Thank you guys


Catwhoorg

 

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Hi everyone, this is going to be a long boring post, just to let you know before you commit yourself to reading it but I couldn't go without saying a few things.

I just wanted to say thank you and wish you all the best for the future, as I have sadly had to cancel my subscription to CoH. I'm not here to say that I'm leaving because I don't like the newest updates, or changes in gameplay and I'm definintely not here to give all my "stuff" to people 'cos I'm leaving. I've loved nearly all the developments that we've had since launch. Except of course for the changes to enhancements but I got used to that. Even after all the moaning I did about it at the time, I can now see why it changed.

Over the years since I first saw news about CoH being in development, through watching it grow into a massive experience, I have met and played alongside a few of you.

I was even lucky enough to get Brandon McKinney to agree to do some custom artwork of my main character, English Rose. He was inundated with requests from other CoH fans after she was published and as a thank you to me he did another commision piece. He even put ER in the very last panel of issue 12, as a thank you too. She was in the background flying. That was also the same issue that I was lucky enough to get her artwork published in the fan art section, so she appeared three times in one issue!!! (The third time was an ad for the fan art page)

After that I began collecting the Classic Marvel Figurine Collection. I always felt that English Rose and her friends were missing from my display of superheroes and a friend made three of my main characters into figurines, so that they could stand alongside the Xmen and the Avengers. As I'm typing this I can see ER standing next to African Violet and Japanese Lily. Not only do I have the fond memories of CoH, I also have physical reminders too

The sad news is that due to my health deteriorating so much, I was dismissed from my job. I'm very unlikely to be able to hold down another one, so I've had to cancel CoH. I really don't want to leave, as I've seen so many wonderful developments over the years and I can only begin to imagine what other great things lie in the future of CoH. Getting through Christmas is going to be tough financially, so even the low subs we pay are out of reach for me now.

This isn't meant as a sob story but I thought it best to be honest and I couldn't leave without saying "bye". If I didn't tell the truth, then it may have come across that I left because I grew bored of the game, or something similar.

I never got around to saving the air fare to attend any of the meet ups you had in the States, and I truly feel sad about that. Although there are UK players, I stood fast when the Euro servers went live, so I could keep playing along with my mates in the US.

I'm really sorry about the length of this post but I just want you guys to know that it is with a heavy heart that I have to say goodbye.

Before CoH, I used to buy one or two games a month, but since it launched over 5 years ago, I've bought hardly any. I grew up in the UK when getting hold of comics was pretty difficult. Getting super hero toys was even tougher, and I had to resort to making my own out of pipe cleaners It wasn't because we were poor, it was because superheroes weren't as popular where I grew up and finding them anyway was hard work. I was even taught to read by Reed Richards and co. (No jokes about poor spelling or grammar please )

Then nearly 40 years later, I live in a world were we get many superhero graphic novels, films and even a game where I could actually "BE" a superhero myself

We all have our obsessions and superheroes have been mine for as long as I can remember.

I just wish that when CoH/V launched that they had had a lifetime membership option, then this day would not have had to happen until the day (in the distant future) that the servers were shut down.

So thanks to the developers, artists, forum staff and last but not least, the players for all the fun since beta.

Nick


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Take care


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You'll be back, I know it.


 

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You'll be back, I know it.
everyone comes back


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God bless you Rose and I will pray for you and that your fortunes change next year and that you have a happy and prosperous Christmas. Merry Christmas and may God be with you during this holiday season.

Patrick 'Lord of Time' Brusio


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God bless you Rose and I will pray for you and that your fortunes change next year and that you have a happy and prosperous Christmas. Merry Christmas and may God be with you during this holiday season.
This!

Hope you can come back soon


 

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Good luck and I hope things improve for you rapidly.



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I remember you from waaay back when. We'll keep the lights on for you.


There are no words for what this community, and the friends I have made here mean to me. Please know that I care for all of you, yes, even you. If you Twitter, I'm MrThan. If you're Unleashed, I'm dumps. I'll try and get registered on the Titan Forums as well. Peace, and thanks for the best nine years anyone could ever ask for.

 

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Thanks everyone for the support and kind words

I do hope that I can come back at some point. I'd love to see how GR pans out.


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Cya next month rose


 

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Health Issues forcing you to leave suck for sure.

Don't forget to keep your E-mail upto date, so you can drop in on free weekends.

Be safe, and I hope things turn round for you



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Health Issues forcing you to leave suck for sure.

Don't forget to keep your E-mail upto date, so you can drop in on free weekends.

Be safe, and I hope things turn round for you
Indeed.

But from what I've seen, goodbye posts should really be called "be back later". Everyone I know who leaves comes back. I hope the OP is able to as well.


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I remember when you first posted about having your artwork done and you were so happy.

I sincerely hope you are able to come back at some point and sooner than later.


Take care,

@Celestial Lad


 

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and I'm definintely not here to give all my "stuff" to people 'cos I'm leaving.
This is good. We have a better chance of luring you back this way.


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Health Issues forcing you to leave suck for sure.

Don't forget to keep your E-mail upto date, so you can drop in on free weekends.

Be safe, and I hope things turn round for you
idtto. we hope to see you back, because it will hopefully mean things are working better for you. I hope that it is soon.


 

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When the time is right and you've overcome these obstacles, you'll find that we've left the lights on for you.

Be safe and well and we'll see you when you get back.


Later,
~Shadow


(as a side note, I always say "Later" for a reason. There are no true goodbyes because everything in life and death is a cycle. We will meet again.)


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Heres to hoping that you can come back. Best of luck to you with your health!


 

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Rose, best wishes to you and your situation. I remember when you first posted the picture of ER. I hope you can join us again soon!

--NT


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Hst9p0n-w

This video should sum it up for me. The Cursed Sorcerer wishes you well and hopes that you will return to Paragon City in time...

English Rose... I... See you later...


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$deity bless you Rose and I will pray for you and that your fortunes change next year and that you have a happy and prosperous Christmas. Merry Christmas and may $deity be with you during this holiday season.
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Health Issues forcing you to leave suck for sure.

Don't forget to keep your E-mail upto date, so you can drop in on free weekends.

Be safe, and I hope things turn round for you
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Indeed.

But from what I've seen, goodbye posts should really be called "be back later". Everyone I know who leaves comes back. I hope the OP is able to as well.
i second all these sentiments. Though i've never actually played with you, to the best of my knowledge, you have my best wishes on recovery and returning to the game.


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See you in Praetoria - even if you can't make it back for hte launch of GR, you will be back - heroes always make comebacks


@Golden Girl

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What can i say i feel deeply for you

Although i have not lost my job we have had cutbacks amounting to £400 a month short every month in my wages ,and over the last year i have had to cut back severely on the things i can do.

The only reason i still play COX is because another player i team with offered to pay my sub for a while , no names mentioned as he/she did not want praise/ spam.It goes to show that this is one of the best communities for a mmog i have ever found and it is the reason i keep playing .

I have made friends that i hope will last beyond the life of this game and their cheerfulness has helped me through many a dark moment.

I hope things improve for you with your health and wealth.


 

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Had I made enough money, I'd offer to pay for your account.

Unfortunately, retail doesn't allow me a very loose budget.

Take care of yourself, Rose; you'll be in our hearts and minds here at CoH.



 

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Hi,

I just wanted to say thanks to you all for posting the kind comments.

Today is my last day as my subs run monthly from the 5th.

Hopefully I will see you all again some day


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