Taking my Leave - Goodbye Olympus

[PoptartRex 3294]

After almost 3 years and a half of being around this community it is time for me to take my leave from the game as well as the development and the staff portion of the community. I have had some amazing memories over the years, built up some great friendships, and met a LOT of great people here. I have also learned some valuable life and technical skills within the faction, administrative, and development teams. 

There are a few reasons for my departure from staff - one of them is that I have consistently burned myself out the past 9 months with development. I tried my best to ensure development was as good as I could get it. There were definitely times when this was still rocky, but I like to think I made a good contribution to the development cycle of the team. I have had no ambition for playing the game consistently, however I did and still do enjoy the rare session in-game. Maybe you'll catch me every once in a while. 

Another reason I am leaving is that I find myself enjoying the time I spend doing other things outside of Olympus. I'd much rather spend time relaxing and playing games that I enjoy, learning something that will be applicable to the future, and doing other non-Olympus/Arma related things. 3 and a half years with most of it being very active involvement in the server does burn you out eventually.

And finally, I just don't agree with the direction that the server is headed. I have tried to change this, to put a vision in place that I think better fits Olympus; However it seems that whatever I try just doesn't seem to matter at some point. A lot of lessons and experiences that we already have been past has been needed to be re-learned with new staff or new positions within staff. What I have thought to be the most obvious of decisions turns out to be something that requires month long scrutiny, and decisions that should require careful examination have been decided upon within minutes. I have seen Olympus grow through a lot and that has help mold my vision for Olympus, but the past few months I have felt that those views have been disregarded all too frequently, and that has led to lots of burned bridges and hardships for not only individuals and groups, but Olympus as a whole. That being said, Ryan has a lot of passion for seeing Olympus grow. Although in my opinion he still has a lot of things to learn (not saying I didn't either), everyone should realize the care he has for the community. He will continue to face hardships as all owners do, but he will face each one with his best intentions for Olympus at heart. In my opinion, he has potential to be the best Owner for Olympus during this time, and I ask that you respect him for his care as Owner compared to owner's in the past.

I have met way too many people to @ every single friend. If you wish to play or talk, you likely have my Steam or Snapchat.

@Jordan540 You get an @ tho cause you have been a homie through the start.

You guys are left in good hands development wise. @Pledge, @Civak, and @Zahzi have been the primary workers for this recent update and relevant hotfixes, and my help was minimal. I expect they will continue to learn and grow as development staff to carry Olympus well.  Zahzi has taken the helm of most of the lead developer tasks, with help from other senior staff on management of the development and design teams. Civak and Pledge have proven to be excellent moderate SQF developers, and they will continue to learn. There are even applications in that have some merit for future contributors. I expect those interested to take their opportunity and apply as well. Even if it is SQF, you will learn a thing or two. Development of Olympus is in a good place.

Olympus has been a place to call a second home. A lot of us have been through thick and thin and look towards Olympus to distract us from the hardships in life, as well as play with old friends and meet new ones. Although ArmA itself is a dying game, I know that Olympus will stick through it because this community is more than just a simple game. I will continue to pop around every once in a while to talk, play games, and when needed, help the staff teams. Although it isn't always great at time, it has been an absolute pleasure to be apart of this community, and to hopefully have made an impact with some of you. I will see you around Olympus.

o7 

[Drippp 1820]

Yea gg oly

[Montez 421]

o7 big homie

[Civak 1731]

o7 rex

[Crenshaw 315]

o7

[ThatNerdyGuy 5915]

o7 to a great dude. I remember playing cop with you on Tanoa. Neither of us knew what roles we'd have in this community in the future but you've made the best of every situation tasked with. 

[Noodles:D 765]

o7 buddy you will be missed 

Edited October 6, 2019 by ChrisGG
My name is noodles and I dont have the pass

[Unjo 1818]

o7 olympus

[Pledge 2292]

o7 man.

 

My first real pal on Olympus, and the only one to stick with me the whole time. We sure got close to that vision.

[Geralt of Rivia 634]

[Millennium 5827]

o7, from Chief to Sr Admin to Sr Dev to Lead Dev

I doubt anyone can do that ever again.

[Outcast 601]

o7

[destruct 1365]

IMA SAD BOY I LOVE YOU REX BYEEE

[Logan Paul 16]

21 minutes ago, TheCmdrRex said:

Development of Olympus is in a good place.

Debatable

o7 my guy. Cool as fuck from the start. Take care man

[Full send Infamous 17]

07

[Ranch 28]

What a mad lad

[Jester 394]

o7, thanks for teaching me SQF and keeping this server alive.

[SPBojo 6863]

I love you no homo, o7 bud

[ikiled 641]

happy you joined the SQF class and actually took a chance at learning.

I was happy to help you learn and see how far you went, exceeding all expectations. You did a great job as lead dev.

Congrats on retirement corona c******

[Zahzi 3030]

o7

[Panda :) 1920]

07 sexy rexy

[Ryan 6997]

o7 buddy, thanks for everything you have done so far on Olympus. Also appreciate you sticking around until you felt the other boys were ready to be on their own. Don’t be a stranger 

[Richard 595]

o7.  You were one if the good ones

[Williams_254 91]

o7 we'll miss you 

[your name 51]

o7 man. You did a fuck ton for this community