Ashoka the Great Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 It happened when I last received a gentle rebuke from the swords and shields of Admin. "I just don't care," is what entered my head, and I came to the sad conclusion that I'd not had any fun here in quite some time. And so I'm on my way. I first signed up in mid-2006 at the suggestion of a LiveJournal friend. (He no longer plays CN, and I haven't used LJ since 2007. Go figure.) Since then I've belonged to many alliances, but for me the decision that had the greatest impact on my 'play' was joining NoV in May 2007. I may have strayed occasionally over the years, but I've always gone back to the same group of players. Norden Verein/Nordreich was and remains the most diverse group of people I've ever encountered in this game and I'll miss them very much. Oh sure, I'll be on NoR's community forum from time to time, but since May 2009 that forum has been something of a morgue. Can't imagine why. I don't see much point in reviewing my career as kingzog/Ashoka the Great, although if I had to pick one moment that defined just how much CN invaded my life I'd have to say it was during a government meeting in NoV, when I announced that I had to leave for a while to ummm....you know.... *ahem* the missus and all that. About forty-five minutes later I was back in the .gov meeting, where I insisted that my absence and the reason for it be entered into the record. Good times. I've met some great people along the way, but I'm going to avoid doing the 'shoutout' thing. It strikes me as just a bit silly, and besides....no matter how long I made the list, I'd almost certainly forget someone. If you think you would have been on it, you're probably right. And if you think you wouldn't be on it, you're most likely wrong. I've had a number of people share extremely private and personal things with me, and I am humbled by the trust that was placed in me. (Although, as someone who studied to be a priest -- and yes, I really was a monk for a while -- keeping secrets is second nature to me.) Thank you. Since 2006 I've left and come back a few times. I think the longest break I've taken was somewhere in the neighborhood of four months, ending just as the Karma War kicked off. With most of those departures I made a point of mentioning to someone that I'd likely be back before too long, but this 'goodbye' thread is a first for me. I've never made any kind of fuss over a previous departure, so I suppose this means that no, I will not be back and no, they do not always come back. If I may be so bold as to provide a bit of parting advice, it would be to remember a quote from the French writer Anatole France: "If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." We would all be wise to recall this from time to time. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Bad Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sorry to see you go man. Always like ya. You know you could stay around and just cause trouble like I do, it has its merits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbers Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Planet Bob is lessened by your leaving, good luck on your future ventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochers Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 A Bob without KingZog is just not the same. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stupid Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'll miss ya. Good luck out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yevgeni Luchenkov Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 A big loss for CN, that's for sure. Good luck out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoppistan Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hmm. This saddens me. kingzog, despite being on probably complete opposite sides of political opinion, moral stances, and even in the treaty web in-game, I can't think of another person I've been more impressed by and most wanted to meet in RL for an afternoon of coffee and story swapping. I'm pretty hardheaded, but you've been one of the few people to have swayed my opinion more than a handful of times. I think everyone could take a lesson from you in rational examination of issues, a need for broad and long-term perspective, and a calm, persuasive, voice in elucidating the results of such searching. I hope you'll come back. You've got a lot to offer the young'uns. Good luck where ever the winds take you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Nukem Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Even though you are a nordREICH member you have always been a pretty awesome dude. Good luck out there and come back and visit sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James IV Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Wow. Thats crazy to think you are on your way out. I do appreciate you reaching out to me back in the day and I won't forget it. Hope you change your mind of course but best of luck wherever. Perhaps I should lurk the "morgue" with you. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroofTime55 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sorry to see you go. I vastly enjoyed the frequency with which we butted heads. Fare well in your travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaiar Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Don't worry, you'll always have Margaret, farewell. Edited October 16, 2011 by Jaiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilber Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Unacceptable. (Good luck in real life dude. I usually enjoyed our conversations, even if we did end up with IC differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D34th Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Soon or later you'll come back so, enjoy the break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ilyani Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 When I found out about this I was well and truly heartbroken. It's been a pleasure working along you, both as an ally in Nemesis, in RoK, and as blocmates in Mjolnir. I've always enjoyed your Canadianism and your quite well phrased posting style (you've led to many a slow burn on the forums for our mutual enemies ) and even though I never really agreed with you politically, I've always enjoyed discussing things with you. CN will miss you. This place won't be the same without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drai Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 It's been fun having you on the MK forums, enjoy the extra time you'll have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 [color="#0000FF"]Goodbye and good luck. One of the better people around here, from what I have both experienced and heard. I truly wish I did get the opportunity to know you slightly better. I wish you nothing but the best in life. Take care.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Nova Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) I wish we were able to talk more recently, but take care Zog.You'll be missed. Edited October 16, 2011 by Voodoo Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippy Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm not happy about this in the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC123 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 A sad loss for CN. Zog, we never talked much, but I always had respect. Hope to see you around some of the forums we both frequent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigrun Vapneir Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Awww man. Not happy to see this happen. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuzaki Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Shame, you were one of the better posters both here and on our forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Enjoy the "vacation" into RL and good luck out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 don't leave us buddy, i'll miss you, i know we've never seen eye to eye on anything, but you'll regret it if you delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens of the desert Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The door slammed loud and rose up a cloud of dust on us Footsteps follow, down through the hollow sound, torn up. Have fun, Zog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred von Tirpitz Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Cya old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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