32 replies to this topic

[hlidskialf]

Well gang, it had to happen someday. I've decided to retire from modding this game family. I've been doing this hobby for almost 6 years! The game itself doesn't interest me anymore, it's gotten too stale. I had hoped that my TC would keep my interest, and it did hold me to modding at least a year longer than without it. However, it's just not fun to play anymore. It's too dated, and I need something fresh.
I apologize to any and all I've offered my help to in the past, and haven't yet come through with results. I've been dealing with modding apathy for quite some time now and it shows. The real reason I've been sticking around is due to all the good friends I have in this community. Friends enough that while I won't be modding anymore, I do plan to at least hang around the forum and drop some occassional advice and sass where the mood strikes me. However, I'm stepping down as an Admin, and leaving things in very capable hands here.
As for my mod projects, well most of them out are resurrections. I'm certain that those that left them in my care would be content to leave them to the community at large, I'm content to let mine be so. Be good to them if you want to mod 'em, and may your readme's be more detailed than mine! (Gods, I hate writing readmes!) My TC, Greyhawk Revisited, is not really playable yet and now never will be. However, I do plan to gut some of the cooler components out of it and pass them on to some interested modders. (Yes Igi, you'll get that lighting pack!)
In closing, I'd just like to say thanks to all who've supported me in the past, and those who made this hobby of mine so enjoyable for the last half-decade.

[igi]

*Ties Hlid to the fence - you're not allowed to leave!

It's been fantastic knowing you, thanks for all the help and encouragement! If you drop even a hint of which game you'll be modding next, I'll buy it and follow you

Yes Igi, you'll get that lighting pack!

Thanks, though it's no secret my IE modding motivation isn't what it used to be, I will gladly accept any cast-off's you happen to have around (including, but no limited to, those 107 area's you have, not to mention those 3 TC's).


* Buys Hlid several large pints of ale

[Jyzabyl]

Hlid

You are a Gentleman and a Scholar. Your loss to modding will be deeply felt. Thankyou for all that you have done.



You Sir are a class act and anytime you wish to drop by and share your widom, there's a tankard in the Rec Room with your name on it.

[Sir-Kill]

A sad day

[Ascension64]

Its always saddening seeing people retire. Best wishes for the years ahead!

[Delight]

A sad day indeed .

Modding communities will not be the same without you .

[jester]

What??! You can't leave. I remember your face from, well, since always, Jin.

So farewell to you and may your special fridge aid you in future endeavours.

[Yovaneth]

Oh well; at least it wasn't too much of a surprise (much!). Best of luck Hlid - whenever we crossed electronic paths it was always interesting and informative. Mmm <thinks> would have started for me somewhen around 2001 on the old TeamBG forums....

-Y-

[MorningGlory]

May I buy this round, my friend?




You will be mightily missed here, you know.



MG

PS: And, if you ever wanna come back, I'll write all your readmes for you.

Edited by MorningGlory, 07 January 2006 - 06:24 PM.

[Grunker]

Cheers Hlid, may your modding on whatever new game you choose be as amazing as the mods you've done for this game

And if you find Max over there in the garden of retired modders, tell him I still owe you two for not finishing DLTC

So long.

Edited by Grunker, 07 January 2006 - 06:22 PM.

[cirerrek]

Best of luck in your new endeavors, hlidskialf. And if you find anything that can keep your attention as long as Baldur's Gate has, let the rest of us know about it

Cheers and Pints
Cirerrek

[Archmage Silver]

Well. Sad day to the modding community. But still, congratulations on your outstanding modding career! Have some ale!

[Baronius]

All the Best hlid! The community will become emptier without you. Drop in (or whatever that's said) whenever you can, for a beer!

[SConrad]

As I expressed when I first heard of this, I think only a magnitude of can sufficiently describe my feelings.

You'll be very missed, my friend. Do come around every now and then for some trash talk and a round of ale.

[Feanor]

How about we give him a barrel of ale, he will get drunk and forget his intentions ?

You will be missed, Hlid.

[Pixel Kaiser]

Another blow dealt to the IE modding community. I really didn't know you at all, but I have a respect for what you've done and will miss the thought of knowing you're around the boards.

[Shed]

I remember you knocking back that ale when I was but testing the water at TBG . Best of luck with any future endeavours! You'll always be welcome here .

[seanas]

Aarrgh! No! Hlid! what'll we do without you to ask questions of? what'll *i* do without you to fix all my crap code? first well, now you - what's up with 2006?

here's hoping you do a horred at some point in the future , or failing that, just drop by for the socialising . until such time, thanks for all yr help, enjoy whatever else it is yr doing, and have an ale on me.

[discharger12]

Same as Tameon, here.

You will be missed.

[Stone Wolf]

Damn, it's sad to see you go. You were responsible for getting a lot of people interested in modding, and helping them whenever they got stuck. I'm one of them. I'll have to work hard to get my mod done so I can guilt-trip you into playing it. You're still going to be hanging out, like, 4 years from now, right?

Thanks for all you've done for IE modding, and I wish you the best of luck with whatever your new hobby is.