If I am planning to stay away for more then 1 week then Ill let you know, ok?
Let me just first point out that I am not MindArk's Community Manager.
I'm not MA/FPC.
I am just First Planet Company's Community Manager.
And while I have at times communicated MindArk's business to you, that is not directly my responsibility. However if MindArk gives us (FPC) something to communicate then that's all jolly good and of course I want to forward it to you! I understand that this can be confusing. The upside is that it might be more clearly divided in the future. That MindArk needs to communicate more I think we all can agree on. But please try to remember, I'm representing a Planet Partner, not MindArk.
That Im not representing MindArk doesn't mean that FPC and MA does not talk. If we (FPC) experience that our community is unhappy about something MindArk does, we'll do internal discussions about it. I note down what I come across that is worth discussing and bring it further, but that doesn't always mean Ill have news to report back.
On the future communication. I've so far been 5 months on the job. Changing things takes time, but we're picking up speed. One of the great challenges in this job right now is the problem I've just talked about. The diversion between FPC and MA, that makes players seem to misunderstand my role. A lot, if not most, of the questions I get on daily basis is regarding MA-related problems, or even asking me when other planet partners will arrive.
What do I do other then communicate? FPC is a small company. (Though we're growing in numbers.) And you're right, I do more then just being the CM. I also test, handle the web-page, plan events, and generally help out where I'm needed; But still you guys and girls are my main concern and you take first priority for me and my work schedule.
And lastly.. Regarding WoF; WoF is a FPC sponsored event but not a FPC event. I've told the WoF Management that the hand-out wouldn't be until at least August, since it is vacation-season (I don't know if they've communicated this or not. ) I'm can't do such alone, not yet anyway.