The new Community Manager at Sony Online Entertainment was named today. However, this individual is one of the old employees from Sigil Games: Michelle Butler, the former Customer Service Manager.

We here at Vanguard WarCry would like to welcome Michelle, and congradulate her on her new position. Other than that, I believe her words state it the best:

Greetings Fellow Vanguard Players!

Some of you might be familiar with my background but for those who are not, I thought a brief introduction was in order.

My name is Michelle Butler and I am known among many of you as Elionia.

I joined the MMO Community in March of 1999 with Verant/Sony Online Entertainment as a Game Master for EverQuest. I was then promoted to EverQuest Customer Service Manager and Guide Liaison in 2000. In 2002 I moved to the development side of SOE to become a Game Designer for EverQuest Online Adventures and the Frontiers expansion.

I joined Sigil Games in 2004 where I spent a year learning the design aspects of Vanguard and then became the Vanguard Customer Support Manager in 2005. I am pleased to continue working with the Vanguard team and community as the Vanguard Community Relations Manager. My existing relationship with the Development team will aid me in bringing you up-to-date news and events on a daily basis for Vanguard Saga of Heroes.

As I settle in over the next few days, I look forward to making contact with those who have know me for awhile and I am eager to get to know those who I have never met.

I hope to see you on the forums!

Michelle "Elionia" Butler

Vanguard Community Manager