Wow, this really feels like the end of an era. Seeing your goodbye post honestly hits differently, because it’s not every day that someone who’s been around for years decides to move on. You’ve been here since 2022 — that’s three full years of activity, memories, and moments that shaped not just your own experience, but the experience of everyone who crossed paths with you in this community. It’s wild to think that what started off as a simple gaming session (or, let’s be honest, a chaotic phase as a massrdmer
) evolved into something meaningful, something that connected you with people, stories, and a shared online world that actually mattered. That’s the kind of digital journey that says a lot about how games bring people together — and how we grow through them.
It’s funny how that first two-week ban probably felt like the end of everything back then, but it ended up being the beginning of something better. You came back, played fair, got involved, made friends, contributed to the forums, and became part of the community fabric. That’s growth, that’s development, and that’s the beauty of online spaces — we start one way, and through interactions, challenges, and shared experiences, we evolve. You’ve been an example of that evolution, even if you didn’t realize it while it was happening.
Your post really captures something a lot of people can relate to: the balance between real life and gaming life. University, responsibilities, new priorities — they all creep in eventually, and suddenly the hours we used to spend in virtual worlds just aren’t there anymore. Burnout isn’t just about losing interest; it’s about having given so much energy to something that there’s just not much left to give for a while. It’s natural, and it doesn’t take away from the impact you’ve had. In fact, it probably shows how much you cared — that you gave your time, energy, and attention to this place until life itself called you to focus elsewhere.
It’s clear from the way you wrote your message that even though you’re stepping away, you still hold a lot of affection for the game and the community. That kind of connection doesn’t fade easily. Whether it’s the late-night laughs, the unexpected friendships, or those chaotic yet iconic in-game moments, those are things that stick around in memory even when you log off for good. It’s cool that you’re able to look back and say, simply and genuinely, “It was fun.” Because that’s really what gaming is supposed to be — fun, human, and meaningful in small but lasting ways.
The community definitely won’t forget you. Even if people join later and never get to play alongside you, your posts, your presence, and your history will always be part of the bigger story that makes CivilGamers what it is. That’s the thing about online spaces: they’re always changing, but they always carry echoes of the people who helped build them.
So even if you’re moving on for now, don’t think of it as a goodbye forever. Life has a funny way of looping back — maybe one day you’ll find yourself curious about how the server’s doing, or maybe you’ll drop by the forums just to check in. When that day comes, I’m sure people will be more than happy to see your name pop up again.
Until then, I hope university goes well and that you find fulfillment in whatever comes next. You’ve clearly got a good head on your shoulders and the ability to commit yourself to things you enjoy — that’s a great combo for anything you set your mind to. Thanks for being part of the community, for bringing energy and personality to it, and for sharing a bit of your story with everyone here.
It really was fun — and I think a lot of people would agree that it was even more fun with you around. Best of luck with everything ahead!
... after my 2 week ban, I came back and genuinely had fun playing?
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