Okay, I'm really sorry to start one of these threads. However, I have too many friends in this game to simply want to vanish.
That being said, I'm vanishing now.
This game has meant so much to me in the past few years. I've grown up with it... it's been there as I've gone through some very tough times. But now I'm graduated, heading in a new direction, and this game isn't involved in my chosen path.
Gaming wise, I'm becoming very involved with poker. I've been playing for more than a year now, and in the last couple months my game has really clicked. I've made over $2k in the past month in tournament winnings alone, and I plan on using poker as a replacement for an additional job for the summer. In reality, poker has probably replaced Pokemon for me.
I've been known for taking long breaks and falling behind on the metagame, and this time I think I've fallen too far. I really don't have the financial ability nor the parental support to continue taking road trips for Pokemon events, and unfortunately that leaves me with no other choice.
I want to thank everyone who has been here for me on these forums. You're all a great group of people... and I'm never going to forget this game, or the people inside it.
Special thank yous:
Meganium45: Vince, you're a rock star. I've had so much fun at your events. There are two different types of Pokemon tournaments... there's a tournament, and then there's a TOURNAMENT... obviously the latter would be one run by you! Keep up the good work, man. I'll see you around sometime.
Croconaw88: You're my best friend in this game, no doubt. We've had quite a few key matches in our "careers", and it's been great. Of course, I'll continue to see you on the poker scene.
Ness: You've always kind of been an inspiration to me. You're a funny guy, and you're an outstanding player. You made me want to become a better player.
And everyone else I'm forgetting: I love you all, and I don't need to single out anybody else. You know who you are, you know what you've done for me, and you're all great.
I'm going to cry. I think. Okay yeah I am.
Maybe while I'm in college (I'll be at Augustana) I'll make a 3 month comeback... but that'll at least be a couple years away.
So in conclusion, thanks guys. Thanks for the memories.
~ RaNd0m
[email protected] <--- talk to me!
That being said, I'm vanishing now.
This game has meant so much to me in the past few years. I've grown up with it... it's been there as I've gone through some very tough times. But now I'm graduated, heading in a new direction, and this game isn't involved in my chosen path.
Gaming wise, I'm becoming very involved with poker. I've been playing for more than a year now, and in the last couple months my game has really clicked. I've made over $2k in the past month in tournament winnings alone, and I plan on using poker as a replacement for an additional job for the summer. In reality, poker has probably replaced Pokemon for me.
I've been known for taking long breaks and falling behind on the metagame, and this time I think I've fallen too far. I really don't have the financial ability nor the parental support to continue taking road trips for Pokemon events, and unfortunately that leaves me with no other choice.
I want to thank everyone who has been here for me on these forums. You're all a great group of people... and I'm never going to forget this game, or the people inside it.
Special thank yous:
Meganium45: Vince, you're a rock star. I've had so much fun at your events. There are two different types of Pokemon tournaments... there's a tournament, and then there's a TOURNAMENT... obviously the latter would be one run by you! Keep up the good work, man. I'll see you around sometime.
Croconaw88: You're my best friend in this game, no doubt. We've had quite a few key matches in our "careers", and it's been great. Of course, I'll continue to see you on the poker scene.
Ness: You've always kind of been an inspiration to me. You're a funny guy, and you're an outstanding player. You made me want to become a better player.
And everyone else I'm forgetting: I love you all, and I don't need to single out anybody else. You know who you are, you know what you've done for me, and you're all great.
I'm going to cry. I think. Okay yeah I am.
Maybe while I'm in college (I'll be at Augustana) I'll make a 3 month comeback... but that'll at least be a couple years away.
So in conclusion, thanks guys. Thanks for the memories.
~ RaNd0m
[email protected] <--- talk to me!
