EDIT: Although this thread gives on the impression that I'm dropping off the face of the site, I'm not. I'll still be around, I'll just be much less active than I used to be. I also won't be running anything anymore.
Hi everyone. I don't want to make this monologue-ish so I'll keep it semi-somewhat-maybe-not-really-brief.
Over the past half year or so, my life has not only become very busy, but I've also had a lot of revelations and whatnot with school. I am currently going through my third year of undergrad at university for neurobiology, which means I've been spending a lot of very busy days on campus, at home, with friends, whatever. The stress levels of that are immense, and it's also very competitive. Coupled with the stress levels of assisting in managing the site .. well, I'm sure those of you I've talked to on a regular basis can imagine how difficult this can be on one person.
Having been here for .. oh, 5.5 years now, it's been extremely difficult staying away from the place. I've seen it all - each and every event I've either had a part in or helped with (Arbe's attacks, the Midnight Crew, the C3s, level contests, SMWCP1/2, whatever). I've poured so many long nights and hours into the site. I've found myself spending whole days cleaning out sections, rewriting parts of the FAQ, dealing with drama between users/staff, or whatever. One of my fondest memory is what drove me here in the first place - joining Acmlm's in 2005 (I was just starting high school!) to attempt to hack, and eventually finding Addmusic in 2007. Myself, FPI, and a couple of others really helped start off the custom music scene in the Western world, and it was just an absolute ton of fun. I'm never going to forget my first (horrible) port.
A big question I'm sure some of you are asking is in regards to SMWCP2 and what will happen with it. The hack itself is so absurdly close to being done that pretty much anyone could probably see it through at this point. However, I've contacted a couple of people of whom I know are competent, and I will make sure I do not fully leave until I see that it is in good hands - and trust me, it will be in hands that were equally as active as mine (or so I hope). So many people were disappointed over SMWCP's rushed and clunky nature, and I don't blame them, but having seen SMWCP2 through all the way, I'm just so blown away by some of the talent. A lot (though sadly not all) of you guys are really awesome at drawing, composing, designing, whatever, and you shouldn't let anyone shoot you down. I have such high hopes for the hack and I cannot wait to periodically check in and see the "SMWCP2 is completed" news post. It's going to be something special.
I don't have much else to say. I would like to thank all of you - yes, even the ones who have been a thorn in my side - yes, even those who aimed to shoot down the site - yes, even those who often made me rip my hair out on IRC - yes, even you Falconpunch - for an exceptional 5.5 years on this site. I would not have improved my composing skills, learned about a lot of the games/shows I played/watched, or even learned some life lessons without the site. I am going to sincerely miss it, but it's time to look forward. If you wish to contact me, my email is in my profile, or you can use the random5959 at hotmail.com for MSN stuff).
Stay strong, SMWC.
edit: also, cute ad. it wasn't my idea by the way, but props to that.
Hi everyone. I don't want to make this monologue-ish so I'll keep it semi-somewhat-maybe-not-really-brief.
Over the past half year or so, my life has not only become very busy, but I've also had a lot of revelations and whatnot with school. I am currently going through my third year of undergrad at university for neurobiology, which means I've been spending a lot of very busy days on campus, at home, with friends, whatever. The stress levels of that are immense, and it's also very competitive. Coupled with the stress levels of assisting in managing the site .. well, I'm sure those of you I've talked to on a regular basis can imagine how difficult this can be on one person.
Having been here for .. oh, 5.5 years now, it's been extremely difficult staying away from the place. I've seen it all - each and every event I've either had a part in or helped with (Arbe's attacks, the Midnight Crew, the C3s, level contests, SMWCP1/2, whatever). I've poured so many long nights and hours into the site. I've found myself spending whole days cleaning out sections, rewriting parts of the FAQ, dealing with drama between users/staff, or whatever. One of my fondest memory is what drove me here in the first place - joining Acmlm's in 2005 (I was just starting high school!) to attempt to hack, and eventually finding Addmusic in 2007. Myself, FPI, and a couple of others really helped start off the custom music scene in the Western world, and it was just an absolute ton of fun. I'm never going to forget my first (horrible) port.
A big question I'm sure some of you are asking is in regards to SMWCP2 and what will happen with it. The hack itself is so absurdly close to being done that pretty much anyone could probably see it through at this point. However, I've contacted a couple of people of whom I know are competent, and I will make sure I do not fully leave until I see that it is in good hands - and trust me, it will be in hands that were equally as active as mine (or so I hope). So many people were disappointed over SMWCP's rushed and clunky nature, and I don't blame them, but having seen SMWCP2 through all the way, I'm just so blown away by some of the talent. A lot (though sadly not all) of you guys are really awesome at drawing, composing, designing, whatever, and you shouldn't let anyone shoot you down. I have such high hopes for the hack and I cannot wait to periodically check in and see the "SMWCP2 is completed" news post. It's going to be something special.
I don't have much else to say. I would like to thank all of you - yes, even the ones who have been a thorn in my side - yes, even those who aimed to shoot down the site - yes, even those who often made me rip my hair out on IRC - yes, even you Falconpunch - for an exceptional 5.5 years on this site. I would not have improved my composing skills, learned about a lot of the games/shows I played/watched, or even learned some life lessons without the site. I am going to sincerely miss it, but it's time to look forward. If you wish to contact me, my email is in my profile, or you can use the random5959 at hotmail.com for MSN stuff).
Stay strong, SMWC.
edit: also, cute ad. it wasn't my idea by the way, but props to that.