Update! - Baron Edition

[Baron]

 

I'm Leaving. That's the update :)

This is not an ‘I’m going to say it…” post.

 

Cliche music outro:

 

 

Well, everyone, the time has come. I’ve spent many years here, seeing the worst of it and seeing it at its best. But there comes a time when it’s time to move on. I’ve done what I can for the community, and I ain’t got no gas anymore. 

 

For those who can’t read or have the attention span of a gerbil; yappervile XD LMFAO, fortnite dance, skibbidy toilet, womp womp, loud = funny meme compilation. Split video mobile game/family guy.

 

Moving on…

 

I stuck around when the community was in its death throes. But I stayed with it and supported @Xaze, the development team, and @Jad. The community climbed out of its hole. And as far as I am aware, I don’t recall any gaming server, let alone a Gmod one, going to the brink of death to recover as we have. I am proud of the work we put in to get here. And I am proud of all of you for sticking around and supporting us.

 

However, I’ve reached a point where I don’t see myself contributing healthily or productively. I am quite open with my opinions, and I’ve never shied away from sharing them with the community or server leadership. So, I am not going to reiterate those points. Instead, I’d like to remember all my good times. I will address the community with one point;

 

This is a community of people who are trying to create a cooperative experience. These petty inter-battalion/faction squabbles, vying for power (whatever that’s worth), stabbing each other in the back, and ruining friendships because you disagreed are the worst part of you all. Holding people to standards you do not uphold yourself. The worst possible thing you can do is break trust. I know you can be better because some of you have shown how to be better. Grow up. It’s a game, an RP server where you must work together to create a fun experience. Don’t be a shitter.

 

There are many good memories, and I’ve made many lifelong friends here. 

Just to highlight a few as I can’t name every moment but;

• Helped rebuild Special Operations from the ground up when it was its battalion. Back then, things were a lot more stupid regarding how things were done back in the day. You new guys got it easy.

 

• Mainly playing as a CT to change the perspective of how CTs can roleplay and how they should be perceived and treated. They are new community members; we should show them a good time and positively interact with them. I’m happy that things are much better than they were back in the day. I will not shout out an individual battalion, but some do it far better than others, and you can all learn from them. CTism is real.

 

• The Navy is underrated. I enjoyed playing in the faction every time, as you have a lot of creative freedom if you just push and try. But it’s mostly passive, which is fine. Please stop bullying the Navy; they are walking nerd emojis and have it hard enough as it is.

 

• Bounty Hunting, just all of it. This faction has so much potential for RP, creating small stories amongst friends, which can affect the community. Even today, I still get asked about bringing Clan Leven back because of its impact on the Guild and Community (it’s not coming back, so stop asking; you know who you are). My bounty hunter experience was the same as playing KOTR, with how in-depth and fun it can be if you put enough effort into it. For those who say BH is bad, or boring or “let's bring back X faction and replace BH” because you just want something to shoot, just play as a clone. You’re already dull, so don’t make it worse for the rest of us. It’s 100% a skill issue if you can’t make BH fun for yourself, as it requires creativity and thinking outside the box; yes, I know thinking is hard, but some of you can figure it out.

 

• Jedi is the worst faction. Toxic labels should be put around the temple on jah.

 

• Development. Jad asked me if I wanted to work alongside him and I do not regret that decision. Helping sculpt the community and its future was a worthwhile project, and I enjoyed all of it most of it. Would I do it again? Yes. For as much pain and stress it has caused, from internal disagreements to the aneurysms the community has given me. It was all worth it. I enjoyed working alongside Xaze, Jad and the other developers. As much shit as you all give Xaze, I give him 10x more shit. Catchup. But the team is passionate, and they care, so ease up on them. They are only human and try their best for something they volunteer to do for you all.

 

• Blocking all of VA+ for a while. You’re annoying. #Fuckstaff

 

• Lastly, the community. Um, you’re honestly a bunch of shitters at times. You don’t know you’re ass from your elbow. Unless I looked into a septic tank, I don’t think I’ve met a more toxic cesspool (looking at you forum goblins and people who don’t play anymore but think their opinion matters). Now, for those who didn’t just jump to reacting or replying with a comment before they finished reading, this is for you. Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage I still love this community. Despite all of the faults and issues, there are good people here who genuinely care for others and want to have fun—just shooting droids, playing a character, and creating stories for others to enjoy. I’ve seen the community be wholesome and genuinely want to work together. I just wish it had occurred more. I just wish we all could be better.

 

Don’t be evil. Be kind.

 

So this is it.

 

 

I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavours.

 

One last thing. This video is my favourite clip on Synergy that lives rent-free in my head, and I need to watch it now and then.

 

 

Oh and if you think to or comment “where’s my @” then you didn’t deserve it. This is the same energy of “Where’s my hug.” Don’t pretend that you did. Everyone knows why you weren’t.

 

PS: I’ll be in TS for the rest of the day to chat after this is posted.

Edited April 22 by Baron

[LIl-J]

WTF!!!!!!

Edited April 22 by LIl-J

[Crimson]

@BaronLETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DirtyDanLIT]

I read it
For real though Baron, I know you and I weren't always on the best of terms. (Mainly me annoying the fuck outta you) I still thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent playing with you on the server.  Keep it real home slice 
:(

Edited April 22 by DirtyDanLIT
pog

[blazin]

wow i had no idea this was coming! I am totally surprised! ( gonna miss bothering you about development stuff :) )

[Rohan]

This is unfortunate, enjoy life 

[Ansley]

-1 could use more rp scenarios

 

[Misfit1]

Sad times, Good luck in life now your not a nerd

[Edgar]

I know I made fun of you a ton, and probably made you question me ever being Governor, but you really helped me out regarding some things I wanted to do with the Guild, as well as being an amazing person. Hope you have fun with all your free time now.

[KillJoy]

Damn mate hope to see you around 

[Super_]

O7, this hits hard. I will miss you; you better play games with us still. 

I will still tk you in Alien Swarm 

[Xaze]

o7

[Brooklyn]

You are just one person. But even so, an era has ended. o7

[Wheezy]

o7 appreciate all the work you have done and putting up with bullshit even though u knew you didn't have to. You put up with it to make this server better huge respect to you brodie takes a lot of patience and dedication. 

[Hanz]

Reddit ass post

[Maverick]

@BaronFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening to me when you did. you helped more than you know and I can only wish i knew how to repay you back. Good luck to you and hope to see you in the leven discord from time to time.

[Mystic]

i definitely didnt see this coming!... (maybe i did)

Jedi Update claims another life. 

Truly though, o7 Baron. I'll deeply miss RDMing you for no reason and not worrying about you AOSing me. You were a blast to be around and a very heavily influential part of this community. I'm sure the hours of progress and life that this server sucked out of your life weren't worth it, but nonetheless we all appreciate you from the bottoms of our hearts for it. Take care, and hopefully i see you in TS every now and again. But not too often of course :P 

[Tec]

3 hours ago, Baron said:

The Navy is underrated. I enjoyed playing in the faction every time, as you have a lot of creative freedom if you just push and try. But it’s mostly passive, which is fine. Please stop bullying the Navy; they are walking nerd emojis and have it hard enough as it is.

this is so real Baron thank you for one last great take.

On a real note though, gonna miss your presence around here, don't be a stranger! Hope to see you around sometime, thanks for all the chats and RP we've had.

PS @Xazeand I have already discussed my taking of your spot on the Dev team.

Edited April 23 by Tec

[Kurt]

Baron were always the dude who was too the point and I respected you a lot. You called out a lot of people on their BS. Have a happy retirement! 

--SO Pvt Molecule

[Marvel]

[Gohn]

I enjoyed your opinion on stuff, you saw everything from a different perspective! o7

[Scarecrow]

Nerd.

[Moose_Wundo]

Enjoyed the AMA stuff you did on the server and you enjoyed joining in on some of the more clowny questions as well as got involved with a bit more on the fun side as much as the serious side. Ive come back right at the end of your time which is unfortunate for me, but it was clear to see you are respected/loved! Enjoy your retirement from the server! 

[Bacta]

18 hours ago, Baron said:

• Blocking all of VA+ for a while. You’re annoying. #Fuckstaff

 

 

Watch The Batman/Crisis on Two Earths stay safe homie, you were pivotal

Edited April 23 by Bacta

[Eclipse]

That’s lit bruh

[Joyboy]

I am immensely saddened by this, and definitely not because now I have zero hope of getting my credits back 

 

[Brooklyn]

@BaronSo no Jedi update? - Gohn