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Re: A change of plans

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:51 pm
by Star Gazer
Despite the outstanding contributions of Ahruman to the continued development and refinement of Oolite, I am firmly convinced that, just as when Giles informed us that he could no longer whole-heartedly devote every waking moment to Oolite, we will continue to grow and develop.

I actually think we are in an even healthier state than at the time of Giles departure, and Ahruman will still be involved in completing this cycle of development. The game has transformed way beyond what I, and many others I suspect, expected following Giles departure, and he has expressed his pleasure at what has been achieved.

Change is not automatically a good thing, but it does sometimes reflect the rhythms of life, and does give rise to opportunities for unexpected growth.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:06 pm
by DaddyHoggy
Star Gazer wrote:
Despite the outstanding contributions of Ahruman to the continued development and refinement of Oolite, I am firmly convinced that, just as when Giles informed us that he could no longer whole-heartedly devote every waking moment to Oolite, we will continue to grow and develop.

I actually think we are in an even healthier state than at the time of Giles departure, and Ahruman will still be involved in completing this cycle of development. The game has transformed way beyond what I, and many others I suspect, expected following Giles departure, and he has expressed his pleasure at what has been achieved.

Change is not automatically a good thing, but it does sometimes reflect the rhythms of life, and does give rise to opportunities for unexpected growth.
Well said that man.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:39 pm
by Selezen
Sorry to hear you're stepping back, Ahruman.

You've done an awesome job though. You've taken Oolite from its place as a Mac game with aspersions to PC and Linux greatness to a game that me (and many others) would happily part with cash for on ANY platform. You gave us graphics that would pus some commercial games to shame and you gave us physics that Einstein would take a step back and gaze at in awe.

Thank you.

Now, all those OXP writers and graphics wizards that talk all the big talk can get to work making lovely things to show off all the work you've done. Yeah.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:35 pm
by Fatleaf
Selezen wrote:
Now, all those OXP writers and graphics wizards that talk all the big talk can get to work making lovely things to show off all the work you've done. Yeah.
I hear in the grapevine of a few great pieces of work coming together just nicely that fit the bill.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:06 pm
by Commander Wilmot
Thanks. I hope we will continue to see you on the board regularly.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:52 pm
by maik
*bows in respect and admiration*

It's been a great ride, thank you, sir.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:13 pm
by Cmdr Wyvern
Thanks for your outstanding efforts, the game rocks. :) 8)

Now it sounds like some R&R is in order. I hear the fishing on Isinor is quite good this season.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:56 pm
by snork
Oh!

Well, I hope this situation did not drag you down in general. Or if it did, that you are already recovering.

Thank you very much, and best wishes.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:35 pm
by Commander Ragugaki
Thanks.. you have brought Oolite a long way and 100s of hours of fun for myself and others.
Do well with whatever you turn your hand.

Ragugaki

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:13 pm
by lhaastdaiz
Thanks for all the hard work!

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:30 am
by nijineko
Thank you very much! I have enjoyed the fruits of your labors.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:25 pm
by Son of James
There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Ahruman.

My only hope is that you fully realise the pleasure you have brought to so many.

Go forth and enjoy life.

That much has been earned.

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:08 pm
by DaddyHoggy
Son of James wrote:
There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Ahruman.

My only hope is that you fully realise the pleasure you have brought to so many.

Go forth and enjoy life.

That much has been earned.
Well said Son of James, and welcome to the Friendliest Board this side of Riedquat(tm)

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:20 pm
by Cmdr. Maegil
Ahruman, good luck and may you never be too successful!

Re: A change of plans

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:43 am
by Nemesis The Warlock
Can I just say, as someone who has only recently become aware of Oolite, that I admire you enormously for the work you have done. I have been living a life devoid of blasting Thargons, pirates et al for far too long now (over 20 years!) and I cannot tell you how thoroughly delighted I am with everything you and the guys have come up with and done with what, to me, is the best game ever devised. You have done an absolutely fantastic job and I thank you (and all others involved) for all that you have done from the bottom of my heart.