Hi everyone.
Over the past year and some change I have dedicated my time and energy to this server in a way i have never thought possible. When i joined, i never thought i would meet so many wonderful people and have such a joyful time. To be apart of this community means the world to me . I cannot fully express in words what this game, these people, and these opportunities mean to me.
Growing up, i really didnt have many friends. Sure i made a few in highschool (hell one i even was going to marry) but in 2016 that all fell apart. My life was in ruins and i fell into a deep depression. Of the few people that stuck by my side they were around but not actively. Every day was full of missed opportunities and quiet evenings alone.
Then i found this community, and it has changed my life. I went from having barley anyone to tons of people i could talk with and laugh with every single night. I couldn't wait to get off of work and come home to my computer to see all the smiling faces of research. If nothing else just having the opportunity to connect and chat with people across the world was a pleasure i will always savor.
The last year and a half i have made so many new friends and developed relationships with so many people it kicked the depression out of me and gave me a new lease on life. Gone were the weeks where i spoke to no one other than coworkers. Now i had a community i could laugh along with, actual friends. It was more than i could ever ask for.
All good things however must come to an end.
I am not leaving because i am bitter. I am not leaving because i am sad. I am not leaving due to the actions of others. I am leaving because i am tired. I simply am tired. To play on this server every day for over a year and only miss a collective 6 days takes a toll. I'm burnt out. Im tired. I need to get out and smell the fresh air.
I can not fully put into words what this community means to me., But i just want to say THANK YOU!
I know in my time here i pissed alot of people off. I know in my time here i made some enemies. I know in my time here i was considered a minge, an annoyance, and even a poor member of the community. Would i change it if i could? Would i go back and change my ways?
Absolutely not.
The amount of fun i have had on this server will never be replaced. And no amount of internal politicking, distrust, or questionable decisions will ever change that.
I love all of you, and that will never change. Even the ones that hate me (and i know damn well who those people are).
I will be back. This is not forever. This is not a permanent goodbye. I will be back.
Thank you all so much.
Whether you know me as Potato, Tomato, or Robert Peterson (which is my real name btw), i jsut want to say....
Thank You.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Now for some special mentions:
Weiss - Thank you for all the opportunities and for fighting for me. I will never forget that.
Kuma - I know we didnt get to talk all that much but you are an awesome dude as well
Trevdec - minge but awesome
Rhodes - deserves foundation doctor more than i do
Zack Morden - one of the nicest people on the server. Im happy i trained you
Jeff - Future HOR
Protege - may your Horses rest in peace. Love you buddy
Starstep - voice reveal when?
Vlad - fuck the haters, keep doing you
Nobel - Future foundation doctor. One of the best
Breen - Only other person who gave as much of a damn as i did.
GLaDOS - Good luck as AHOR. You deserve it
Soviet - Wonderful AHOR. Good luck in the Army (btw ill take a spicy deluxe no pickle)
Cogs -inactive
Jay - one of the chillest people i have met
Hope - Ill watch BNA just for you
Beanz - gave a damn about research and that meant a lot of me
Hoovy - Hated my guts. Still i wish you well.
Jog Hanson - I love your name.
Squash - Another wonderful person
Ill be adding to this over time for people i missed. Sorry if i missed anyone!
Love, Robert Peterson