Friends, this has been a very hard decision to make for me, but in light of recent events that have come to my attention and that I have witnessed, I'm afraid I have to leave Dasaria. This is very difficult for me, because I have played on this server exclusively since I first found it, last November, and I have had some of the best Roleplaying experiences ever here.
Unfortunately, however, there are some very serious issues that have come up, and in my opinion, need to be addressed by those with the power to shape the destiny of this world. I am not one of those people, and so I leave the direction of the world to those who mold it to their will. I hope for only the best in Dasaria, and I hope that in the end, things will come around to where the original DM staff originally envisioned it... it seems to me that things have strayed from that vision quite a lot lately, and I hope that they can get back on track, for the benefit of all.
Burn-out is not an issue for all of us, though I'm sure this post will be accompanied by many replies implying that such is the case with me, as there have been with the few other recent exiting players that so many of us have called true friends... My decision to leave is a matter of principal, and I won't stand idly by while abuse is taking place, unchecked. Yes, as Jeh, has said, DM's are people too, and are fallible, but mistakes can be corrected, and measures may be taken to prevent such mistakes from occurring again. This is my hope for the situations at hand.
I apologize for my sudden IC departure, but I assure you that I've lost the will, and certainly the motivation, to even role-play my characters' exits. I suppose it won't be much different, though, than the way some characters have miraculously appeared and risen to a state of overwhelming power in the land as of late... "curiouser and curiouser," eh?
Enjoy Dasaria, friends. Please stay in contact if you like... many of you are wonderful friends, and I will miss you very much. Take care all, and may Dasaria flourish again someday, as an epic world of high adventure where the players and DM's shape the world together.
Goodbye.
Taking my leave, as well.
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egypt1
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Taking my leave, as well.
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Jerio Caine
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I must say this is getting a bit irritating. You guys whom are leaving aren't even giving the DMs a chance to correct the wrongs that were made.
I say : Whatever happened does not change the fact that this is a great place, but most importantly, it's the people that make this world what it is. It is we that make it come alive and right now... I feel a bit betrayed I must say. I don't even want to think on how the DMs feel.
Thirdly, I figure it's about time someone let's the cat out of the bag so those of us that only have romours to go by get a little clarity. I only think it's fair to give the people at fault a chance to change.
Last, but not least, I hope you reconcider. Leaving because of principle is just shoting yourself in the leg if you ask me, but that goes out for all the people who leave because of this. I will stay here and see the end of this, I hope others will follow my example instead of turning away and "rather not talk about that"
Sorry about being so blunt here... but I can't help myself at the moment. Hope you have fun, whatever you do, wherever you go.
I say : Whatever happened does not change the fact that this is a great place, but most importantly, it's the people that make this world what it is. It is we that make it come alive and right now... I feel a bit betrayed I must say. I don't even want to think on how the DMs feel.
Thirdly, I figure it's about time someone let's the cat out of the bag so those of us that only have romours to go by get a little clarity. I only think it's fair to give the people at fault a chance to change.
Last, but not least, I hope you reconcider. Leaving because of principle is just shoting yourself in the leg if you ask me, but that goes out for all the people who leave because of this. I will stay here and see the end of this, I hope others will follow my example instead of turning away and "rather not talk about that"
Sorry about being so blunt here... but I can't help myself at the moment. Hope you have fun, whatever you do, wherever you go.
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Now Darkness falls.
Where once was love?
Love is no more.
Now Darkness falls.
Where once was love?
Love is no more.
I agree here with Meld, Don't abandon us. Please i'm begging youMeldvion wrote:I must say this is getting a bit irritating. You guys whom are leaving aren't even giving the DMs a chance to correct the wrongs that were made.
I say : Whatever happened does not change the fact that this is a great place, but most importantly, it's the people that make this world what it is. It is we that make it come alive and right now... I feel a bit betrayed I must say.
Thirdly, I figure it's about time someone let's the cat out of the bag so those of us that only have romours to go by get a little clarity. I only think it's fair to give the people at fault a chance to change.
Last, but not least, I hope you reconcider. Leaving because of principle is just shoting yourself in the leg if you ask me, but that goes out for all the people who leave because of this. I will stay here and see the end of this, I hope others will follow my example instead of turning away and "rather not talk about that"
Sorry about being so blunt here... but I can't help myself at the moment. Hope you have fun, whatever you do, wherever you go.
D'axx Nayli'o, Shadowlord of the Ebon Rose
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Dro a l'velve, el a l'velve
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Jecht Borino
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I sure am glad the creators of this world have shown more tolorance and forgiveness than is being displayed lately, otherwise there would be no Dasaria.
A bit betrayed? That is being nice..
Sorry, but I am feeling a bit bitter right now.
A bit betrayed? That is being nice..
Sorry, but I am feeling a bit bitter right now.
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Aurora Damodred
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I too am sorry to see you leave, but I will have to agree with Meldvion. I recently asked why these people were leaving, and the excuse I got is that I cannot be told because it would ruin my experience in Dasaria. I know this might sound a bit jaded, but I have been playing RPGs for longer than some of you have been walking. I have had my share of burnout, from many different games, including online games such as Everquest, and Final Fantasy XI, but please dont treat me like Im some child who cannot handle the truth. I base my gameplay by what my characters experience online, not by what anyone else tells me.
For those of you who are too young to have learned yet, NEVER burn your bridges behind you, one day you might regret it. Dasaria might not be perfect, but can you tell me anything in our world that is? I can think of nothing. Our DM's work their arses off trying to make this fantasy world an unique and wonderful experience for all of us, taking our abuse with a grain of salt. Its not like they get paid for their hard work, not like the DMs for other MMORPGs. They do it for their love of helping, of building, of creating. When you throw it in their faces, you are telling them that everything they have done has been for nothing, completely wasted. How would you feel if your boss told you the same thing? Betrayed? Bitter? I would, certainly.
Forgive my harsh words if they offend, but I am who I am, and one thing bred into me was manners. You should be saying thank you, as I am saying thank you to every DM in Dasaria.
For those of you who are too young to have learned yet, NEVER burn your bridges behind you, one day you might regret it. Dasaria might not be perfect, but can you tell me anything in our world that is? I can think of nothing. Our DM's work their arses off trying to make this fantasy world an unique and wonderful experience for all of us, taking our abuse with a grain of salt. Its not like they get paid for their hard work, not like the DMs for other MMORPGs. They do it for their love of helping, of building, of creating. When you throw it in their faces, you are telling them that everything they have done has been for nothing, completely wasted. How would you feel if your boss told you the same thing? Betrayed? Bitter? I would, certainly.
Forgive my harsh words if they offend, but I am who I am, and one thing bred into me was manners. You should be saying thank you, as I am saying thank you to every DM in Dasaria.
There is a time in every person's life when you just have to ask "Why me?".
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Daemon Damodred -- Nocturnal Incarnate of Anshar, Exile of Sa‘delim’Aras
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LoFang
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Re: Taking my leave, as well.
I hope you will at least PM a DM with some specifics in regards to this.egypt1 wrote:Unfortunately, however, there are some very serious issues that have come up, and in my opinion, need to be addressed by those with the power to shape the destiny of this world. I am not one of those people, and so I leave the direction of the world to those who mold it to their will. I hope for only the best in Dasaria, and I hope that in the end, things will come around to where the original DM staff originally envisioned it... it seems to me that things have strayed from that vision quite a lot lately, and I hope that they can get back on track, for the benefit of all.
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Re: Taking my leave, as well.
http://forums.dasaria.net/viewtopic.php?p=42428#42428LoFang wrote:I hope you will at least PM a DM with some specifics in regards to this.
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