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Sarian · Sage Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 543

Thought I'd drop in and say, hello! I've had UO on my mind lately, mainly because I see random $70 payments to EA Games every once in a while on my visa, because it's cool to run 8 accounts still. I finally decided to figure out how to take ICQ off my main start up when my computer turns on, because it delays how quickly I can check Facebook and Youtube!

I've debated dropping all of my accounts and letting everything go. But I have so many mixed feelings. As silly as it sounds, UO has played an extremely pivitol role in my life. I played it for about 10 years. I've made friends online, who even though I've never met, I consider some of my closest friends. Every little high and low I've experienced in life, UO has always been there. Any memory of any girl Ive hooked up with, buddies Ive partied with, things Ive done...I can tell you exactly where in my UO career I was at that time, lol.

For me to just drop everything, feels like I'd be cutting out a piece of my life. Again, that seems silly to say - but it's true. In retrospect.. The accounts I keep, just add to my credit card, it's really not all that big of a deal because I put steady payments on it regardless whats coming off of it.. But it kills me to see money being spent when Im not doing anything with it. On top of that, when I log in to check on everything.. I see things that remind me of how hard I worked for something..and at the same time I see boots "Member of the Royal Britannian Navy" that cost me $75 in real life. If I don't look at what I have, it's easy to let it go.

Most of you remember when I was co-leader of Blackmarsh and at my roleplay peak, my girlfriend got cancer. Cancer in her ribs, then a month later they found a tumor in her brain. She over came all that, but that was a driving factor that took me away from UO. Then I became busy with life, a new career, a second career. Then again a few months ago, they found cancer in her liver. It was her 4th battle with cancer. However, just before finding this out, we found out we were having a baby. Arguably, the most difficult time in my life. But, she got through it again, and our baby is completely healthy. I'm expecting a boy around March 14 2012. This again led me to think about how far I've come in life. Mainly based on my progression in UO. I remember playing because r/l friends were playing. I made a female char, because at the time you could wear more armor than a male lol. Made a char named "Gooner" who was soon followed up by a char named "Hummer".

Another r/l buddy of mine rped on Catskills and use to bug me to roleplay with him. So I did, it was pretty cool stuff. But EVERYTHING I had was on Atlantic.. So I looked around for the RP community here...and bam, I found the Dark Order. Mave took me in, even with the name Hummer. I was 1. Terrible at rp. 2. Terrible at pvp. 3. Immature 4. Used every glitch I could in game. and 5. I. wore. Twink. Gear.

I remembered when I first started playing UO, these people were getting married in North Brit, by the graveyard. Ever since I saw that, I wanted to get married in UO. I met Tati, the lady who rped a crafter. That was my first marriage, after I named my terrible name of "Hummer" to an oh so original name of "Beowulf." I know right? I may of lacked the creative genius to roleplay at the start lol.

Over the years I played in guilds such as: OES, MTC, -L-, Legion of Honor, H*G, DMND, NR, Kings Hand, SG and I'm sure there were a handful of others. Pretty sure I tried everyone, as most rpers did. I even led a couple guilds such as: MTC, NR and Blackmarsh. Made a lot of friends during those times, made a lot of enemies, lost friends, made friends again etc..

When I think of the character "Hummer" I think of my early teens, the beginning to my life really. I think of all the silly mistakes I made, all of the terrible ideas I had (like beheading myself and making my character the King of an Underworld........) But I grew in UO RP (and of course pvp..) wise...as I grew up in real life.

I just meant to pop in and say hey, and catch up.. but I started to rant and half way I decided to make it clear to those who actually read this post..how much UO meant to me over the years. I've yet to decide what I'll do with my accounts. I'm not going to be like a few of the older community members who dropped everything, because running one account broke their bank. If and when I decide to let that piece of me go..it'll because it's time to start an entire new chapter, rather than something silly like money.

Anyways, hopefully I hear from a few of you. If you ever feel like catchin up, send me an e-mail Jcas2588@gmail.com
ICQ is rarely on and I haven't check these boards in quiiite sometime.

Take care!

Sarian, Denzen Bracken, Beowulf Thormear, Tay Thormear
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Brianha â€Ž(10:04 PM):
lol oh no worries with teasing.. it takes ALOT to get me really goin
Brianha12:54 AM
cool... i will hook up with you tomorrow night ... maybe you can help move my chests too

Merci d'Rue · Babbling Loony Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 2810

May I say congrats on your children, congrats on your girlfriends conquering of cancer.

I am truly glad to hear things have worked out so well for you and your loved ones. Life throws us some difficult twists along the way and it is always inspiring to hear from those that have made it around these bends.

Over the years I have given thought to different people that have come and gone, and I have surely ruminated from time to time about you, hoping that you and your girlfriends struggles ended in happiness. I wish you all the best that life holds my friend.

Take care.
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Willow Smythe · Certifiable Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 1713

I'm actually very very VERY glad to hear that your girlfriend overcame everything so far.

I may as well bestow a curse on you now though... yer gonna have a kid just like you!

One of the funniest UO memories I have is us fighting and someone (I think it was Myr) asking in vent if you were fighting as a llama (which you were) and you just saying, "Don't judge me". Still makes me laugh to this day.

If you decide that you can manage UO, it would be great to have you back. I would look forward to RPing with you.

If not, then enjoy life, seems to be going very well for you and congratulations.
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Lady Ditto Armunn · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:36 pm Post subject:

Hiyas Beo!
Wow, what a difference a few years makes. You certainly aren't the same rascal I remember meeting. You made me laugh, then yell, then you'd have me laughing again. You've been missed, hun. Great & not so great times, but I choose to remember the great ones when it comes to you.

I dunno if you still can or not, but I know in the past it was possible to have accounts "frozen" so you don't have to pay but they keep the data. Maybe thats an option instead of letting everything go? I let most of my accounts go after I left and now I regret it. Not so much the uber stuff, but the sentimental stuff. Also, it's a chore training again.

Hopefully you'll get the urge to return one day. Would love to rp with ya again.

*HUGS*
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Jolicia · Journeyman Joined: 01 Jan 2004 Posts: 288

*waves* Hi Beo!

Congrats on the soon to be baby and very happy to hear the your girl is such a strong fighter.

Cat Lyxen · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:35 am Post subject:

Hiya Beo! I remember the days when you ran MTC and the love hate relationship you had with the community as a whole LOL ( they was just skeerd of you) Anyway Cat is in MTC now, I know ...I heard you groan.... but you will be proud to know that the general has sworn to sell her into slavery.

Would be great to see you in game again but if life doesnt give you the time then I wish you and your family all the blessings in the world!

Cat ^. .^
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Cal Hurst · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:35 am Post subject:

BUT THE DRYAD SPIDERS ON THE PENINSULA!!!

We should speak soon about things good sir. I'm going to say four words that you always both love and hate to hear. So, get ready....

I have an idea.
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TheLivvingDoll · Adventurer Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Posts: 76

Cal Hurst · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject:

Rosar Ashande · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject:

What up, mang!
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Rags · Journeyman Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 143

Cal Hurst · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:05 am Post subject:

Ceinwyn ab'Arawn · Transcendent Spammer Joined: 13 Dec 2004 Posts: 5017

Beo! Great to hear from you. That post is very touching.

Vean/Cal took my words away with the dryad spiders... Merci echoed my feelings on you and your girl's triumphs in real life.

I know what you mean about sentimental items. As I've been preparing to close one of my accounts, I've been digging through my stuff and sorting out things to keep and things to let go of. I believe Ceinwyn still has Beo's cloak that he stole from the order that she stole from him. Sentimental old fool that she and I both are. So many memories. I can relate to what you say. These periods of creativity in our lives hold emotion in them. It is easy for me to look back to various times in life and connect them to UO plotlines and history, as well. It's hard to let go of some things, impossible for others.

I remember all the fun, turbulent RP we did. Good times. Stay in touch, and keep us posted.

Molly · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:07 am Post subject:

Great to see you are still around. Sorry to hear about your lady's cancer. Tom had cancer as well. I have walked in your shoes as of late. He has recovered and so far has had no reoccurances. Congrats on your son. I hope he is as crazy as you!
*hugs*
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