185 [AAA-A] IAMMUDBONE Members 164 posts 11,237 battles Report post #1 Posted January 17, 2017 Hi all, just wanted to stop by and tell you about Mark Coulombe (Markcou gamer tag in WOWS), my friend in World of Tanks and World of Warships for over 4 years. He was the best clanmate and friend you could EVER hope to find. He was a mentor to me, not just in the game but in faith and ways to be a better human being. When I would complain about other players he would always take the high road, telling me "maybe they are having the worst day of their life, or they are just a kid trying to do their best, or maybe they are disabled". Mark was confined to a wheelchair after being hit by a bus, so gaming was his great escape, and he practiced hard and was a very good player in both WOWS And WOT. He got very sick right before the summer of 2016, and when he went to the doctor was diagnosed with lung cancer, terminal. He passed away 2 and half months later, just not enough time. I started working with Niko a month before Mark passed, but we just couldn't get it done in time. His widow Su fully supported the project, and signed the permissions necessary to make it happen. But here it is, now he sails the online seas that he loved so much once again. I hope you all get a chance to see him and think of what a great man he was, and I think it would make him happy if maybe the next time you get mad a team mate, remember what Mark would have said And don't take your friends or family for granted, because they can be gone before you know it! A HUGE Thank You to Niko and everyone at the WG team for making this a reality, you will never know how much this means to all of Mark's family and friends. O7. 114 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
651 [DDM_] R_Razor Banned 1,680 posts 10,129 battles Report post #2 Posted January 17, 2017 Hi all, just wanted to stop by and tell you about Mark Coulombe (Markcou gamer tag in WOWS), my friend in World of Tanks and World of Warships for over 4 years. He was the best clanmate and friend you could EVER hope to find. He was a mentor to me, not just in the game but in faith and ways to be a better human being. When I would complain about other players he would always take the high road, telling me "maybe they are having the worst day of their life, or they are just a kid trying to do their best, or maybe they are disabled". Mark was confined to a wheelchair after being hit by a bus, so gaming was his great escape, and he practiced hard and was a very good player in both WOWS And WOT. He got very sick right before the summer of 2016, and when he went to the doctor was diagnosed with lung cancer, terminal. He passed away 2 and half months later, just not enough time. I started working with Niko a month before Mark passed, but we just couldn't get it done in time. His widow Su fully supported the project, and signed the permissions necessary to make it happen. But here it is, now he sails the online seas that he loved so much once again. I hope you all get a chance to see him and think of what a great man he was, and I think it would make him happy if maybe the next time you get mad a team mate, remember what Mark would have said And don't take your friends or family for granted, because they can be gone before you know it! A HUGE Thank You to Niko and everyone at the WG team for making this a reality, you will never know how much this means to all of Mark's family and friends. O7. First, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Second, WTH are you talking about as far as "not done in time" and "sailing again"? Is your friend now a new premium captain or a bot in PvE or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
532 KnightFandragon Members 3,003 posts 1,451 battles Report post #3 Posted January 17, 2017 First, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Second, WTH are you talking about as far as "not done in time" and "sailing again"? Is your friend now a new premium captain or a bot in PvE or what? I think hes a possible face for a USN Captain in game? Though a unique captain would be awesome haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
197 [SPNRD] Beorn_of_the_NorthernSea Members 767 posts 8,357 battles Report post #4 Posted January 17, 2017 IAMMUDBONE, thank you for letting us know the backstory. I am sorry for your loss, condolences to his family, and I wish upon them comfort during their time of grief. It is good to see WG doing something like this. A fine commemorative to a gamer. ~B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,855 RedSeaBear Members 5,450 posts 21,054 battles Report post #5 Posted January 17, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
537 [KNTAI] Battlecruiser_Amagi [KNTAI] Members 3,134 posts 9,120 battles Report post #6 Posted January 17, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
651 [DDM_] R_Razor Banned 1,680 posts 10,129 battles Report post #7 Posted January 17, 2017 I think hes a possible face for a USN Captain in game? Though a unique captain would be awesome haha. Got ya. It would be cool of WG to do something like that. Another game I played in the past did something similar for a little girl that had played for a bit but passed (I believe from cancer). Was a really nice gesture on the part of the developer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
696 Judge_Doom Members 1,716 posts 8,224 battles Report post #8 Posted January 17, 2017 I look forward to having Markcou command one of my ships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62 Also_sprach_Zarathustra Members 38 posts 3,022 battles Report post #9 Posted January 17, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
285 SwirvinBirds Beta Testers 2,317 posts 5,865 battles Report post #10 Posted January 17, 2017 sorry for your loss. Very cool thing to do WG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
227 devastator5000 Members 1,719 posts 4,106 battles Report post #11 Posted January 17, 2017 o7 Its always sad to lose a friend I have huge respect for WG doing what they are for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,849 [AXANR] poeticmotion Members 3,650 posts 23,502 battles Report post #12 Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks for doing this, Wargaming. This is an awesome tribute. Edited January 17, 2017 by poeticmotion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,013 Batwingsix Alpha Tester 2,716 posts 4,076 battles Report post #13 Posted January 17, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,013 Batwingsix Alpha Tester 2,716 posts 4,076 battles Report post #14 Posted January 17, 2017 I'm presuming we get this guy with some points on him, right? really.... Just really.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,594 [FEM] SuperNikoPower Beta Testers 3,276 posts 740 battles Report post #15 Posted January 17, 2017 It is our pleasure sir. It's been quite a journey and now, Markcou is a Captain. o7 For those who didn't see in the patch notes: 41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,013 Batwingsix Alpha Tester 2,716 posts 4,076 battles Report post #16 Posted January 17, 2017 It is our pleasure sir. It's been quite a journey and now, Markcou is a Captain. o7 For those who didn't see in the patch notes: Niko for president 2020 with his first Corgi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,929 _Sarcasticat_ Beta Testers 19,049 posts 8,122 battles Report post #17 Posted January 17, 2017 Hi all, just wanted to stop by and tell you about Mark Coulombe (Markcou gamer tag in WOWS), my friend in World of Tanks and World of Warships for over 4 years. He was the best clanmate and friend you could EVER hope to find. He was a mentor to me, not just in the game but in faith and ways to be a better human being. When I would complain about other players he would always take the high road, telling me "maybe they are having the worst day of their life, or they are just a kid trying to do their best, or maybe they are disabled". Mark was confined to a wheelchair after being hit by a bus, so gaming was his great escape, and he practiced hard and was a very good player in both WOWS And WOT. He got very sick right before the summer of 2016, and when he went to the doctor was diagnosed with lung cancer, terminal. He passed away 2 and half months later, just not enough time. I started working with Niko a month before Mark passed, but we just couldn't get it done in time. His widow Su fully supported the project, and signed the permissions necessary to make it happen. But here it is, now he sails the online seas that he loved so much once again. I hope you all get a chance to see him and think of what a great man he was, and I think it would make him happy if maybe the next time you get mad a team mate, remember what Mark would have said And don't take your friends or family for granted, because they can be gone before you know it! A HUGE Thank You to Niko and everyone at the WG team for making this a reality, you will never know how much this means to all of Mark's family and friends. O7. I'm horribly sorry to hear of this. I wish I could've met him, being the kind of person to look on both sides of the leaf and try and understand people instead of complaining about them. It is our pleasure sir. It's been quite a journey and now, Markcou is a Captain. o7 For those who didn't see in the patch notes: +1 want bad now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,173 Pope_Shizzle Members 3,229 posts 7,820 battles Report post #18 Posted January 17, 2017 Other than being due to the untimely passing of someone, that's pretty awesome. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
744 Admiral_Ice Beta Testers 2,319 posts 9,297 battles Report post #19 Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) It is our pleasure sir. It's been quite a journey and now, Markcou is a Captain. o7 For those who didn't see in the patch notes: Ok, i'll shut up about the RPF now which doens't mean squat in comparison to this. Damnit...how is it possible to utterly hate something so much for stupidity and then appreciate it at the same time for something else? What are these feelz? Edited January 17, 2017 by Admiral_Ice 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
491 [JOLLY] Bl4ckBaron [JOLLY] Alpha Tester 578 posts 6,132 battles Report post #20 Posted January 17, 2017 Markcou will command one of my ships...o7. Well done WGNA!!! BZ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
744 Admiral_Ice Beta Testers 2,319 posts 9,297 battles Report post #21 Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) This awesome and wonderful man has earned and DESERVES this special immortality amongst his fellow gamers within one of his favorite games. A very special and awesome way to be remembered! This jackwad on the other hand.... Edited January 18, 2017 by Admiral_Ice 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,880 [WTFS] TheKrimzonDemon Members 9,331 posts 13,756 battles Report post #22 Posted January 17, 2017 Is he just assigned randomly, or is he earned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58 [WALLY] Unkle_Grimace Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 287 posts 12,389 battles Report post #23 Posted January 17, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #24 Posted January 17, 2017 See, this is why we get nice things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,340 [NDA] Jinxed_Katajainen Alpha Tester 6,193 posts 4,955 battles Report post #25 Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Ahh.. nice to have a story to go with the short blurb on the patch notes. +1 Is he just assigned randomly, or is he earned? Looks like he is captain base_2_22.png in the USA crew folder. He'll be a random captain face that shows up when you hire a new captain. I'll have to make sure not to mod his pic.. Edited January 17, 2017 by Jinxed_Katajainen 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
