Good-bye; not forever, but...

[Lurker Wyrm]

Hi guys,

For the time being, and I don't know for exactly how long, I'm leaving Guild Wars. This has been a really hard decision for me to make, but it's something I feel has to be done. I'm very burned out right now, and I feel that if I stay around any longer then I'm not going to be contributing to the guild, at least, not in a positive way or in the way I want to.

During GvG this past Friday, Roland said I was bipolar - in that I kept changing my mind about casual and competative, and he's right. When I look over or think about my posts and in-game behavior over the past few weeks a lot of it's contradictory and some of it is so far from what I was trying to say that they are completely different messages; I'm having trouble articulating what I want to say and it's only getting worse.

This next part is a small rant.

Right now I sign on out of habit, not because I have any real desire to do so. While I'd like to say that the drama within the guild and alliance aren't real contributors, I can't. Roland and Jude are constantly at each others' throats, people won't stop swearing on vent no matter how many times I've asked (note: I don't care about occassional swearing, but when more than half of what's said would be blocked by the in-game censor that's just not appropriate language), and I'm really frustrated because I want to be competeting in top level GvG but know that won't happen and it's all my own fault. I'm not going to say anything about the alliance because, at this point, that's pretty much a null issue from my point of view.

OK, that's enough of a rant.

I've been playing GW too much. There are so many other things I would like to do, but won't, because GW is convenient and suits the slothful lifestyle I've adapted to. I tried reducing the amount of time I play, but it didn't work. I need to make a clean break and get away from the game for a while. Call it a sabbatical if you want.

Well, there you have it. I don't know when I'll be back. I'll probably still be lurking around the forums though I probably won't be posting.

[Jude Phailin]

good luck Wyrm

Jude

[Hawkmoon]

I've been playing GW too much. There are so many other things I would like to do, but won't, because GW is convenient and suits the slothful lifestyle I've adapted to. I tried reducing the amount of time I play, but it didn't work. I need to make a clean break and get away from the game for a while.

Wyrm, while I'll miss gaming with you, I have nothing but support for your decision - you're a wise fellow, to recognize that you've fallen into a rut and need to make a drastic change. We'll still be here when you decide to come back.

I don't know why you say that it's all your own fault that top-level competitive GvG isn't happening - in all likelihood, that'll never happen in RB! But if that's what you really want in the future, then you ought to seriously consider joining a top GvG guild. You'll still be on my friends list (and I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one), and you'd be welcome even if you weren't wearing the RB cape. You need to decide what you really want, and go for it.

Best wishes always,
Hawkmoon

P.S. Jude, I don't think you should read what Wyrm said as an accusation, but rather an example of one type of annoyance. Maybe another example will help: I love my two sons, but when they start sniping at each other, all I want to do is tune them out! Doesn't mean that I blame them for anything, or love them any the less; I just want the noise to stop!

[FoxBat]

This has been coming for a while, and I understand exactly where you are coming from, and that this is a healthy move on your part. So I'll just wish you luck in the future endeavors you'll now have the time for, and that we'll remember fondly your leadership and camraderie in our variant and PvP gaming. Enjoy the freedom and take it easy.

[DamadmOO]

you'll be back.

At least that is what i hope will be the end of the title of this topic.

Further i tried to write a post with what i would say but i think i can't do it any better the FoxBat. So take it easy

[Seijin]

Hey, I totally understand where you're coming from. I took a break when that AoE scatter was first implemented...initially because it pissed me off for farming reasons, then I realized I was playing too much. Took a break, did stuff I had or wanted to do, then came back and just played.

I really would get more involved in GvG, but right now I'm trying to make sure other parts of my life stay on track, so I haven't been able to contribute to GvG the way I wanted to. I think I did warn that it may only be temporary for me to participate in GvG due to my schedule and how active I'd be.

And as it is, I'm taking a break from the game. For me there's not much to do. Hard Mode doesn't interest me like I thought it would. Going back through old campaigns (now that everyone is through NF) doesn't get me going. I'm just logging in primarily out of habit to see if I could get interested again. When GWEN comes out, i'll probably start playing more, but not necessarily as much as I was the first part of this year.

So just make sure you come back when GWEN comes out!!

Find a passion, enjoy it and do what you need to do that you couldn't do because GW took up your time. You'll be thankful you did.

[KingOfPain]

I hope you have better luck at it than I am.

Sure, leave after you called me a big jerk ;p

See you in GWEN, at least?

KoP

[ajaxfetish]

Sounds like a wise decision. Good luck in everything you do. I hope your sabbatical is indeed only temporary and that we'll both make our way back to the game and the guild eventually.

Ajax

[Sylva Firewind]

Well, three in one week either gone or taking a break. Although I haven't been a GvG'er in any sense of the name I have had the pleasure of playing with all of you and will miss the opportunity to again until your return. Take care and I look forward to your coming back into the fold. Cheers!

[soul]

Yeah, totally understand where you're coming from. I think thats a huge part of the reason I haven't played too much lately. Well, besides working pretty much all the time.

Good luck with whatever you're aiming to do. Maybe see ya in the coming expansion.