Couldn't think of a title.

This is gonna be a pretty long post, so if you wanna scroll down to post "First" feel free, as long as you come back and read afterwards.

I do not make this decision lightly, and I wouldn't do it if I wasn't 100% sure, so do not try and convince me to change my mind. I'll ask that you respect my decision based on the reasons I am going to give.

It's finally time for me to break the cord completely, this is not a request for emeritus, this is a full on goodbye, as in, you will probably never hear from me again.

Firstly, I realise I have not been the Event Leader you expected, deserved or needed, and for this I can only apologise. I came out of retirement a few months ago, and started strong. I thought I could maintain this indefinitely as well as take on the responsibilities of being Staff; I couldn't, and the only people that suffered were you. Ludo/Sooth, I want to apologise wholeheartedly, I denied you this opportunity, and I wasted it, I'm sorry.

My life since graduating has been nothing short of depressing, I have no job, no money, and at the moment, no prospects. WG provided me a security blanket, and I wrapped myself up in it and wasted alot of opportunities. The only way I can put myself on the right track is to unwrap from the blanket and get out and make the opportunities for myself, instead of expecting them to come to me, and wasting them when they do.

In 6 months I'm hoping to be on track to fulfilling my dream, but only if I'm proactive, and this starts now. I'm 21, I'm not a 17 year old student any more like I was when I joined, I am an adult and I need to start acting like one. Step one, no more RuneScape, this is the easy part, the hard part is no more WG. This is not the usual retirement to emeritus and attending Wars where I can. This is ex-member, guest, whatever, and not visiting the forums any more. This is complete and utter seperation from a haven I've had for over 4 years now.

I've been on and off seing someone for about 18 months now, but I think things are finally starting to get serious, and this is inspiring me to try and make something of myself, so that the girl I'm seeing get's what she deserves, because at the moment, she deserves better than I am and can give her.

I guess that really concludes my reasons, I suppose you could say I've outgrown WG, but that wouldn't be accurate.

WG has been something I've been around for over 4 years, and although it may be hard, ultimately a clean break is the best way to end it. I believe it is the best thing for both WG and myself if I am no longer around it. Do not take this personally, it is not the members that I am getting away from, it is the position it puts my real life in; it's hard to describe, but I know what I mean.

I'm only going to give a few shoutouts, but if you really want one, just say and I'll edit it in during my 3 days.

Steve - We've been friends for years now, and I'm glad I know you, you're a great guy, you're good for this clan, and I wish you luck with your life.

George - We've disagreed on things, we've agreed on things, we've given each other advice on a countless topics, you're an amazing leader for this clan, and I know that someday you'll be an amazing leader of something more real.

Lee Cable - Over the past few months we've become better and better mates, and I'm glad we did, I'll miss you.

Gene - It's always been an honour to be a member of your clan, and be around it when I wasn't a member. I'm so glad I got to meet you at the second IRL meeting, and whenever I see this photo of us I'll always remember the great time we had then, and the great times we've had in this clan.



JC - We've also got closer over the past few months, and it's an honour to call you my friend, have fun at university and good luck in life.

That's all for now, but if you really want a shoutout, just ask.

I'm sorry to leave you like this, but I hope whoever replaces me as Event Leader does a better job than I did, because you deserve it.

This is Bassism, saying goodbye, for good.

September 2005 - October 2009, no matter my location, WG at heart.

Thankyou

~Owen

Fuck.

Wow, this is very shocking news, and really gutting

I can understand where you're coming from though, I've had a few events over the last few months that have made me re-think my position on runescape and like you I realise that playing runescape and being successful after university are not two things that go together, and like you I will probably be quitting after it's all over.

It's been great talking to you over the last few weeks/months Owen, hell, if I lived like.... less than 12,000 miles from you I would be keen to catch up and grab a beer sometime Maybe oneday when I'm on my OE.

I'll try to catch you on IRC sometime before your 3 days are up, but otherwise, Good luck with your goals Owen, I'm sure you'll do well with whatever you decide to do.

~JC

Kind.. of.. unexpected? Wow.. /shock.


Owen, I'm not going to try to change your mind because this is something that we'll all have to do at some point. You will always be a great member of WG, and your name will always be part of WG. I hope that you succeed in life and get a job and achieve your goals and dreams, good luck with your girlfriend I hope it turns out good for you.

In 10 years you'll probably forget about this game and about WG, but remember the friends you made outside the game, that is what is more important, so don't think your letting us down here.

Best of luck man, hope everything works out for you. Be good!

~Buzz

u were always one of the fun ones, cya around dude

Real life > Virual world. Good luck with your future and work hard to start the roots for a successfull life.

Understandable good luck with life Owen

Come back once and awhile so we can yell at Lee k?

Damn Owen...blows...but very understandable. I'm basically in the same sort of situation.

I myself know what it's like when you come back strong, ready to take up a high rank and give it all you got and it doesn't really work out... it does require a lot of dedication and effort and takes a lot out of you, but whatever the outcome, the main thing is you should know you tried your best. I haven't had the honour to attend any of your own events but from what I've heard around the clan, what you did was good and you've made a positive and helpful contribution to WG - which is really something to be proud of.

The blanket we wrap ourselves in to keep us safe and warm, whatever it may be; there will always be a time when we have to take it off, get out of bed and explore the world outside. It's not an easy task... I dread the day when I have to leave WG myself, but you're young at 21 with your whole life ahead of you (And you've got a girl, which is always a good start )

Just be glad for all the good times you've had in the past, and get ready for the better ones to come. In times of need, WG will always (very much hopefully) be here... so I wish you all the best out there in the real world and with whatever you decide to do with it.

You've been a great and supportive friend to me... so good luck Owen

Wow this is like a mirror image of why I quit WG/RS. I just graduated high school, it's been close to 5 months and I have no job and no money. I totally understand how you feel, RS kind of held me back from the things I really wanted to pursue in life and prevented me from going out there and accomplishing things. Good for you man.

<3 Owen.

Fucker one of the few people i actually post on in their goodbyes...

Owen,I don't know what to say, you have been here forever. To put it simply, you are one of the best members this clan has ever had, and you will be missed. Good luck in life, I hope somewhere down the road when you get life back on track, you come and say "Hi" again. Goodbye =(


Good luck on getting a job, and making something of yourself man.

Shit me, well wasnt expecting this on a monday morning at 6am. Woke me up completely. Well Owen, I will still have you on facebook, and I sure as hell will miss you tons. We WILL go for that beer, no matter what. Even if it means hunting your scrawny little ass down.

Good luck.

Hotel WG is still open for you x

Sad you are leaving, but totally makes sense after reading what is going on in you're life. I wish you best of luck. Don't regret not being as great an event leader as you could be. Sorry I never made it to your Monday event. I'm sure you will do well in real life.

Sold everything of value, that was it.

Owen

Is that Saltburn or Redcar Beach?

Gonna miss you bro

Must meet for a few drinks my friend!

sorry to here mate but i respect ur decision bye.

Owen,

I wish you the best in real life. You will be able to do amazing things and maybe someday stop by and tell us what they are.

Truly you have had a positive impact on many people. Remember sometimes even the adventures we see as not successful have merit. We learn from every experience. Set your goals in life and I'm sure you will fulfill them. Good Luck.

Rachy

benjaming franklin has a quote that is quite interesting

the human race dies at the age of 20 but is burried at 67.

witht that in mind. the fact that you've come back to life is a great thing. more importantly is the conviction by which you set forth such a goal. to wake up every morning with a purpose in your heart and the dream in each stride.

i do wonder what your dream is?


to your success....

sgtswordfish

Owen while I know it is actually easier to have a clean cut from WG and never return, you will be missing something big if you totally depart from the community. Would it not perhaps serve you better to learn to control it and agree that you will never touch RS but that you will allow yourself to be on IRC for a little bit every day? I know the community values you, and while no one will fault you for bailing from RS like thousands have, I believe you can still be a part of the community here.

=(((((
nothing more to be said

Good luck mate. Would love to see where you are a couple years down the line. Enjoy yourself!

Wow, so suprising
I might have been an ass to you sometimes but it wasn't meant like that. You're an epic person and I won't forget you.
Best luck in real life!

Mate, this is not the end of a friendship.
I've got you on Facebook. Don't forget to drop in.
We know each other past Runescape.
Next time I'm in England, let me buy you one more drink.

This was the right decision, for the right reasons, at a bad time for WG.
But I support you.
Just, please, don't lose touch completely with me.
I've known you for too long to just end it.

All the best mate.
We had a great run on Runescape together and I hope we can have a good run being friends on opposite sides of the world.

Fuck sake. I don't have time to reply properly. I will shortly.

Damn Owen, Will miss ya you was always fun to talk to in IRC.

Facebook son.

Owen you are an awesome person and I wish you the best with life. You have always done the best you can and it is a shame that WG has to lose you. I'm a little shocked to see this so I'm not exactly sure what else to say.

All the best dude and WG will miss you.

can I have your money??

Hey man, it was nice knowing you, and getting to talk to you in IRC. You were a good event leader. I am actuallyvery proud of you for making this decision. It's good you have a good head on your shoulders. Gratz on getting 99 Life, bro.

Much Love,
~Plano

Good luck Owen.

Best of luck Owen go grab life by the tail !

I think you are doing the right thing for the right reasons. Good luck in accomplishing all you strive for. WG will always be here to welcome you when you are ready to say hello again.

No fuck your life, you belong here. We are anonymous, we do not forgive, we do not forget, WE ARE FUCKING LEGION.

I hope you'll stick around, especially in IRC and of course I'll still see you around Facebook.

One day we still have to meet up. We've had 2 close opportunities, however you couldn't make London and I couldn't make Paris. Which totally sucked.

Hey owen, we never really had any talk i can remember. still any member that leaves WG is a loss.

I'l remember u as a nice guy, wich is all i can rly remember ^^

Lufs u <3

Goodbye Owen. I wish you best luck finding some good job. You were a great WG memeber, also good EL.
... but i still hope you return sometime