The Bearded Elf Steps Down

[shiftnative 3103]

Greetings friends,

I regret to inform you that I will be stepping down as Lead Developer. I was invited to join this server in April, 2011 by Availer. I was asked to create the Elven capital and was one of the Five original developers.

I'm stepping down for many reasons and I will explain a few of those reasons below, for transparency.

Outside of LoTC, I'm a 23 year old young adult. I've got no car, no money and still live with my parents.

After recent controversy and stress, I feel much of my respect and opinion have been tarnished and/or undervalued.

In order for LoTC to once again have the up-most respect for the GM/Admin team I feel that it is best I relieve myself of my title.

I wasn't the best Lead Developer I could be and I thank those who respected me anyway.

Below, is what is next for me.

LoTC at it's core, is cooperative-roleplay.

A place where those who dream of a whimsical, enchanting realm where individuals may participate in storytelling and theater.

Due to the duties & stress that come with being a "lead developer" I have either lost sight, or been unable to correctly perpetuate this ideal of curtsey and roleplay.

I aim to stay on LoTC as a player, and contribute as one.

( Please, make the most of this. I am not leaving the server, I'm doing what's best for me and I hope you understand. )

Thank you for reading.

[Skippy 2466]

Hmm.

[Ever 2648]

A big thank you for all your hard work these many months, Native.

[Drelik 865]

Sheesh.

You're a great guy, sad to see you step down.

[Danny 2232]

The staff team is currently working on a plan for the future - stay patient!

[LaCabra (Soda) 1519]

Thank you for your hard work, Shift.

[ΚΨΙΞ 710]

Farewell and do continue to stay on LotC.

[lemontide331 1615]

A big thank you for all your hard work these many months, Native.

[everblue2er101 906]

I really, really hope you'll reconsider. There are few people who could keep this server together and running in the same way you do. If not then I guess we have to move on and appreciate all that you've done.

[EboBren' 87]

Good luck where ever you go, we'll all gonna miss you. ;-;

[Sultan 3953]

Thank you Native for your time and effort a public statement shall be made soon to give light in how we are going forward.

[Tigergamer 218]

I'm going to miss having you as a lead developer.

[Knightei 318]

Wait, what? Is this actually happening?

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

I always respected you Native, no matter our recent disagreement I still respect you. I wish you didn't have to leave from the Lead Developer position I wish you luck however in your future on LOTC.

[Jchizz 115]

You did good work here, Shift. Your contributions to the server and the community have not and will not go unnoticed. In my book, you'll always be a welcome member and should you ever decide you'd like to return to the staff, you'll definitely have my support.