LegoExo
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| Joined: 23 Jun 2010 |
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| 16 Dec 2014 04:42 PM |
I'm going to be perfectly honest. This past year has struck me as a sort of changing of the guard- the old TRA High Ranks, and even Officers, realizing that for too long they've been trying to keep an old, decaying order alive. Fact of the matter is, it's come time for many of us to let go of the past, and finish paving the way for the new generation: new players, new ideals, new ways of thinking. We've all tried to keep things the way they were, but in the process we've at times held the group back rather than letting it change along with the changing world. And without change, we too will fall into anonymity and inactivity.
As much as I hate to admit it, I don't think I can motivate myself for all that much longer. My time too is coming sooner than I would have liked or anticipated, but it is coming nonetheless, and I think I'm coming to terms with that. Even though I rarely notice or realize it, I've had an impact on the people around me. Avack98 would have left nearly 2 years ago, but unbeknownst to me I somehow changed his mind. I've been totally oblivious to what I've done and the effect it has had on people, but as of late my eyes have been opened to it. I may not have done any notably great things, nor had a large role here, but I've made a difference. Be it a large difference or a small one, I can never truly know, but a difference nonetheless. And I'm happy with that.
(If you have TL;DR-itis, skip this part)
I joined The Robloxian Army early on, on February 27th, 2011. I had no idea then where I would end up years later, and I really didn't care. Back then, I had no real aspirations or goals. I didn't care. I didn't even capitalize my sentences. I bucked up later on, when I was promoted to Lieutenant. Back then, the next step up was Major, and then Military Police Officer. I was promoted to Major some time later, however was I demoted down to LT after an Officer reform. I set myself to achieving Major shortly after the LT rank was replaced by the Captain rank, and although I tried my best, I eventually came to terms with the seeming reality that I would never achieve Major again. Little did I know, I was actually being noticed. I was eventually promoted back to Major. Now, even after I became a Major for the second time in my career, I had never aimed to go higher. At the time, I didn't even want to be. It came as a shock when I was promoted to Colonel. I had actually recently been allowed to join the Military Police, and I was patrolling Fort Arktos when suddenly people began congratulating me, neglecting to actually say what it was for. I was bad at monitoring the group shout at the time. Then an :sm was made by a High Rank in the server to officially congratule me, as well as (if memory serves) Sadmiles, 02deathpure, and dragonflame37, on our promotions to Colonel, to which I elegantly replied: "Wait, what?" Since then, I've had the privilege (or curse, take your pick) of experiencing High-Rank politics, and hearing about inter-group politics. I made new friends, and a few less friendly acquaintancess, and overall it has been a great experience. As sappy as it sounds, TRA has had an immense impact on my life. I've learned leadership skills, I've developed far better grammar and writing abilities, and I've had the opportunity to develop and hone my social skills (however lacking they may be). The people I've met along the way have been great friends to me. It's been a struggle keeping my time with TRA balanced with my schoolwork, and honestly it's had a less-than-spectacular impact on my grades. But all things considered, I wouldn't trade it for every Dominus (DYI or otherwise) in the world. Thank you, all of you. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you all.
(TL;DR Section Over)
So with that said, today I am stepping down as a Colonel in The Robloxian Army. It's been clear to me for a few months now that this has been inevitable, and I have waited longer than I should have, for the group's sake. To those more emotional among my friends, notice I said stepping down, not leaving. I plan to remain in TRA, and will play games and even do group-related things from time to time. As well, I will often be on Steam ("n080dy123")
I would respectfully request of the remaining TRA High Command that I be returned to the rank of Captain. I spent most of my time in TRA there, and I'd like to spend the rest of it there as well. |
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