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RealJames · 19 Oct 2003, 17:52

Now I have been playing this game for pretty much as long as I can remember, I started in R2 and haven't missed a tick since. I have enjoyed mixed successes, four t250 finishes, three gal t50 finishes, being owned by NoS in R8 (*waves to Lars*)...

R10 has been a mixed bag for me (any worthwhile alliance intel dept. can get my coords, if you're curious ask yours) and until today I'd been chugging along nicely. However today FAnG started an increasingly fierce campaign against my planet and it got to the stage where I felt like I could take no more. I decided I had had enough and went to #fang throw in the towel and to congratulate them. I know it's just business and all that, but I felt like I could take no more. However, I was surprised by the response. At least three of FAnG command then tried to talk me out of quitting. (*Gets PMd by a fourth member of FAnG command as he types.*) The four of them and one other very special person managed to make me realise this game isn't all about how many roids and ships you have, about your allies and your enemies, about cybering like hell for JGPs as you're ETA 25 seconds from landing, there's more to it than that. This game is about this fantastic community of weird and wonderful people who make this game what it is, be they allies or enemies.

Now FAnG may have won a glance at my roids, but the battle is far from over. And what is more, I intend to do all I can to make this a challenging, addictive and above all else enjoyable round for all. Understandably my best wishes are with my alliance, who I love very much, but I've opened my eyes somewhat today. May the best players win, I'll see you all on the battlefield.

xtothez · 19 Oct 2003, 17:58

I've lost almost as many roids as I've gained this round (duh stupid xto painting a target on his head), but I'm still here - alive and kicking. True, my fleet isn't exactly impressive, and I won't be near the top 10 without some hardcore cybering on someone loose about their login details(

), but I'm still here every night.

****ing addictive game.

LEFF|pm · 19 Oct 2003, 18:04

/me salutes....

I never thought I could feel something like respect for Fury ever again, but... I`m not sure... suddenly.. it feels like... hmmm

I guess you just recoverd a bit

Kjeldoran · 19 Oct 2003, 18:05

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Originally Posted by RealJames

Now I have been playing this game for pretty much as long as I can remember, I started in R2 and haven't missed a tick since. I have enjoyed mixed successes, four t250 finishes, three gal t50 finishes, being owned by NoS in R8 (*waves to Lars*)...

R10 has been a mixed bag for me (any worthwhile alliance intel dept. can get my coords, for you if you're curious ask yours) and until today I'd been chugging along nicely. However today FAnG started an increasingly fierce campaign against my planet and it got to the stage where I felt like I could take no more. I decided I had had enough and went to #fang throw in the towel and to congratulate them. I know it's just business and all that, but I felt like I could take no more. However, I was surprised by the response. At least three of FAnG command then tried to talk me out of quitting. (*Gets PMd by a fourth member of FAnG command as he types.*) The four of them and one other very special person managed to make me realise this game isn't all about how many roids and ships you have, about your allies and your enemies, about cybering like hell for JGPs as you're ETA 25 seconds from landing, there's more to it than that. This game is about this fantastic community of weird and wonderful people who make this game what it is, be they allies or enemies.

Now FAnG may have won a glance at my roids, but the battle is far from over. And what is more, I intend to do all I can to make this a challenging, addictive and above all else enjoyable round for all. Understandably my best wishes are with my alliance, who I love very much, but I've opened my eyes somewhat today. May the best players win, I'll see you all on the battlefield.

I'm glad we had that talk m8. As FAnG HC I should encourage you, eclipse HC, to quit this game. It'd only benefit my alliance as it would benefit any of your enemies. But that's not what this game is about. This a wargame yes, but whatever happens on the battlefield is just that, what happens on IRC is much more.
I've always got along great with you and I thinks it's only normal that me and others in my alliance don't wish to ruin this game for you. And yes, I might regret it later and curse things as "damn we should have forced him out" but that would only be on the battlefield.

I'm glad I could partly help you to decide not to quit and I'll be happy to chat with you in the future and fight against/with you on the battlefield.

rgds Kj

rnd|One · 19 Oct 2003, 18:06

It's not all about score, value and roids.
This goes for all the scanners out there. Keep those co's goin'

50k 'n still out for blood.

ronnie · 19 Oct 2003, 18:11

glad ur not leaving RJ, wud miss ya etc.

wanna go for a pint SOON ?!?!?!?!!?!?!?

DarkAngel · 19 Oct 2003, 18:33

Nitros · 19 Oct 2003, 19:20

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Originally Posted by rnd|One

It's not all about score, value and roids.
This goes for all the scanners out there. Keep those co's goin'

50k 'n still out for blood.

*WHOA*
you said it

DrunkenViking · 19 Oct 2003, 20:10

Kjeldoran, have you seen SeaN lately? he seems to have disappeared completely.....

Kjeldoran · 19 Oct 2003, 20:16

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Originally Posted by DrunkenViking

Kjeldoran, have you seen SeaN lately? he seems to have disappeared completely.....

he's on our network atm

rgds Kj

SeaN · 19 Oct 2003, 20:23

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Originally Posted by DrunkenViking

Kjeldoran, have you seen SeaN lately? he seems to have disappeared completely.....

I live, no time for PA these days, well I might have time, I just don't want to waste it on PA anymore.. Have a houseparty at my place starting in 11 minutes, if people are fashionably late I'll be unfashionably panicy

hope you're enjoying life! point is, I've not commited suicide which might be considered a more expected explanation for my disappearance

Waku · 19 Oct 2003, 21:02

im happy you didnt quit m8 cause I promised I would attack you again this round....

I'll see you on the battlefield

-Waku-

dabult · 19 Oct 2003, 22:05

Here, have some attention from me too.

*attention*

Ice-Lady · 19 Oct 2003, 22:28

<3 RealJames

Banned · 19 Oct 2003, 22:57

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Originally Posted by dabult

Here, have some attention from me too.

*attention*

I laughed.

TehVader · 20 Oct 2003, 00:06

I'm glad you're not quitting m8

Maybe I'll pay your planet a visit later

mikay · 20 Oct 2003, 06:08

Here's some correspondence i had with a guy on exactly this subject about 2 weeks ago. This is actually all the more ironic since he was in your gal - and now I know why you got hit so much.

Fangers are just nice ppl, what can I say

From: XXXXXX XXXXX (X:X:X) Subject: Hope you realise Sent: Fri Oct 10 18:08:49 2003
Can u please ask for me. I am going to try and re download irc but for now I'm completly looked out of my comp. using my sisters.

Spunky
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I missed this msg.

This may seem harsh on you but you were being hit because you have EET in your galaxy. The fact is if you have strong alliances in your gal you are usually saved from their attacks but become more of a target by the other side. For each gal like yours there is a FaNFG gal that gets hit consantly by EET.

Anyway that doesn't help you, this might: If you really feel that way join #fang on irc, speak to an op and explain how you feel. Ask if you can have a planetary nap. It is possible you would be granted one and it has happened before. You would have to not be in an EET alliance and unfortunately wouldn't be able to defend fang incoming on your gal (btw afain you were defending an eclipse planet). Fang aren't about going putting people out the game and many of the HC will try to help. If you get no joy speak to me again and I can ask, although I am not that significant.

Mangor.
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Got to the stage with PaX where I don't care this gal gets attacked at least every other day by Fang so I'm quiting anyway. If I can take some Fang preferably but any ships attacking the gal then thats a plus. Sorry if ur not Fang I can't be arsed to find out but I'm tired of being there roid farm. That little rant can be put as yeah ur probably destroy all my ships but look at me care...

Spunky

Bashar · 20 Oct 2003, 12:05

I thought you had seen this long since RJ, I would have thought i-events would have taught you this

Anyway, here, have a c{#} on me! Glad you are staying, wouldn't be the same without you. Now get your arse down to Soton, and then I really can give you a c{#}!

Shadow1980 · 20 Oct 2003, 15:02

RealJames: wise words mate. The fun is made or destroyed by the community. If people really want things to change they have to do it all together

Crazeh · 20 Oct 2003, 16:04

RealJames: Even if you probably don't know me, you are one of the few PA players I have respected alot for a long time, and I have spoken foundly of you to many friends, especially when encouraging them to not leave the game.

Your attitude in the incident you mention in R8 really made an impact on me... Being owned, smile and say 'Well Played', and then keep playing and rebuild a rather decent planet that same round, earned my respect!

We should all be like you m8

PS: If anyone did me like that I'd probably curse them to forever darkness tho! (/me kills ToT)

Teh_Necro · 20 Oct 2003, 16:52

I got too involved with winning and success, i looked past the community and as a result had to leave it.

Wise words from FanG i guess.

-Necro

RealJames · 20 Oct 2003, 17:48

I don't know what to say guys, I'm touched.

*gets all embarrassed*

Shadow1980 · 20 Oct 2003, 18:01

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Originally Posted by RealJames

I don't know what to say guys, I'm touched.

*gets all embarrassed*

Now now, no need to feel all embarrassed. Your not still in denial are you? *touches RJ some more*

Kjeldoran · 20 Oct 2003, 20:28

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Originally Posted by RealJames

I don't know what to say guys, I'm touched.

*gets all embarrassed*

if only your fellow HC's could wub me like this ....

rgds Kj

Aryn · 20 Oct 2003, 21:54

glad you're staying RJ

Zh|l · 20 Oct 2003, 22:55

This is just a cunning Eclipse trap.

I can't believe how many people are falling for it.

The_Fish · 20 Oct 2003, 23:01

you shouldnt be such a wimp in the 1st place, you roided me in ET's 20th or so attempt in R9, did I ever bother quitting or thinking about it?

No, I just defended the next attack, you big girls blouse

Shadow1980 · 21 Oct 2003, 09:00

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Originally Posted by Zh|l

This is just a cunning Eclipse trap.

I can't believe how many people are falling for it.

Young Padawa, did I not teach you well enough. This is a trap by the rest of the community, putting you into a false belief that the rest believes you and bites your trap. Altho I am confused what I am actually trying to say here and what is actually coming out ¿? Shoot me please.

Jonas · 21 Oct 2003, 19:51

is this a I almost quit thread? If so, watch out for Wipeouts reply

Seriously, its good to see Enemies understand Its just a game and can actually communicate in a decent way

RJ would be a loss for PA indeed.

Aryn · 21 Oct 2003, 19:52

it is wonderful to see this happen
but i still get the feeling that if i threatened to quit i'd get more incs :P

Kjeldoran · 21 Oct 2003, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Aryn

it is wonderful to see this happen
but i still get the feeling that if i threatened to quit i'd get more incs :P

heh, shall we ask Nadval to pay you a visit again, I'm sure he's up for it

rgds Kj

Aryn · 21 Oct 2003, 22:58

RealJames · 22 Oct 2003, 02:03

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Originally Posted by Kjeldoran

heh, shall we ask Nadval to pay you a visit again, I'm sure he's up for it

Yer, but what about PA?

Zotnam · 24 Oct 2003, 13:27

We have all felt like that at one point with incoming..

25 Oct 2003, 16:41

Broadcast me a joyful noise into the times lord
Count your blessing, ignore the love i feel oh this means war.

Tis · 25 Oct 2003, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Dreadnought

Bye

so leave already.

liar.

KoRnNut · 26 Oct 2003, 19:52

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Originally Posted by RealJames

being owned by NoS in R8 (*waves to Lars*)...

No wave to me? pfff...

Everytime I think about how much fun that was I get tempted to play this game again. But *sigh*...I'm an EVE freak

Good to see you're still here though having fun RJ. Or hmm.....what was that bogus name you were using in R8 to pose as a NoS member? Brighton or something?

Godtimes, good times...

RealJames · 29 Oct 2003, 04:04

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Originally Posted by KoRnNut

Good to see you're still here though having fun RJ. Or hmm.....what was that bogus name you were using in R8 to pose as a NoS member? Brighton or something?

Yup, Brighton, named after a road that I used to live on (Brighton Grove, Fallowfield, Manchester, UK).

Yes, I'm still having fun, I get incomings pretty much every night.