Adventure Game Studio

Right-o, another "goodbye" thread. And one I didn't think I'd have to write, but write it I must. For a series of reasons I won't go into, I simply will not be coming back. I'd like to thank the community for existing, and thank CJ for it's wonderful tool.

Now, I could have just taken my leave silently. Probably would have been a good idea. But I want to leave everything in order, and that means finding replacements.

WEBSITE AND GAME ARCHIVE:

Soon after I write this, I'll PM Andail (1st mod off the top of my head) with the username and password for my Skimbleshanks archive - anyone who wants to take over it is free too. All files are hosted in a space donated by "spleen", so it'll be necessary to talk to him to acess the actual page's content.

As for the game archive, which is not totally up to date anymore anyway, talk to Fuzzpilz if you're interested in taking over. Somebody should. It's a good thing, too good to die.

PROJECTS I'M SKIPPING OUT ON:

First of all, I'm very sorry, Ginny, Fruittree, SpacePirateCaine, the "En Passant" team, Nikolas and Sanguinous Rex. I have to leave, and that's it. I really don't like to leave you like this, so here it is for everyone to know:

- Ginny, Fruittree and the rest of their team need a good dialog writer for their "Try Not to Breathe" project.

- SpacePirateCaine and the "En Passant" team need a programmer. I have the interface ready for both games, and they're very similar. For the source code, contact me (see the end of the post).

- Nikolas needs a programmer for the RPG he'll soon be working on.

- Sanguinous Rex, the one I'm most sorry to leave because I've only worked with him for less than a week, needs an enthusiastic programmer and fellow designer for a Zork I remake. I am ready to say, here and now, that with the right partner, he and his project can go far.

Once again, I'm sorry to all of you. And if you're reading this and you're not one of these people and you think you can help, please do. They are all worthwhile projects.

I won't be checking this thread (obviously), or any PMs. If, for any reason, anyone wants to contact me you can try MSN (I'm not likely to be there) or e-mail me at catsfan915@hotmail.com.

Ok, I hope I haven't forgotten anything. Ciao, everybody, and thanks for everything. Long days and pleasant nights.

What the...?
Damn!
:'(

Sorry to see you go. You were a voice of wisdom and reason around here.

(You shouldn't get so upset about not winning a FOREGO!)

Bye. Sorry to see you go. :(

Don't think you and I have gotten to know each other too well, but I think you've perhaps commented on my games...

But on other threads you've always had something very positive and constructive to say.  Definatly one of the more mature members here.  You'll be missed.

I don't know you, but I've read a lot of your posts, and always felt you were one of the great personalities 'round this place.

Huh? Ã, ??? Ã, This makes no sense at all Rui. Why "pull a Yahtzee" and leave the community like this? You were one of the more active members around here and quite respected. And your "shimbleshanks" site was such a great resource for the AGS community at large. And the all the work you put into the various projects that you had a hand in was great.
Ã,  Ã, I've no idea what's the reasoning for you deciding to leave the AGS community, and I don't think you should leave like this (if it's because you feel you spend too much time with AGS and the community or have taken on too much workload with various projects or keeping your site(s) up-to-date, then simply cut it back some, but no need to leave altogether). But if leaving, if that's what you truely want, then so be it and good luck in whatever endevours you pursue. Ã, 

How DARE he do this when I'm listening to the Alfred J Kwak theme!. Not Brisby too :'( :'( :'(

Rui! No!! ;_; Why?!

I'm VERY sad to see you go, but ... I guess you must have good reasons. I hope for whatever reason you're leaving, it all works out okay.

*cry*

Oh no! Now who can I PM late at night when I have scripting problems?? :'(

MMM kewl good luck man in whatever you are of to do, or for whatever reason yo uare leaving the AGS world.
Thanks again for the Garfield link!

Cheerz.

I have to say I'm surprised.  I always looked forward to Rui's writings, his wit and wisdom.  I've used several of his modules and visted Skimbleshanks many times. 

This is an AGS member worth having around.  It's a shame.


Bt

Wow. I.. Wow. Bye.

I thank you for your skimbleshanks, and... dang, this is quite a shock. I don't even remember offhandedly replying to one of your posts, but somehow I'm really devastated.

The forums will miss you.

Well, Bluke said it all ^.

I mean, this is quite a shock!!!

You'll be missed, RUI.

BTW, I don't really want to TAKE over skimbleshanks, but you wouldn't mind if I mirrored everything on my website?

No way!

Rui... dude...  I'm sure your reasons are good, but... dude...

Sorry to see you go.  It's a big loss for the community.

Bye bye Rui. Thanks for your work with game archives and the like. More than once you've mirrored games I was too lazy to keep up myself, and that was nice of you. Usually your posts made sense too. Long days and pleasant nights yourself.

WOW!

I sure hope you have your reasons...

Whatever, I respect them, and I respect your dicision. And as I feel I know you a little, I know that you won't be coming back easily...

Thanks for everything.

All the forums will miss you.

Bye bye...

PS. I will try to find him in MSN. Hoping... just hoping...

Bye then Rui my man, say hello to me when you get back ^_^/

Wait, didn't he say he wouldn't be checking this thread?  Might want to relay your thoughts to him via msn or email.

bye bye, you had some good things, even if you were a furry.

I can't believe that such a hallowed vet is leaving.

Rui is one of the friendliest faces around here, made even a "non-ezboarder" feel totally welcome in the fold.

You'll be sorely missed.

I don't know what to say
I seriously feel like crying

godspeed Rui! see you in our dreams! ;)

Something is just not right. This isn't happening. Right?

I never really noticed Rui from the crowd that much, but he being gone I surely am going to notice...

Aw dude :(. I'll catch up with you on msn to grab en passant stuff.

Quotegodspeed Rui! see you in our dreams! ;)

Quote from: Neil Dnuma on Mon 20/02/2006 00:58:27
"Love is not a victory march"? What kind of crap is that?

uhhh.... It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah? Really, what are you talking about?  ???

Goodbye redruM, Brisby, Rui, Puss in Boots, Shodan and whatever. It was nice to have you around. The bicycle for slugs -archive was nice for finding some of the long lost games (even though it didn't have exactly everything, and I didn't quite understand why you had turned sound and music off of some games). I guess I have to find another person to replace your voice for Goldlagoon when the time comes.

I was looking forward to meeting you at Mittens, but as that doesn't seem to happen I'm just going to say good luck with whatever you're going to do from now on.

Although you obviously won't read this, goodbye.

good riddance to bad rubbish.


If he seriously isnt reading this, noone will take offence.

Well he wrote this post at 00:28 and he was last active at 08:something...

He was back here. If he read this thread I have no idea...

Ok, if somebody feels like shouldering the burden of Rui's leftovers, give me a pm and get the details. I guess it should be someone who knew about Rui and his projects fairly well.

Rui, since there have been debates regarding the fare-well threads lately, I take it that you are very determined to leave and not going to return.
So, take care and good luck in the future.

Best of luck Rui, you're a good spirit! I can't wait to see TNTB with your work included.

Take care in allll you do :)

Farewell Rui!

:'(

Wow, that was sudden! Gonna miss you. Take care and good luck with everything!

So long Rui. You seemed really cool and always helped people out. Very friendly indeed. It's bad that you must leave, but goodluck for the future!

Wow, that came out of nowhere!
So long Rui, and I hope you succeed in whatever you wish. I also hope that you would come back some day!

So long and thanx for all the fish!  :)
and here is an old blessing I have always liked.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings.

May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,

May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.

We will miss you, but Godspeed.

That's a great farewell blessing for somebody whose train is leaving in five minutes.

Don't Rui! There is no one more to talk with in portuguse now =/

o/

Quote from: Goldmund on Mon 20/02/2006 22:40:09
That's a great farewell blessing for somebody whose train is leaving in five minutes.

Well, in a way, he is. he is leaving a community.(any gathering of people with some common purpose.) he will be missed, and plus, I like that blessing. Its thoughtfull and nice.  and it is the way I chose to say goodbye.

I have never really met you, but this topic depresses me very much...
Bye... (don't go!)

It is unfortunate to see you go my good man, but i have a feeling you'll be back someday. Take care of your real life obligations, and hope to see you back here in the future.

AGS will always be here. (I hope  :))

It's a real shame you are leaving. Goodbye.

-Al

I just don't get how some people can just up and leave from here.

I mean, come on... No more AGS Forums?  It's like telling Boyd that he can't masturbate anymore.  Think about it.  Surely, Craigy-boy would perish!

CAT BEATER!

Wow, I should have checked the general discussion forum a day or two ago... I'm very sorry to hear you're going as well... but if he's not going to be reading the thread, well... not much I can say!  Other then I'm fairly new here but I enjoyed your company.  Good luck in whatever you do!

Still come to Mittens someday! :)