[TheStig]

A lot of you didn't think I would do this, but a few suspected I would. And you were right. I have been through a lot in my past month-and-a-half of playing CN. I joined TOOL right of the bat, and in there I've acted as a diplomat, a lietenant, recruiter, editor in media and head artisan. I've ran for council, I've made many friends and learnt many new things. For many it all seemed to good to be true that I could join and within a month accomplish so many things, but now it is time for them to learn the truth behind my vast experience.

I am a re-roll, of Jack the great to be precise.

I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that I am not on any ZI lists, I have spoken with mhawk and cleared all of this up and the reason for this thread is due to Slevin discovering me through an IRC IP match.

I didn't want it to have to come to this, not yet. This isn't how I planned to reveal myself nor is it how I planned to rejoin the game. My original intention was to rejoin MHA, and use my previous experience to work my way up their democratic system and gain the respect of several members throughout the game and then, reveal myself. My hope was you'd all be shocked and change your opinion about me. But over the past month I've realised, that isn't what it's about.

I made so many mistakes in my last character. I started wars and embraced coups, I embarrased myself and betrayed others. I even ruined entire alliances but what I regret most, is I ruined some of my most valued friendships. And I come before you hear today not to try and change your opinion of me or stun you with disbelief but to try my best to demonstrate my sincerest regret of all that I did and all those I wronged as Jack the great.

So I, TheStig (formerly Jack) would like to give my deepest and most genuine apologies to all those that I wronged and offended as Jack the great. I'm sorry to mhawk and TPF for my lack of trust and disrespect. I apologise to Soldier and all those of the former United Alliance for screwing everything up for all of you. I'm sorry to King601 and the other nations I raided on my way out of the game. I'm sorry to those I trolled and flamed in my 'goodbye' thread but most importantly of all, I'm sorry to TOOL. I never intended on joining you but GK's message reeled me in. I hope all my hard work in TOOL and my most important apology of all will allow you to forgive me for the burden I have caused you.

Now I realise, I don't want or need respect or friendship, I need to face up to what I did and suffer the consequences. I went through PZI, but it was only the first hurdle. Thank you CN for this one hell of a roller-coaster ride. I went through a lot of bad stuff an did a lot of bad things as Jack, but now I feel it has taught me a valuable lesson not only in CN but also in life. I have done my best, and that is all I can do. My only hope now is that you can trust my deepest of apologies and find it in you to forgive an old fool.

[TheStig]

For any of you that want to speak to me, I will be on IRC as TheStig and in #stig for the next few hours.

[king cjc]

wow, never thought that

[Kroknia]

huh... I try not to hold grudges across nations. Good luck then.

[TheStig]

I appreciate that Kroknia.

[KingSrqt]

You are playing a new character and were doing a damn good job of it until someone decided to use IP addresses to ID you. You do not owe anyone an apology, the only one who should apologize is the jerk who stopped you from starting over with a fresh slate.

[Uralica]

I'm with Srqt.

I can certainly forgive the person behind the screen, if forgiveness is even necessary, but not only that, the character of "TheStig" is clearly different from that of "Jack The Great."

[Penlugue Solaris]

KingSrqt, on Mar 7 2009, 04:22 PM, said:

You are playing a new character and were doing a damn good job of it until someone decided to use IP addresses to ID you. You do not owe anyone an apology, the only one who should apologize is the jerk who stopped you from starting over with a fresh slate.

Took the words out of my mouth.

The fact that you were using a new identity and not being the old one is a very good sign to me that things will get better for you. From what I can see and even the civility of your post here, you have changed for the better since being Jack, and I'm happy to hear that you will not be ZI'd.

[Rotavele]

O Hai their, Jack Welcome back :-)

[Elyat]

I hated Jack the Great.

I've got nothing against you. This is not the first time Slevin has done this to someone if memory serves. Reprehensible. You were doing just fine.

[Voodoo Nova]

You were doing well hiding your character Stig, shame you were "outed" as an old identity that you wished to leave behind.

[daggarz]

I like theStig, didnt know JacktheGreat more then occasional dealings. Its a pity you had to be chased and tracked down like this. Slevin has never been one for class so dont worry.

[Desperado]

This is an apology from TheStig on behalf of actions done in the past. If you check, Jack was never put on any perma-zi or e-zi lists. The only condition was that he not return to Soldier. I thank TheStig for the honesty that has been shown. It is always tough to make mistakes but being able to admit to mistakes shows true class.

Thanks for being honest, and I wish you the best as TheStig.

This post has been edited by Desperado: 07 March 2009 - 06:01 PM

[BamaBuc]

You owe no one an apology, Stig. I didn't like Jack the Great, but you've been amazing under your new identity. Sorry to see you have to go through this.

-Bama

[Minimoi]

Wow I'm surprised but as far as I'm concerned you've proved to be a nice fellow and an asset for TOOL over the last month. I think that everyone deserve a second chance.

See you on IRC

[rabonnobar]

Unexpected but I honestly don't care. I didn't really know 'jack' but 'thestig' seems mighty cool.

[Salmia]

I have to agree with Bama. This is a completely new identity and I know you as TheStig and you seem to be fine to me that way.

[LJ Scott]

Squeezing every last second out of those 15 minutes amirite?

[Ricardo]

Already told you I didn't like jack but the stig is ok with me.

[Ejayrazz]

TheStig, on Mar 7 2009, 03:39 PM, said:

A lot of you didn't think I would do this, but a few suspected I would. And you were right. I have been through a lot in my past month-and-a-half of playing CN. I joined TOOL right of the bat, and in there I've acted as a diplomat, a lietenant, recruiter, editor in media and head artisan. I've ran for council, I've made many friends and learnt many new things. For many it all seemed to good to be true that I could join and within a month accomplish so many things, but now it is time for them to learn the truth behind my vast experience.

I am a re-roll, of Jack the great to be precise.

I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that I am not on any ZI lists, I have spoken with mhawk and cleared all of this up and the reason for this thread is due to Slevin discovering me through an IRC IP match.

I didn't want it to have to come to this, not yet. This isn't how I planned to reveal myself nor is it how I planned to rejoin the game. My original intention was to rejoin MHA, and use my previous experience to work my way up their democratic system and gain the respect of several members throughout the game and then, reveal myself. My hope was you'd all be shocked and change your opinion about me. But over the past month I've realised, that isn't what it's about.

I made so many mistakes in my last character. I started wars and embraced coups, I embarrased myself and betrayed others. I even ruined entire alliances but what I regret most, is I ruined some of my most valued friendships. And I come before you hear today not to try and change your opinion of me or stun you with disbelief but to try my best to demonstrate my sincerest regret of all that I did and all those I wronged as Jack the great.

So I, TheStig (formerly Jack) would like to give my deepest and most genuine apologies to all those that I wronged and offended as Jack the great. I'm sorry to mhawk and TPF for my lack of trust and disrespect. I apologise to Soldier and all those of the former United Alliance for screwing everything up for all of you. I'm sorry to King601 and the other nations I raided on my way out of the game. I'm sorry to those I trolled and flamed in my 'goodbye' thread but most importantly of all, I'm sorry to TOOL. I never intended on joining you but GK's message reeled me in. I hope all my hard work in TOOL and my most important apology of all will allow you to forgive me for the burden I have caused you.

Now I realise, I don't want or need respect or friendship, I need to face up to what I did and suffer the consequences. I went through PZI, but it was only the first hurdle. Thank you CN for this one hell of a roller-coaster ride. I went through a lot of bad stuff an did a lot of bad things as Jack, but now I feel it has taught me a valuable lesson not only in CN but also in life. I have done my best, and that is all I can do. My only hope now is that you can trust my deepest of apologies and find it in you to forgive an old fool.

We make mistakes. You made a lot. Maybe you learned. Maybe you didn't. Your new friendships you formulate will be your ultimate test. If some are unwilling to give you another chance, please understand why. If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.