I have for some time not been enjoying SGW, due to the direction the game has taken, and some of you may recall that I actually announced my intention to quit a few weeks ago. At the time I received many messages asking me to reconsider and stay, and due to the overwhelming support I decided to stick around.
However, last week I came onto the Forum with teh intent of announcin my SGW retirement completely. The only thing that stopped me was seeing that Omega had declared war on the EPA. Although I had previously handed over Command of the EPA, I felt I could not honourably leave at such a time - and so delayed my retirement.
Yesterday morning (prior to the cessation of hostilities) my little girl was hit by a neighbour's car. She was not seriously hurt - a couple of bumps and bruises - but she was knocked out, and for a moment I thought she had died. She quickly came around and we took her to hospital where she was given a check over and declared okay.
It got me thinking to reprioritising aspects of my life and, coupled with the fact I haven't been enjoying SGW for some time, I decided that (even with the war ongoing) I was going to quit SGW. It so happened that later that day the war ended. I will also be standing down from my position as a Forum Administrator - a responsibility I have enjoyed having and hope that I have carried out with impartiality and fairness.
So this is my goodbye to the community of SGW, I have a few personal mentions to make - but since there are a lot of you, do not get upset if I forget!.......
First and Foremost to the EPA - not the biggest or most powerful alliance in the game, but certainly one (if not the) best and most loyal. Specifically I would like to thank those who were there at the beginning:
JaseB - a guy with unswerving loyalty and a tenacity for war. He has received some unjust comments from some people in the recent war - mainly by people who do not know any better - and I would ask that they stop. I still believe it is a crime that he did not win Tauri (or even Player) of teh Year in the Annual Awards!
Salvo - he's away undergoing basic USAF training at the moment, but I understand that he will be back. Salvo, like Jase, is old-school EPA, and a founder of the TSA. Agian, his loyalty has been without question.
CommanderGus - EPA since almost day 1 and a trusted and valued Command Member. Has never swayed from the cause.
Targa - Up until recently has led the EPA in-game for as long as I can remember. He's been teh face, if you like, of the EPA and has insured that the reputation of teh alliance has been upheld.
King Austin (aka Colonel1979) - again, with the EPA since almost Day 1 and has , like those above, been a loyal and steadfast member of EPA Command, as well as being involved in protecting the EPA from internal and external threats.
viperman - a warmonger from the same mould as JaseB. Loyal and always willing to put his point across, no matter who it upsets.
There are so many others.........
Elongar - has run the diplomatic section admirably for a long time.
TauriDundee - certainly one of the more vocal members, but one who has served the EPA well. recently promoted from Intelligence Officer to Special Intelligence Director, TAD has now been placed in Command of the EPA after JaseB stepped down as Commander-in-Chief.
GeneralOneill - cut him in half and it would say 'EPA'. Loyal almost to a fault, defends the EPA with unwaivering conviction and was the perfect choice to take over Command of 359 Company.
Who else?
Jamie Sheehan - Jamie has not been involved with the EPA as long as those above - but his drive and enthusiasm have affected us all.
_StRiDeR_, SGBlackOPS, NDCDN, Treebeard, Sleeper, Brosan, Sam Fisher, Sarif, jazzy, Vulcan, Balhaar, Mattwell, _5p4z_......... sod it you're all great - and that also goes for our 359 and TSA brethren, and the rest of the EPA Confederacy.
(but specials again to Bad Wolf and Brythalious)
As for those outside of the EPAC......
ETL - For the record, this man has done more for the game than most of you realise or will ever know. He has also been a friend to me for the last 20 months or so - and for that I thank him.
now a list:
Psi Kiya Trist
RepliJake
Puck
Lord RahL
Acronon
GenLucky
Flavar
REK
pianomutt20000
buck
Lord Dougy
Fox
Opticallove (no longer here)
thethirdlibra (no longer here)
THE SAZ (no longer here)
JUAN
Blake
Tok'ra
Sleipnir
CrimsonFrost
forgive_me
Magni
JGG
311 & the TA
Unnatural Selection
Any Mods I fail to mention by name
Forum/Admin
There are probably a lot more I should mention, but the list could end uup being as long as my arm!!
Within the next couple of days I will either sell my game account (although it has been ravaged on occasion recently by a couple of Omegans, I managed to limit damage by selling up all my weapons early and untraining my spies) , give it away to someone I think deserves it or delete it. If I do ever decide to return (unlikely in the forseeable future) I will have the challenge of starting from scratch.
It has been a pleasure being part of this over the last 22 months - but my SGW gaming days have now came to an end.
I wish you all good luck and all the best for the future.
Regards,
Wolf359
Earth Protectorate Alliance & EPA Confederacy
I hope one day you can come back as you have helped shape this great game we play for so long now.
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