Good-Bye

by **Morfod** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 6:34 am

When I was extended this job offer last Monday, I wasn't overjoyed or happy. I was rather frozen in shock for a moment as the full realization hit me. That I'd been living life carefree with little appreciation for long-term consequences. I'm about to lock up a good maybe...two years into a night shift position all in the name of advancing my career; having a "real job."

I had jokingly asked folks if I should invest in a new computer or a new BBQ, and I came to the conclusion that after two years on this potato of a laptop that I just don't have the interest in video games anymore. I'm tired of shoving effort into my video games only to have it vomit failure back into my face because I can't put the same time and diligence others put into this craft. I'd rather watch a movie where I don't have to think. Or study, where I'm not competing with others, only learning. I see a wall of frustration looming if I attempt to throw myself at this incredible task of remaining competitive around here.

I feel stretched, thin, like too little butter over too much bread. I see delight in others doing well, but I feel like my time is long past, and that I've been in my waning.

I'm calling a stop to it now, and departing with some dignity still left. I'm off to live life, move closer to my sweetheart, hang up the H8, start a family, and maybe start making something goddamned useful of myself, something worth being proud of that can't be taken away.

Good-bye. You mean so much.

by **melvin** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 6:36 am

Me too. I'm retiring.

by **Entropy** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:16 am

Thanks for all the fish.

by **Code** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:27 am

Godspeed you beautiful unicorn... Its been quite the ride

by **Cyrus** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:01 am

Respectable Morf!

I wish you the best brother.

by **Lady Silver** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:15 am

by **Lady Silver** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:16 am

It's not worth sticking around after this.
I'm out.

by **Swarthy** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:17 am

Say this is an April fool's joke and I'll laugh with you (both). Say it isn't and this community will feel the loss of 2 more great irreplaceable characters. Very happy for you but we will miss you!!!

by **Lee** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:27 am

We only have so much time and for one reason or another, it has to come to an end sometime. Thanks for the games Morf and all the best moving forward. Good luck.

by **Jediluke** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:28 pm

Noble reason Fod. I get it. I do.

due to circumstances....(family life stuff) I will be bowing out also. I know...I know. Jedi retiring yet again?

anyhow, being honest with myself this has been a long time coming....

Beating mark392 three times in season 8 OBS will likely never be repeated. Going out on top is something I always wanted to do.

I have ONE game left in the tank. One last DCL match before hitting that forever retirement button.

Mark, my last DCL is for you buddy. You've got only one shot. Win or lose it's been a hell of a ride!