Matthijs Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I almost forgot, but as of two days ago, I've been in this game for 3 years. I've never built up a particularly strong nation, or made it very high up, but I've certainly always had a lot of fun at it. Things seem less interesting now, but maybe that's just a matter of viewing the past through rose-tinted glasses. I'm a lot less active now, but who knows what's to come next? In any case, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. From getting started in the ICSN, where I quickly learned how petty politicking worked, which led me to form the ICP, which was briefly sanctioned. This is often forgotten, as the ICP is seen as a bit of a sad joke nowadays, with ill-considered participations in war, and several reincarnations created by opportunists. But long before that happened, I had already left for the NPO, where I remained for GWI and the cold war leading up to GW2. Just before that, I joined \m/, where I had the most fun. Went into retirement in the summer of 2007, came out of it briefly last year, and now I'm at RAD. What next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I almost forgot, but as of two days ago, I've been in this game for 3 years. I've never built up a particularly strong nation, or made it very high up, but I've certainly always had a lot of fun at it. Things seem less interesting now, but maybe that's just a matter of viewing the past through rose-tinted glasses. I'm a lot less active now, but who knows what's to come next?In any case, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. From getting started in the ICSN, where I quickly learned how petty politicking worked, which led me to form the ICP, which was briefly sanctioned. This is often forgotten, as the ICP is seen as a bit of a sad joke nowadays, with ill-considered participations in war, and several reincarnations created by opportunists. But long before that happened, I had already left for the NPO, where I remained for GWI and the cold war leading up to GW2. Just before that, I joined \m/, where I had the most fun. Went into retirement in the summer of 2007, came out of it briefly last year, and now I'm at RAD. What next? I remember your ICP days all to well as i was very pro-LSF back then, as i remember it you were not to happy with messiah and myself forming the Popular Front which led to ICSN and ICP merging . Anyway like i said to you before its mighty good to see you lurking around the forums again B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiabelly Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Unlike Cataduanes, I remember you from serving in NPO with you. Glad to see you are still hanging about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potato Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I, for one, never served/fought/worked with you. But I've always liked your avatar. Congrats on 3 years though. If 3 years here is something worth congratulating ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Frontier Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Now that is a name I have not seen in some time. I believe pity is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythicknight Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I recall pranking you with duffman a long time ago. It was hilarious Congrats on joining the old-timers club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Savage Man Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey I know you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolia Farvazov Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey, that's quite cool man... Seriously, 3 years... Good for you... Im 21 days old hehehehe, but I'll get there =) K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doitzel Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I like you and I wish I could remember why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandrov Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ex-NPO Comrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTofAK Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Since our time together in the NPO you have always been someone I have respected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiabelly Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Doitzel...I remember him as hard working, say what is on his mind, and not a mindless drone...any of that make it easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmmehhh Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Matthijs are you Dutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doitzel Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Doitzel...I remember him as hard working, say what is on his mind, and not a mindless drone...any of that make it easier? That would make sense. It could also be his avatar, though. I like people with good avatars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthijs Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) I remember your ICP days all to well as i was very pro-LSF back then, as i remember it you were not to happy with messiah and myself forming the Popular Front which led to ICSN and ICP merging Well, wasn't Popular Front the one where all the left alliances were supposed to have merger discussions and the like? I didn't mind the idea itself at the time, but I wanted the alliances to have proportionate representation, so that our plans would not be halted by 5-member alliances. But in retrospect, it was naive to think that I could monopolise the left. Most of the ICP's members didn't want to be a monopoly, they wanted to be reunited with their comrades, regardless of whether that would put them on the anti-NPO side or in a neutral position. So at that point, I bowed out and joined the NPO, just in time to get my butt kicked in GW1. I recall pranking you with duffman a long time ago. It was hilarious Congrats on joining the old-timers club. Strangely enough, I don't remember that one. Couldn't stand the both of you, though. Edited March 26, 2009 by Matthijs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Well, wasn't Popular Front the one where all the left alliances were supposed to have merger discussions and the like? I didn't mind the idea itself at the time, but I wanted the alliances to have proportionate representation, so that our plans would not be halted by 5-member alliances. But in retrospect, it was naive to think that I could monopolise the left. Most of the ICP's members didn't want to be a monopoly, they wanted to be reunited with their comrades, regardless of whether that would put them on the anti-NPO side or in a neutral position. So at that point, I bowed out and joined the NPO, just in time to get my butt kicked in GW1. Well the initial idea was to bring the rival ICSN and ICP (and of course the SRI and LSF) together to bury the hatchet, merging was not an early goal but somehow the PF worked really well and the discussion led to talks on a formal merger between ICSN and ICP of its own accord..its amazing what the CN left could achieve when given a framework in which to operate Whats your plans Comrade now that you are back? you just lurking or do you plan to take an active role in an alliance? Edited March 26, 2009 by Cataduanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthijs Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well, the biggest obstacles to a merger were the biggest egos: myself and that Lunar guy. I'm not sure if the latter stuck around for the merger, but I certainly didn't, and maybe that just cleared the condition for it to go through. As for my plans, well, I'm enjoying the alliance I'm in now. So I'll just stick it out, build my nation, do some tech dealing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catface Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 YAY I remember you! You were one of the cool people in \m/. Glad to see you're still around. I'm Mirima, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthijs Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Would you believe me if I said that I remember you too? Lots of cool people were in \m/, many are still around, which is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebbie Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) i always liked reading your posts except when you went through a trolling phase a while back edit: missed a word lol Edited March 26, 2009 by Jebbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorConcept Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 You have my sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleh32 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 good job. ive been playing this game for about two years i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Well, the biggest obstacles to a merger were the biggest egos: myself and that Lunar guy. I'm not sure if the latter stuck around for the merger, but I certainly didn't, and maybe that just cleared the condition for it to go through.As for my plans, well, I'm enjoying the alliance I'm in now. So I'll just stick it out, build my nation, do some tech dealing, etc. But tbh in the ego stakes Silent beat you and Lunar hands down . I do remember Lunar floating around for while after the merger but i lost track of him after GW3 Edited March 26, 2009 by Cataduanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthijs Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 But tbh in the ego stakes Silent beat you and Lunar hands down Yes, but he was also the leader of one of those aforementioned 5-member alliances. I don't exactly remember what had happened, but things certainly didn't progress after I basically snubbed him in a PM, saying that we didn't care enough to have extensive talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade Mao Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've heard your name many times among the old-time leftists. Though I've never actually been in the same alliance as you, I still respect you. Congrats on three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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