Post by Gen Gravy on Jan 12, 2016 23:08:00 GMT -5
Just shy of it, but wow--nearly ten years ago (at least ten years in June), I joined ZaRWoC. Five years ago, though, I just seemingly disappeared. Why? Life. Not a good reason, but I feel that is what happened. It's not like it was some drama or anything like that, that caused me to skulk out of here. And I don't think that does this forum justice--the people I spent so much time talking with, RPing with any kind of justice. In many ways, ZaRWoC shaped the kind of artist and writer that I was, it pushed my creativity to become more adaptable when I roleplayed. While I haven't drawn in a long time (I tried to get into a couple of OTCs on Deviantart, but work got in the way). So here I am, a little irate, a beer in hand, and I think you folks are worth one last rant.
The topic? ZaRWoC and me.
We were a collection of sprite comic authors--for the most part. Christi had her hand-drawn art-work, but the rest of us came from the Drunk Duck community of sprite comic authors--except Silos, I honestly cannot remember how or why he ended up on this board, but I digress. We were a collection of nerdy folk who just genuinely liked having a good time. Honestly, I had NEVER roleplayed before I came to this board. And you know what? I fucking LOVED it. I looked forward to roleplaying when I got home, I would jot notes and brainstorm ideas during class. And it was always so engaging to me. Honestly, some of the most fun I had in highschool were some of the roleplay dialogues I had going with White-Jet and Zaku. Nothing really topped it. I think that roleplay helped me become a better writer, which is why I ended up going to college as an English major. There you go--one direct result of ZaRWoC on my life. You all played a part in the direction my life would eventually take. And the funny part? I ended up joining a sketch comedy troupe while in college as one of their staff writers and -occasional- actor. I feel that, in a way, the roleplay continued to live on in that regard.
I want all of you to know that I enjoyed my time here on the forum with every single one of you. I know that I was an inconsolable prick to some of you at times, but I apologize. To the rest of you, whom I RPed with into the wee hours of the night, I'm sorry for disappearing. White-Jet, I loved RPing with you--in fact, you were my favorite person to RP with and one of the people I personally contribute most of my artistic growth towards. Zaku, I honestly kind of admired you. I always thought you were this sharp, witty guy and kinda felt outpaced by you that caused me to strive for more. Nam, you were that sharp intellectual that I always aspired to be. Kyle, you're the only person that ever made me feel like an OLDER brother--I have three younger brothers, but I you were the only person that ever gave me that feeling. Christi, you were the person that made this all happen--and I was always a little jealous of your artistic ability, so I pushed myself to make it better. And to all the others; Mage, Rob, Cutter, Silos--I still remember, and I still enjoyed my time with you.
When I left, it was around the time that I started college. I just couldn't find the time to come onto the boards--between classes and the sketch comedy troupe I was working with, I just didn't find time to come back here. And thus, the resident RP villain had seemingly disappeared without fanfare, without any word. I still feel a little guilty doing that, as if stories that were meant to be told never got that the chance to come forth, just because I wasn't here. In some ways, I feel partially responsible for the death of this forum. It eats away at me; it shouldn't but it does. Which is why I am writing you all now. It's a curious combination of nostalgia and guilt that is causing me to write this, I can't be too certain that half of you even check this forum anymore. I feel that Kyle still does, as he posted the completion of his comic (congratulations, by the way! I've been following it since about strip #20.) But the rest of you? I'm not too certain. So, I'd like to get in some (more) words to the rest of the influential people whom I encountered on this forum (besides what I've already said about you).
White-Jet--I hope you are still RPing out there somewhere, if not that, I hope you are writing something, -anything-. Out of everyone on this forum, I feel like you were the most skilled writer on this forum.
Zaku--I just wanted to know that you are still creating. Whether it's worlds, stories, or even some Minecraft structure. You were a powerhouse of creativity.
Nam--You were an interesting fellow, you know that? To me, you were always like this neutral entity between myself and Zaku--creatively and personality-wise, and I liked that about you. I honestly hope you sued the shit of Sega when they released "Sonic Boom."
Mage--You were great, and I feel like I never expressed that to you appropriately. I was kind of shitty to you, but for no good reason.
Silos--Speaking of being shitty.. I'm sorry, man. I was note nice to you for no good reason. I apologize. It doesn't mean much now, and honestly, I don't feel like I will ever feel good about the way I talked to you..
Kyle-- I am happy and proud of you, and a little envious. I want you to know that you should always be proud of Soul Symphony, whether it's ten, twenty, or a HUNDRED years from now. You're a good writer, man. I expect A LOT more out of you, bruh.
Christi--Thank you. You are the reason I was able to encounter so many wonderful people. Your art made me strive to be better--it pushed me. I was so used to being the "artist" in my group of friends, and then I'd come online and see something new that you posted and thing, "well, fuck, guess I got to work harder."
To the rest of you? You are still #swag in my book. So with that--my last rant, or unless someone else responds, but I'm not throwing any money down on it. If any of you are still skulking, or show up years later like myself, feel free to reach out to me.
e-mail: madirishrepublican@gmail.com
The topic? ZaRWoC and me.
We were a collection of sprite comic authors--for the most part. Christi had her hand-drawn art-work, but the rest of us came from the Drunk Duck community of sprite comic authors--except Silos, I honestly cannot remember how or why he ended up on this board, but I digress. We were a collection of nerdy folk who just genuinely liked having a good time. Honestly, I had NEVER roleplayed before I came to this board. And you know what? I fucking LOVED it. I looked forward to roleplaying when I got home, I would jot notes and brainstorm ideas during class. And it was always so engaging to me. Honestly, some of the most fun I had in highschool were some of the roleplay dialogues I had going with White-Jet and Zaku. Nothing really topped it. I think that roleplay helped me become a better writer, which is why I ended up going to college as an English major. There you go--one direct result of ZaRWoC on my life. You all played a part in the direction my life would eventually take. And the funny part? I ended up joining a sketch comedy troupe while in college as one of their staff writers and -occasional- actor. I feel that, in a way, the roleplay continued to live on in that regard.
I want all of you to know that I enjoyed my time here on the forum with every single one of you. I know that I was an inconsolable prick to some of you at times, but I apologize. To the rest of you, whom I RPed with into the wee hours of the night, I'm sorry for disappearing. White-Jet, I loved RPing with you--in fact, you were my favorite person to RP with and one of the people I personally contribute most of my artistic growth towards. Zaku, I honestly kind of admired you. I always thought you were this sharp, witty guy and kinda felt outpaced by you that caused me to strive for more. Nam, you were that sharp intellectual that I always aspired to be. Kyle, you're the only person that ever made me feel like an OLDER brother--I have three younger brothers, but I you were the only person that ever gave me that feeling. Christi, you were the person that made this all happen--and I was always a little jealous of your artistic ability, so I pushed myself to make it better. And to all the others; Mage, Rob, Cutter, Silos--I still remember, and I still enjoyed my time with you.
When I left, it was around the time that I started college. I just couldn't find the time to come onto the boards--between classes and the sketch comedy troupe I was working with, I just didn't find time to come back here. And thus, the resident RP villain had seemingly disappeared without fanfare, without any word. I still feel a little guilty doing that, as if stories that were meant to be told never got that the chance to come forth, just because I wasn't here. In some ways, I feel partially responsible for the death of this forum. It eats away at me; it shouldn't but it does. Which is why I am writing you all now. It's a curious combination of nostalgia and guilt that is causing me to write this, I can't be too certain that half of you even check this forum anymore. I feel that Kyle still does, as he posted the completion of his comic (congratulations, by the way! I've been following it since about strip #20.) But the rest of you? I'm not too certain. So, I'd like to get in some (more) words to the rest of the influential people whom I encountered on this forum (besides what I've already said about you).
White-Jet--I hope you are still RPing out there somewhere, if not that, I hope you are writing something, -anything-. Out of everyone on this forum, I feel like you were the most skilled writer on this forum.
Zaku--I just wanted to know that you are still creating. Whether it's worlds, stories, or even some Minecraft structure. You were a powerhouse of creativity.
Nam--You were an interesting fellow, you know that? To me, you were always like this neutral entity between myself and Zaku--creatively and personality-wise, and I liked that about you. I honestly hope you sued the shit of Sega when they released "Sonic Boom."
Mage--You were great, and I feel like I never expressed that to you appropriately. I was kind of shitty to you, but for no good reason.
Silos--Speaking of being shitty.. I'm sorry, man. I was note nice to you for no good reason. I apologize. It doesn't mean much now, and honestly, I don't feel like I will ever feel good about the way I talked to you..
Kyle-- I am happy and proud of you, and a little envious. I want you to know that you should always be proud of Soul Symphony, whether it's ten, twenty, or a HUNDRED years from now. You're a good writer, man. I expect A LOT more out of you, bruh.
Christi--Thank you. You are the reason I was able to encounter so many wonderful people. Your art made me strive to be better--it pushed me. I was so used to being the "artist" in my group of friends, and then I'd come online and see something new that you posted and thing, "well, fuck, guess I got to work harder."
To the rest of you? You are still #swag in my book. So with that--my last rant, or unless someone else responds, but I'm not throwing any money down on it. If any of you are still skulking, or show up years later like myself, feel free to reach out to me.
e-mail: madirishrepublican@gmail.com