In Memoriam
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by code0011
Once upon a time there were two very good writers. Their articles got plenty of votes, and they were much loved by other players of the community. These two writers were Athanaric and SamWystan. They had papers named "The Halfing Times" and "The Fieldist" respectively. They spent their time contributing the comunity in the best way they could, by writing. Over the course of their eLives they both raised a significant following yet never actually achieved something they both deserved twice over. A Media Mogul Medal. I emplore you to give each of them a sub - The Halfing Times | The Fieldist - and take the time to read through some of their articles.
This is, however, not an article to get them subs. No, this is an article to show to the newer members of the community the effect these two players had.
Athanaric.
A great player who rose to greatness, and then was kicked out again. He devoted many hours to the game, and in the end decided that leaving was the only way to go. His paper was always the light at the end of the tunnel, and he himself was a great asset to the eUS.
Athanaric was always an awesome person. When you felt like chatting, he was always there and always welcoming to anyone. He continuously did things to make the New World more fun, like the Valentines. In the end, I consiered Athanaric a friend and am still saddened by the loss of him.
Jude Connors speaking about Athanaric
He had a way of conveying power and emotion through his writing and his Last Will and Testement, made me shed a teaar or two.
His paper was not all sadness though, and I am vaguely ashamed to say that I only started reading it because of the pictures he always added at the end. Each and eveery picture was one of Susan Coffey. He infused a winning combination of humour and seriousness that had readers continuously coming back for more.
SamWystan.
An equally powerful player, and the first of these two to leave. He built up what can only be described as an empire. His paper spanned two countries - The Fieldist Canada, although I always preferred the original Fieldist. He led a platoon of ALARM, a militia that later went defunct because all the leaders simultaneously quit. He had a powerful effect wherever he went.
SamWystan was the best writer in this game, whether you agree with his politics or what he's done, the Fieldest and the Dept. of Fun he was in charge of were undeniably entertaining.
Paul Proteus speaking about SamWystan
His paper covered everything, from domestic affairs to international events. He encouraged people to comment by putting his favourite comment at the start of the next article. I can remember trying hard to write the best comment, and on one occasion I was chosen. Yay me.
You will not be forgotten.
It would be much appreciated if you took the time to subscribe to their papers in memory of them. You never know, they might come back if they get the medal :3
On a completely unrelated note I would love some suggestions for games that can be played on IRC between the AMP and other parties.
code0011
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First denied.
too long baby 🙁
Already subbed, I miss those two
Been a subscriber.
Miss them 🙁
Gee wizz, Athanaric quit just after I learned to spell his name. (He would of laughed at that, he liked my warped humor.) Athan is the reason the persona of Thedillpickl remains here. I almost quit twice, both times he convinced me to stay. The last time was technically after he quit. The screwed up mess when he tried to fix the UIP by going berserk. We PM'ed late into the night. He told me to do whatever I found to be fun in the game and ignore the rest, so that I didn't get burned out. When I considered whether or not to run for UIP PP, I got a one time PM on the UIP forum from him saying simply this, "Don't let the UIP die! You can do it.".
SamWystan was my inspiration to write. As a noob, I PM'ed him. I didn't know I wasn't 'supposed to'. \o/ I sent him a link to the Pickle Barrel and asked him his opinion and for pointers, which he freely gave. Sam was one of my first subs. ~sniff~ We weren't close friends, but often commented in each others papers. My last memory of Sam is during his failed POTUS run that led to him quitting. I PM'ed him saying how I supported him no matter what. He said he appreciated that but that I should ~deleted because I reread it~...
Anyhow, yes these were two of the biggies for me also. There are many here who have helped shape my player. Too bad that there are not icons to look up to nowadays. Or perhaps I don't see the forest for the trees?
Voted for the nostalgia for the old days.
Two great writers and leaders as well.
HAIL ATHANARIC!!! HAIL SUSAN COFFE!!!
voted; I miss both of them (and many others) whom are counted as 'dead' on my friends list.
Like the article suggests, thumbing through old newspapers is an excellent way to read firsthand what happened when and why.