Another one rides the busFollow

Yes, I'm trying to use humor to defuse a tense situation, mainly because what I have to say isn't easy for me.

I canceled my content IDs last night. I'm leaving FFXI at the end of the month.

FFXI has been alot more than just a game for me these last six years. It's been a weird combination of a social gathering, home away from home, and time killer. I have alot of memories, some good (going 1/1 on Maat), some bad (a botched Aqueducts run), and some just plain weird (sheep climbing trees). I think I've done pretty well for a guy who started as a Galka Monk with aspirations of being a Dragoon/Samurai, even before I knew what TP or a Penta Thrust was. My single biggest regret is not finishing any of the expansion missions, but this isn't the first Final Fantasy where I've left something undone.

Since I don't see myself coming back to the game, I wanted to say a few things to the people who made my time in Vana'diel memorable.

To my social linkshell KindredSpirits, my roleplaying linkshell CoVD, and all the previous incarnations thereof: You guys are the best. I don't think I'd have done half the things I did if not for you guys. I sincerely hope we can all get together again for FFXIV.

To all my other friends: Thank you. I may not have shared in all your accomplishments, but if they made you happy, that was good enough for me.

To my enemies, which are few: I forgive you.

To any admins that may read this: please don't ever think your work here goes unappreciated. It always is (at least by me), even if we don't take the time to say it. Now if you guys could just get Usagi and Elmer to play on Garuda...

For those about to rock, we salute you. Yeah, I went there.

To anyone else that's ever asked me to tank in their party: whether you loved me or you hated me, know that when our party ended, you got everything I had that night.

I'm sure that there are others out there who feel the same way I do, that friendships are forged through a common goal along with enjoyment of this game. Even if we never meet face-to-face, we look forward to seeing our friends come online. That being said, let me leave you with words of what I hope will be encouragement.

None of us is as strong as ALL of us.

Ave atque vale,



Ralrra

Also, in before "Can I have your stuff?" No, you can't.

We shall build a shrine in Bastok to your greatness Mr. Wookie. Just keep posting on the forums from time to time or I'll have to come to cheese country and cut you.

Keep on keepin on

You're still my hero. Stay in touch with Twitter or look me up on facebook. PM me if you need my e-mail. Talk to you soon and goodluck in the real world. If you are looking for another game to play I've been play Aion for about a month an like it so far.

You will be missed.

Glad to see someone else falling off the wagon! Or is it getting back on the wagon? I can never remember. Que Sienfield.

Real life is not that bad, I think I'm finally getting used to it. You might go crazy with all the free time you have though.

Wish you the best, to you and your wife. Maybe we'll see each other again at XIV :)

Edited, Nov 11th 2009 8:54am by enigmaticcam

Going to miss you big guy.

You were always the loyal one, Rally. I hope we see each other again in XIV.

cya ral, honestly I don't know how anyone can find the time to do *anything*, let alone play an mmo on a regular basis! :P best of luck to you



edit: oops didn't mean to bump my bad, incidentally my bday was on the 25th nov which is eerily close to when ral last posted :P

Edited, Dec 11th 2009 8:15pm by ZiGG

i think we had some good times. maybe some bad times too, though i dont hold on to those so i wouldnt remember. but what i do remember is that you were always fun to be around and your head was too small for your body. too bad you had to leave just when i was coming back. was looking forward to doing some events together. take care and enjoy RL^_^

P.S. i smited you again on kindredspiritsls boards :P