Well, it is hard for me to write this cuz I really thought, when I joined this guild, that my toons found a permanent home and that I will never stop playing this game. However, I think that unthinkable time a year ago has just arrived.

This is the situation: First of all, right now I have an execute position in an BPO company here in my city that is gaining greater and greater responsibility as the company grows, which demands more and more time every day. Secondly, I’m trying to get a master degree in Marketing with emphasis on market and product strategy, which is demanding a lot of effort and, thus, time to make it right. Finally, I recently decided to, at last, commit to a serious relationship instead of just fooling around with girls, which, again, demands time to make it right.

When Salmon decided to stop raiding in November, I realized that just working and studying was hard enough and that I was kinda pushing it too hard on myself to be good on working, studying and WoW. Then, this girl appeared on my life. The way things are happening with her makes me feel that I wanna make it work and last.

So, listing these four important things that make me really happy (work, masters, new girl and WoW), and thinking deep into them, I have to admit I can only do three of them at a time if I wanna get the results I expect from them. Therefore, as hard as it was for me to admit it, it seems pretty obvious which one I have to abandon.

I wanna thank all of you that in some way shared this game with me. You made it so cool and entertaining, that it’s been a really tough decision to let it go now. For those 15 to 20 great, consistent and committed Salmon players that made its core during the year I played with you, I have special gratitude (you know who you guys and girls are). The most fun and the most memorable moments I had playing this game, I had ‘em with you and not necessarily raiding. Also, special thanks to Ataraxia cuz you worked your ass off to keep us together and enjoying our raid times, you are the best raid leader anyone could ever have. Most of you guys have me on FB, if not, drop me a PM and I’ll give you my e-mail address, if you wanna keep in touch.

As the title says, I’ll try to come back sooner or later to this game, cuz I wanna continue having the great times I had with you guys. If you made it through here, you are the man! This is a fucking long post ^^

Cheers and I wish you guys the best in your projects asnd lives.

chaca

Garreth is a meanie..........

Hey Guys,

I want you all to know that I love raiding and goofing off with you all... even when I am grumpy and muting people. You guys are awesome!

Things have been building up the last few weeks that is getting hard to balance so I will need to take a break. The last two years have been great and I can't imagine that I will be gone for long (a few months or next expansion the noob tree should be back).

My account expires March 21 (in about 6 weeks) and I would love to continue raiding as much as possible but I understand I'll need to make room for someone who will be more stable and help with future progression.

You guys are awesome, it has been a pleasure being a part of Downfall.

Cheers,
Ardea / Lepp

Raid: Poker Face was created with the goal of getting 25 people from both of the normal 25 mans who were dedicated to going though Ulduar and getting Iron-bound Protodrakes.  Hitting the hardmodes, and doing what our normal raids didn't do.  We progressed through all of these hardmodes painstakingly, getting Freya, Iron Council, Thorim, Hodir, and even Mimiron.  We downed Vezax, and on one particular night we killed Yogg 1 light.  Many folks got their drakes, and together we celebrated for those that had all of their achievements completed.

As we progressed over the next week or two, we finished up peripheral hardmodes needed for others to get their drakes as well.  All the way up to Yogg 1 light again.  Our raid took an abrupt halt.  Attendance has been very very horrid.  Over the past 3 to 4 weeks we have failed to even ATTEMPT Yogg 1 light more than one night, due to limited attendance.

With 3.3 dropped on us, our attendance has dropped so significantly that we have had trouble even raiding AT ALL.  Several of us who have been with Poker Face from the very start still need Yogg 1 light to finish our drakes.  That is the only achievement that we need for our drakes.  Without you, the ones we helped get their drakes, we will not be able to get ours.

Poker Face has been put on a raiding hiatus as of tonight.  We will not be able to raid next week, because it will be Christmas.  The following week is new years, so that won't be an option either.  At that point, I personally will be back in school, and will not be able to raid with you anymore.  I will have been left out in the cold on a drake.  A drake that I did Freya 3 or more times for.  A fight I hate.  I helped you down Mimiron hard mode THREE times.  Many people wouldn't have done it more than once, but I helped you guys.  I spent hours and hours wiping with you guys, and dowing bosses with you guys.  I feel very ashamed of those of you who bailed on me.  Not just me, but Everstar, and others as well.  They may yet get their drakes, but for me that is no longer a possibility.  I feel sad that so many of you felt that once you got your drake, that you no longer had an interest in helping us.

I know who you all are.  I won't call you out, but I want you to know how hurt I am.  I feel betrayed by some of the very people I spend most of my evenings with.  While it is now too late for me, I beg you.  PLEASE come back and help the others get their drakes.  Think of all the sacrifices they have made for you to fly around on yours.  Don't continue to turn your backs on them.  They deserve better than that.