To those of you who have been around long enough to know him, I am sorry to bring this news to the forums, it's with great regret that I bring news of the passing of Santa Claws. :(

He was my friend, and an alliance mate for many years. His real name was Tim Toerber and I will miss him greatly.

For those of you who only know him from the game, his main country name was always, Santa's Village.

RIP Santa - certainly a player that will be missed.

Indeed, what happened exactly?

http://forums.earthempires.com/...&z=ode-to-santa-claws

That explains it pretty well

wild. I also thought that was an alias.

I am sorry to hear that. I'm glad someone shared the news though. I sometimes wonder if something were to happen to me if anyone here would even know.

I think that sad news eventually trickles into the community via friends made in game that communicate out of game.

I'm sure a few have slipped through the cracks though, which is kind of a sad thought.

Damn