Yes, it's one of those posts.
I never thought I'd be writing this, even if some of you knew that I was going to eventually. I would've liked to be around much longer because I've really enjoyed my limited yet rich experience. Some of you may wonder as to why I'm doing this, when the city is active, when the talent is over the roof, and when no problems have arisen with any of you. That's true, there is no known reason for my retirement. I do have a reason, of course, yet that is best kept private. So yes, I'm retiring from Mizahar indefinitely, not only AS wise but player wise.
The city had barely opened, and only recently we picked up that activity that made us one of the best and most active cities in Mizahar, which is something I feel really proud of even if I had no weight on it. It was you, the players, the plotters and the personalities that inspired all that. I have no right to claim credit for any of that, and I won't. In fact, I have been a terrible ST to all of you, both to fellow moderators and players alike. I promised a lot and delivered very little, and there is no excuse to that, so the only option for me is to simply apologize. I would've liked to be more dedicated and repay all of you guys with the city you deserved, with the attention you needed and the ideas that kept you coming back determined to make your claim inside the world of Mizahar.
To be completely honest, ever since I became an ST and you guys messaged me, you warmed my heart. This was only increased in the last few weeks as I got to know more and more of you OOCly, which only confirmed my suspicions that you guys are truly, truly amazing. Your plots, your ideas, your objectives... I got to know most of them because you either reached me with a PM or through other means, and I must say that what I read was simply astonishing. I would've liked to be around for a season, two years, three decades. I would've liked to assist you any way I could with my limited power, yet I couldn't do that, and now I can't even give you even the tiniest portion of the attention you deserve.
Some of you are mad at me, others dissapointted, and others maybe indifferent. I understand. I have no excuse, as I've written above, and I'm leaving in such a rush that makes me feel truly ashamed. Kenash has a bad luck with STs, apparently, and so that luck doesn't seem to want to change.
Now, unless someone steps up by the end of spring, the city will be closed and your characters will have to migrate somewhere else. Migration should be arranged with the ST of your desired moderated city, but it does not penalize your characters with travel times or monetary costs.I'd suggest writing an ST application if you want to keep Kenash open, as it is a very rich experience that aids you greatly in your experience as a writer. The other moderators will gladly lend you a hand, as they have done with me, so do not think you'll be alone in this journey. The moderators are crazy talented people that'll help you get on your feet the first few days and assist you whenever you need help.
I guess that is all. I'm sorry it came so abrupt, and it truly hurts me to not be able to be there for all of you guys. I've always said that Kenash is made by its players, and now that I've experienced it I know for a fact that is true. You've made me feel at home, and I'll never be thankful enough even if some of you despise me now that I'm stepping aside. Just know that every last one of you, those old players that returned when the city reopened, those new players that joined at the beginning of the season, and even those that signed the registry the last few days are wonderful people, and even if we didn't get much time together, I know for a fact that in the swamps there's only talent.
I apologize once again.
- Petyo.