Wow, really? I never knew much about how I ended up being the new CB host; Billy Mays just said that he'd be stepping down and offered me the job. Sounds like I owe you a very big thank you, and I have to show you some appreciation too. Aside from your superb character builds, you put a lot of good work into T&T, and it shows. People think CB is the hardest group to host, but activity happens in there quite naturally even without the hosts trying to stir some up. I think T&T is harder to host simply due to the difficulties of trying to get activity going in there. So cheers to you too, my fellow Al. #hostsrule
I have to say I really appreciate those members who keep it cool when drama is going down. You know who you are, and here's hoping you don't have to exercise that patience very often! I'd also like to shout out to Kael'Than who was great encouragement at a critical time in my "building" career, helping me through what became a wonderful collab project, which gave me the confidence to keep building.
I also appreciate Okan, for the consistent support in my writing endeavors, and his own inspiring examples.
Yeah, I'm a console player too, so I'm in over my head as well, but rather than discovering/testing new things, I'm trying to gather any tips/tricks that haven't made it to the group yet and post them there, like the Necromage Vampirism thing I'm working on in the Workshop, for example.
I worry about this being seen as slightly elitist, especially to new members, but I think the spirit of the discussion is a good one. So here's my list of people who have not only made this an enjoyable place to be but also gave me something to look forward to when life got me down:
Nikolaj Poulsen and Ben C for being the first to make me feel welcome when I first started and have continued that friendly and supportive role throughout.
No Snakes and Teccam for their consistently helpful, friendly and well-written feedback. These two are true gentlemen.
Vazgen and Barommokot for their ever-willingness to engage in discussions be they ones others have posted (even if when they have no particular interest in the theme) or ones they themselves have contributed which are many and of the highest quality. For their friendly attitudes and all around decency these two gents are true pillars of the community.
Remy and Vaaljorn for always having my back. Tom and Matt for their making the Lore Group a much more accessible place and tolerating my horseshit. Kynareth for being a thoughtful and enthusiastic former host whose boots are hard to fill and who, like Mason I miss.
Tricky for his flirtatious 'tude and always bringing a smile. Twisted for being twisted and Elysium whom I've only known for a short time but feels as though has been around forever. Albino for being an approachable and friendly guy. last but not least, Paul England for his enthusiasm and inspirational words.
That's just of the top of my head, sure I'll have more later.
I'd like to give a shoutout to the build restoration team working their master restoration magic to get all our builds back to their former beauty. If I knew how to make a gif work, I'd give you all applause.