Official Retirement Post

Shieara · After Hours Member Joined: Mar 27, 2004 Posts: 2020

Greetings,

I realize that this is a bit sudden, but I will no longer be raiding with Afterhours. This is not a reaction to any specific person or incident. It's something that I have been considering for awhile, but kept putting off because I hoped that my real-life situation would get better.

I can no longer devote the amount of time that AH really needs to run right. It needs a primary raid leader that can be there at least 75% of the raid nights. I can't provide that, mostly due to work and school. I was hoping that someone would come forth that was willing and able to put in that kind of time, but it just hasn't happened and I can't keep going on with 2-3 hours of sleep per night on raid nights. It's affecting my personal life (what there is of it) and professional.

I have been beta-testing Vanguard, and I hope to be moving there when the game is released. At that point I should have graduated from school though, so who knows what kind of time I will have. I hope to not have to leave online gaming altogether, though I do have a few console games that have been gathering dust.

I will be keeping track of the forums for awhile and please feel free to email me or pm me on this web site if you have any questions or concerns. Good luck to all of you and I do hope that you find a way to continue to advance in Everquest.

Deophi · Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject:

I havent known you for long, but from and for the time I have I can say you will be deeply missed.

Your role in the Ahraiding is a very important roll of the wheel here!You and the rest of the SL team do one hell of a JOB,And it isnt easy I bet( just keeping up with the attendance is enough to drive most crazy).

Shieara. I would just like to say Thank you for all that you have done for this Crew(I like to think of it as a Team).That said you have my respect and its very high.

Hope you really advance in life even more, and I think you can really, just by the way you are able to lead us as you have done.

I hate to say Goodbye, because frankly Goodbye is something you say if your never ever gonna see,speak to that person again.So ill just say Take care for now, maybe we will meet again in Vanguard.

Edit- Oh and btw, give me your DKP points since you not gonna use!! Just kidden hun

Take care hun, your's truly Desirez

Darby · DarbyQ Joined: Sep 09, 2004 Posts: 403

/cries

You have made such a huge impact on my enjoyment of EQ for these last 2 years in AH...

You will be missed, dearly.

/hopes you'll still come out to play with us in a non-leader role ?!?
/looks confused

Thank You for all you have done for us !!!
/Hugs

Hearrun · Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject:

Shieara, Very sorry to see you go but i totally understand. I wish i could have more time to play but real life does need to come first.

It has been a pleasure working with you and i hope you will stop in and say hi often.

Good Luck Shieara, Glad i got to be in the Sexy group!

Hearrun
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Vudukitty · Officer Joined: Sep 19, 2004 Posts: 767 Location: PA

Shie, Thanks for the leadership and freindship you have shown AH. Sorry to haveyou go so soon. Please keep in touch.

Vudu

Prettything · Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:46 am Post subject:

im with darby on this one... /confused... why not raid when you have time as a member rather than a leader.. i understand the damands of leading a motley group like us can be draining especially when you have real life concerns as well.. but many of us value you not only as someone to competantly lead us in the face of danger but as a friend, andsorrta as a guildie (i oftne consider afterhours my guild). or if raiding is completely unfesisable, will you have time to show up and group on ocasion at times that are more accomidating to your real life? would you still join the ah channel so that we can find you? if not and you will be on i guess we could add you to friends? i just hate to say goodbye and always hope there are more options.. im sure you have already thought most of these things out and if this is the only answer you have been able to reach then i send you off with the best of wishes and a /big bear hug and a tear in my eye. you will definatly be missed.
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Klaanu · After Hours Member Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 61

I am sorry to see you go Shieara. Although I didn't have time to get to know you very well I must tell you that you are an awesome leader, a great player, and a friend to a lot of people here. You will be missed very much and if you can at least pop in once in a while and say hello I bet you would get very warm reception.

Nin

Korinne · Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:05 am Post subject:

Shieara, you are always welcome to join us in whatever we are doing in whatever role you want (whether it be friend, member or squad leader or a sometimes raid leader).

I understand this is something that you need to do. I will miss you more than you know.

Here is to the best friend a druid could have =) /TOAST!

/hugs and Keep in touch !
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Atuin · Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 10:06 am Post subject:

Plain and simple....you just can't leave us!!!! Shocked

You will be missed. Take care of yourself and keep in touch.

Atuin

Divinax · After Hours Member Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 45

Enjoy the road ahead wherever it may lead.

To say you'll be missed is such an understatement. Good luck dealing with the withdrawls!

All the best to you.

Xikshaaz · Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

Shieara im truely sad to see you go.....i know we wasnt what you would call friends, but i highly respected you ( and thats not something i just give away, its hard earned ) you will be missed by this monk, i hope you recieve everything you desire out of life. would love to see you log in from time to time and say hello. i for one would give you a warm welcome. as previously stated me and goodbyes just dont mix, so i will say this......best wishes and warmest prayers in your journey through life, hope you find the " pot of gold at end of the rainbow "

your friend and comrade

Xikshaaz

Shieara · After Hours Member Joined: Mar 27, 2004 Posts: 2020

Guys thanks for all the kind words. You may see me from time to time, and I do believe I have a couple months left on the account before I have to make a final decision one way or another.

To answer a few questions I am getting in pms, no I am not angry at anyone from Afterhours. I still consider myself a part of it and if I am online you will see me in channel. I just don't quite have the time that I used to and there comes a point where you have to stop and realize that you are trying to bail out that sailboat with a sieve. In other words, I was holding you back because you weren't actively looking for someone to replace me, yet I was unable to do the job I needed to do.

Who knows, if my real-life settles down I may be able to rejoin you on a semi-permanent basis. /shrug

Shieara · After Hours Member Joined: Mar 27, 2004 Posts: 2020

Storm, I can't get into specifics with you due to the NDA.

I *can* say that the game definitely has it's problems and I do not think it will be finished at launch. I think that after the release of the (mostly) done WoW this will hurt them. In addition, they seem to have run into some recent confusion and decided to become more casual friendly....which is cool but should have been done earlier.

However, I think the game, despite it's issues, has a lot of potential and I am looking forward to playing it.

Sorry, maybe I can tell you more at a later date.

Ardnasc · Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:24 am Post subject:

Cool - another reason for Shie to stop in and say hi! Was good to see youu when you did the other day. I'm hoping that you will do so whenever RL and stuff allow.
As for raids we have some good folks who have learned a lot from your leadership and are doing well growing to fill the spot. We can always use Fluffy (and someone to hold the leash)!

Have Fun!
Ardnasc

Xyyth · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Official Retirement Post

Xyyth · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:06 pm Post subject:

Shieara · After Hours Member Joined: Mar 27, 2004 Posts: 2020

Perhaps worthy of mention is that Neverwinter Nights 2, which will be released soonish. I know it is not a MMORPG but a regular group of friends and I still use the first one to play some, and I had a chance to play with the second at Gencon. The toolset rocked...looking forward to creating a module on it.