Dale's Retirement.....

Dale · June 19, 2002, 19:08

Hey guys!

I suppose the heading says it all. I'm announcing my retirement from CTP2.

Though I suppose everyone figured this from my recent absence.

Anyways, I'd list reasons why I cannot play/MOD/participate anymore, but let's just say that Real Life is the cause. To cut it short, a few things in Real Life are starting to come to a head and I just simply don't have enough time for everything. Oh, it's nothing bad, so don't worry. It's all awesomely GOOD!

But the simple fact is, I had to make a cut-back on time for some things, and CTP2 not being a major part of my life was one to be cut. I'll still pop in every so often, but I won't be the regular I used to be.

So in parting I want to thank everyone for the times, the fun, the chats, the arguements, and for playing and supporting my MODs. I really appreciate it from all of you.

In the future, if you see some alt-civ game for download by me, I'd be honored if you guys would play it and let me know what you think (though that's still about 12 months off).

So if I don't see you later, good afternoon, good evening and good night.

Wittlich · June 19, 2002, 19:19

Ciao Dale. The CTP2 Forum won't be the same without you.

Good luck in your real-world endevours and we'll hopefully see you around from time to time.

Immortal Wombat · June 20, 2002, 06:12

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale
I suppose the heading says it all. I'm announcing my retirement from CTP2.

Again

Sorry to see you leave, Dale. I hope you have time to stop in now and again to catch up on things, but good luck with everything.

I'll certainly download HoE when its released.

Adieu!

MarkG · June 20, 2002, 06:17

thank you for your work Dale!!

drop by whenever you can to tell us your news

Gazablanca · June 20, 2002, 12:31

Bye Dale...your departure will be a big loss from these forums.GL and hf sir in real life.....

Oerdin · June 23, 2002, 11:45

I'm sorry to see you go Dale. Hopefully you'll on day come back.

Dale · June 23, 2002, 19:00

Thanks all.

Pedrunn · June 23, 2002, 19:23

I hope you get back, Dale.

while you are not back, good luck with real-life.

Locutus · June 24, 2002, 07:43

Brave man, you don't give up do you?

It will be interesting to see how long you can resist the Apolyton curse this time (You can join whenever you want, but you can never leave

)

But thanks for all your work so far and good luck with your RL affairs.

Until we meet again...

ískallin · June 24, 2002, 10:05

Farvel félagi

Sometime we will meet again on this mighty forums

Gangi þér vel með þitt ekta líf

child of Thor · June 24, 2002, 16:57

Well, this is sad news Dale. And after you had given me one of the biggest CTP2 surprises in a long time with WAW. Thanks for your work here and goodluck with your real-life ,It does tend to get in the way of simple CTP2 pleasure

(you can fight the pull, but you can't beat it)

TheArsenal · June 24, 2002, 17:49

Shame.

But you went out with a big bang, thanks for the work. I applaud you off the pitch.

arktiem · June 25, 2002, 13:15

Dale...

My heart has grown heavy from the thought of your leaving us... you will be sorely missed. Your contributions have been priceless and beyond measure. I only hope that you will be able to return to us one day soon as we will certianly not be the same without you.

Take care of yourself and I truly hope that the "awesomely good" things that have come into your life will continue to grow and bless you... always.

Arktiem

Immortal Wombat · June 26, 2002, 18:15

Dale leaves
And returned properly seven months later. Long holiday.

/me is startled by the huge length of time he must have been posting here

*

Locutus · June 27, 2002, 04:38

Quote:

Originally posted by Immortal Wombat

* Immortal Wombat is startled by the huge length of time he must have been posting here

*

Pah! Newbie

hexagonian · June 27, 2002, 09:10

He may be back, but then again...

Dale,
Ahhh, real life always ends up intruding on the cyberworld. Excellent work on Apolyton Pack, Diplomod and on WAW. (I was hoping that WAW could of been taken a few steps further though.

)

Thanks for your insight on the game - and don't be a stranger on this forum!!!

Adriano · June 27, 2002, 10:53

Dale,
Stop real life and keep on dreaming.....
We'll waiting for you.....

Martin Gühmann · June 27, 2002, 12:56

Quote:

Originally posted by Adriano
Dale,
Stop real life and keep on dreaming.....
We'll waiting for you.....

As Ben stated Dale will do it anyway - earlier or later. But in the meantime good luck and be happy with your real life.

-Martin

Alex · June 27, 2002, 13:29

He cannot leave. It is impossible. I already tried to do it once and I failed miserably. He'll be back. They are always back.

Well, I just have one thing to say, Dale: thank you and good luck. (actually, those are two things...)

Immortal Wombat · June 27, 2002, 17:58

I noticed today that Alexnm was registered poster #54

You've been here ages!!

Peter Triggs · June 27, 2002, 19:29

Sorry to see you go, Dale. If it wasn't for your work on Diplomod, I wouldn't have had a clue as to where to begin to try to make sense of all those diplomacy events. You'll be missed; good luck with RL.

Alex · June 28, 2002, 13:45

I had no idea that I was #54, IW. I've been here for so long that sometimes I think the first word I pronounced was "Poly"...

Anguille2 · July 3, 2002, 08:27

I've just started to play Call to Power 2 this weekend and i already have 2 mods from Dale on my computer...
It's too bad that someone who has done such a good job leaves...

I've never had contact with you...but i already miss you!

Thanks and good luck

ETB · July 3, 2002, 13:13

Dale, your Super Apolyton Pack has already given me many hours of enjoyable (and frustrating) fun playing CtP2 the way it should be! Thank you for such a great mod. I hope that you get the urge to come back here, even if only ocassionally.