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Post by Sosa on May 25, 2006 9:46:42 GMT -5
This isn't going to happen for quite awhile, but I wanted to give as much advanced notice as possible...
I will be picking up and moving all the way across the country (at least there's not a 3,500 stretch of ocean this time) to Tampa, Florida on approximately the 6th or 7th of July. It's probable I will lose internet service a week or more in advance of the move, and will probably not have a service back up until my second week there.
So, I could possibly be out of game (and contact) for about a month. I have absolutely no intention of quitting the game at this point, I'll definately be coming back.
As I get more details, I'll post them here.
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Kaifu1
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Playing Dragoon is like playing FFXI on Hard Modeplg%%Old School%%[Xb0:Aifuu]
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Post by Kaifu1 on May 25, 2006 11:34:34 GMT -5
What shall I do without you Sosa?
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Post by Bridger - Retired Paladin on May 25, 2006 12:51:39 GMT -5
Sosa I think you are forgetting about me. Who will refresh me in Dynamis if not you? I believe that you should not move from TX to FL on the sole basis that your Pld friend will need refreshing in Dynamis.
Edit: More importantly no one makes me look as much a fool on the EO forums as you. Oh some try, but they fail, tis only you who succeeds and makes me laugh.
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alanthiana
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Gone, but not forgotten?
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Post by alanthiana on May 25, 2006 14:57:24 GMT -5
*laughs* Suffice it to say, Sosa, when this does happen, you will be missed  |
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Post by stealthkitty on May 26, 2006 13:35:15 GMT -5
well hurry it up dam it ...and bribe the cable guy!!!
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Post by Sosa on May 26, 2006 18:07:12 GMT -5
I'm not sure how to say this... and as any of you who know me well can vouch, I tend to weave around in little circles when I'm trying to get straight to the point. I was not "hiding" my intent to do anything, however in light of new events, my thoughts and feelings on FFXI are changing... and I'm not sure where I'm going to end up at this point.
I'm going to try to say this as directly as I can.
When I first quit this game, I left because the friends I cared about had moved on to other things. My trust in several people I truly cared for had been shattered, and I didn't know how to start over.
When I came back, Kaifu was among one of the only people from my "older days" that welcomed me back with open arms. Slowly, others who remembered me stepped forward, and I found a small circle of friends.
I have a lot of goals left to accomplish, and I don't feel like my time in this game is over yet... but recently, I have really begun to feel the 'anonymity' of playing this game. The end-game is not for me. I've been a member for six months, and I've made half-hearted bids, but I don't think I've spent a single point since I've been here.
I stay, because I have a set of goals I want to reach. I want to see my friends achieve their goals. And for the time being, I do not believe that HNM are a part of those goals.
I love the orphans, but I'm no longer sure that my place belongs here... it's honestly not that I have the desire to leave (I really don't want to, because I love it here) but that I feel like I've lost my reason for playing while I'm here. I don't expect that to make a lot of sense, but that's the way I feel right this moment. I don't have anywhere else to go... and I don't think I'd be happy anywhere else...
So the point, which I have successfully eluded, is that I'm stuck in a catch 22. At some point in the future, I will need to make a choice on which set of goals I which to follow. I need to do a little soul-searching... I cannot honestly tell you what my decision is at this point, but regardless, I have a level of respect and fondness for virtually every member of this family that I have not experienced with any other group of people. No matter what happens, I want to write this, so I can say I had the opportunitity to at least express what this group of people means to me - no matter what happens.
/emo off
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Xaero
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Post by Xaero on May 26, 2006 18:22:12 GMT -5
well hopefully you can find that purpose, and hopefully you can also not get too dragged down by current events. if besides havin to take time away cuz of future RL where u need to get away for a bit to refocus on the game an what u wanna do an who with. thats kewl aswell. when u get back you will be welcomed when the time comes dude
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Post by Markus on May 26, 2006 18:32:08 GMT -5
Do whatever makes you happy Sosa. Just be up front and honest about it and everyone around you should be happy. I hope the current events aren't influencing you. I know it sucks, we all play to have fun. Then all the fun gets sucked right out of everything... Trust me I didn't want this and I thought long and hard before posting... Anyways...
If you do take a break from HNM to accomplish your goals, you can return here if you like. You are a great RDM and you care enough to actually post thoughts and comments >.>
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Xaero
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Post by Xaero on May 26, 2006 18:33:45 GMT -5
+1
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_Code
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Pas De Cadeaux.
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Post by _Code on May 26, 2006 18:53:23 GMT -5
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Post by Sosa on May 27, 2006 0:45:38 GMT -5
Thanks. I wasn't fishing for a pity thread, but your words mean a lot right now. To be honest with you guys, I don't have anywhere else to go. The only consideration I've made was the possibility of forming a new social event shell with an emphisis on newer players and having fun (I'd like to think my experience can count towards helping someone,) but as it stands, I have neither the time nor inclination to do any such thing. In the end, through the numerous shell breaks I've been through, my friends are splintered into different groups all over the map, and this is the first place I've found in a very long time that "felt like home." I love the orphans, and I don't really plan on leaving if it can be helped, but I need to figure out what it is that I'm missing.
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Post by Sosa on Jun 3, 2006 20:45:54 GMT -5
Well, as usual, life sucks... and a recent turn of events will force me to start looking for a job tommorrow. No, I'm not being fired. I'm a hard worker and I take pride in what I do, even if I hate doing it. Transportation issues have arisen, and to put it as simply as I can, I have been royally fucked over by the people I live with and am now required to find a job that is within walking distance.
Saving up enough money to afford the upcoming move (in barely more than a month now) has now become a seemingly impossible affair, and I will probably not have time to log in from this point on, due to the overwhelming number of overtime hours I'm going to have to put in doing a fucking menial job like bagging groceries to make ends meet for the next four weeks. To be frankly honest, FFXI and internet service for another month is just another expense (about $60) that I just can't afford right now, and I will not be renewing either service.
I hope to see you guys again when everything clears out... I'm not done yet, and I have every intention of coming back to the game when I'm able to.
Sorry for the double-drama post, I wish you guys the best.
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Post by corran on Jun 3, 2006 20:56:07 GMT -5
Sorry Sosa, see you again soon pink mage!
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Post by Markus on Jun 3, 2006 20:56:24 GMT -5
Sucks to hear that Sosa. If it makes you feel any better, I should be starting a new job soon as well. Good luck, I'm sure shit will work out for you :/
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Post by tarick on Jun 3, 2006 23:33:48 GMT -5
good luck man. hope to see you back soon ^^
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