Popular Post PoptartRex 3294 Posted October 6, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 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 51 12 3 13 1 Quote Link to comment
Drippp 1820 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Yea gg oly 3 2 Quote Link to comment
Montez 421 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 o7 big homie 1 Quote Link to comment
ThatNerdyGuy 5914 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Noodles:D 765 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) o7 buddy you will be missed Edited October 6, 2019 by ChrisGG My name is noodles and I dont have the pass 1 Quote Link to comment
Unjo 1818 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 o7 olympus 1 Quote Link to comment
Pledge 2292 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment
Geralt of Rivia 634 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment
Millennium 5800 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 o7, from Chief to Sr Admin to Sr Dev to Lead Dev I doubt anyone can do that ever again. 1 Quote Link to comment
destruct 1357 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 IMA SAD BOY I LOVE YOU REX BYEEE 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Logan Paul 16 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment
Full send Infamous 16 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 07 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranch 28 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 What a mad lad 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Jester 394 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 o7, thanks for teaching me SQF and keeping this server alive. 1 Quote Link to comment
SPBojo 6863 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 I love you no homo, o7 bud 1 Quote Link to comment
ikiled 641 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 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****** 1 Quote Link to comment
Carrot Kid Zahzi 3015 Posted October 6, 2019 Carrot Kid Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 o7 1 Quote Link to comment
Panda :) 1916 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 07 sexy rexy 1 Quote Link to comment
Owner Ryan 6834 Posted October 6, 2019 Owner Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment
Richard 595 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 o7. You were one if the good ones 1 Quote Link to comment
Williams_254 91 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 o7 we'll miss you 1 Quote Link to comment
your name 51 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 o7 man. You did a fuck ton for this community 1 Quote Link to comment
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