I have retired from FFXI for a number of reasons, the most prominant being lack of enjoyment of the actual content itself in end game. Several drama issues contributed to my decision to leave FF completely, however I think those involved have pushed their "side" of the story on enough people that I'm already the bad guy no matter what the truth of things are in this situation. I won't get into the details since few people are willing to take my word over Zylia's.
To CK- I loved you guys. You were the only reason I played and I would have given anything to see you all succeed. Many of you don't realize the extent to which I sacrificed irl for this team, and unfortunately that's probably how it will stay. Recent circumstances/people drove me away from the game sooner than I had expected, and unfortunately those involved have changed many opinions of me as a result of how things appeared to those who could not see what was going on behind closed doors. I accept the fact that I failed CK, however, and wish the new team nothing but the best. I know Moriarti and Pauge to be good players with the ability to step up and lead a team as it should be, and hopefully they can guide the new team back to where they were and beyond.
To non CK people I left without saying goodbye to- I'll miss you all. I had logged in to say goodbye to the team I loved as well as some close personal friends but was chased off the game by another one of Zylia's dramatic tirades and therefore did not get the opportunity to wish some people well. My AIM is Atrott02 for anyone who wants to stay in touch.
For those interested, I am playing Vanguard: Saga of Heroes now. I have started a guild on the Thunderaxe server under the name "Validus". This is a different kind of game, and as such, rules and regulations for this guild are geared towards the "hardcore" kind of players. The atmosphere here eliminates people like Zylia who thrive off the drama they create and thus Vanguard is a more entertaining place to play. In a game like Vanguard, I am able to implement leadership tactics I was unable to use in FFXI due to the content design and lack of "hardcore" dedication as a result of casual gaming. I am excited about the opportunity Vanguard provides for me to once again enjoy MMO gaming at the level I missed playing at with FFXI.
If anyone has any interest in vanguard and in particular Validus guild, visit www.validusguild.info to apply and/or ask any questions you may have. "Soft" players who can't take strict instruction or meet required raid hours need not apply, as outlined in our charter.
Farewell FFXI. This blog (if I continue to use it at all) will be geared towards Vanguard progression from here on out. Sorry things ended on such a sour note and best of luck to everyone I still care about over there in Vana'diel.
- The Ranka, Former Leader of the Greatest Linkshell there ever was
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From one addiction to another. Good luck with that AJ. Maybe someday you'll crawl out of your hole. I hope you become more social in the future, for your sake.
Godspeed old friend.
More social? I go out with friends 4 nights a week and am extremely active on campus during the day. =p
lol hey bub, glad you caught the humor in that. I went to work today and wondered if you'd take offense. Seems you realized I was teasing.
Did I ever tell you? I left the military. Got an honerable discharge and moved back to Reno. Looking at buying a house soon, pretty excited about that.
Take it easy guy.
-John
We had a great run, no one ever said we didn't. I hope you're enjoying the new game -- not at the expense of your education or personal life either!
I've been enjoying my time here in China -- it's going fast. My chinese is getting better, and I'm slowly building contacts in this giant of a country. I'm also trying to help my company build "an elite team of" engineers, that will "encounter the most difficult and highest" set of problems that the industry "can throw at us." lol I've confidence we will succeed :)
Best of luck to you Ranka. Don't let the drama hurt ya. /salute
Enz you're a great guy and one of the best all around officers I've known in my years of MMO. Was sad to see your playtime go down but I have no doubts you will kick ass at the helm of your new engineer guild you're forming in the land of RL. Just make sure you don't recruit any noobs ;D
Best of luck to you and keep in touch. I'll be floating around forums here and there between RL and Validus. /salute
Hey dude,
Yeah i'm kinda late on the comments here, but as you know i've been busy. Just wanted to point out as Enz did that I had the greatest time with you in CK. Thanks for taking me in a LS that made me keep on playing, and trusting me as an officer. I can safely say that when I look back to my 2-3 years on ffxi, I spent my best moments with the LS you built, and it was an honor to be a part of, as you said it, the greatest linkshell there ever was.
Good luck to ya Ranka, I know successfully take on any challenge that's thrown your way, both in games and RL :)
/bow
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