| So long and thanks for all the fish...; Departing from the Council of Thirteen | |||
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| Skaven Lord Vinshqueek | 16th July 2007 - 06:18 AM Post #1 | ||
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Well, surprise surprise, the title of the topic says it all, doesn't it? No, it's not a belated April Fools joke, nor have I lost my mind... I am really departing from the Council of Thirteen.Today is has been thirteen times thirteen weeks since I claimed the twelfth seat on the Council of Thirteen and after such a long, LOOONG period (not to mention the time and effort that have been invested in the community), I have begun to lose the enthusiasm I started out with. So, a couple of months back I realized that my position in the Council started to feel a bit too much like a parttime job, that was -to me- a clear signal that it would be better to step down and let someone else 'be claimed by the seat', but who could bring along a new influx of enthusiasm... So, today is that day and with my departure, the last rat from the original (pre Storm of Chaos) Council of Thirteen will move towards the hall of infamy. In this period of over three years I've been on the Council, I have worked alongside so many people that I'm not going to mention each one seperate as they all deserve it in the same way. So, I'm going to keep that short and would like to thank everyone in the Council (the current one and all the members from the past), the 'Civil War' campaign Overseer team, the Skavenblight Gazette editor team and writers and off course... All the great members of the community itself. Still, for those who only read "NEW SEATZORZZZ IN THE CO13!!!!!111!!!!" in this message, a word of caution: While I'm not going to say I've been the perfect Council member, I know for one that the Council will now be missing someone who has done a lot of things and as such spared others quite a bit of time. So, those that are going to be seated so very close to the Horned One, know that you have to live up to a position with a HUGE legacy and that you really need to realize that it's not a position taken lightly. Oh and bring your own seat along to the Council, cause I'm taking mine with me. (Muwhahaha). Now if you would all excuse me, I have a 'Parting Gift' to post in the Skaven Fan Fiction and Fluff forum. ![]() Greetz |
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| Decker_cky | 16th July 2007 - 06:53 AM Post #2 | ||
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Yay! Vince gets to sleep for the first time in 13 years! | ||
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| Bodacious | 16th July 2007 - 06:59 AM Post #3 | ||
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Can't exactly say that I haven't seen it comming, but put like this is does seem rather definite now. A wise decision to step down if indeed it was beginning to feel like a part-time job. This is a hobby forum after all and as soon managing it becommes a chore instead of a pleasure, I think it's best to let someone else take it over. Anyway, I think it will be pretty obvious to everyone that you will be sorely missed and that we will be hard pressed to find a worthy replacement. Luckilly we don't need to, as some people just can't be replaced and all you can do is just look for something new. To the membership: Vinshqueek will not be leaving entirely (it would be impossible ) and will for now remain moderator of the specialist games forums and will probably continue his work for the Skavenblight Gazette and perhaps the upcomming Civil War Campaign 2. Also, new Council Elections will be comming up and, as soon as the council get's the time to sort a few things out, the nomination thread will be posted soon.Anyway Vinz, best of luck with whatever new plottings you begin (allthough we will probably still see eachother at the GT) and remember: The UnderEmpire will always be there to pull you back down the tunnels when you need it .Get some rest dude, you deserve it .Cheers, Bodacious. |
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| Deathmaster Mik | 16th July 2007 - 07:04 AM Post #4 | ||
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I could write a poem...or a long long list of your acheesements, but I think I'll just say; THANKS VINCE! ...for every spare and not-so-spare minute (I mean hours..err..days..errrr) that you put into this place, with so much devotion. It wouldn't have been the same place without you. So long and thanks for all the Vi(n)sh! ![]() Mik |
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| scrivener | 16th July 2007 - 07:16 AM Post #5 | ||
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A well deserved retirement for old Vinz. We would give you the obligatory watch and handshake, if we could.
You're too humble. You're a god amongst rats and a damn good bloke to boot. Even if the Horned Rat itself (the actual one, not the one currently occupying seat 13#) were to take your position, I don't think It'll still be able to fill your shoes. Thanks for all you have done for the UE. |
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| Demagorgon | 16th July 2007 - 09:15 AM Post #6 | ||
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That's a shame, as you were something like the definitive purple name. I think you've been a councilrat longer than I've been on-and-off loitering about the site! But afterall that time and work and supplying vast amounts of helpful links, if anyone has earned a break, it's you Thanks for everything you've done in making the UE what it is. |
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| Chieftain Cazgar | 16th July 2007 - 09:35 AM Post #7 | ||
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whoa, just... whoa i don't really know what to type, i guess we really are entering into a new era of UE, what with all the new council, and then Vinz stepping down too. it's just kinda weird that such a constant is changing i guess. kinda like if the UE's black background became green or something but, as said, if you don't like doing it any more, then it's kinda unfair of us all to expect you to keep at it any way lol. hope you have fun doing whatever you go on doing instead of the UE
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| SneakyRodent | 16th July 2007 - 09:57 AM Post #8 | ||
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I'll just add to the post I made in the Co13 forum.... A truly odd day. Seeing a green-tinted Vinz is going to take some getting used to. A truly exceptional mod/admin is stepping down, and believe me there is a heck of a lot of stuff that Vinshqueek has done for this site that most people are unaware of. I'd go for a 13 warp-cannon salute, but I'd probably misfire after about the fifth Enjoy your well deserved retirement, and before you ask it wasn't me who rifled through your Co13 locker and pinched all your best stuff :ph43r: |
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| Frankensqueek | 16th July 2007 - 10:17 AM Post #9 | ||
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I agree with what everyone else has said. It is a shame that you're stepping down, but if it is indeed what you want then I am happy for you It is also good to hear that you won't be disappearing; A Vinz-less UE would be an odd place to be sure. James |
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| Xh!n Tarat | 16th July 2007 - 10:41 AM Post #10 | ||
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I have always respected and admired you from the very earliest of days here. That this group has come so far in such a very short time is obviously down to far more than single any individual, but you above all others have believed in this site from its earliest troubled days and held true to that vision regardless of circumstances. And you, above all others, have provided the stability and consistency of tenure to guide this community to ever greater size and prestige within the Warhammer based communities on the net. We have become a mighty group during your time of service on the CoXIII, and that has been no coincidence whatsoever! You deserve all due recognition & accolades, Comrat, and I for one owe you far more than I can ever express. Thank you. |
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| Mallekha the Overwhelmer | 16th July 2007 - 10:46 AM Post #11 | ||
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whaaaa? wow, that came unexpected, i thought was part of the scenery in the UE tunnels and could never leave :P. I guess your retirement is well-deserved, and of all the people here, you've put your heart in this place most. Thanks for everyhting, dude, and see you at the UEGT! ![]() btw, it's probably best you take your seat with you, after 13*13=169 weeks (!) your seat isn't really the one i'd like to sit in :lol: cheers man *applaud from a huge crowd, oh wait that's my stomach...*
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| Mortius | 16th July 2007 - 11:17 AM Post #12 | ||
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You ain't quitting with your skaven are ya vinsh?:P Well too bad you are leaving the council, I know you more from gwhobby (from the old days...the good forum). See ya at the fanatic leiden? greetz Mortius |
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| Mebob | 16th July 2007 - 11:39 AM Post #13 | ||
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Well i'd jsut like to say goodbye to Vinsh. Although i didnt really know you, nor you know me your efforts with the forum has not gone unaprecieted by me(spelling? ).Its always a shame to loose an actaul valued member of anything, and i wish you good in your retirement (its a shame it started feeling like a job to you..). Anywho, i give you the present any retireing council member should get in a true skaven society.. assaination ![]() Owell, stay in touch with the forum dude ^-^ Your departure wil lbe felt by even the lowest slave.
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| Stinkhair | 16th July 2007 - 12:14 PM Post #14 | ||
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Thanks, Vinz, for all the work you've put into this site as a moderator and as a member. Like some of the others here, I'm going to need a little while to adjust to a green-named vinshqueek... The purple Vinz standing as a great figurehead of the community has been a part of the UE since I arrived here.. Almost reassuring, in a way... Similarly, the time and effort you have put into this site is immense, and the council member part of me is preparing for a hell of a lot more work around the place without you...There's not really much else I can add, so, in short. Thank you Vinshqueek. |
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| Buboneek | 16th July 2007 - 12:40 PM Post #15 | ||
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I didnt really know you but... This place is great and I can be sure you contributed greatly. Thanks for everything!
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No, it's not a belated April Fools joke, nor have I lost my mind... I am really departing from the Council of Thirteen.








) and will for now remain moderator of the specialist games forums and will probably continue his work for the Skavenblight Gazette and perhaps the upcomming Civil War Campaign 2. Also, new Council Elections will be comming up and, as soon as the council get's the time to sort a few things out, the nomination thread will be posted soon.
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cheers man *applaud from a huge crowd, oh wait that's my stomach...*




