Stepping down

[Bread]

Hey y’all

 

I’ve never been one for extremely long posts, so I’ll try to keep this one down. I’m sure many of you saw this coming, and an equal amount thought this day would literally never come – but some good things must come to an end.

 

A bit of a background on me: I joined the community in early 2009, solely so I could wear the «SG.Reg» tag – and this was the extent of my involvement here. It wasn’t until 2011 when I just happened to hop upon the forums again, and see a new wave of admins being promoted, along with other changes to the community, that I started to be active across all platforms. I’m not sure what sparked in my head that day, but just seeing those promotions and how the community was run created a drive in me to become a bigger part of it. This drive brought me from SA, to CE, then to AO relatively quickly in 2013, where I spent 3 full years before being promoted to BD in 2016, where I’d have almost spent 2 years.

 

Back in the day I’d spend hours upon hours per day working on this place, both on the servers I managed and with the people I worked with. Throughout my time here I’ve managed probably upwards a dozen and a half different servers, and I can’t even begin to explain how much time and effort went into those (or the amount of surf maps I’ve zoned over the years. Literally hundreds upon hundreds), and have days worth of playtime in the servers alone. I’d spend countless summer nights up until 5AM in TS, with fellow admins/friends, just talking about the servers and how to improve the community. I’ve seen hundreds of admins come and go, ranging from SAs to BDs, and from strangers to best friends. And I’ve seen/been a part of almost every major change that has occurred here dating back to 2011 – whether it’s the 2012 forum hacking and deletion, the eventual move from CSS to CSGO, or the domain and ownership change – I’ve seen and likely played some form of role in all of them.

 

The point that I’m trying to illustrate here is just how important this community was to me – and still is – and why that’s a part of my reason for stepping down. The main reason of which – the drive that I mentioned a few paragraphs up - simply is no longer there. Being in my 3rd year of college, with my entire life ahead of me, I just can’t see continuing as a dedicated higher up here as being a part of that. This place will always be in need of having dedicated staff members who have a true passion for improving this place, and that are actively and publically involved in the community. I don’t have the same passion for CSGO and improving SG that I used to have, and it wouldn’t be right for me to essentially be a placeholder at this rank for any longer. I’m more than happy to say that I’m ready to pass the torch on to whoever can fill this role in the future.

 

I could do personal shout outs and messages here, but I’d be sitting here typing this for over a week straight, and I’d go far over the character limit. I’ve gotten to know so many of you so well, and so many of you have meant so much to me in one way or another, more than words can explain. Rather, I’d just like to give a quick thanks to the BD/TA/AO team – both of the present and in the past – everyone who I have had the pleasure of working with dating back to 2013. You have all put so much work into this place, and it’s been great to work with all of you, and for that I’ll always be appreciative. I’ve made countless friends from my role here, and I will always be appreciative for those as well. Currently, we have such a great staff filled with wonderful people, and I know that they will lead this place right back into the spot of being the top gaming community out there.

 

I won’t be disappearing completely (at least moreso than I already am xd) – I’ll still be around on steam and on the forums as usual.

 

I’d just like to end just by saying thank you again – to all the mems, regs, subs, VIPs, HGs, SAs, LGs, CAs, AOs, TAs, Liam Brown, BDs – everyone. You all make this such an amazing place not only to play games, but to hang out with friends and have a good time. It’s all of your dedication that keeps this place running as smoothly as it does, and turns it into something more than just a gaming community, and that is something I hope to never see change.

 

[Reece]

Sad to see you go Bread, thanks for everything you've done. You'll never be forgotten. Best of luck in all your endeavors!

[DancingMoonLight]

@Bread sucks to see you go, but nevertheless I wish nothing but the best for you Bread. Best of luck in college and your life!

[All Ts]

Never changed his avatar to this day, what a guy. Cya around.

[sean]

Love you bread! Sad to see you go

[Black Rain]

luv u dad

 

fkn BRAYAN get me some starbucks

 

 

also grats @Vick on CA

[Reid99]

Gonna miss you being a red Bread, I've known you since the start of my run here on SG and it sucks to see you go. Best of luck with your IRL endeavors.

 

don't worry I will eventually I make you proud dad :>

[angelo]

Holy crap. Sad to see you go Bread.. Good luck and best of wishes!

 

Thank you for everything

[Prez]

Brian,

 

I'm truly saddened that this day has finally come. I know that we've been talking about this for a while, but to see the purple finally hit your name it really hits home. We've known each other for close to a full decade - I remember first meeting you on the surf dm server under the name Buttery Bread. We'd play together for hours on surf_10x and others with maya and regulars of SG. Now, 9 years later, we've developed a friendship and bond that to me is second to none in this community. We've been through a shit ton together as admins, higher ups and most recently as BDs. You've been a true friend and also a mentor, showing me the way as I climbed my way back up the ranks - I truly wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for your help and guidance.

 

As a token of this community's appreciation and respect for all that you've done, I'm extremely happy to award you with the Presidential Award. Your contributions will be remembered in our ranks for years to come.

 

We're losing an immense part of our team today, but I know that with all of the work, effort and time you've put into this place we'll be alright. Thank you for everything.

[WavY]

But I never got to hear your voice

 

sad to see you go even tho we haven’t played in awhile either way wishing you the best!