[chico20854]

Originally Posted by kato13

My production of materials for the group has pretty much ceased as has the effort to constantly improve this forum (I have only made the attachment map, 2 google maps and I only updated the site map when Loren arrived). This is very troubling to me as activities related to the game and making new materials had been a significant outlet for stress and a particular source of joy for me for decades. That is not working right now in any way shape or form and to be honest this board causes far more stress than it relieves.
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I will most likely be removing myself from the board for at least the next 2 months. As far a fixing what was broken in me in regards to my passion for this game and this board I am taking a significant break from this board and most of the other stressors of my life. This is all part of an attempt at a personal "reformat". The outcome of such an action is unpredictable, but it is better than current limping along without any passion towards what I am doing.
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Hope to see you guys in a bit and play nice everyone.

-kato13

Kato-

I wish you well. I understand very well what you're going through... in the last year I have struggled with many of these same issues. Last year's "battle" took a heavy toll on me and my enthusiasm for the game and this board; the support of my many friends here on the board helped make my later return a joyous event. In January and February I made tremendous progress on the "behind the scenes" material we've been working on, although at times it seemed all-consuming. Since March events completely unrelated to T2k have pulled me away, and other things have been happening which make it likely that further progress will be slow for a while and have pulled me away from here completely. While I'm disappointed with this development, I honestly have to say that stepping away for a while helps you appreciate both what is here and what you've been missing while you're here.

Take care, and I'm sure everyone here will be supportive of whatever your decisions are in the future. As always, we appreciate all the time and hard work you've put into this board over the past few years.

-Dan