The time has come...

[Zuckuss]

Folks,

You all have shown a great deal of community unification during the cause of Bringing Stratics Home. I applaud you all.

The road was long and tiresome and a large source of stress on all of us. The amount of work put into to make such a thing happen would wear on many folks. I however have accomplished many of the goals I have set out to accomplish. Those goals that haven't been satisfied yet are well on their way. There is now the new challenge of setting up the proper business plan to make Stratics succeed.

You all have built tremendous momentum and I suggest you use that momentum to bring life and longevity to both Stratics and Ultima Online.

You all hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to support you.

My advice to you all:
Continue to build this community.
Continue to build a relationship with Broadsword.
Continue to facilitate an environment where players both new and old may post, be heard and receive valuable feedback from their peers.
Be respectful and compassionate towards one another.

You have all proven to yourselves that your hearts are in this. Ride on that positive you guys have generated. Make Stratics as great as it can be.

As of right now,

I hereby resign my position on the Board of Stratics.

I leave it in capable hands and I will be be available to assist them when needed from time to time should the need arise. I ask that you all continue to support them as well.

What you , the community have done was epic among any standard and you should be proud of yourselves.

Long live Stratics. Long live The Community. Long live Ultima Online.

It has been a pleasure to serve you.

Zuckuss

 

[JDGTR]

Folks,

You all have shown a great deal of community unification during the cause of Bringing Stratics Home. I applaud you all.

The road was long and tiresome and a large source of stress on all of us. The amount of work put into to make such a thing happen would wear on many folks. I however have accomplished many of the goals I have set out to accomplish. Those goals that haven't been satisfied yet are well on their way. There is now the new challenge of setting up the proper business plan to make Stratics succeed.

You all have built tremendous momentum and I suggest you use that momentum to bring life and longevity to both Stratics and Ultima Online.

You all hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to support you.

My advice to you all:
Continue to build this community.
Continue to build a relationship with Broadsword.
Continue to facilitate an environment where players both new and old may post, be heard and receive valuable feedback from their peers.
Be respectful and compassionate towards one another.

You have all proven to yourselves that your hearts are in this. Ride on that positive you guys have generated. Make Stratics as great as it can be.

As of right now,

I hereby resign my position on the Board of Stratics.

I leave it in capable hands and I will be be available to assist them when needed from time to time should the need arise. I ask that you all continue to support them as well.

What you , the community have done was epic among any standard and you should be proud of yourselves.

Long live Stratics. Long live The Community. Long live Ultima Online.

It has been a pleasure to serve you.

Zuckuss

Sad to hear it Zuck. Are you leaving UO?

Almighty didn't reply my prayers, yet; so I duno how to build relationship with BS. Must I bribe them? LoL.

**** happens, but IMO, just be a man and sort things out. Don't quit. Quitters never win in life or in game. It's like the crippled America that doesn't win anymore, cause politicians only care for short term polls and give in to the money. It's like Obama making huge promises and under delivers a whole lot. It's like being firm to Russia which should be a friend, yet handshaking Iran and being held by the coock. Why?

Sort things out, gentlemanly, bury the **** and move on. We fight on business all the time, amongst colleagues, but alas leadership prevails and goals are aligned. Pple stfu and just do it. Happy ending.

So, I hope you retract what you said. Nothing wrong with retracting a spur of moment. It happens.

 

[kelmo]

What?

 

[Jirel of Joiry]

WTH!?!? Why, Zuck why? I'm going to miss you.

 

[Taylor]

Thank you for your years of exceptional service to the Stratics community, Zuckuss. In all of my observations, you performed your duties with sound judgement, equity and restraint. It didn't surprise me at all to see you elevated to forum admin.

You done good by the community and to Stratics' legacy by helping to spearhead the Indiegogo campaign. May that be a crowning achievement upon your years as a Stratics volunteer.

 

[kelmo]

*smiles* Yer a class act, Zuckuss. *tips hat*

 

[Riyana]

While this is not a development than any of us had hoped for, we the senior staff/developing board accept the decision and wish you the best.

Thank you for your unwavering devotion to Stratics and Ultima Online, your service to the site and to the campaign, and your friendship. Should circumstances change in the future we would be delighted to work with you again.

 

[OREOGL]

Folks,

You all have shown a great deal of community unification during the cause of Bringing Stratics Home. I applaud you all.

The road was long and tiresome and a large source of stress on all of us. The amount of work put into to make such a thing happen would wear on many folks. I however have accomplished many of the goals I have set out to accomplish. Those goals that haven't been satisfied yet are well on their way. There is now the new challenge of setting up the proper business plan to make Stratics succeed.

You all have built tremendous momentum and I suggest you use that momentum to bring life and longevity to both Stratics and Ultima Online.

You all hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to support you.

My advice to you all:
Continue to build this community.
Continue to build a relationship with Broadsword.
Continue to facilitate an environment where players both new and old may post, be heard and receive valuable feedback from their peers.
Be respectful and compassionate towards one another.

You have all proven to yourselves that your hearts are in this. Ride on that positive you guys have generated. Make Stratics as great as it can be.

As of right now,

I hereby resign my position on the Board of Stratics.

I leave it in capable hands and I will be be available to assist them when needed from time to time should the need arise. I ask that you all continue to support them as well.

What you , the community have done was epic among any standard and you should be proud of yourselves.

Long live Stratics. Long live The Community. Long live Ultima Online.

It has been a pleasure to serve you.

Zuckuss

Best of luck in all your future endeavors and thank you for your investment in this community.

It has been more appreciated than you will ever know.

 

[old gypsy]

I don't understand!

I wish you would change your mind and stay.

 

[Merlin]

Happy trails and best of luck on all future endeavors.

 

[Lady Michelle]

Sorry to see you go good luck

 

[Kayhynn]

This comes as a total shock. Wish you weren't going. Best of luck and feel free to message me anytime.

 

[JC the Builder]

Are we supposed to nominate people now to fill your empty seat? If so I nominate TheScoundralRico. He clearly has the most experience with over 35,000 posts. We need people who are not afraid to push the post button time and time again. While he may be a thief, he mostly stole from crates so he isn't all bad.

 

[Cymidei]

Thank you for your help and words of advice, you'll be missed.

 

[MalagAste]

Sorry to hear you are leaving. I hope all is well.

Now it makes me wonder where my support is going exactly and if we are still headed in the previously discussed directions.

 

[Captn Norrington]

Now it makes me wonder where my support is going exactly and if we are still headed in the previously discussed directions.

Yes, we are still headed in the same direction that was discussed previously during the campaign.

 

[BrianFreud]

Many thanks for your years of work Zuck; you'll be missed.

 

[JDGTR]

Thank you for your years of exceptional service to the Stratics community, Zuckuss. In all of my observations, you performed your duties with sound judgement, equity and restraint. It didn't surprise me at all to see you elevated to forum admin.

You done good by the community and to Stratics' legacy by helping to spearhead the Indiegogo campaign. May that be a crowning achievement upon your years as a Stratics volunteer.

When will I be elevated to Intergalactic Finance Minister?? And get a stratics medal or 2???

 

[JDGTR]

Happy trails and best of luck on all future endeavors.

Kisser.

 

[JDGTR]

Are we supposed to nominate people now to fill your empty seat? If so I nominate TheScoundralRico. He clearly has the most experience with over 35,000 posts. We need people who are not afraid to push the post button time and time again. While he may be a thief, he mostly stole from crates so he isn't all bad.

I clocked like more within a month! What am I then?

 

[JDGTR]

Are we supposed to nominate people now to fill your empty seat? If so I nominate TheScoundralRico. He clearly has the most experience with over 35,000 posts. We need people who are not afraid to push the post button time and time again. While he may be a thief, he mostly stole from crates so he isn't all bad.

Can u intro this legendary thief to me pls ICQ 999 12 701, I have some business requiring thieves.tyvm

 

[OREOGL]

Can u intro this legendary thief to me pls ICQ 999 12 701, I have some business requiring thieves.tyvm

I don't find this the appropriate thread to spread your own agenda.

Please start a new one if you'd like to discuss any your forementioned posts.

 

[Victim of Siege]

Fare thee well Zuckuss, it has been a pleasure.

 

[FrejaSP]

So sad to see you leave us, I wish you would changes your mind. I know this had been stressful and your guys still have a lot to do, to make this work.
I can't thank you and the rest of the staff group for what you did to help us and Stratics.
I really not know what to say, think I'm still in chock.

 

[JDGTR]

I don't find this the appropriate thread to spread your own agenda.

Please start a new one if you'd like to discuss any your forementioned posts.

I wana buy thief steals from him... No agenda... Lol trams are so suspicious.

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

Are we supposed to nominate people now to fill your empty seat? If so I nominate TheScoundralRico. He clearly has the most experience with over 35,000 posts. We need people who are not afraid to push the post button time and time again. While he may be a thief, he mostly stole from crates so he isn't all bad.

I second the nomination ...la

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

Can u intro this legendary thief to me pls ICQ 999 12 701, I have some business requiring thieves.tyvm

Shoot me a PM, with your request...la

 

[MalagAste]

I second the nomination ...la

I vote to veto that notion... Politicians can be liars and cheats but... I draw the line at thieves.

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

I vote to veto that notion... Politicians can be liars and cheats but... I draw the line at thieves.

*steals veto pen* ...la

 

[MalagAste]

*steals veto pen* ...la

*Uses his trusty hand bow to put an arrow threw the thieves hand forcing him to drop the pen*

*signs veto*

 

[Victim of Siege]

*chuckles as MalagAste didn't notice him switch the ink for the disappearing variety*

 

[Merlin]

Getting nominated to the board should not be a democratic process by which people are nominated in thread posts and voted on, etc.

It should be done solely at the board's discretion.

 

[Petra Fyde]

Are we supposed to nominate people now to fill your empty seat? If so I nominate TheScoundralRico. He clearly has the most experience with over 35,000 posts. We need people who are not afraid to push the post button time and time again. While he may be a thief, he mostly stole from crates so he isn't all bad.

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

Pfft...

...la

 

[GarthGrey]

Are we supposed to nominate people now to fill your empty seat? If so I nominate TheScoundralRico. He clearly has the most experience with over 35,000 posts. We need people who are not afraid to push the post button time and time again. While he may be a thief, he mostly stole from crates so he isn't all bad.

Most of his posts were made on the cuss boards, back when they existed..just sayin

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

Nah, most of my posts were in the thief and Siege forums...la

 

[TimberWolf]

I want to know when Giggles is gonna sing "you are the wind beneath my wings" to zuckuss????.....Twitch that !!!

 

[Kirthag]

is a vera good feeling.... much lighter.....
may your wings take you far zuck


*edit* on your new adventures... omg ppl.... stop with the conspiracy stuffs!!!

 

[Zuckuss]

Could the mods please remove post # 34 from my thread? It's been sitting up there for 7 hours.

@Captn Norrington @Riyana @Oscar the Grouch @Nexus

 

[Ron Bron]

Folks,

You all have shown a great deal of community unification during the cause of Bringing Stratics Home. I applaud you all.

The road was long and tiresome and a large source of stress on all of us. The amount of work put into to make such a thing happen would wear on many folks. I however have accomplished many of the goals I have set out to accomplish. Those goals that haven't been satisfied yet are well on their way. There is now the new challenge of setting up the proper business plan to make Stratics succeed.

You all have built tremendous momentum and I suggest you use that momentum to bring life and longevity to both Stratics and Ultima Online.

You all hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to support you.

My advice to you all:
Continue to build this community.
Continue to build a relationship with Broadsword.
Continue to facilitate an environment where players both new and old may post, be heard and receive valuable feedback from their peers.
Be respectful and compassionate towards one another.

You have all proven to yourselves that your hearts are in this. Ride on that positive you guys have generated. Make Stratics as great as it can be.

As of right now,

I hereby resign my position on the Board of Stratics.

I leave it in capable hands and I will be be available to assist them when needed from time to time should the need arise. I ask that you all continue to support them as well.

What you , the community have done was epic among any standard and you should be proud of yourselves.

Long live Stratics. Long live The Community. Long live Ultima Online.

It has been a pleasure to serve you.

Zuckuss

You are an asset to the community Zuckuss. I appreciate all the help you gave me and your constant counsel. Best luck with your future endeavors.

 

[WootSauce]

Could the mods please remove post # 34 from my thread? It's been sitting up there for 7 hours.

@Captn Norrington @Riyana @Oscar the Grouch @Nexus

*Discussing mod actions - 3 day ban for you*

Reality though - I don't much care for Rico, and I love Petra, but that image is still kinda funny. Sucks you can't remove it any more.

 

[Giggles]

I want to know when Giggles is gonna sing "you are the wind beneath my wings" to zuckuss????.....Twitch that !!!

Why would I do such a terrible thing to him? lol.

Zuckuss, I hope you enjoy the new found relaxation and lack of ulcers! =)

 

[Zuckuss]

I want to know when Giggles is gonna sing "you are the wind beneath my wings" to zuckuss????.....Twitch that !!!

She tried to sing to us once.

We still haven't fully recovered.

 

[Petra Fyde]

Pfft...



...la

Best laugh I've had today. I guess you won that one, but you have to know how annoying your 'la' can be, the idea of demolishing it with sledgehammers was highly therapeutic sometimes. I first created that picture back in 2010. No hard feelings?

 

[Piotr]

but you have to know how annoying your 'la'

Can't have a Rico without a la...

 

[Giggles]

And suddenly, just like that, the universe has aligned, the birds have started singing, and my entire world makes sense to me.

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

Could the mods please remove post # 34 from my thread? It's been sitting up there for 7 hours.

...la

 

[Hannes Erich]

Can't have a Rico without a la...

Please... please don't tell me this is the punchline to a decade and some-odd years joke.

Having an "I want my money back" moment.

 

[TheScoundrelRico]

Please... please don't tell me this is the punchline to a decade and some-odd years joke.

Having an "I want my money back" moment.

Nope...that's not it. *keeps money*...la

 

[Hannes Erich]

Good to know, I guess. Although something tells me you'd have kept the money in any case.