Resigning...

[®onnie ®ude]

Between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM, I think I just got done making one of the hardest decisions I had to make in a long time. I'm deciding to step down not only as an Administrator, but a Mod as well.

What's my excuse? There is no excuse. No, not this time.

My days of Gantz role-playing are coming to a close and I must admit that it's hard to say goodbye to something I cherished for 4 years. Its like a drug, one that I have to let go of inorder to move on in my life. No offense to you guys, but this is a distraction, an enjoyable distraction, one that I can no longer have if I want to concentrate on the opportunity that's been given to me in irl.

I tried my best to bring you guys back together as a site, and I can say I accomplished that in some sense. I revamped a lot of things and reorganized what use to be a very cluttered site. I did my best, but unfortunately I have to pass the torch, because I can no longer continue to help you guys out from this point forward.

I have to leave, and I can't stay. I'm sorry, I truly am, but I vow this time not to leave you guys with nothing. Any ideas I had for my Project will become yours to use and I made available the new Psychic template I previously developed. I will even stick around long enough to ensure that you guys have an administrator in addition to Kbell.

I wish you guys luck, and I'll be de-admin myself as soon as Kbell and myself speak further on this.

[Benry]

well what can i say... i hoped this site would be back together and there are some hopes with dane's project and activity seemed to rise but of course u cant neglect ur real life for this. Well i hope u have luck in whatever it is ur doing and maybe stick as a member and pop in sometimes i dunno. Other than that we have to get ourselves a new admin...

[®onnie ®ude]

If anyone responsible is interested, Kbell and myself will be willing to give up the main account as well as our Admin status.

[Dane]

So, KBell's leaving as well?

[®onnie ®ude]

Yes, unfortunately.

[Xaier]

Damn. :\

[Benry]

well i propose myself as admin but i need to have another admin who is experienced with technical admin stuff, like knows the codes can change the skin etc... i've never been an admin but i can learn if someone teaches me or can try to figure it out without messing the page obviously. for now i dont think there's not much to be done technically to the site except improving game-play and i would also give xeno his spot as a mod so the site can roll again. I also propose dane as a 2nd admin since he is a veterean member too but i have to see what he thinks.

[®onnie ®ude]

I personally think a good choice would be either Xaier or James, that is if they'd like to become Administrators. They might not have the experience you and Dane may have with the role-playing aspect of our site, but they know a thing or two about forum modding, site codes and skins.

[XenoD]

I'm with Ron-San on that one, though I'm leaning more to wards James.

[Xaier]

I'd be willing to help. I'd also be willing to look into modding. I've had a few ideas pop into my head, and I don't think I'd have any issues getting my posts up on time.

I can do the basic skin changes, and I could even look into designing my own skin, I have photoshop. But the coding is what usually throws me off. But I've added basic codes and stuff like that.

[Benry]

well thats ok i dont really care anyways if i become admin or not i just dont want the site dying

[®onnie ®ude]

I'll speak to Kbell, but I also think you guys should vote on volunteers.

[Benry]

so what's it gonna be...

[®onnie ®ude]

Okay, I'm leaving Benry, Xaier and Dane as Admins. Kbell and I will also be holding onto the main account for a couple of weeks so you guys can get accustomed to your new positions and make changes if necessary.

Edit: Can someone de-admin Kbell and Shad, I forgot to do it before I de-admined myself lol.

[Dane]

Just to let you know, making me admin is basically making me a glorified mod. I have no idea how code works and all that.

[Benry]

ditto but hopefully xaier can help us with that. I dont think that we need to change much to the site right now, we should focus on the role-playing experience.
EDIT: i also de-admined kbell and shad

[James]

Well I was gonna respond but got sidetracked with the GED (I am now officially taking it, and thankfully, I have passed all subjects so far and with well over the scores of average GED passers. Once I do a 2-hour long writing essay on Thursday, I will be done with this). Sorry. >.<

In any case, I'm very sorry to see you and KB leave, Ron. I'm saddened to see Paradox meet its end before it can even begin, but then, I do understand that real life takes precedence over the internet, let alone a hobby over it, and thus, I can't be upset about it. Best of luck with your opportunity and future endeavors.

As for me becoming an admin, although I am flattered that I was at least a potential candidate, I'll have to pass. I still need to get my college and job schedules underway, and while I have a better idea on what I could do for a future Project, it's still largely incomplete as far as story and overall theme goes, even though I imagine I'd involve craploads of music references and a wide range of European/Eurasian mythology. xD Until I get all the blocks (omit characters) in place, though, I'd be too nervous to carry it out. I suppose it's something of a mix between my writer's pride and still recovering from the traumaus of my previous roleplays' failures and downfalls.

Still, Ben, Xaier, and Dane are excellent admin choices. All of them are veteran members and roleplayers, and know what to do with a Project. Plus, assuming Xeno also passes his mod training, that would mean another Project and mod. All the site would need then is advertisement and attention, and if memory serves, at least a couple of us were willing to go out and do that. Hell, maybe even a little later after more members come in, a contest could be thrown to see who can make the coolest ProBoards advert for the forum, and the winner would get a nifty reward to use in the RP... could be something to think about.

[®onnie ®ude]

Good ideas James, I think you guys should take them into consideration.

Now let me explain why I chose Dane, Benry and Xaier as Administrators. I chose Benry, because he's been on the site longer than anyone, he has mod experience and photoshop experience. I chose Xaier, because he has great innovative ideas, about as much experience with coding as me and has experience with site skins and photo manipulation. I also chose Dane because he's a great mod in the sense that he's dedicated and people like his Project. I'd also like to add that Dane has my number so he can feel free to contact me about the site, so its not as if he's bringing absolutely nothing to the admin team.

Oh, and the administrator team I've chosen is in no way etched in stone. This team was simply chosen based on what I think is best for the site as of now. So feel free to change the people in power if necessary, but be warned that Kbell and myself will be holding onto the main account until we feel as if it's safe enough to release to the admin team.