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Thread: The final, Respectful /bow....(?)
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TheRealTK421
Mon May 02, 2005 10:15 am
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NOTE:
For those reading this thread (and wanting to post), I request that you do so in a manner that will not get it locked or deleted. If you have comments or thoughts, please ensure that they end up being constructive, respectful and to the betterment of the game...and not just a 'rant'. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
For those reading this thread (and wanting to post), I request that you do so in a manner that will not get it locked or deleted. If you have comments or thoughts, please ensure that they end up being constructive, respectful and to the betterment of the game...and not just a 'rant'. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
To the Moderators:
I'll besaving a copy ofthis post so that I can repost it wherever/whenever I please (or adding to it, as needed).
It's my hope that you'll leave it open so that others can respectfully and constructively discuss whatever topics thisthread might invite. While you might view it as a "Goodbye" thread (which it partly is), you'd be wise to view it as an opportunity to obtain quality feedback and perspective from those that choose to add their comments.
I'll besaving a copy ofthis post so that I can repost it wherever/whenever I please (or adding to it, as needed).
It's my hope that you'll leave it open so that others can respectfully and constructively discuss whatever topics thisthread might invite. While you might view it as a "Goodbye" thread (which it partly is), you'd be wise to view it as an opportunity to obtain quality feedback and perspective from those that choose to add their comments.
Fellow MDEs,
It with a sad heart that I write to you today. Very soon, you'll not be seeing this here Wookiee MDE around very much (if at all).
A good part of this was real-life not allowing me appropriate time, part was CU....errr 'stuff' (and other changes), part was just general boredom and frustration. I'm sure I don't have to tell you all the story, we've all read this 'book' before...
In many ways, SWG was the Star Wars game I'd always hoped to see. One part "Jedi Knight", one part XvT, one part "Baldur's Gate" and several parts that wouldn't just break the mold...but create'molds' that no one had ever attempted before. In some ways, it was...in others it fell far short. In other ways still, I feel like it never could be the Star Wars game/experience that I'd actually been hoping it might be all along.
A good part of this was real-life not allowing me appropriate time, part was CU....errr 'stuff' (and other changes), part was just general boredom and frustration. I'm sure I don't have to tell you all the story, we've all read this 'book' before...
In many ways, SWG was the Star Wars game I'd always hoped to see. One part "Jedi Knight", one part XvT, one part "Baldur's Gate" and several parts that wouldn't just break the mold...but create'molds' that no one had ever attempted before. In some ways, it was...in others it fell far short. In other ways still, I feel like it never could be the Star Wars game/experience that I'd actually been hoping it might be all along.
In any case, it's now time for this ole' country Wookiee hermit MDE to move on. I've greatly enjoyed working with (andadventuring with) everyone and will miss the excellent community and comraderie that was to be found in these here galaxies.
I could provide one last 'Break-down(tm)' on what's led to this but I do not feel it will hold much weight, in the face of decisions from, and changes at,SOE/LA and the decision-makers at SWG HQ.Perhaps someday, those that manage this universe will remember, and act upon thepremise, that "warsnot make one great"....and that...IMO...
Creation is more difficult, challenging and rewarding than destruction for destruction's sake.
I could provide one last 'Break-down(tm)' on what's led to this but I do not feel it will hold much weight, in the face of decisions from, and changes at,SOE/LA and the decision-makers at SWG HQ.Perhaps someday, those that manage this universe will remember, and act upon thepremise, that "warsnot make one great"....and that...IMO...
Creation is more difficult, challenging and rewarding than destruction for destruction's sake.
For now, I'll leave you with...
- Some things I enjoyed doing or was proud to accomplish:
- Taking part in the SWG release beta3 (Endor....how I'll miss ya!)
- Exploring the live galaxy with friends and building my first (and only) 'template'....MDE/MA/TKM
- Opening, promoting and building a successful droid business and providing thehighest-quality droids to hundreds (and maybe thousands)ofthe inhabitants of Ahazi (and later TestCenter).
- Working with 'The Fish'(tm) to create, build and manage the first and (to my knowledge) onlyinter-serverprofession consortium and'uber-guild'...in the "DEA" (Droid Engineer's Association).
- Doing my part to lead Droid Engineers into the forefrontby trying to bring together the DE community and help it to attain the heights it should have had all along (we're still not close to there yet)...
- Having the extremehonor of representing you all asa Droid Engineer Correspondent.
- Enjoying the experience and, yes, the notorietyof crafting the first Mandalorian armor item on any public server.
- Assisting in the galactic testing and release of Astromechsto bringdroid technology to space, during the JTL beta. For those that helped contribute to the "All Things Droid" guide, I thank you.
- I'm sure there's more....but I can't think of it right now.
- Some things I wish I'd accomplished:
- Obtaining all possible badges (I got a good number...but not as many as I'd have wanted)...
- Spending more time in higher end, 'Star-Warsy' content with friends that still played the game...
- Rising to the rank of padawan and fully discovering the Force (again, not just as destruction for destruction's sake)...
- Crafting a Mando helm for my droid shop...
- Participating in a GCW where droids were used in a clever, indispensible and not-just-killing-machine manner (unlocking locked doors, anyone?)...
- Realizing the correct and fun implementation of combat droids and other models...
- Some things I'd love to see happen (but don't think ever will):
- Droids mean something...like they are supposed to...
- Droids act like droids (i.e. 'mo betta AI')...
- Player actions matter more in the larger story arc and timeline of SWG...
- The return of a lot of people I enjoyed travelling the galaxy with...
- A more immersive Star-Warsy experience, which is based on much more than just destruction for destruction's sake...
- A droid engineering profession that allows one true freedom of design at all levels (wiring diagrams, blueprint design, modularity of droid chassis/parts, etc.). Not just new schematics or modules...but a droid 'Schematic/Module Builder".
- Some things I thinkthat could have been done better:
- Interaction with/of major, minor and EU Star Wars NPCs
- A better written and inter-woven series of plots, quests and storylines...some of which related to the larger (non-existant) plot of the Star Wars story.
- Better integration of space/ground experience, plotlines and so on.
- An actual benefit to encourage folks to roleplay more/better.
- A better play experience for all playstyles (not just combatants).
- Boardable capital ships, space stations and fully explorable new planets.
- Moving the timeline forward based partly on automated changes and partly on player interaction with the game world.
- A Star Wars game experience that relied more on how one used their mind...instead of just how one used their 'hate' (again....destruction for destruction's sake). In other words...a more elegant and intelligently immersive game/world experience.
People I'd like to thank...(in no particular order)
Note:Each and every one of you gets a badge from me....for being a credit to our profession and to the game as a whole.
- Sintrosi
- Gorantoth
- Drashk
- TheWoody (or..."Woody"...or just 'The Fish'(tm)...)
- Jenden
- All current and past profession Correspondents
- Straker_Atrella
- JavelinCatcher
- AudioOrgana
- Ackis
- Sketh
- DarthRoe (Efon)
- Lonkley
- MachineZed
- Pskiobunny
- jefmes
- All members of Ahazi DENet (and all DEA members, server-wide)
- Sodan_DroidDreamer
- Kollos
- Daker_Naritus
- ArdenStarmariner
- Vampiric_Hoshi
- Micco30
- EricTheGreat (we need the Droid Mafia back...when you're ready)
- Virtanis
- Malitevv
- Eutock
- duncje
- Ke_la
- Kniol
- LonelyGhost
- BlueMorgoth
- Gavvot
- Barfalomue
- CapnSteve
- OckVofad
- GrafVonSoden
- Shian_Tavkin
- Kilarny
- Tarne_Monter
- nein_nunb
- jcarlson34
- Admiral_Snackbar
- Ashrid
- babyblue_d
- Kaldeth
- Gron_DM
- R0ZM4N
- All of my wonderful Ahazi droid customers...!!!
- The SWG Dev & CRTeams
- The TC 'Roughnecks'....you all know who you are...
- Zarax, Chaoss and MadMartigan
- Sooooooooooo many more that I can't possibly list here...
I might one day return if the bug strikes me to do so...(or if wesee SWG 2. Heh).
However, it may well be that you all will never hear from this 'Purveyor of funky droid goodness' ever again. If that's the case, I wish you all nothing but the best and hope that you find whatever fun you can in life.
Just remember....our time on this 3rd rock the sunis too short to get upset over things that just don't matter.
Feel free to drop me a line if you want....
/bow2
Most Respectfully,
Message Edited by TheRealTK421 on 05-02-2005 03:41 PM
Crustyfur
Mon May 02, 2005 10:28 am
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Great post TK. Sorry to see you go. Your posts always draw me into and get me thinking about the subject at hand. You will be a great loss to the DE Community.
/deepbow
/tiphat
/don't shut the door on your way out 
Baebar
Gron_DM
Mon May 02, 2005 10:29 am
#3
Farewell my fellow wookiee MDE. Our community will miss your /bow's and breakdowns and overall personality, insights and strong team spirit. I hope you find greener pastures and enjoy your freetime in your new endouvers even more then your time in SWG.
....well, not much i can say that hasnt already been said in regards to how the game has come along. I hope for more but i myself maybe making a simular announcement in a few weeks. Thus far the number of functional things left to droids is down to a handful and the number of things that have become inoperable have now exceeded those that function. It is indeed a dark time for SWG, and hope when the powers that be begin fixing the game all over again it becomes better then after the first 2 years.
lastly....
/bow2
Most Respectfully,
RasalTheWise
Mon May 02, 2005 10:35 am
#4
Cheers buddy. We'll keep the nightlight on if you decide to venture back.
Handsnake
Mon May 02, 2005 11:35 am
#5
D*mn.
Just, .. d*mn.
Let me say that you were the model of the correspondent that I use to judge all other correspondents. Witty, concise, and unflappable.
You and all the other DE correspondents have been stunningly good - bar none. However, you were the DE correspondent I first encountered, so all others seem cut from your mold in my mind.
Godspeed, God Bless, and here's a toast to a hope of a future game we can all enjoy.
Reaperss
Mon May 02, 2005 11:41 am
#6
/sad
I'm really sorry to see you go TK, you're in a class all by yourself.
Atan
Mon May 02, 2005 11:58 am
#7
/target TheRealTK421
/deepbow
It was a pleasure and honor to meet you, to read your post & Guides. I wish you good luck and much fun on your further travels.
/target post
/agree
Especially the "warsnot make one great"
LonelyGhost
Mon May 02, 2005 1:28 pm
#8
Take it easy TK. I am glad to have known you. I hope to see a crafting revamp coming real soon that brings some life back into this side of the game. Its pretty much all I hang on for... and the personal belief that $15 or $30 a month isnt too bad to have eays contact with friends I have developed over the last 20+ months.
Fair winds and calm sea's!
Fair winds and calm sea's!
Nell2ThaIzzay
Mon May 02, 2005 1:53 pm
#9
Man, that sucks to hear.
My name wasn't on your list, but, as most everyone here, you were definatley one of the names I looked forward to seeing in the discussion topics. It's sad to see a community member... err... leader, such as yourself, walk off into the sunset.
The forums are gonna miss you, man. Take care.
*Marr'Taan LeBeau salutes TheRealTK*
RancorSlayerOfMany
Mon May 02, 2005 2:09 pm
#10
" In to the future, you go, as a friend to all, you are.remember, we will, that you were great, still you are. Be well Padawan, for are youalready a Master, for all you have touched and given help. Your hope we thank you for,forgotten your existance will not be."
/salute
/bow
/Thank
/Goodbye
Talmor1
Mon May 02, 2005 3:30 pm
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Thank you for your valuable work on the DE forums. You truly are a great member for the DE community. I definitely share your feelings on why you have left the gameand understand why you are leaving and I can hardly fault your decision. I for one will miss seeing your posts.
/hat tip
/farewell
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