deserved break.

 

As someone who just sold his company after 16 yrs, I can recommend: enjoy this time when you have no idea what is next. It may be the most liberating experience you've had in years!

 

Blue skies, brother.

 

 

[PatrickAWlson]

7 hours ago, Varibraun said:

 

I bet there is a lot of gratefully provided free beer waiting for you if you decide to travel for a bit.  Certainly PM me if you ever want a pint, or a few more, in Raleigh.  Happy to chat about life other than sims or the weather in Moscow. 

 

Bottom line - As many have already said, a simple thank you doesn't do you justice for what you have provided us here and before.

 

If you get Jason to Raleigh, let me know.  I'm right next door  

[GOA_Karaya_VR]

Super sad for that video from Jason, and very uncertain future for the franchise..

[Vig]

RoF was killer.  You da man, Jason.

[Mysticpuma]

Was it your choice to move on Jason? 

[Aurora_Stealth]

Quite surprised to see the announcement / video, as I'm sure many are.

 

Regardless of the reasons around moving on... I really appreciate the many years of dedication, strategy and commitment Jason has put into IL-2. The sim has really evolved and matured, and in my eyes... its easily the best WW2 sim experience without any doubt in my mind. Taking a position of leadership with a franchise like this and with such a reputation and integrity at stake, steering its development and making difficult and (for some) controversial decisions that can impact the passionate community here can't have been easy. I recognise he's done very well to steer this ship through all that's happened to achieve some terrific achievements and that takes a certain passion and personal determination to stick to that vision and to realise it. I also appreciate that you need an ability to see through people's opinions and limited field of view and to see the end goal - and so its quite a formidable position Jason has brought the IL-2 franchise to now.

 

Honestly, getting through everything that has happened... especially with COVID and well.. you know the rest, and coming out strong is something to be proud of and I'm sure it'll be a strange feeling for him (and us) knowing he's no longer at the wheel. Hats off to you Jason!

 

Thanks again for all of it,

 

Aurora

Edited October 26, 2022 by Aurora_Stealth

[Manstein16]

I started playing IL2 back in August ‘02, and there is no denying the heights that this franchise reached under Jason’s leadership. No business partnership lasts forever, but this is still a kick in the gut.

 

Is any information available about the status of 1CGS moving forward? Was this a divorce in which 777 and 1C go their separate ways (the former under Jason’s ownership), or did 1C buy Jason out? The video suggests the latter, but the answer will have important implications for the flight sim community moving forward.

 

Thanks again, Jason, for everything you did to successfully resuscitate a franchise that many of us thought was dead after CloD!

 

 

[Dallas88B]

21 hours ago, Trooper117 said:

Saying thanks doesn't seem enough somehow... Good luck and god speed to whatever you do next Jason.

 

I agree doesn't, but thank you Jason and all the best.

[MiGCap]

Thank You for all You've done and good luck for whatever You want to do in the future!

We will for sure miss You here.

[Varibraun]

11 hours ago, PatrickAWlson said:

If you get Jason to Raleigh, let me know.  I'm right next door  

 

Will do Pat.  Also, that free beer invitation certainly also applies to you (and Mrs. PWCG) even if Jason doesn't make it to the Triangle to grab a pint with friends he never met.  Open invitation in appreciation for your countless hours & years of work that account for the majority of my 2000+ hours in GBs - just PM me and name the Cary/Raleigh brewery if you want to lift a glass in honor of Jason's work too. 

[Rustedgun]

Jason... you crafted a fine vision and stayed the course. Something to be proud of.

[Talisman]

Saying thank you Jason seems not enough, but I am lost for words and feeling a bit empty at the moment.

 

Be well, be happy and have fun Jason.

 

Happy landings,

 

Talisman

[newbravado]

Best of luck to you Jason. Thank you for making this a great Sim. We hope to hear from you soon.

~New.

[PB0_Roll]

Wish you good business opportunities Jason, hopefully in flight sims.

 

You'll be missed here.

[SYN_Ricky]

All the best for your future endeavours, and thanks for bringing the Il-2 Great Battles series where it is now !

[RNAS10_Mitchell]

Hoping he teams up with Damon Slye (Red Baron producer) and creates a new flight sim.  Wishful thinking.

[sevenless]

1 hour ago, RNAS10_Mitchell said:

Hoping he teams up with Damon Slye (Red Baron producer) and creates a new flight sim.  Wishful thinking.

 

Or Lawrence Holland, producer of Their Finest Hour, Battlehawks 1942 and SWOTL back then for Lucasarts.

[LuftManu]

Sad news indeed...

Thank you for everything, Jason! Your vision was and still is the reference in combat flight sims for WW2

[=J18=FritzGerald]

Farewell sir! Thank you for everything you've done. o7

 

S!

[=EXPEND=Capt_Yorkshire]

Good job and all the best

[sevenless]

On 10/25/2022 at 9:52 PM, Jason_Williams said:

 

I'll probably communicate through other properties somehow than hang around here a whole lot. For the first time in 20 years I have no plans for tomorrow. Probably take a break from the daily sim world for a while. Just a personal detox.

 

Jason

 

If you ever happen to be in the Lower-Rhineland area, give me a heads-up and I can guide you around the Nijmegen, Arnhem, Overloon and Xanten/Wesel area. Drinks are on me of course. All the best and Godspeed.

[Falcon41]

Jason,

     Although we never met I feel as though I knew you by virtue of this great sim.  Your work in getting IL-2 to where it is today is a tribute to your leadership, dedication, skill and knowledge.  Best of luck in all that awaits you.

Falcon41

[jaydee]

American CEO of a Russan Gov Backed Game ? .. Since Feb 24, I wondered How Long ?  UNINSTALLING  !  See you in the Skies Pilots ~S!

[jollyjack]

I still hope this is actual today:

 

 

Edited October 28, 2022 by jollyjack
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[jaydee]

18 minutes ago, jaydee said:

American CEO of a Russan Gov Backed Game ? .. Since Feb 24, I wondered How Long ?  UNINSTALLING  !  See you in the Skies Pilots ~S!

And Thank You Jason for Your Passion over the last decade 1

[mazex]

Thanks Jason and good luck with your future career! I guess the current geopolitical mess made this inevitable in the end... 

Edited October 29, 2022 by mazex