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[Trevayne]

I've been inactive for a month now, so I suppose that a post here is overdue. Nightmist has lost its appeal for me, for reasons both relating to the game and to my real life. Perhaps these few pieces of advice will be of use to someone.

Few of you know me. I don't post much on the forums and I don't sit at SGH. I don't enter moshes of any sort. I train in places where few others ever go. I don't PK. I've never sold a crit and never had anything stolen from me. I don't care about rankings or how much gold anyone has.

Why then should you listen to the ramblings of someone who in all likelihood is not at all like you? I've been playing since a week after the reset. I've been a founder of a successful, stable, low-drama clan for more than a year. I've trained more than 25 crits to archmaster. I've killed on my own every boss in game except for one. I've found (and kept) secrets that are still unknown.

First, I want to thank JLH and all of the staff and moderation team for giving me countless hours of enjoyment. Few people who see a finished product that is as solid and polished as this game will understand the time and energy that goes into it. Thank you.

My advice to you is to choose very carefully as you design NM2, as your initial design will determine so much about the flavor of the game. Why is it that the two ways to become wealthy in Nightmist are to either steal from someone wealthy or to be incredibly lucky? In the last month alone, I've seen individuals acquire more wealth than I've amassed in two solid years of training and exploring in less than a day through each of these methods. If accounts can be shared and taken, theft will always continue. If the most valuable items in game come about as a result of low-percentage drops from quests or bosses, then luck will always triumph.
Why do you lose new players quickly? Because they see the constant level of abuse that is permitted. You can do better than that for NM2.

Second, to players who are new to this game, my advice to you is to look past the surface. There are many, many good people here, but they are not easy to find. It is a sad fact that these good folks have gone "underground", hiding away from most of the rest of the community because of the growing level of verbal abuse, harassment, vulgarity, and immaturity of some players. If you can find them, and are polite, you'll be surprised at the help and support that you can find.

Third, to the players who find enjoyment in stealing, in harassing, or in cheating another player, I can only say this... Enjoy yourself. Savor every little bit of this ego boost while you can. But know that sometime soon, the real world will come for you. I hope that it does not bring true tragedy to your door.

And finally, to my friends. I won't say goodbye, since it is entirely possible that I'll be back to chat with you all at some point. Until then, my advice is simply to take care of each other. You don't ever appreciate the power of a kind word or a gentle touch until these things are gone.

Aeryn/Trevayne

[Bishop]

[Amy]

My dear dear friend.. I miss you so very much in game and just to talk of our days. Every single thing that you said made sense.. I could rant on and on and on about the things I miss seeing every day with you.. the way you could make me laugh with a simple emote.. know this though, I will be here, and I will miss you every single day until you return. Please, take care of yourself and know that there are those of us, who know for a fact, the game will never be the same without you.

Love,
Amy

[Thunderja]

Cya later alligator.

[Exodia]

laters man gl in life, ill be joinin this part of forum soon

Edited by Exodia, 16 January 2005 - 07:56 AM.

[Nuke]

Buhbye.. =**(

[Ryuku]

I don't seem to know you, but I'm sure if I did you would be a very good friend, hit me up on Healer_Of_Soul if you ever get on Nightmist again, my msn is Xavierdarkhaven@yahoo.com

[deadman]

Good Luck In Life Cya

[Eden]

Hope to see you again someday. /prance Aeryn

--jason

[Nuke]

my msn is Xavierdarkhaven@yahoo.com

Wtf... How can a @yahoo.com be an MSN




Btw... if you every want to share secrets with me my MSN addy is
Kieran_subberwal@hotmail.com

Have fun in the real world

[Charon]

Aeryn...

A very poignant post- I don't know what to say, and yet for once I feel I should post something on this part of the forums.
To whatever degree you are gone, you shall be missed... a lot. Its my hope that I'll still see you around from time to time.

Until then, live life to the full (and continue to do this after 'then' please ^^)
I hope things go well for you.

This isn't a goodbye from me, I just want to make that clear.
This is an "until we meet again"

Edited by Charon, 16 January 2005 - 09:21 PM.

[Crane]

Good luck, my friend. We will meet again.

[Exilus]

my msn is Xavierdarkhaven@yahoo.com

Wtf... How can a @yahoo.com be an MSN




Btw... if you every want to share secrets with me my MSN addy is
Kieran_subberwal@hotmail.com

Have fun in the real world

It is an email addy therfore can be registered as a Msn passport, My msn yahoo and aim names are all the same now since i learned that little function and it gets even better with trillian, One program runns them all.

And Trev I never met or got to rp with you, But good luck in what ever RT brings.

Edited by Exilus, 16 January 2005 - 10:29 PM.

[Lady_Maha]

I will always remember you as one of the players that were most willing to help, always friendly and fair. It's a shame to see someone like you leave the game. You will be missed.

[Silver_Dragoness]

Aeryn,

I have missed you the past month. You have always been one person I came to for advice and friendship. I want you to know, you will never lose me as a friend. I will always be there if you need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask. I hope you are doing well. And I hope we will meet again. Take care of yourself, and I wish you good luck.

*hugs Aeryn tight*



·:*¨¨*:·Trey·:*¨¨*:·

[»¤~§ûߣîMîñ⣠Âû±hô®î±¥~¤«]

Sorry to see you go. As i understand from the previous posts you are of a rare kind in nightmist these days. A small endangered group of players that play the game to enjoy it and make it better for all. Its to bad that your leaving the game. I'm sure your be missed, peace!

[Exodia]

Ive talked to you a few times, last of a dying breed. Someone on NM who is kind, gentle, and has proper sentence structuring/grammar.
You were very helpful to me when I asked you some questions, and I give you a delayed thank you. I don't like to say goodbye to people who deserve more, so all ya get is an "Au Revoir".

For the people uneducated in french. "Until we meet again"



~Ed

[Kalypso]

"Au Revoir" means "Goodbye" not "Until we meet again"

[Deathwish]

Close enough.. it would be Se Revoir to see each other again. Not like that matters really.

Goodluck with all you do Aeryn, I've had the honour to speak to you a couple of times. And I must say we'll miss you.

Oh and Au Revoir also means see you

Edited by Deathwish, 17 January 2005 - 05:15 PM.

[Flame69]

Very well put Aeryn. Although you did not know me; Nightmise can't afford to lose honourable players. Anyways gl w/ whatever life brings your way

[Exor]

"Au Revoir" means "Goodbye" not "Until we meet again"

haha

[Bahashabeem]

Nomore prancing no more............... dancing...... and most of all no more dancing. From one of the only people that may actually know your real name I say good bye and that. You and your family are truly blessed and that life gives you 2 lemondades instead of one.


ps In my little sense of humor I am goinna really miss you. But in a good way maybe now I can be number 4 in the clan now mwuahahahahhaha!!! You rock!!

[Thunderja]

Nomore prancing no more............... dancing...... and most of all no more dancing. From one of the only people that may actually know your real name I say good bye and that. You and your family are truly blessed and that life gives you 2 lemondades instead of one.


ps In my little sense of humor I am goinna really miss you. But in a good way maybe now I can be number 4 in the clan now mwuahahahahhaha!!! You rock!!

Kev and Jason got j00 pwnt

[Gaddy]

You are far greater than most players on NM will ever realize. Not simply in account power, but you attitude and ability not to be a jerk are nearly overwhelming in a game like Nightmist. I'm going to miss not having you around.
Peace homes,
-Gaddy



I just really have to ask cause I didn't see the name---which boss haven't you killed alone?
I just can't really think of one I don't think you could put a party together for... (like, I can't do Aet'Thol, but I'm pretty sure you have the cleric power to deal with him)

I'll see you at the crossroads.

[Squee]

To say it's sad to say you go would be an understatement.

Know that you'll be missed dearly and that if you ever decided to come back, we'll be there with open arms.

[Perfection]

*bows*

Take it easy mate, don't be a stranger now.

[Perfection]

I will always remember you as one of the players that were most willing to help, always friendly and fair. It's a shame to see someone like you leave the game. You will be missed.

You forgot to mention stuborn (sorry couldn't resist)

[Redheart]

DUDE !!
Incredible post !!
You said it ALL in a nutshell and you speak the truth.
You are so right in everyway
I just hope JLH has read what you wrote and ponders a bit on it.
Take care and Have a great Life

[Despair]

Good luck . . . we spoke a few times ingame and you seemed like a really nice guy. Another Nightmist loss I guess. Anyway good luck with life and maybe we'll see you in NM2

-Jimmy

oh and . . .

"Au Revoir" means "Goodbye" not "Until we meet again"

actually your both correct . . .

au revoir - definition from gcide
Au revoir \Au` re*voir"\ [F., lit., to the seeing again.]
Good-by until we meet again.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Edited by Despair, 23 February 2005 - 07:10 AM.

[Tec1337]

I did know you, and a very nice person you were.

I must say that your leaving post is one of the most realistic I have seen so far. I too have been playing since a week or so after the reset, and although I will not state my name or anyone else's name, I did gain a lot within the 2(aprx) years I have played. And as you have, I have seen people enter the game and within a couple weeks being able to surpass those who have worked for their stuff by simply stealing someone's account. It's sad. Good luck in your life ahead.