Departure - Farewell

[stellus]

It is with great sadness that I announce my departure from Ryzom. I truly do love the game and it has been something I have been looking for in a very long while. The experience was definitely memorable and I thank so many people for their help, especially my guild - OOC.

The Saga of Ryzom was something that I thoroughly enjoyed on a daily basis, but several problems have arised. It's proving to be difficult to pay for the game. Themis does not accept American Express and that sets me back a lot. I've also become increasingly busy with schoolwork. This week has been especially hectic as I am working on programming parts of a gaming engine for one of my classes. It takes a lot of time out of my day.

I've also been a little displeased with Patch 1's changes though this is not my sole reason for leaving. Patch 1 has garnered a different type of game style and has ultimately become a different game for me. The game I beta tested, pre-ordered, and payed for no longer exists to me. I don't find the same enjoyment as I did before. Ryzom has transformed from a casual gamer's delight into an impossible journey only a hardcore gamer can take advantage of.

I believe Nevrax has a vision for their game and a set plan as to where they want it to go. As an aspiring game programmer and designer, I understand this. It seems, however, that the game that currently exists is not what I initially had played and loved from the start. It is no longer for me and does not satisfy my gaming desires. With that said, I do still believe Ryzom is a good game and I hope it does well in its future.

I wish everyone luck and hope their Ryzom experience remains enjoyable. I may return in the future, but only time will tell.

[eschiava]

Stellus, I am so sorry to hear you are leaving us. I understand that r/l often gets in the way of the things we do for enjoyment, and when those things are less enjoyable it is all the easier not to fight to keep it.

I wish you all the best with your studies and projects. Who knows? Maybe someday I will find myself on a different website, raving (or ranting ) about the game that you took part in creating.

Take care, and if you can sometime in the future, why not peek in on us again? Things may have changed by then and you may with to again make a place for Ryzom in your schedule.

Sincerely,
Miy's player

[euwest]

heh, despite their claims, AmEx is NOT "everywhere you want to be."

sorry you're leaving, gl with where ever you end up.

[pcheez]

hmm, the most positive and influental poster on the NA forums....is no longer playing ryzom...a sad day for hominkind on windermeer.

[Trinity]

Stellus

We'll definately miss seeing you around. Best wishes in your schooling. And do stay in touch on the website.

Hugs to a great guy.

Trinity
Guild Leader
OOC

[Fred1l1]

*sniff* bye

[neofuzz]

Goodluck in all your future endeavours Stellus. The community of Ryzom mourns the loss of one who contributed much, a mature, outspoken and articulate gamer.

Can I have your stuff?

[keriann]

OMG! my guide! the first guide and mentor I ever found in ryzom agrees with me on the current problem of ryzom! x.x
I agree with you fully now, for casual players ryzom is hellish. my heart weeps seeing you going away, I enjoyed our chats and been happy to meet you. Once gain thanks for the help and tips you gave me. Be well I wish you luck on everything you want to do. be well!

[aelvana]

Goodluck in all your future endeavours Stellus. The community of Ryzom mourns the loss of one who contributed much, a mature, outspoken and articulate gamer.

Can I have your stuff? :p

LOL, somehow I never get tired of seeing that :P

Bye Stellus.

[ptooie]

Does anyone else find it horribly ironic that they have driven off one of the people quoted in the newsletter about what a great game this is?

Good luck Stellus and thanks fer the petition and reasoned calls for changes.