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The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 8:57:27 GMT -8 Often, Jaeger, and 1 more like this

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Post by Lalaloopsy on Apr 25, 2015 8:57:27 GMT -8

(irrelevant) I twisted my ankle, so that sucks.

There's not really much to explain here, life has caught up; I'm typing this whilst still procrastinating another two essays. Suffice to say, my time here as a player was definitely nostalgic in the beginning. I joined in October 2014 and for the life of me I really can't remember who invited me to guild, i think it was saralara but I'm pretty sure that it was Often. Initially I just wanted to play Noblestory to re-live to my adolescent experiences, and at the same time make some new memories with fellow 'maplers'.

For sure, these new memories were created. I still remember what I did for the whole of October, while still being level 23: I camped at Mano for a whole month, killing him before I left for school and after I came back. I think someone called d3xlessSin didn't find out until like 2 weeks later so that was quite funny. :cheers:

Before I knew it, I became more attached to Noble than I thought, not just the aspect of playing but the community overall. I initially did not want to apply to be GM, because I felt like I was already wasting enough time on Noble. But a few people like encouraged me and when my exams ended end-Nov, I thought why not. Got to be a GM for the very first time in my life and I have to say the beginning was quite tiring albeit rewarding; I told myself (and in the application) that I would try to forge an even closer bond between the staff and players, and try to be as impartial as I could.

And now, after about 4 months of attempting to glue this community together, I feel like all of my efforts have been in vain. The server is pretty dead and quiet, as you can see. I went on today for about 2 minutes just to see who was online and there were 2 people, both afking (Hi Mikasa and Aurora). I don't want this post to look like I'm putting the blame on anyone because I'm not. I'm just quite disappointed in myself thinking that I could improve the situation between staff and players. Also, I realised I did not take the advice of the god-robot-femmefatale herself, @nina, in making sure that I don't burn out. I've been lying to myself and I could be lying now because I can still say that I'm not really that burnt out from doing GM-related stuff, but I think with this post, I can safely say I am. I know that most people see Tetris as a great player and Darude/Lalaloopsy as a staff member that both the staff/players can count on, but I can safely say I wouldn't have been where I am now without the help/support of everyone. That dawned upon me recently when I had a stream of help from players like Erwin, Will, Hobo and the legendary Shassia for getting a mastery book from papulatus clock, only to fail one book, and have the next 30-40 papulatus drop nothing.
(RIP) :F4:

I suppose I've said enough now (not really sure what else to say), so here comes the thanksgivings (in no alphabetic and particular order, off the top of my head):

Laby-gang

Ninni - Often
You know you're #1 and nothing will ever change that. Your knowledge on maple is impeccable, and I don't think I could ask for a better guild, and guild 'leader' since Portland was kind of, all the way in Oregon. I'll miss doing all the ~~meth~~ math for you, but you know you can always holla on Skype. Thanks also, for reviving rap music in my iPod. When people ask why I listen to rap music I say it's modern day poetry, and it's transnational, cross-cultural, and raising self-awareness about the black community. There are many legends, but only one Often (The Weeknd).

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Will - Jaeger
You know you're tied with Often on this spot, I'll never forget all your help with the Dec 2014 scavenger hunt, and all the help/encouragement/advice you've given me through my time here (and on skype). I don't know what else to say, so let this picture below show you how much we've grown, and stuck by till the bitter end (of laby [rip]).

Chris - Reed
I rarely ever see you online for some reason, but when I do, we have more meaningful chats than anything else (and BPQ). That's all I remember about Reed and Noblestory, but the talks, the reminiscences, the feels, definitely remain. Without you, Labyrinth would have not existed; Hats off to you, sir. Stay real.

Matt - Matthew
To the Doctor, I remember being level 23, and you were already a shadower at level 122. I wanted to be the next shadower in Laby, and I think I did it. Bandit pride! Same with Reed, our Noblestory lives have been more of talking and less grinding, which I honestly don't mind at all. You are a really smart and wonderful person, and I wish you luck in becoming a Doctor, although you are already one in my eyes.

Jorge - sxegrim
Sorry I didn't get that far with my DK, Disaspear. Thanks for giving me all the advice on the life of a shadower, and thank you for being you, that classic dark-skinned, male face type 3 character that I've come to associate as 'sxe'. I wish you luck in school.

Lucas - popsicle
It felt surreal to see you again recently, especially after all that happened. All the best in school, bro; If I recall, it should be your 'O' levels year? (Don't let grades define your self-worth, as is a very big misconception in Singapore. Even though yeah grades are important, there is more to book smarts; Street-smarts, people-skills, family, friends. From a 23 going on 24-year old, I can tell you that I really miss being in secondary school. Cherish the time you have now, and I hope you keep a few golden friends from your secondary school life like I have for more than 10 years now)

Joel - godly
I couldn't help but feel bad when I received news that I would be a GM. Nevertheless, you've been a good friend and you have been (and will be) missed. Hope you are doing well.

John - @robinthehood
For some reason I can't remember anything except your assistance in killing Crow, and the time when you died 40xxx times in El Nath town because there were mobs spawned (dark times..) Still, you a homie too. All the best in your future endeavours.

Jesse - spacehombre
You've seemed to go off the radar too. But know that even though laby is gone, we still remember you. Stay real, and I hope life is treating you well too.

Yosuke - @unkown
Infamously known for your killer one-liners, hi-5 on being a fellow bandit, and godspeed.

It's getting late (2.30am) and my mind is telling me I still have some Laby people to mention, but my brain has given up.

Grace - Grace
Sorry for lying to you about why I voted no in your application. Thanks for helping Alucard get gen20. Also, thanks for introducing me to that cool siggy name-making website. Take care!

Vivie - vivie
Congrats on what happened to you recently (you-know-what). All the best with your Yale-NUS degree in August. Talking to you always gives me a slice of home, and has brought me closer to my MapleSEA days than I would have imagined.

Jared - Erwin
I don't even know where to begin, but from your post back then, I've been imagining sisyphus happy. (Same shit, different day). You are an old soul in a young body. Thanks for all the help with papulatus.

Laurie - Shassia

I've never had a paladin role-model or celebrity figure, but ever since I've met you, you've grown very quickly and fondly to fitting just into that. I wish you luck and love with your family. Talking to you always makes me look at things in a different light, and I'm going to miss that.

Erik - Erik
Hi Erik! You really look like Chris Evans, I think you'll make a wonderful Captain America. I love your perpetual positive :F2:

outlook on life; Pretty sure you bring sunshine to the lives of whoever you're around irl. Take care friend!

Paige - Paigerino
gonna miss all the hype between you and conan.

Jin - @conan
Korean Beefcake Master. As stated in the beginning of this post, I twisted my left ankle. Tried lifting weights with my arms but it's pressuring my foot and I can't lift without feeling like I'm going to strain my ankle badly enough to the point where I can't walk. Seeing your posts have revived my willingness to lift, but sadly I will only do so after I've recovered. Stay beefy, and don't think too much about relationships; when they aren't meant to work out, it means you're just not at the end yet. I have bad relationship experiences, been with a girl for 2 months and then just dumped because the summer break was over; had a crush on a girl whose friend's sister starting spouting nonsense that I was a rapist or I took advantage of said girl and almost 90% of her (very big) circle of people believed that. Those issues have been resolved, not to worry. Idk why I'm writing so much for you LOL but your first love isn't the first person you've been with; it's the first person who really broke your heart. For me that was my best friend. Took like 3 years to get over 3 months of 'being in a relationship'. We did everything people in a relationship would do, but it wasn't a 'relationship'. TL,DR; if life doesn't go your way with someone else, focus on being the right person, instead of looking for the right person. I'm doing that now, and eventually I think things will fall into place. Not without hard work though, and I'm sure by your biceps and all the other mussels you have, you'll be just fine.

Hannah - @fakku
I remember the first things we talked about was anime, and we managed to click from then on. Can't say that I still watch anime but since I'm learning Jap, I should be watching more of it and trying to grasp the terms and whatnot. Take care!

Wes - @wes
From Hades to Hades, you've come a loooooong way. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, I wish you nothing but good luck. Peace!

Jackie - Hobo, Will - Will
ty for papulatus and Renegade. I felt less lonely after laby disbanded because of you guys. Jackie stop abusing Will; Will, take care. :F3:

Britt - GeishaChan, vinxi
From humble beginnings of Xena and (I forgot vinxi's name), but look where you two are now. Mayonnaise is not an instrument, sadly.

Thanks for being the backbone on the technical aspect of Noble and filling in when we technically didn't have a coder for a long time. I wish you two love and luck as well.

Ace, Yunniii - Ace Yunniii
Yunniii, thanks for doing all those awesome banners month after month; I hope you liked the Darude/Rogue noob costume one

. Stay awesome!
Ace, I think we've developed quite the chemistry; both 'personal' and 'work'. I like how we can both just separate that quite easily; If Noble was a real job, you'd be the one of the reasons why I like going to work. Sorry that I can't help you in what you wanted at the end of April, but I believe we'll meet again. You have my skype too anyway lol. Viel Glück!

Adam - SdwSlyr606
:F3:

Kalyb - kalyb
Most chill guy I have ever met. You have some interesting stories when you're not AFK. Moose meat, girls and freaking, clinics and whatnot. Also -50 degrees celsius stories. That's definitely a story right there. Without you, Noblestory wouldn't have even existed, and none of us would have ever met each other. Maybe you won't read this because you're always afk, but when you do, I'll imagine it's with a beer or something laidback like that too. You so chill bro, stay chilly. Coolest guy I have ever met.

I think that's about it. I might add more as I'll drop by the forums, but I won't be going back in game. Thanks for everyone who've walked with me in this Noble journey, and to all that I've missed out, it's not on purpose; it's 3am and I should really get to bed because I should wake up earlier to start my essays. Take care everyone.

Last Edit: Apr 25, 2015 19:03:19 GMT -8 by Lalaloopsy

Kimberly Member Posts: 211	The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 9:07:25 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kimberly on Apr 25, 2015 9:07:25 GMT -8 You were probably my favourite GM before I left. I can add a lot more but pretty much everything is positive. Take care
	Last Edit: Apr 25, 2015 9:09:06 GMT -8 by Kimberly IGN: Kimberly \| Level: 181 \| Hero Thank you a lot Hobo (Jackie) for the drawing <3 (i.imgur.com/Z6yKSPT.jpg) RIP NobleStory - May 1st 2015

Lalaloopsy Game Master uraqt3.14 Posts: 288	The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 9:12:13 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lalaloopsy on Apr 25, 2015 9:12:13 GMT -8 This is for you Kimberly. Glad to hear from you, take care too!

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The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 10:47:55 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy likes this

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Post by Erwin on Apr 25, 2015 10:47:55 GMT -8

No no no this can't be happening...

TETRIS! :F4:

I wish there were something I (or anyone else could do) to encourage you to stay, but what can I say--life goes on, and real life takes priority over the virtual one. I got the feeling that you were getting really busy with school, so it sounds like you are making the right decision here; however, if school ever lightens up or you find yourself in a less hectic place in life, never hesitate to come back (if the server's still around, that is). You will be welcomed back with open arms and warm reception.

Allow me to eulogize you, though. I will have to go out and say flat out that you're wrong when you say that "All my efforts have been in vain." Kimberly stated that you were her favorite GM here, and I am certain that she's not alone in that sentiment. You made a conscious choice and decision to not only be a great person here, but a great, friendly GM as well. You said that your goal was the "forge an even closer bond between the staff and players" and I believe you succeeded to a great degree, more so than any other GM here I have seen.

As a player, you were extraordinary both in demeanor and in action, the two realms in which I tend to assess people and see whether I can consider them to be good friends.

You helped out numerous new players, (including me) and your actions spoke for themselves. Many, many of us looked up to you for that--for doing things out of the goodness of your heart, not expecting anything in return, and preferring to humbly move in the shadows rather than draw attention to your actions.

You were (are) a friend to me. Though more busy than others I have known, when online, you were always there to chat or to help out with whatever it may be. I know that you were someone whom I could trust.

You were one of the few people from Labyrinth to whom I looked up and respected on a deeper level.

In summary, on a personal level, the Daryl I know is generous, kind, mature, and overall a great guy. You say that I am an "old soul in a young body," and I believe I can safely say the same of you.

As a GM, you demonstrated great impartiality and care for the server.

At critical moments, you never lost your cool. You have a very even, moderate temperament which I envy (being that I am more than a little volatile at times). This let you make rational, fair decisions when they were most called for. This is a trait I admire in Ace as well.

But not only that, you are also impartial as you strove to be ("and try to be as impartial as I could"). At critical moments or when making decisions which would affect others, I always got the feeling that you would heavily and painstakingly weigh every aspect of the issue and make sure that you were making the right decision.

Personally, I enjoyed your GM events the most because I felt that they were done the most professionally. (Nothing against you Spike or GeishaChan)

You were also a very responsive and proactive GM. If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who would we @gm call? Usually, it was either Lalaloopsy/Darude or Dogust to the rescue.

On a more personal level, do not think that you have failed in your mission to help bridge the bond between the players and staff. As I might've said earlier, there are many of us who look up to you, both as a player and as a person. In regards to the server being dead lately, my current theory is that exams season is currently sucking up everyone's time right now. It has been this way for the past week and a half or so. I'd give it a little bit of time, and I'd say do not feel disappointed in yourself for something completely out of your control.

I think I speak for everyone else that you listed (and many more) when I say that I will miss you. As I have outlined, you were (are) a great person and a more than capable leader. I hope you considered me a friend, because I considered you to be one--a person whom I could trust, rely on, and a person whom I enjoy helping or conversing because of the type of person who he is.

Well, I suppose I've said enough. Sorry for the long post, but I feel like you deserve it. I'll just leave these here.

"The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt." --Bertrand Russell

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The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 14:20:11 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy likes this

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Post by Often on Apr 25, 2015 14:20:11 GMT -8

Apr 25, 2015 8:57:27 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy said:

I joined in October 2014 and for the life of me I really can't remember who invited me to guild, i think it was saralara but I'm pretty sure that it was Often.

It was actually spacehombre . Love you.

✗❤O

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MikasaSuCasa New Member R.I.P. November 2014-May 2015 Posts: 44	The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 16:58:10 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikasaSuCasa on Apr 25, 2015 16:58:10 GMT -8 Farewell, my young friend. You will be missed. I wish you luck in all of your future endeavors. You will live on in my memory as the Daryl Dixon of NobleStory.
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The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 18:57:20 GMT -8 MikasaSuCasa and Erwin like this

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Post by Lalaloopsy on Apr 25, 2015 18:57:20 GMT -8

Erwin thank you for the spongebob gifs, that cracked me up indeed. Everyone in the server is a friend to me, the only people I cannot stand are hackers and people who go out of their way to abuse others. Good luck with your english degree (I think)!

Often oh okay now I finally get it. lol ty bae

MikasaSuCasa Ty mika, I will march with you in spirit wherever we are! Also, I should really start watching TWD because I haven't watched a single episode.

Thanks to Noblestory, my Skype has been revived. Everyone is welcome to add me, although I might not reply because my Skype is usually always online on my phone.

I have added more people I would like to thank in the first post.

Last Edit: Apr 25, 2015 19:00:40 GMT -8 by Lalaloopsy

popsicle New Member Posts: 1	The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 19:02:15 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by popsicle on Apr 25, 2015 19:02:15 GMT -8 Thanks for the advice man, I really appreciate that You've always been my bro in this game, helping me out whenever you could. I'll never forget those times we played together. Good luck, and farewell!

MikasaSuCasa New Member R.I.P. November 2014-May 2015 Posts: 44	The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 19:06:56 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikasaSuCasa on Apr 25, 2015 19:06:56 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy And though you're dead and gone, believe me... Your memory will carry on! And yes you totally should! TWD is awesome

Spike Game Master Hi Posts: 76	The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 19:09:06 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Spike on Apr 25, 2015 19:09:06 GMT -8 Good luck with your studies. You will be missed.

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The Tetris Effect Apr 25, 2015 19:11:11 GMT -8

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Post by Lalaloopsy on Apr 25, 2015 19:11:11 GMT -8

Shit I totally forgot about peter Spike.

Spike, I never really had any interaction with you until you needed wand 10s, which I had more than just a few because of my camping at mano. We only really started to talk after you got Dogust, and after I became Darude. Cheers man, it was great 'working' and 'playing' with you. I'll see you soon. You have my skype too so you can holla if you ever need anything.

DiximaN Member Fuckin ur mom day n' nite Posts: 188	The Tetris Effect Apr 26, 2015 3:47:02 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DiximaN on Apr 26, 2015 3:47:02 GMT -8 Goodbye dude! GL at your real life! (They forced me to quit as well. F3)
	DiXiMaN - Level 17X Dark Knight, JULY 2012-APR 2015 No.1 DK & First one to become a Dark Knight at the current server Thanks Flux for this awesome drawing

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The Tetris Effect Apr 26, 2015 17:42:54 GMT -8 Erwin likes this

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Post by Erik on Apr 26, 2015 17:42:54 GMT -8

=O! =O!! =O!!!
Tetris! I will miss you!! =') I hope and know you will have an amazing life! ^O^ F2!
I am not very good at writing things like these! D: But all that matters are the memories! F2 , maybe we will meet again in maple/irl traveling LOL! d^O^b
Be careful, and strenght and courage to you!!
^O^/)(\^O^

Erik - Bishop

tonerboner New Member Posts: 29	The Tetris Effect Apr 27, 2015 10:22:28 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tonerboner on Apr 27, 2015 10:22:28 GMT -8 rip gonna miss you bro
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The Tetris Effect Apr 30, 2015 4:44:35 GMT -8 Kimberly, Reed, and 2 more like this

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Post by Lalaloopsy on Apr 30, 2015 4:44:35 GMT -8

Apr 25, 2015 8:57:27 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy said:

There's not really much to explain here, life has caught up; I'm typing this whilst still procrastinating another two essays.

In light of recent events, I would like to reiterate the fact that the only reason why I quit is because I'm busy with school and other aspects in my life that cannot allow Noble to fit into my timetable. I did not quit because I knew of (??) a wipe or whatsoever. I have dedicated half of my time here in being a player, and the latter half of contributing as a staff member. If anyone thinks I leaked information or have an ill-will against this server, I highly urge each and every one of you who know me to think back on the 4 months I've been a staff member, and if anything I have ever done is against the good of Noblestory. That is all I have to say. Back to my essays.

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The Tetris Effect May 1, 2015 19:54:58 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by vivie on May 1, 2015 19:54:58 GMT -8

I JUST READ THIS O M G so you left too ): DUDEEEEE I miss the times when you'd stalk me wherever I went (especially at GS2) and just tell me about your life

That was really nice and it was quite funny when we both realise that we're Singaporeans HAHAHAHA you were the GM who helped me with a lot of shit (mostly with showing me cute NX equips cos I'm NX crazy) and thank you for changing my IGN to KanyeSouth for like 1 minute HAHAHA now that Noble is actually gonna shut down, I hope I can see you perhaps in-game in another server (in da future) or maybe even IRL when you return to SG next year

ALL DA BEST FOR YOUR STUDIES BRUH

Vivie // 14x bishop
Anna // 4x F/P mage

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The Tetris Effect May 2, 2015 13:14:25 GMT -8 via mobile

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Apr 30, 2015 4:44:35 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy said:

Apr 25, 2015 8:57:27 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy said:

There's not really much to explain here, life has caught up; I'm typing this whilst still procrastinating another two essays.

In light of recent events, I would like to reiterate the fact that the only reason why I quit is because I'm busy with school and other aspects in my life that cannot allow Noble to fit into my timetable. I did not quit because I knew of (??) a wipe or whatsoever. I have dedicated half of my time here in being a player, and the latter half of contributing as a staff member. If anyone thinks I leaked information or have an ill-will against this server, I highly urge each and every one of you who know me to think back on the 4 months I've been a staff member, and if anything I have ever done is against the good of Noblestory. That is all I have to say. Back to my essays.

Holy cow dat uber large font which makes my eyez hurt.

DiXiMaN - Level 17X Dark Knight, JULY 2012-APR 2015
*No.1 DK & First one to become a Dark Knight at the current server*

Thanks Flux for this awesome drawing

June Junior Member Posts: 67	The Tetris Effect May 25, 2015 21:29:01 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by June on May 25, 2015 21:29:01 GMT -8 No love for june.
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Lalaloopsy Game Master uraqt3.14 Posts: 288	The Tetris Effect Jun 1, 2015 22:30:41 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lalaloopsy on Jun 1, 2015 22:30:41 GMT -8 RIP

Radwan New Member "Sounds like Radwan's doing" Posts: 18	The Tetris Effect Jul 11, 2015 9:38:16 GMT -8 Lalaloopsy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Radwan on Jul 11, 2015 9:38:16 GMT -8 Just wanted to leave this here.