A Final Farewell

[Hidingmaster 19]

It's about time that I finally let go of something that meant a lot to me for many years, nearly 5 to be exact. I joined xG way back when life had begun changing, I had just entered college in a new city as a freshman. xG somehow became a home to me where I had the chance to meet an unbelievable number of great people, many of which I became good friends with.

 

The first few months was tough in xG to be honest. I knew I wanted to move up to mod, eventually admin, and who knew... maybe even a division manager or division leader. I got stuck on moderator for a good amount of time, seeing people who joined after me rank up faster. That was fine though, I had made good friendships with most of them. Eventually had people who believed enough in me to get me promoted (Gkoo, darkwolf, poncher, etc). Taking that step from mod to admin was a huge accomplishment, it felt good to be making an impact on xG.

 

Life went on, classes continued, but I never once felt the urge to leave xG. I thought it was impossible to ever think that, I would spend 10 hours some days on jailbreak. I just want to say to those that were here a few years ago, thank you. Although I know some didn't get along too well with me, it still made it a great experience. A super quick shoutout to those who stood out among the rest for one reason or another: Gkoo, Darkwolf, Dr. Pepper, Cristo, Doug, Rabid, McNeal, etc. There literally are too many to name, and a good amount of time has passed so everyone isn't coming to mind. But if you were there between 2011-2014, I appreciate the company. This doesn't go to say that the current xG is any less exciting. Probably quite the opposite actually. Unfortunately you eventually lose interest in things, especially after pouring 1,000+ hours into a game in just a few years.

 

I was honored to get CL, shocked, but honored. It was an interesting idea, not sure I like how it ever turned out either but it gave more of a chance for opinions to be heard. It was no longer just a Co-Leader making the final decision. With that in mind, I also want to say thank you to those that I worked alongside with; I know I tended to argue a lot, but it truly was in the interest of the community.

 

So, one of you may be asking what happened to me... I simply moved on in life. I moved across the country for a job after I graduated and have spent about 55 hours a week at work. I still checked the forums nearly every day, I felt that I was obligated to do that at least. But getting online was tough, I work nights through the weekend, so anytime I got on the servers were dead. I kind of got thrown into inactivity, whether I wanted to be or not. It makes me sad to think I will no longer be able to lead and shape the community, but sometimes you have to let go of things that you love. In the end though I'm very happy where I am in life, and have a lot of things still to accomplish.

 

I still urge any of you to reach of to me with questions, needed advice, or just if you want to say hi. I doubt I can ever just let go of xG, it held such an important part in my life. I do wish you all the best of luck, and I hope to see xG grow.

 

This isn't a forever goodbye, not at all. I still wish to remain a member, and hell, if you all ever open up a special original xG member type of position I would be honored to get that too haha.

 

@Rhododendron - Thank you for all you do here. I really appreciate you making xG a place where people could come together and have a fucking blast for years.

 

Finally, I am not going to apologize to anyone here (I actually don't think anyone expects it as most people understood my bottom line), but wanted everyone I had arguments with understand that I was only being fair and consistent with you all. I actually learned a hell of a lot from doing that, and its made me successful in my professional life. If you take one thing away from this goodbye post, its that people all deserve a chance, but dont let yourself be persuaded to go easy on them because they butter you up. Rabid, thanks for all the frustrating nights I dealt with... seriously.. it helped me grow as a person. I will miss you. I will miss all of you.

 

Hidingmaster out. :cry:

[Aegean 849]

Did not see eye to eye on some things, but very happy to have had you as staff for as long as we did. You're also from the 2011 era so you've been through everything as I have, and to see someone stay for so long and then finally leave, it truly is like saying goodbye to a family member.

 

Best of luck with everything, and there will always be a spot for you in staff if you decide to return.

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[PiNoYPsYcHo 39]

Damn dude best of luck on everything. Those hours tho... jesus mate. Hope you get thru everything and see you space cowboy.

[MineCrack 62]

Farewell

 

We never got along since I argued with you and every other staff member for the sake of disagreeing. However, you were a great staff member that was actually level headed compared to the other staff. Best of luck in whatever you do in life, you will be missed.

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[Charles 56]

Very sad to see you go. Although I didn't really talk to you back in 2012-2014, you were still one of the better staff in CS:S.

And it's a shame to see you leave

[xGShadowSpy 108]

Good luck with your life man, its been a pleasure having you in xG. It takes alot to be as committed as you were, despite the circumstances you were stuck with. Its a tough thing to do, ive thought of leaving before as well(Once in like 2013, once after my pc broke the first time. Not this time though, things are shaping up around here and i plan on coming back),and each time i convinced myself not to.

Anyway I hope everything works out for you, i think you definitely impacted xG in a positive way.

[Forest 309]

Dang, it really was an honor and a privilege to know you both as a fellow Staff Member as well as a friend, not that it will change. My opinion on you never differed from back then; I always saw you as this guy who would try to be fair and just, and to be honest it inspired me to do the same. It was great rising up in the ranks along with you in 2012, and while the Community Leader concept was an attempt at something new that inevitably lost it's way, I can honestly say that I strongly supported and suggested your position in that group and I'm glad that you were a part of it for so long. Plus, who can forget the fact that you and the others worked so hard on an official Xeno Gamers jailbreak map? You definitely gave it your all here in Xeno Gamers, and I both commend and respect the shit out of you. Don't be a stranger, visit back and post your invaluable opinions every now and then.

 

Here's to hoping you overcome most (if not all) of life's shitty obstacles, and should you ever want to chill and game, you know where to find us!

[Owl 192]

at least you got rid of crowley. honorable

[Chrono 372]

peace be with you my friend.

[Rabid 173]

All though we were never on good terms, you never judged me on my past actions only present, you were one of the key factors that got me unbanned from these servers / forums, for that I commend you.

Thank you for all you've done for xG and how much time you committed to this community. Take care my man.

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[TurdWig 14]

gravedig to the max cause i haven't been on the forums for a while

 

Thanks for taking care of CS you fat cock. I'll never forget that time you demoted me from admin straight to member for not wearing tags. No hard feelings homie.

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