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+ | | place visits = 27,652,075}}, formerly known as '''Telamon,''' (see [[#Username swap|name swap]]) is a famous ian that was the Creative Director at from 2006 until 2014. He resigned from his full-time position in May of 2014 in order to pursue establishing a new business venture; he continues to work on an as-needed basis with the Corporation.<ref name="Departure">http://blog..com/2014/05/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/</ref> While employed at , he created games such as [[/Nuke the Whales/]] and [[Community:Shedletsky/Sword Fight on the Heights Original|Sword Fight on the Heights]], and he created the [[LOL (group)|LOL group]]. can be contacted outside of through his [http://www.youtube.com/user/Shedletsky YouTube] and [http://twitter.com/shedletsky Twitter] accounts. |
| − | [[File:Johnie.jpg|thumb|John Shedletsky in real life.]]Outside of |
+ | [[File:Johnie.jpg|thumb|John Shedletsky in real life.]]Outside of , John is married to the admin known as [[Community:BrightEyes|BrightEyes]]. He graduated from Stanford University in 2006 with a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science with additional focuses on biology and classical literature.<ref name=LinkedIn>https://www.linkedin.com/in/shedletsky</ref> His interests include computer graphics, machine vision, game theory, game design, graphic design, oil painting, bio simulations, and classical literature.<ref name=LinkedIn>https://www.linkedin.com/in/shedletsky</ref> |
== April Fools Jokes == |
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| − | On April Fools Day of 2007, Telamon ( |
+ | On April Fools Day of 2007, Telamon () made an announcement on the blog announcing that Google purchased and was renaming the game to Gooblox<ref name="Google Purchases ROBLOX", ROBLOX Blog>http://blog..com/2007/04/roblox-bought-by-google/</ref>. Later in the day, David Bazsucki released another blog article that explained the April Fool's joke and that the Gooblox domain was purchased by <ref name="April Fool's Courtesy of Shedletsky", ROBLOX Blog>http://blog..com/2007/04/april-fools-courtesy-of-telemon/</ref>. Users who enter the URL for Gooblox will be redirected to the website. Inputting the link in your URL bar still works today. |
| − | In 2010, |
+ | In 2010, 's Administrator badge was removed as part of a second April Fools joke. |
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== Username swap == |
== Username swap == |
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+ | Prior to the change username feature being released, changed his name by switching the user IDs between his and Telamon accounts. By doing this, was able to keep all of Telamon's earned assets and also took his user ID. When asked about the name change, tweeted that he did so, because he outgrew his previous name <ref name"Shedletsky name change">[https://twitter.com/Shedletsky/status/180177636650266624]</ref>. |
== Former appearances == |
== Former appearances == |
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===<span style="font-size:16px;">SFOTH Becoming Builder's Club Only</span>=== |
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+ | For a brief period, 's ''Sword Fights on the Heights IV'' was converted into a Builder's Club only place. After numerous complaints on the forums, responded with the following post: |
{{Template:Quote|1.I can ban Exploiters and get their main account....2.I was curious how many tickets it would make (answer: a ton)...3.I was interested in whether there would be fewer noobs in-game (maybe)...4.It's my game and I'll do what I want....5.Trololollollll. |
{{Template:Quote|1.I can ban Exploiters and get their main account....2.I was curious how many tickets it would make (answer: a ton)...3.I was interested in whether there would be fewer noobs in-game (maybe)...4.It's my game and I'll do what I want....5.Trololollollll. |
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| − | After that post, [[Community:XiaoXiaoMan|XiaoXiaoMan]], a ian Youtuber famous for his ''Raging Reviewer'' series, made two commentary videos discussing |
+ | After that post, [[Community:XiaoXiaoMan|XiaoXiaoMan]], a ian Youtuber famous for his ''Raging Reviewer'' series, made two commentary videos discussing 's forum post <ref name=XiaoXiaoMan discusses Shedletsky's comments on the ROBLOX Forums>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YNDHyLtscQ</ref>. |
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* He once owned a forum called [[IronNoob Forums|IronNoob]]. Many older members joined it, but it was shut down in 2014. |
* He once owned a forum called [[IronNoob Forums|IronNoob]]. Many older members joined it, but it was shut down in 2014. |
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* Since the start of 2015, [[Trade System|trade requests]] from him have become more common, as he often trades with random players. |
* Since the start of 2015, [[Trade System|trade requests]] from him have become more common, as he often trades with random players. |
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| − | * On June 8, 2016, someone named {{Player link|Infamy|342504}} and a few of his friends guessed his |
+ | * On June 8, 2016, someone named {{Player link|Infamy|342504}} and a few of his friends guessed his and Twitch passwords. [[Community:InceptionTime|InceptionTime]] eventually came to the scene and shut the livestream run by the compromisers down.{{Cite}} |
| − | * Many users prefer "Telamon" rather than " |
+ | * Many users prefer "Telamon" rather than "". |
* People say he is a skilled sword fighter. However, {{Player link|XiaoXiaoMan|159881}} says that he has no skill in sword fighting due to him only using powerful swords against regular Swords. |
* People say he is a skilled sword fighter. However, {{Player link|XiaoXiaoMan|159881}} says that he has no skill in sword fighting due to him only using powerful swords against regular Swords. |
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Revision as of 10:15, 3 October 2017
, formerly known as Telamon, (see name swap) is a famous ian that was the Creative Director at from 2006 until 2014. He resigned from his full-time position in May of 2014 in order to pursue establishing a new business venture; he continues to work on an as-needed basis with the Corporation.[1] While employed at , he created games such as Nuke the Whales and Sword Fight on the Heights, and he created the LOL group. can be contacted outside of through his YouTube and Twitter accounts.
John Shedletsky in real life.
Outside of , John is married to the admin known as BrightEyes. He graduated from Stanford University in 2006 with a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science with additional focuses on biology and classical literature.[2] His interests include computer graphics, machine vision, game theory, game design, graphic design, oil painting, bio simulations, and classical literature.[2]
April Fools Jokes
On April Fools Day of 2007, Telamon () made an announcement on the blog announcing that Google purchased and was renaming the game to GoobloxCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many. Later in the day, David Bazsucki released another blog article that explained the April Fool's joke and that the Gooblox domain was purchased by Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many. Users who enter the URL for Gooblox will be redirected to the website. Inputting the link in your URL bar still works today.
In 2010, 's Administrator badge was removed as part of a second April Fools joke.
Notable Games
Sword Fights on the Heights IV
This is the most notable sword fighting game that was made by. The game has over ten million place visits.
Sword Fights on the Heights Original
This is the first installment of the Sword Fights of the Heights series.
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far is a map created on September 21, 2007. The objective of the game is to blow up the game's bridge. The game has over 100,000 place visits.
Mission to the Moon
Mission to the Moon is a place created on August 6, 2007. Users are encouraged to purchase a helmet while playing the game. If the player doesn't wear the astronaut helmet in the "Mission to the Moon" place, the player's head would briefly expand and eventually explode and the player would die from the explosion of the head, due to the supposed lack of oxygen.
My First Level
My First Level is the name of the first place made by former Telamon now known as . It was made in June 2006 and has not been updated for over 5 years. As of 6/2/2013 the place has been visited 31,813 times and has been favorited 1,096 times.
The thumbnail for Shedletsky's my first ROBLOX level.
Username swap
Prior to the change username feature being released, changed his name by switching the user IDs between his and Telamon accounts. By doing this, was able to keep all of Telamon's earned assets and also took his user ID. When asked about the name change, tweeted that he did so, because he outgrew his previous name [1].
Former appearances
(on his Telamon account) was known for his shirt saying "I ♥ fried chicken". The gear he was holding was a turkey leg (which looked similar to a chicken leg) to go with his shirt.
Controversy
SFOTH Becoming Builder's Club Only
For a brief period, 's Sword Fights on the Heights IV was converted into a Builder's Club only place. After numerous complaints on the forums, responded with the following post:
1.I can ban Exploiters and get their main account....2.I was curious how many tickets it would make (answer: a ton)...3.I was interested in whether there would be fewer noobs in-game (maybe)...4.It's my game and I'll do what I want....5.Trololollollll.
Shedletsky
After that post, XiaoXiaoMan, a ian Youtuber famous for his Raging Reviewer series, made two commentary videos discussing 's forum post Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many.
Trivia
This section is a trivia section. Please relocate any relevant information into other sections of the article.
John out on a regular night.
- Blame John is a popular saying. This phrase originated during the 2010 Egg Hunt when the first egg drop failed to meet players' expectations. Since then, the phrase has been used in various gears such as the Magic 8-Ball and the Blame John protest sign. The phrase can also be found on a poster in Innovation Labs in its security only area.
- He helped design a game in 2006 called Euclidean Crisis.[2]
- He once owned a forum called IronNoob. Many older members joined it, but it was shut down in 2014.
- Since the start of 2015, trade requests from him have become more common, as he often trades with random players.
- On June 8, 2016, someone named Infamy and a few of his friends guessed his and Twitch passwords. InceptionTime eventually came to the scene and shut the livestream run by the compromisers down.[citation needed]
- Many users prefer "Telamon" rather than "".
- People say he is a skilled sword fighter. However, XiaoXiaoMan says that he has no skill in sword fighting due to him only using powerful swords against regular Swords.