Argonath RPG - A World of its own
GTA:SA => SA:MP - San Andreas Multiplayer => SA:MP General => Topic started by: Joey_DeRossi on April 26, 2010, 11:59:32 pm
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It was in the beginning of 2009, most exactly in the beginning of February, that I gave my first attempt to SA:MP.
Until that day, I wasn't much of a "gamer". Never showed any interest in games, exceptions made to the FIFA and PES simulators and it had to be with friends.
Never paid much attention to the GTA world, never enjoyed it to be honest. All that "bang bang, get cash" thing was never my type.
I still have several friends who play on SA:MP servers. They seem not to get bored after more than 4 years of playing. Curious thing is, all they do is killing and buying houses/cars, etc.
I was lucky enough to have found this community. A server where dm'ing was punished. I was curious, I must say.
I gave it a shot, and to my own surprise, I enjoyed it! After a long time I enjoyed playing a game, all by myself. Had the opportunity to meet the most influential players right in the beginning, which worked clearly as a ladder, where only the sky would be the limit.
Things started to kick off, and I managed to get invited to the admin pos. in less than 2 months. I accepted it, but after one week, I had a whole new perspective of Argonath (something I won't even discuss here), which lead to my early resignation. Do I regret it? No. Not at all, considering that there were a few key players who were doing an excellent job.
I could on keeping to summarize my story in Argonath, but I don't think there's much to be told. After my first two months I must say I was going down, in terms of morality. Nothing to do with my real life. But some things got to bother me. I felt the community more like a real life circle, where you have your closest friends around you. Unfortunately, this led to my problem (hopefully, it is gone):
- Addiction.
I, generally, can keep control of myself. But I found an exception and that is Argonath. I used to spend more than 6 hours/day and it wasn't something I was proud of...but I wasn't doing anything to keep myself away from it.
Well, since ~April ('09) that I've been dragging myself ingame. Always trying to find some motivation on my closest mates, ingame, which managed to give me a little boost.
I can't say my gameplay hours went from 6 to 1. Probably they even got higher (10 hours/day, maybe).
This to reach my final chapter.
I found myself circled by wise and mature persons, people who you could play with, people who you could talk to... like real life, to be honest.
People like Frank Hawk or Mario Rinna were/are those type of persons. Once again, I was very lucky to have found them in the early beginning.
Although it may be considered a good thing, on my current perspective, it was what led me to a addiction. Meeting them almost everyday was a great way to show some respect. To say a thank you everyday.
Pasted this, today, and after ~2 months of a decreased activity (gradually, from 2 hours per day to 2 hours per week...) I am proud to say that I am able to control myself once again (although I won't dare to step inside again :P) and that resulted from several reasons, mainly from real life.
Isolating myself ingame was the first step, getting busy in real life was the second and final (surprisingly, that's just what it takes).
All this to end the final chapter. I am sure that I will no longer step inside SA:MP and I wouldn't like to leave without a few words. So, here they are.
I'd like to thank to everyone who joined me in my Argonath journey and wish you all the best.
If I want to be remembered? I don't know to be honest, but if I ever got to be remembered, may it be from being a:
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFl0nlHaWa4&feature=fvst#)
Thanks, folks. It was a pleasure.
I'll try my best to visit some mates here (not ingame, obviously :P), as I want to still keep a relationship with some of them.
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Even though these topics are not allowed, good bye Mr. Joey_DeRossi. I will always know you as being part of Rage Incorporated. Good luck in life.
Ezekiel/Luke_Grant
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Good bye, Joey. It was a pleasure having you around. Hope to see you soon.
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Farewell and goodluck with whatever you pursue in the future.
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You've been a key inside the Argonant community and you will be missed.
I won't forget the perfect times we got and I won't forget you at all.
It was nice having you here, farwell! :bye:
(Send me a forum PM if you'd like to receive my MSN adress of something).
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You'll be missed, Joey. Take care mate, hopefully see you around soon. ;)
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Good on you and all the best.. ;)
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You just gained the upmost respect from me by admitting that you are addicted to a game. It takes a lot for a person to admit that you are addicted to anything, expecially a game. I was once also addicted and had to force myself to cut down on hrs, i achieved that by getting a job in real life and started writing a book. So to you my friend, I wish you the best of luck in all your life journeys and hope you achieve all goals that you set forth for yourself.
Best wishes,
Frank Serin
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Good luck in your life endours Joey. I really didnt get to know or talk to you, but from looking at other post from community members you were a dedicated and trusted member within the community. You will be missed and hope to see you visiting at some point in time.
SkyHawk
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It was a pleasure to meet and play besides with you, but everything comes to a end and here we are.
Goodluck in the future Joey, you're a great guy buddy.
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I love you.
Those three words should be a thousand to you, Joey. Good luck, bro.
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Great Post Joey. You have gained a great deal of respect from me.
I wish you best of luck in any future endeavors.
Best Wishes,
Boozman
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Goodbye Joey :) and goodluck.
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