Before I Go...

[Metamancy 1773]

Metamancy/Metaphobia's Final Goodbye & AMA

 

I knew this day would come eventually, but I didn't think it would be this soon.

(This post is also to act as an AMA if you want to ask me any questions, and I will be sure to answer.)

This is my "official" retirement post from LOTC. You've probably noticed recently that I've been less and less active, especially in the past 1-2 weeks. High school life has really started to pick up, and I really want to take the time to start focusing on my (potential) music career. I want to develop as a singer, as a musician, and as an artist, and on top of school life, I really don't have the time nor motivation to dedicate to LOTC anymore. On top of that, logging into LOTC has felt like more and more of a chore recently; I log on, jump around for a little bit, do nothing, then log off. The few moments of RP I've had in the last few weeks haven't felt the same, especially with my two favorite characters of all time - Cheong-Won and Avaline - now PK'd. 

Someone once said in a status update (I don't remember who) that everyone who puts up a "farewell" post like this one isn't actually leaving, and that they always come back. That's probably true in my case, too; there's a good chance I'll come back one day, and I'll probably log in once or twice a week just to see how things are going and maybe get a little bit of roleplay in. This post, I hope, simply acts as an explanation as to why I will be inactive, and as a thank you and appreciation for everything LOTC has done for me. 

Thank you to everyone on LOTC I have interacted with over the years - it's been one hell of a ride, and I would not be the creative person I am today without the presence of this amazing community. Despite everything that people say is a mess, LOTC really is a beautiful place where people come to have fun, and I truly hope that people don't forget that. 

Some people I really appreciate that I'd like to mention by name, though everyone I've interacted with ever deserves the same level of gratitude:

@Cally and the Kurai-Kuni community

@Lbunz120@ErosTeaand the Alba community

@LobsterLarry @Javert and the Horde community

@Kardikaand Salvo

@Hawkeye_Goughand @xo31for being cool dudes

@McSteveand the Celia'nor community (heh)

@TaraJessfor bamboo

And so many other people that I am sure I am forgetting, but if I were to list every one this post would be far too long.

Thank you to everyone on LOTC for being with me through this journey, and I hope I was at least a little bit of a cool guy for you guys to interact with.

 

I'm not gonna go into my whole life story, but I found LOTC when I was 15, and even though I was not the most mature person at the time, LOTC helped me through a move across the Pacific Ocean from South Korea to the US, a suicide attempt, a 2-month hospitalization, and a 6-month period of online schooling in which I had no friends. It is thanks to LOTC and its countless memories and experiences that I remained sane through that time. I am now 17, an avid musician, and am back in school with lots of friends, and it feels bittersweet to say goodbye now after all this time. But I am in so much of a better place now, and it is thanks to LOTC that I have arrived here; and it is here that I must leave it, to focus on keeping up this momentum and driving myself into my (hopefully) bright future.

 

So once more, thank you; thank you to everyone, thank you to LOTC, and thanks for all the roleplay. I really hope to be back one day.

Of course, this isn't a full goodbye; you'll see me around still. 

But thanks anyway :)

[xo31 3984]

you arent half bad yourself. i hope u find great success in your path forth

[Cally 1080]

continue forth, my lovely friend!

[KeiaTypeBeat 3277]

Stay safe, Metamancy. You were really fun to have around. Wishing you so much warmth and fulfillment.

 

𐓷𐓘𐓯𐓤𐓘͘

Do Your Best

[Borin 7646]

You'll be back its okay

[MailC3p 2405]

Wth, No mention of me when I harassed you all of last map and teleported you to the wonk rooms? uncool, man....

[Kardika 1057]

WE WILL MISS YOU META!!! wishing you fortune on your endeavors! 

[truelarper 594]

they always come back... have a good one meta

[Ardory 2978]

He has truly become... the lord of the craft.

 

I wish you the best on your music career, it is a bumpy road ahead but keep strong. You have a bright future.

[Lbunz120 41]

you will be missed meta, thank you for the times we’ve role played. i had lots of fun enjoying the crp with you and the vcs ! i hope your future bares the fruits of success

[ChaosDeceived 140]

from someone also on their musical path, take care!

[LobsterLarry 1514]

my brother. vinovia will always welcome you back with open arms. we love you.

[Random 1697]

Good luck with college!

[Cheeseycereal 829]

metamancy no how will i get my lotc news reports

[TaraJess 2848]

bamboo </3 ):