Farewell FRC

[Extropy]

I'm saddened to say that I'm stepping down as Head Builder/System Admin/DM to pursue other projects. I have vastly enjoyed the opportunity to rework the majority of FRC's systems from the ground up to reduce lag, improve stability and perhaps add a tiny bit of spice. There's so many more things that I wanted to fix/add as well, but I have hopes that the build team will continue to address this never ending list! Speaking of which, it's been a true pleasure to work with many talented builders on FRC & to see their determination to improve the server be realized as well as the players responding so positively.

While my DM time has been limited, I have also enjoyed running a number of rp focused quests here and I want to thank all the players involved in those for their high level of engagement. I'd also like to thank all the players who gave the unvarnished truth in the form of constructive criticism to help make FRC better! Your courage to step forward and take a risk in offending someone has been key to changing the things that could be changed. Unfortunately there has been a significant amount of quality feedback from the player base that hasn't resulted in change, which leads into ..

I'm leaving because I no longer feel that the goals of the administration/majority of DM staff are aligned with the vision that I had for FRC to the point where communication is simply not working or doesn't happen at all. This isn't say it's all their fault: it's simply hubris to think that a single person will change the course of a majority that has long been set and I should have seen that significantly earlier & been less difficult in dm conversation/argument. I'd like to note that this isn't related to EE at all, rather it is related to appetite for feature/server change vs venerating tradition & accepting risk and philosophies for how to best organize teams.

I had originally planned to leave a bit earlier, but recent server events & the admin's lack of acknowledgement of my 3 week notice have required a bit more time to ensure that things are handed off rather than turned off. I will continue to work with the staff to help the transition while balancing that with time that I had planned to already be working on other projects.


All the best,
Extropy/Rob

[DM Hawk]

Extropy,

Thank you for your tremendous contribution to FRC. Where disagreements took place I regret that better compromises weren't found. You have broadened FRC's horizon in so many ways and have put in untold hours of hard work on our behalf over the years.

FRC wishes you all the best for the future.

[Deleted]

Extropy, I didn't get to play with you much myself, but I and so many others have benefited from the love and time you've put into FRC.
I wish you the very best in your future endeavours, and hope you have great success

Thank you. <3

[mandene]

I'm sorry to see you go.

Good luck in the future. Hope you'll find what you're looking for.

[Dobian]

I'm sorry to see you leave. I wish there was a way to resolve things so you'll stay. A big loss for FRC, which can't really afford big losses right now.

[crawlingchaos63]

you will be missed

[sarkill]

I like to think you were a large part of what made this server great; truly a refreshing breath of life to FRC. Even as a player who is no longer active, I am sad to see you go. Best of luck wherever you're headed Extropy.

[Deleted]

Farewell, Extropy

It was great working with you these last four years. If FRC still endures to this day, it is because your volunteer work here contributed tremendously for it. Your risk management views and procedures have been a source of much needed contrast and positive change as well.

[MTGPackFoils]

Farewell, and thank you for everything you put into FRC.

[Templar]

[Pandora]

Thank you for all you have done for FRC, your time, care and contributions. May you have more successes to come and enjoy all the new experiences and where life takes you.  I wish you the very best in the next steps you're taking.

Good luck and thank you

[lucesi]

Good luck and thanks for all your hard work!

[malclave]

I'd like to add my thanks to the rest. You were the first DM I interacted with when I joined the server and certainly made me want to keep playing here.

[nemusator]

I reckon we would all like you to stay, FRC will not be the same without you... On the other hand I wish you luck and success in your next projects. I will never forget your openness and faith in me, all your effort and devotion which inspired and certainly, everything you created will last and shine until Abii burns it all down...

All the best,

Nem

[gathera]

Like many here I am dismayed and sorry to see you go. I want to take the time to thank you for your yeoman efforts largely behind the scenes to improve FRC. Not only the more obvious visual changes but also the dramatic increase in server stability. Thank you as well for the extra time that was spent before your departure. I am certain you have left the server in excellent hands. May your future endeavours be rewarding and enjoyable and thank you once more for the energy passion and life that you brought to the server during your stay.

[Abii]

Dear Rob,

I wish you all the best in future as many above me, but...
I wish you the most that you will realize one day, in future that you miss our small community and FRC, then you will come back

I bet all will wait for you, especially cause you put a lot of work into this server, so Rob... Dont't talk *bovine manure*, take a break and be back!

Cormyr needs You, Frc needs You, We need You. =D

[Orchid]

Not the head honcho we deserve by a damn long sight, but most assuredly the one we need. I doubt noone on this server, will ever know how very much you did for this place, ungrateful and spiteful as it may have treated you in the recent past. I thank you for your time, your stress, your countless hours, which I'm sure at times, and even now to some degree, feel wasted. I can assure you, they were not, though your vision was not realized, it burns brightly in those of us who fought with you, and please know, some of us still do believe, and will continue to fight for it. I have been on NWN since it launched, nearly daily health permitting, spanned a myriad of servers. I've played a whole host of online games, and been in D&D for 30+ years in tabletop form. I can very credibly, and without hesitation, count you among the top 3 developers I've ever had the great honor, and privilege to work with, and learn from, and with less certainty, the best, though I cannot discount my bias in that allotment. Solider on brave Rob, may you find a home more deserving, and appreciative of your talent, vision, and dedication. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

[Animayhem]

Sorry to see you go but I wish you success.  You have left a good legacy.  Maybe you can come back as a player.

[Aseanamous]

FRC was a better place with you at the helm and I'm glad you've done your best to make it that way.

Thanks for all you've done for the server and I wish you the best going forward!

[Fenix]

Cheers, Extropy.

I cant begin to recount how awesome it was to have you around and involved on the server. Everything from you contribution to the mod, your hand in administration, and your dedication to both maintaining a running environment, and keeping the builders going.

Ill miss our random 2am chats all the time, the exchanged advice on both sides, and your accidental fatfingers during some of my most intense playerside moments. You're an awesome dude. Keep in touch man.

For when even the morrow is barren of promise, let it be that not will forestall thine return~

[Freya]

Jul 29, 2018 9:13:43 GMT -5 Orchid said:

Not the head honcho we deserve by a damn long sight, but most assuredly the one we need. I doubt noone on this server, will ever know how very much you did for this place, ungrateful and spiteful as it may have treated you in the recent past. I thank you for your time, your stress, your countless hours, which I'm sure at times, and even now to some degree, feel wasted. I can assure you, they were not, though your vision was not realized, it burns brightly in those of us who fought with you, and please know, some of us still do believe, and will continue to fight for it. I have been on NWN since it launched, nearly daily health permitting, spanned a myriad of servers. I've played a whole host of online games, and been in D&D for 30+ years in tabletop form. I can very credibly, and without hesitation, count you among the top 3 developers I've ever had the great honor, and privilege to work with, and learn from, and with less certainty, the best, though I cannot discount my bias in that allotment. Solider on brave Rob, may you find a home more deserving, and appreciative of your talent, vision, and dedication. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

First,  please allow me to "  "  player : 'Orchid' here as his post is -spot- on in so many ways...

Seconde, I am personally sad to see a person of such calibure leave.  I thank you for all the work, time, effort, sweat, and tears thrown to this community as a whole.  Your work, efforts, and time will not be forgotten, but will be greatly missed thank you for it all. I wish you well in what so ever you do from this point on, I will as so many others have said if at some point you feel the desire to return here you will be greatly and warmly welcomed by all. Be well, live well, and enjoy life...farewell. *wave*

[emonom]

I've Rpied a lot with you here and other servers. I knew eventually this place would get to you It does that...I've seen it change you from what little I've  known of you which all considered isn't much if but a grain in an hour glass. I wanted to tell you...but I never did. Out of respect of your choices. Either way to see how long you fought for it and the changes you made weather internal or visual moved everyone  even if they do not recognize it at first. While, I've taken a break and just rpied on the forums due  to circumstances and hardships I care not to express for this not of me but for you. I just want to remind you, I'll try and continue to pursue a passion and heart you sunk into this game and server alone. Even as a simple player, one effort is always a effort. But being this as it may, I hope we'll still get to RP nevertheless; Be it here or even somewhere else so take your break I hope you enjoy your projects and I hope your time here wasn't all stress and perhaps some even inspired you in some way or another.

    best regards - emonom ~A fellow player~

[baogur]

Thank you very much for all of your hard work, Extropy! You've done so much for us, so we wish you the best of futures! And if you ever change your mind, know that there will always be a seat by the fire, with great feasts waiting!

[Pedantry INC]

A huge loss for the server for sure, but one that doesn't surprise me in the least.

Working with you while I did was amazing, despite the fact that I jumped ship a lot sooner.

Good luck Extropy <3

[mysticalkas]

Truly sad to see you go and though I know little of what comprises what you do, I know you helped make the server look good and run smoothly. I know you worked hard at it and wish you the best in your next endeavor, may you find peace, happiness, and joy.

[grivel]

Two shining stars gone in as many days. Thank you for everything that you selflessly gave to FRC. It is a much better place for you having been here. Good luck, man.

[Grozer]

Extropy Send me a message and let me know if you will still be around as a player? I was planning to drop in a explore how FRC has changed and always enjoyed running around with your PCs.

[Fint]

Thanks for all the effort,not to forget the fun times and little chat here and there.

Greets Fint*still checking the greenness of the grass occasionally*

[simo2003]

Thanks for all your work on the server and for accommodating my random requests regarding my playervault! You will be missed, I'm sure, by many.