Immortality

I guess I always wondered when the time would come that I'd actually make one of these posts, and what I'd actually say when I did so.

However, I guess there just comes a point in everyones life, where you need to make decisions, weigh out options and just go with your gut instinct on things. I guess even though I'm unsure, this is one of those times. After having spoken AT LENGTH about this with a number of people, ive made this decision (not exactly an easy one haha)

For quite some time I've played this game and definitely enjoyed it...but have used it as a way to push aside all the other random things in my life that bother me. For one, I dont like my major at college...and i made a wrong choice in coming to school for what I did. I have this big "final project" also due in this major...a thesis if you will...and i havent nearly put in the amount of effort all year into it as i should have...so i kinda need to make up for that.

In addition, as im sure everyone knows, this thing eats up ALOT of time...especially when you get really into to it as i have. some of that time i feel I shoulda spent more doing my music...reforming another band...or maybe getting out there and getting a girlfriend ( yeah...i said girlfriend you asshats)

I'm just at a point in my life, where i dont know what i want or need. I need to worry about finsih up school, getting a job...getting out on my own a bit more...things like that...and i dont want to be tied to game as these choices and decisions need to be made. Unfortunately, I just dont see being "casual" an option really....mainly due to the fact that I know I would get roped back into the nightly raids etc.

So, with that said, Im turning the account over to Lejis, my cousin. And my password will be shared with Gunsmoke and Victoria as to be able to use my guy as a bank alt, tailor / enchanter (though i think divided amongst everyone all the enchants are still within the guild)

Now, that aside.

This is definitely one of the hardest things I've had to do. I just said about spending my time doing "other things" but to be honest....you cant put a price on friendship, and I wouldnt have traded in my time playing for anything else. I've met some simply amazing people, and have had the pleasure of actually being able to meet some of you and kick back, shoot the shit, and have a few laughs. And for those I didn't get a chance to meet, well, you're all still amazing people. From the stupidest jokes to the constant harassing me haha, it all just one big ball of fun. In truth, and I know others share this exact feeling with me, we definitely have formed some sort of family...though im not sure whos the real mother...gunsmoke or hulex haha (ive met both in person....guns is definitely a hot girl.) Even when the game would lull, or get a little boring...it was always the people that would keep me coming back. I'm telling you now, Ill never look at that cross (tabard) and not think of you guys and the family type environment that we have in this guild.

And honestly, I couldn't be happier you guys enjoyed some of the music i've played for you all. You really have no idea how much it means to me when some of you say "oh i love this lyric" or "oh i have you on my ipod". There is NO greater compliment you can give a musician than that...and for that I honestly thank all of you, you've truly been an inspiration.

So with that, I'll take with me some great memories, some great times, and hopefully, some great friends. I can only hope that I haven't let anybody down in my time here, and have hopefully given some of you some great memories and friendship to carry with ya. In time, if things calm down, if i can get my life really on track the way i want it to be, and if Lejis is willing to part with the priest i've passed onto him haha, maybe i'll be back to play....even if to just LOLLERBONK you asshats or sing a quick song in TS. GAH, didnt even make it to patch 1.10 huh!?!1 I guess I'll have to postpone my AOEing VC with you for a bit Arathil

To the priests especially - thank you, the respect you guys have given me since I came into the position has been nothing short of amazing. You are by far, one of the greatest groups of people ( and talented players nonetheless) this game has to offer. I wish you nothing but the best.

I'll sincerely miss each and every one of you. If you're ever in the Boston area, you damn well better get in touch with Me Prel or Lejis.

I think some of you have my AIM, and i know some others who have my phone number. Don't be a stranger.

Until then,
Your Friend,
Jon

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http://www.JonMenard.com (music website) - http://www.myspace.com/paladeus (WoW Tunes)

Im going to delete my post because id rather have the first few spots filled by people who know you but goodluck with real life dude... Im very sad to see another quality player leave the game

edit: although i dont know you reading this post really made me sad... ive seen people leave the game that ive played with for over a year (in beta and through retail) and i know how you feel and how others who knew you must feel... im really sad now!

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ThxIndalamar

very sad to hear about that news like bulzor quit.
I will miss you!!
Good Luck, buddy.

I already told u...U cant leave until my "meet Murakumo" song, dammit! Now i need to buy the ticket to canada to find Dozer and then go to Boston to hunt U!

... Its really sad to see u go Pala . I wish u luck and success in your life. Go get what u really want and do the things u need to do. Immo will we here waiting for u.

Keep the great work with your music too... Immo song for the win!!!

Take care

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Immortality only comes for those who are ready for it.

Take care Pala, sometimes you gotta get the important things in life done first. Definately gonna miss ya man. You always have a home here bro, come visit sometimes. ;D

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- Arathil
- Wil/Ambyr/Eliwood/Contraption/Fathom/Thundyr/Morgyn/Draconyl/Myrala

Oh noes!!!!
Pala, Im going to miss seeing you on; or the enchances you give me while incombat in UBERS. Or sleeping on you couch waking up and I guess pissing my pants. I only have met you twice inperson, but don't be a stranger to Boston. I hear there are girls in my city.....somewhere.

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good luck in life pala

Hey Jon,
I'd be lying if I said your sudden decision to depart didn't catch me by surprise. I guess I always perceived you as one of those people would stick around to the very end...a show of true dedication if you will. You're truly one who has given his all to the game and to Immo. You're one of the people who made me feel welcome when I first joined months ago and it's been an honor playing alongside you. From farming the blue dragons in Winterspring a long time ago to farming Timbermaw rep to just shooting the breeze on Teamspeak, it's been fun.

I'm glad that there are in fact people in Immo that I've developed real friendships with and I look forward to chilling with you guys soon. Prel, Zecca and I've been discussing a possible snowboarding outing next winter. Don't know if you board or not, but it'll be tight if we all got together on the slopes. Take care man and good luck with school and your music career. You know where to find me.

-Dave

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"coming soon" - Level 60 Rogue (formerly known as Blackwidow)

J-
Just thought I would stop in and post as I still check up on these forums once in a while to see how Immo is doing. Pala you were always a funny guy to hang around and it is a shame to see someone go who's managed to tough out the priest life on Skullcrusher for so long.

Life goes on after WoW; Sooner or later, everyone does come to the realization that you can't play this game forever. But yeah, I felt I had to quickly leave too because of how much I had neglected school and it's just so much easier to go cold turkey ^^. I managed to get over it and I'll be getting my degree in May finally.

Oh btw, hi to everyone else. Good to see Immo keeping SC on the map in AQ. Good luck everyone!

Boo out.

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Alt: Mozza - 60 Rogue
Haniel: 'Okay guys we got IB, time to take the tower--mages get in there.'
Arketra: 'Booyaah I just bop'd you, go AoE crazy. But don't expect any heals or anything like that..'

Hey Pala...
I'm sad I didn't get to know you better, and never heard your famous songs on TS now that I'm a recruit, but at least I had the great pleasure of listening to your recorded ones, and I still listen to them every day!
I saw the thread subject, and in those few milliseconds before I looked at the author I thought of many people, but never you.
I hope you get on well with your life, and don't think we wont miss you!
Stop by every now and then and say hi!

Regards from your fan,
- Gignor

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"Take from the rich, give to the family." - http://thepiratebay.org/

Paladeus,

You've been a friend and an inspiration to more than just the Immortality priests. To me, you've been the benchmark by which I gauge my progress. Some guy says, "Hey, did you hear Pala has Benediction?" I reply, after changing my pants of course at first sight, "That will be mine. OH YES. It will be mine."

In all my encounters with you, ever since level 55-ish BRK first twisted your arm into salvaging our atrocious Scholomance run, you've been a generous and friendly person. It was a blast to work with you while I was an Immortality recruit. I guess in short, thanks for the memories.

I'll definitely miss having you around the Skullcrusher community, and I wish you all the best. Sell me a record some day soon.

-=Way=-

Omg...I found a video of Pala when he hit level 60!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3gFKW7K ... level%2060

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"coming soon" - Level 60 Rogue (formerly known as Blackwidow)

Been awhile since I visited the Immo forums, but I think this qualifies as a special occasion:

Pala, missed you since I left Immo - you were a great player and always kept things upbeat.

If you're ever down near Rochester, give me a holler.

AIM: greenlibrarian

-Pyriel

wont say goodbye cuse goodbye is forever......

soo ill just say take it easy pala dont let shit get ya down and if ya ever feel the need to have your sexuality questioned just log on WoW

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Were pirates we dont play by the rules.