Don't know exactly how to say this but...

The Missing Link · 09-18-2005, 12:32 AM

Over the past month or so, my life has gotten really busy, and the number of things that I've been trying to do has outgrown the number of things I'm able to do. Of course, in traditional TML style, I've been quite in denial, not wanting to admit that I simply couldn't do everything, and as such I have done as best I could with all of the things on my plate. The obvious result: unfortunately not everything gets done.

Recently, however, I have received some extremely bad news about someone I greatly care about. The news is one of those life-altering changes, and even worse, it is one of those life-altering changes where it is unknown when life will return to normalcy, if it ever will at all. At this time, I don't feel comfortable telling everyone here precisely what is going on; please, unless I tell you directly, don't ask. Right now, I think explaining the situation to hundreds of people would literally break me in half; it nearly has already.

Over the past day and a half, I have done a lot of introspection, and I have come to the sad conclusion that serious reprioritisation is long overdue in my life, not only because of my time issues but moreso because there are serious needs that need to be attended to lest worse news eventually come to pass.

Simply put, some things have to give, and VGF is one of them.

First, I have to step down as mod of the Zelda Forum. As much joy as the position has given me over the years, I no longer will be able to properly attend to it. I know not if there will be an election to fill my place, but I'm sure you will find out very shortly.

Second, I won't say that I am "leaving" VGF, because I honestly don't know if that is the case. At the very least, I will probably be extremely scarce here, if indeed I am active at all. Maybe some day I will return and post regularly, but nothing at this point is certain.

For those who wish to give any parting remarks, I will be checking my PMs here over the next few days, and I should be on IM in the evenings for those who know it. I will also be checking this topic on and off as well.

Guys and gals, it's been a great run on VGF, and I'm quite sorry to see it go. Good luck to the rest of you in all you do, and I will never forget the kindnesses that many of you have bestowed upon me.

Zelda: The Grand Adventures | Triforce MUCK
ザ行方不明リンク悪いユウモアの賢人

***CaptHayfever*** · 09-18-2005, 11:33 AM

Dang, I'm slowly turning into a veteran.
It's been quite a ride, man; you will be missed. Here's to hoping you can work everything out all right.

And remember, "I'm-a TML, number one!"

OcarinaMan · 09-18-2005, 12:19 PM

We'll miss you.

Koga · 09-18-2005, 01:58 PM

I'm sorry to see you go, TML. I hope you can sort things out in your private life, and maybe return here some day as active poster. Until then I wish you all the best, and I hope you can get over whatever the private matter is.

The Missing Link · 09-18-2005, 02:45 PM

Only time will tell, Koga. I look forward to that day though; after all, there will be a lot of missed faces here.

Thanks, all of you.

Zelda: The Grand Adventures | Triforce MUCK
ザ行方不明リンク悪いユウモアの賢人

LinkManDX · 09-18-2005, 02:49 PM

All of us will miss you.

Leinad · 09-18-2005, 02:50 PM

farewell TML, may you return someday.

so... is there a Mod vote now or something?

DELICIOUS POISON · 09-18-2005, 04:26 PM

^ Don't be rude. That's like someone announcing they've only a few days left living, and you having the audacity to ask if that means their wife will be free.

Not necessarily that extreme of a situation, but please... think before you say things like that.
And have patience - you'll know when the admins and mods decide.

Leinad · 09-19-2005, 01:28 AM

sorry, I didn't mean to be rude.

Ms.Stanczak · 09-19-2005, 03:26 PM

bye TML, i hardly new ya but i'm still sad

*snif* i wish i could make you all cherry...it makes me sad when people are sad

c_jks · 09-20-2005, 12:12 AM

Wow, I come back to VGF for a visit and this is what happens.

TML, you've been one of the big guys at VGF. I've always thought you've been one awesome guy...

Sorry to hear something awful has happened. I hope everything will work out alright for you and your loved ones.

The Missing Link · 09-20-2005, 05:10 PM

Only time will tell. Thanks again. [img]smile.gif[/img]

~ TML

ocarinagirl · 09-22-2005, 08:21 AM

Ack!

*hug*

Bye, man. I'll miss yooouuuu.

Inferno Dragon · 09-22-2005, 08:02 PM

ouch. I'm really sorry to hear this TML. I wish I could have had the honor to face you in combat just once before you leave. I'm really going to miss you TML.
well hopefully you can return someday once this situation of yours is over. and if that day comes I want to face you in battle on the battlefields!

but until then I wish you the best of luck and I will hope that everything will turn out allright in the end.

until we meet again,
Inferno, the Dragon King. [img]smile.gif[/img]

PSYCHOKID909 · 09-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Wow I hardly knew ye but I'll miss ya. And hey you'll beat this thing. Infact do me a favor and tell the situation to go sit on it's thumb and spin. Miss you and may victory never be out of your grasp.

The Missing Link · 09-22-2005, 11:35 PM

Thanks to both of you. [img]smile.gif[/img]

~ TML

Masamune · 09-23-2005, 12:37 AM

Well dang, how did I miss this? Well, I guess I'll see you around in the usual places. The forum won't be the same without you.

Auron · 09-23-2005, 05:17 PM

No way. I never thought I'd see this happen. This reminds of the time when Metal Mario left. I thought you'd be here for longer.

Well TML, your a great guy. Good luck. I hope everything turns out alright.

Metal Man · 09-24-2005, 03:43 PM

So many people have left or dissappeared before now, but I never thought you'd be away before me. I really did enjoy staring at how hopelessly impossible it would be to keep up with the top posters and the life you gave the forums. I hope to see you again.

The Missing Link · 09-25-2005, 12:12 AM

Well, Masa, it's because I don't make a publicity stunt out of it unlike some of the members who have left the forum before. *cough cough*

Thanks, both Metal Man and Auron. Were it my choice, I'd still be coming here for many years to come. However, Fate sometimes jerks you in directions you don't plan upon, and so you just have to go with the flow. I by no means permanently gone; but I'm by no means going to remain avidly active on the boards.

And no, before anyone thinks that I'm still here "actively" because I'm still posting, I'm only checking two topics on the board, both this one and the corresponding one in the Mod Forum. Sorry to burst your bubble. X)

~ Tee Emm Ell

09-18-2005, 12:32 AM	#1
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 15,747 Thanks: 87 Thanked 317 Times in 215 Posts Points: 15,632.59 Bank: 106,354.45 Total Points: 121,987.04 Donate	Over the past month or so, my life has gotten really busy, and the number of things that I've been trying to do has outgrown the number of things I'm able to do. Of course, in traditional TML style, I've been quite in denial, not wanting to admit that I simply couldn't do everything, and as such I have done as best I could with all of the things on my plate. The obvious result: unfortunately not everything gets done. Recently, however, I have received some extremely bad news about someone I greatly care about. The news is one of those life-altering changes, and even worse, it is one of those life-altering changes where it is unknown when life will return to normalcy, if it ever will at all. At this time, I don't feel comfortable telling everyone here precisely what is going on; please, unless I tell you directly, don't ask. Right now, I think explaining the situation to hundreds of people would literally break me in half; it nearly has already. Over the past day and a half, I have done a lot of introspection, and I have come to the sad conclusion that serious reprioritisation is long overdue in my life, not only because of my time issues but moreso because there are serious needs that need to be attended to lest worse news eventually come to pass. Simply put, some things have to give, and VGF is one of them. First, I have to step down as mod of the Zelda Forum. As much joy as the position has given me over the years, I no longer will be able to properly attend to it. I know not if there will be an election to fill my place, but I'm sure you will find out very shortly. Second, I won't say that I am "leaving" VGF, because I honestly don't know if that is the case. At the very least, I will probably be extremely scarce here, if indeed I am active at all. Maybe some day I will return and post regularly, but nothing at this point is certain. For those who wish to give any parting remarks, I will be checking my PMs here over the next few days, and I should be on IM in the evenings for those who know it. I will also be checking this topic on and off as well. Guys and gals, it's been a great run on VGF, and I'm quite sorry to see it go. Good luck to the rest of you in all you do, and I will never forget the kindnesses that many of you have bestowed upon me. Zelda: The Grand Adventures \| Triforce MUCK ザ行方不明リンク悪いユウモアの賢人

09-18-2005, 11:33 AM	#2
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,779 Thanks: 234 Thanked 940 Times in 572 Posts Points: 117,250.07 Bank: 1,775.75 Total Points: 119,025.82 Donate	Dang, I'm slowly turning into a veteran. It's been quite a ride, man; you will be missed. Here's to hoping you can work everything out all right. And remember, "I'm-a TML, number one!"

09-18-2005, 12:19 PM	#3
OcarinaMan Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ikana Castle Posts: 2,481 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 9,388.77 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 9,888.77 Donate	We'll miss you.

09-18-2005, 01:58 PM	#4
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 174 Times in 116 Posts Points: 107,498.41 Bank: 21,215.78 Total Points: 128,714.19 Donate	I'm sorry to see you go, TML. I hope you can sort things out in your private life, and maybe return here some day as active poster. Until then I wish you all the best, and I hope you can get over whatever the private matter is.

09-18-2005, 02:45 PM	#5
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 15,747 Thanks: 87 Thanked 317 Times in 215 Posts Points: 15,632.59 Bank: 106,354.45 Total Points: 121,987.04 Donate	Only time will tell, Koga. I look forward to that day though; after all, there will be a lot of missed faces here. Thanks, all of you. Zelda: The Grand Adventures \| Triforce MUCK ザ行方不明リンク悪いユウモアの賢人

09-18-2005, 02:49 PM	#6
LinkManDX Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Some call it slums, some call it nice! Gender: Posts: 3,383 Thanks: 259 Thanked 219 Times in 131 Posts Points: 18,854.90 Bank: 7,867.91 Total Points: 26,722.81 Donate	All of us will miss you.

09-18-2005, 02:50 PM	#7
Leinad Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: right behind you, b*tch! Gender: Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Points: 20,479.00 Bank: 0.81 Total Points: 20,479.81 Donate	farewell TML, may you return someday. so... is there a Mod vote now or something?

09-18-2005, 04:26 PM	#8
DELICIOUS POISON Retro Nintendo Supermod Art & Literature Mod Metroid Mod Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 16,555 Thanks: 554 Thanked 1,586 Times in 781 Posts Points: 6,378.26 Bank: 3,394,725.92 Total Points: 3,401,104.17 Donate	^ Don't be rude. That's like someone announcing they've only a few days left living, and you having the audacity to ask if that means their wife will be free. Not necessarily that extreme of a situation, but please... think before you say things like that. And have patience - you'll know when the admins and mods decide.

09-19-2005, 01:28 AM	#9
Leinad Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: right behind you, b*tch! Gender: Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Points: 20,479.00 Bank: 0.81 Total Points: 20,479.81 Donate	sorry, I didn't mean to be rude.

09-19-2005, 03:26 PM	#10
Ms.Stanczak Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NAMU! Posts: 433 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 2,202.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 2,702.00 Donate	bye TML, i hardly new ya but i'm still sad snif i wish i could make you all cherry...it makes me sad when people are sad

09-20-2005, 12:12 AM	#11
c_jks Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Posts: 5,631 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 3,031.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 3,531.00 Donate	Wow, I come back to VGF for a visit and this is what happens. TML, you've been one of the big guys at VGF. I've always thought you've been one awesome guy... Sorry to hear something awful has happened. I hope everything will work out alright for you and your loved ones.

09-20-2005, 05:10 PM	#12
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 15,747 Thanks: 87 Thanked 317 Times in 215 Posts Points: 15,632.59 Bank: 106,354.45 Total Points: 121,987.04 Donate	Only time will tell. Thanks again. [img]smile.gif[/img] ~ TML

09-22-2005, 08:21 AM	#13
ocarinagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ehhh? What? Where am I?! Gender: Posts: 3,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 8,587.83 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 9,087.83 Donate	Ack! hug Bye, man. I'll miss yooouuuu.

09-22-2005, 08:02 PM	#14
Inferno Dragon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Planet Draco Gender: Posts: 5,960 Thanks: 52 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts Points: 36,614.08 Bank: 27,210.46 Total Points: 63,824.54 Donate	ouch. I'm really sorry to hear this TML. I wish I could have had the honor to face you in combat just once before you leave. I'm really going to miss you TML. well hopefully you can return someday once this situation of yours is over. and if that day comes I want to face you in battle on the battlefields! but until then I wish you the best of luck and I will hope that everything will turn out allright in the end. until we meet again, Inferno, the Dragon King. [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-22-2005, 08:31 PM	#15
PSYCHOKID909 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 8,413 Thanks: 79 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts Points: 5,526.61 Bank: 4,658.21 Total Points: 10,184.82 Donate	Wow I hardly knew ye but I'll miss ya. And hey you'll beat this thing. Infact do me a favor and tell the situation to go sit on it's thumb and spin. Miss you and may victory never be out of your grasp.

09-22-2005, 11:35 PM	#16
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 15,747 Thanks: 87 Thanked 317 Times in 215 Posts Points: 15,632.59 Bank: 106,354.45 Total Points: 121,987.04 Donate	Thanks to both of you. [img]smile.gif[/img] ~ TML

09-23-2005, 12:37 AM	#17
Masamune Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Indiana Gender: Posts: 4,935 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts Points: 2,191.46 Bank: 510.00 Total Points: 2,701.46 Donate	Well dang, how did I miss this? Well, I guess I'll see you around in the usual places. The forum won't be the same without you.

09-23-2005, 05:17 PM	#18
Auron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,782 Thanks: 7 Thanked 194 Times in 124 Posts Points: 1,529.96 Bank: 354,013.52 Total Points: 355,543.48 Donate	No way. I never thought I'd see this happen. This reminds of the time when Metal Mario left. I thought you'd be here for longer. Well TML, your a great guy. Good luck. I hope everything turns out alright.

09-24-2005, 03:43 PM	#19
Metal Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Gender: Posts: 6,898 Thanks: 75 Thanked 224 Times in 155 Posts Points: 14,026.08 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 14,026.08 Donate	So many people have left or dissappeared before now, but I never thought you'd be away before me. I really did enjoy staring at how hopelessly impossible it would be to keep up with the top posters and the life you gave the forums. I hope to see you again.

09-25-2005, 12:12 AM	#20
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 15,747 Thanks: 87 Thanked 317 Times in 215 Posts Points: 15,632.59 Bank: 106,354.45 Total Points: 121,987.04 Donate	Well, Masa, it's because I don't make a publicity stunt out of it unlike some of the members who have left the forum before. cough cough Thanks, both Metal Man and Auron. Were it my choice, I'd still be coming here for many years to come. However, Fate sometimes jerks you in directions you don't plan upon, and so you just have to go with the flow. I by no means permanently gone; but I'm by no means going to remain avidly active on the boards. And no, before anyone thinks that I'm still here "actively" because I'm still posting, I'm only checking two topics on the board, both this one and the corresponding one in the Mod Forum. Sorry to burst your bubble. X) ~ Tee Emm Ell