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Lead Software Engineer on World of Warcraft Classic. This is a personal account; opinions are my own, not my employer's.

Irvine, CA
Joined December 2015
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
1 year
My wild and wonderful journey in Azeroth started over 17 years ago. Today, I'm honored to announce that I've started a new role as Lead Software Engineer on World of Warcraft Classic. #worldofwarcraft #wowclassic
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3 years
I’ve been hesitant to comment on what's been happening at Blizzard because I am afraid. I’m afraid I’ll be held back from promotions or opportunities. I’m afraid I’ll be dismissed as a troublemaker. (1/4)
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Nora Valletta
2 years
I was being naughty and decided to do some of my Headless Horseman runs during a team meeting. Then, all of a sudden... 👀🎉!!! #WorldOfWarcraft
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Nora Valletta
7 months
We're very excited to share more about Phase 2 soon, including a sneak peak of the new Gnomeregan raid, the Stranglethorn Vale PvP event, battleground matchmaking updates and more. Stay tuned!
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@LifeatBlizzard
Life at Blizzard
6 months
Meet Nora Valletta, Lead Software Engineer on WoW Classic ❄️ “When World of Warcraft launched in 2004, I knew I had to dive in and play. What I discovered was not only a fun video game, but also a vibrant community of kind and passionate players. The connections I made back
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Nora Valletta
3 years
I love Blizzard. I know we can do better. I am proud to say that I will be attending the #ActiBlizzWalkout . (4/4)
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
3 years
Staying silent may save me from retaliation, but it won’t soothe the ache in my heart for those who have suffered and those who are still suffering. I admire the bravery of my coworkers, and I endeavor to show even a fraction of the courage they’ve recently shown. (3/4)
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Nora Valletta
3 years
I’m afraid that stepping forward will cast a permanent shadow on my accomplishments and harm my career. However, this issue — the issue of fair treatment in the workplace — has already cast a shadow on my accomplishments. It has already harmed my career. (2/4)
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
9 months
Season of Discovery is live, and I want to express my deepest most heartfelt thanks to our players for embarking on this wonderful journey with us. I'll be here — on one alt or another! — wishing you the best of luck, adventure, and fond lifelong memories. #WoWClassic #warcraft
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Nora Valletta
7 months
A preview of Phase 2 of Season of Discovery... ⭐️ Gnomeregan Raid ⭐️ Blood Moon PvP Event ⭐️ Profession Updates ...and more! (Don't worry, we've left plenty more for you to discover on your own.)
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Nora Valletta
6 months
Wishing a warm and happy Valentines Day to you, adventurers of Azeroth. You bring the "world" to World of Warcraft! Thank you dearly.❤️
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Nora Valletta
3 years
I reject the WilmerHale review of Activision Blizzard. #ABetterABK
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Nora Valletta
6 months
Happy Season of Discovery Phase 2 Day! 🎉 What will you level first? I think I'll start with my druid. #warcraft #WowClassic
@Warcraft
World of Warcraft
6 months
New phase, new Runes! Unlock more new abilities in the next chapter of Season of Discovery, arriving February 8.
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Nora Valletta
6 months
Every morning, I grab a cup of coffee and browse the WoW Classic forums to see what players are saying about the game.☕️ If you have feedback you'd like to share, rest assured we'll see it there! #warcraft #wowclassic #seasonofdsicovery
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Nora Valletta
9 months
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us shape the future of WoW Classic! We're a wonderfully fun team to be on, and there are so many exciting opportunities for you here. Come, take a look! #WoWClassic #warcraft
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Nora Valletta
4 years
The #Battlenet mobile team ambushed me in Stormwind today to congratulate me for my 2-year anniversary at Blizzard! #blizzlife ♥️ I'm honored to work with such amazing people. Big shout out to random player "Molnick" who showed up wondering what the heck was going on.
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Nora Valletta
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This game and its community has had a profound and meaningful impact in my life, and I cherish both deeply. I endeavor to listen well, lead responsibly, and ensure that WoW continues to be a source of joy and wonder for all. ...here, have an orc selfie:
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Nora Valletta
3 years
My new #BattleNet jacket arrived! 🎉 10/10, very puffy.
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
5 months
Cataclysm Classic beta signups are here! 🎉 Please join us, I'll see you there!
@Warcraft
World of Warcraft
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Cataclysm Classic enters closed beta today! Reignite the fire and usher in a new Azeroth. Sign Up:
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Nora Valletta
1 year
Imagine a workplace where your passion for video games isn't just tolerated — it's celebrated! The WoW Classic team is looking for a senior software engineer. Apply today and let's embark on an epic adventure together! ⚔️ #worldofwarcraft #Warcraft
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Nora Valletta
5 years
Come join the #Battlenet team! We have a gong! #blizzlife
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Nora Valletta
5 years
Somebody brought a cat to work. This is awesome ❤️ #blizzlife
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Nora Valletta
2 years
My team is looking to hire another software engineer! 🎉 Come help us build the next generation of SDKs and API suites used by Blizzard games!
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
10 months
Rest in peace, Nora's voice.💀 This was a fun interview. Thank you for your time, @CrixVibez !
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𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐃 With the new runes coming to Season of Discovery, the classes we all know and love will see a major power creep with much of the community worried that it may further trivialize WoW Classic content. In a recent Dev
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Nora Valletta
9 months
Alas! Something to frame and put up on my wall. 🔥 #WoWClassic #warcraft
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Nora Valletta
5 months
Dual spec enjoyers rejoice! 🎉
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Josh Greenfield
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Mr. Brightbeard has arrived at his new locations early. You'll now find him in the Valley of Strength in Orgrimmar and the Forlorn Cavern in Ironforge.
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Anyone need a summon?
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Nora Valletta
2 years
On Tuesday, I'll be starting a new adventure as senior software engineer on the World of Warcraft classic team. I've played WoW for over 15 years, and I'm absolutely thrilled to work on a game so dear to my heart. I can't wait to meet the team! #WorldOfWarcraft #warcraft #wow
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Nora Valletta
3 years
Are you an Android engineer with a passion for Blizzard games? Join us on the mobile team! #Android #Kotlin #GooglePlay #MobileApp #blizzlife
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Yesterday was my first day back to the office in over 2 years. ...and it was also my last day in the office as a member of the @battlenet team. It was a tough decision; my time in #Battlenet has been incredibly fun and rewarding. The good news is, I won't be going far.
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
10 months
i died but i go agane❤️‍🔥
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@NoraValletta
Nora Valletta
3 months
Cataclysm Classic goes live at 3pm PT. That's less than 6 hours away! Who will be your main? 🤔 I'm torn between my disc priest and my resto druid. Decisions, decisions... #wowclassic #CataclysmClassic #worldofwarcraft
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World of Warcraft
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Looking to brush up on Cataclysm? This comprehensive guide covers the features, patches and improvements coming to Classic. Watch now:
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5 months
This is so wholesome, I love it!
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@Warcraft I COULDNT DO IT WITHOUT YOU 🥹 We found them!!!!! @E_Rock915 @CaptainFX94 are the 2 in the pic, which I’ll be returning to them😭 thank you guys for making this happen ! Your friendship with each other seems amazing, and I’m so happy I can return this to you!
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Nora Valletta
1 year
I met a group of brave HC adventurers and together we conquered the Deadmines!🎉
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Nora Valletta
4 months
Come work with us!
@ClaytonStone
Clayton Stone
4 months
We're looking for a Game Producer to join us on an epic journey to help craft the future of World of Warcraft Classic at @Blizzard ! If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this adventure, let me know! @LifeatBlizzard @Warcraft
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Just picked up the 2021 holiday gift, which is a Blizzard-themed rolling travel bag. The blue wheels are a nice touch! 💙 #BlizzLife
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Nora Valletta
2 years
I was pleasantly surprised (and am eternally grateful!) to find such a thoughtful gift package on my doorstep this morning in commemoration of today's #WrathClassic launch. Thank you, @Blizzard_Ent and @Warcraft !
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Nora Valletta
11 months
Finally got my mount in hardcore!🎉 #worldofwarcraft #classicwow
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Nora Valletta
1 year
just a completely normal day at work. no shenanigans whatsoever. #BlizzLife #blizzard
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1 year
The updated WoW Classic Era PvP honor system is now available for testing on the 1.14.4 PTR. The team worked very hard on this, and I'm proud to see it in players' hands. We sincerely appreciate your time and feedback. Happy testing! #wowclassic #pvp
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Nora Valletta
1 year
POV: you're not paying enough attention while leveling your hardcore mage
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Nora Valletta
1 year
More Dragonflight swag! Thanks, #Warcraft team! #Dragonflight #Blizzlife
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Nora Valletta
3 years
It was awesome to have you on the team, @BlizzJess . As an engineer, it was deeply reassuring to have you around to verify changes before they went live. You caught and prevented all manner of bugs before they reached our players. Your impact was huge and will be sorely missed.
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Nora Valletta
5 years
Today I found a method called "crouton". It is a static method that belongs to the Toaster class. Now my team is arguing about whether croutons are toast.
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Nora Valletta
2 years
The team is fortunate that my microphone was muted when it dropped.
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Nora Valletta
9 months
This is a great heads up — if you encounter issues, please try disabling addons in case that fixes it!
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Josh Greenfield
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Reminder; addons like Questie can and will have issues with questgivers, trainers, innkeepers, etc, particularly when there is new content/data. If you are seeing weirdness picking up quests, you might want to disable questie and try again.
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Nora Valletta
1 year
Got some really cool swag for international women's month! Many thanks to the ABK Women's Network at @Blizzard_Ent 💜☺️ #Blizzard #BlizzLife
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Nora Valletta
5 years
So my coworker is leaving us for another company, and...
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Nora Valletta
1 year
We're on the hunt for a Senior Game Designer on WoW Classic! Details are in the job posting, but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!😃 Don't delay — apply today!✨ #WowClassic #worldofwarcraft #gamedev
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Nora Valletta
1 year
HCAS hype!! This time featuring a special Classic @Warcraft announcement...👀 You won't want to miss this one!
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artsF
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The final HCAS trailer I made! Hosted by @Sarthetv . @jheldridge Tune in on May 13th for circuit 5 to see who will take home that $5000 grand prize! Also a special classic @Warcraft announcement during the event! #classicwow #wow #warcraft
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I'm so excited!!🎉 Can't wait to watch!
@Warcraft
World of Warcraft
2 months
🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 See top Cataclysm guilds speedrun Cataclysm raids for a prize pool of $50,000! Learn more:
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Nora Valletta
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I'm sad to see you go, but excited to see what fun new adventure lies ahead of you! Huge thanks for your incredible impact here at Blizzard. Wishing you the very best!
@JHight_Gamer
John Hight
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After 12 incredible years at Blizzard, I’ve decided to step away & start a new quest. It was a tough decision, but I feel like now is as good a time as any: Warcraft is in an amazing position as the universe turns 30. I’ve been so honored to serve all of the heroes of Azeroth.
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@rpd209 This might not be level of specificity you're looking for, but our policy states that we define GDKP as any raid or dungeon run where items are awarded in exchange for gold. As such, please continue to avoid awarding items in exchange for gold in your raid or dungeon runs.
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Nora Valletta
1 year
Awesome Cake Lady: What flavor of cake do you want? Me: yes Awesome Cake Lady:
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Nora Valletta
3 months
Lots of great questions about #CataclysmClassic from @EbonhardtTV today! Thank you so much! Looking forward to our May 20th launch!!🔥🎉
@EbonhardtTV
Ebonhardt
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I just finished interviewing the Classic WoW Devs, and man did we learn some amazing things
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Nora Valletta
6 months
@Shobektv Hi! Even when we say "sorry, no plans for that," we're always open to hearing feedback. It's interesting to hear that you'd like ranked systems even with no balancing — thank you for sharing your perspective! I'm curious to hear what others think too.
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@Qwik Hey, thanks Mike!
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Nora Valletta
10 months
Blizzcon 2023 is just around the corner! Will I see you there? #BlizzCon2023 #BLIZZCON
@Warcraft
World of Warcraft
10 months
The BlizzCon 2023 Schedule is here with some huge WoW panels, see below:
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3 years
i tried really hard, pls be impressed
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Nora Valletta
2 years
We made it to heroic Jailer! 🎉 #WorldOfWarcraft
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Nora Valletta
6 years
We had an amazing time at Disneyland tonight. Thank you @Blizzard_Ent ! #Blizzneyland
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Nora Valletta
1 year
Today's the day! HCAS finale and special announcement by @AggrendWoW on behalf of the WoW Classic team 🎉Tune in on @Sarthetv 's stream! #wowclassic #Warcraft
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Alright the candy bowl has gotten out of hand. Hot sauce...?
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Nora Valletta
1 year
Having an absolute blast watching this event today! I have so much love for the community. #wowclassic #Warcraft
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Nora Valletta
2 years
I was naughty and decided to open my gift from Greatfather Winter a little early this year... Don't tell anyone, okay? Happy Winter Veil! #Warcraft
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@HotFlakesTom Aww, thanks!!
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Nora Valletta
3 years
As a friend, I'll miss our afternoon Starbucks runs, our someone-cancelled-a-meeting-so-we'll-play-Heroes-of-the-Storm-instead games, and most importantly, I'll miss having your fun and witty banter to help break up the monotony of every day work.
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3 years
Rock on, Jessica! You'll excel at anything and everything you decide to do.
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Good news, everyone! 💙
@jasonschreier
Jason Schreier
2 years
NEW: Activision Blizzard just told staff that all of its 1,100 quality assurance testers will be 1) converted from contract to full-time and 2) bumped up to at least $20/hour. A big win for QA in the wake of several worker revolts and a burgeoning union effort. Story soon
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In October I placed a bowl of candy on my desk and asked coworkers to visit, take some candy, and tell me a fact about themselves or about WoW that I don't already know. Before the holiday break, this bowl was nearly empty. However...
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Nora Valletta
2 years
I walked into the office for the first time since holiday break to find the bowl filled to the brim with candy. I asked around, and nobody will tell me who did it. Was it a coworker? An office admin? Is there a Blizzard Candy Fairy? The world may never know.
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1 year
Up bright and early, waiting for the new Trading Post goods to arrive...👀💕
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Nora Valletta
6 months
@rpd209 Hello there! We try to avoid answering questions on whether exact actions taken by a specific player will lead to a ban. There are too many factors at play which can alter the outcome, and sharing such details might enable players find loopholes or avoid detection.
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Nora Valletta
3 years
The mobile team is looking to hire a senior Android developer! Come work with fun, talented, and driven people on awesome products! Shoot me a DM if you want to know more! #Kotlin #Android #BattleNet #BlizzardEntertainment #Android
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Happy #WrathClassic pre-patch day! I hope you survive the scourge invasion! Remember, you don't have to run faster than the ghoul. You only have to run faster than your friends.
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Bring your friends to Azeroth, but don't forget to go outside Azeroth with them as well.
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Nora Valletta
5 years
I think Android Q will be called... Android Quindim! #AndroidQ #Droidconbos
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Nora Valletta
3 years
This is a step in the right direction, and I'm thankful for it. I look forward to seeing more.
@Wowhead
Wowhead💙
3 years
CEO Bobby Kotick announced new commitments being made by Activision Blizzard, including waived arbitration, increased diversity hiring, and a pledge to cut his own salary and bonuses to the California minimum of $62,500 until changes have been achieved.
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Nora Valletta
2 years
Achievement get!🎉
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1 year
Our upcoming 1.14.4 Brawl With The Blues is happening on Friday, July 14th at 2:00 p.m. PDT on the Classic Era PTR! Please join us for some fun and check out the new Classic Era PvP honor system. #wowclassic #pvp
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Nora Valletta
2 years
It's my first GDC, and I'm having a great time! Absolutely loved the session on C++ coroutines. Lots of really cool booths in the expo area. And everyone is so kind! also got the fluffjacket. 10/10, ultra warm. 💯👍👍 #GDC22
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2 years
After days of fishing and thousands of fish... I finally found Strange Goop... ...~15 seconds before a server shutdown. Hope it's still there when I log back in.😟
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3 years
the acquisition memes are on fire today 🔥
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Nora Valletta
5 years
Thank you Blizzard for yet another epic holiday party! #blizzlife
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I got my scaleyboi today!🎉So shiny and blue. #Warcraft #Dragonflight
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