Ozzy's Upcoming Resignation

[Ozzy 1,992]

Well... My time has come. This is gonna be a long one so I'll throw the TL:DR here at the top.

I just had one of the best weeks of my life. I was on vacation with my girlfriend and her family near and in Lake Tahoe. We spent the week swimming, riding horses, learning archery, skeet shooting, paddle boarding, fishing, drinking, gambling, golfing, hiking, and just about every other outdoor activity you can think of. We were having an absolute blast. She got the call that she was finally being hired on as a full-time teacher in a class room instead of online, her cousin got engaged yesterday in Santa Monica, and my brother is moving out. All around me people were continuing to move forward in life. I however, had grown complacent. I worked my ass off, and caught some fortune along the way, up to where I am now but then plateau'd. This week was a wake up call. The edge I had on my peers was slowly dwindling. I was wasting months of my life being comfortable. So I had to make a choice. I had to take action. This isn't just a resignation from GG, but from video games in general. It won't be cold turkey but I'll likely reserve playing to just a few hours a week now. It doesn't feel good nor right to leave MRP in the volatile state that it's currently in. However I feel like I need and have earned the right to be selfish in this decision. I'm going to name drop a laundry list of people who have made an impact on my time here. Know that even if I didn't name you, it's ALL of you that make the GG community what it is. Thank you for giving me countless memories over the years. I've made friends and have stories that I'll likely never forget.

 

I'm going to try and do this is chronological order:

@Dempsey - You drunk retard lol. When I came back to the server and became a full fledged Garnet Gamer (kill me), you were the one to train me. We rose up through the ranks of 2GA together, with you always being a couple ranks ahead. There was never a dull moment with you around and you were actually a solid 2GA officer. Thank you for being the spark to Jackal's infamous speech on CSCD in 2019.

@Garret - For those of you who don't know, this is Flame. Flame, thank you for the memories of being in 2GA, however brief that was. You were criticized for being too weak of a leader and not being willing to bring the hammer down. Being the leader of a base faction is probably the toughest role on the server, and as far as O-11's go, you were on the better side of average. As a person, you were as genuine as they come, and never were one to attack someone's character.

@Ethan - The most underrated player/leader to ever play GG in my experience. I learned so much from you not only as a leader, but as a staff member. Your influence spreads far more than you know, and likely more than most would care to give you credit for. I always respected how you had a vision for your factions and critics be damned. That being said, you were open to criticism and could hold a productive conversation like an adult. Being in TS with you during joint ops with SSO/PDSS was fucking hilarious and showed a different side of you not many were lucky enough to see. If it weren't for some dumb ass target in Taiga Forest's KH glitching and getting me stuck, I would've joined your SSO and had a whole different path. I was pissed but as we found out, it worked out all right. Hope you're killin it Gresh. /me salutes

@Krim1 - Oh man. The memories. I know for a fact you were one, and I think Crypt was the other. I had never really talked to any of you but I guess I made a big enough impression to warrant some PM's. I had just failed SSO tryouts and was doing some RFR work after war when I reported someone for NITRP.... A NITRP report taken by Ethan... For anyone who doesn't know, reports taken by Ethan were notoriously long, let alone a fucking NITRP report. The advert went out that PDSS were hosting tryouts and I was interested in joining but was kind've confused by their tryouts because I had "failed" name change in the tryout that Skye had passed. Krimzin and Crypt were pming me to get my ass to PDSS tryouts. I said some joke about being in a sit with Ethan so I'll see em next peace time. They found it amusing enough the not close the tryouts until I could attend. The rest is history. Back to you though. A mute who when he made a sound in TS, we'd go wild. You were always someone who would look to make people laugh and have a good time. That PDSS is still by far the most fun I've had on the server. I know there was a little falling out when I warned you for RDM. I regret that warn but we were always able to go back to being friends. I don't know when, but I believe you will be unbanned eventually and have a positive impact upon returning. Good luck becoming a doctor or gas station franchisee

@Inca - Loooong history. Same faction multiple times, malding over your headglitching multiple times, but always having that respect for your play and influence. Pretty sure you were the other person PMing me during my sit with Ethan. I guess I owe you both thanks for putting me on Jessy's radar because that faction and time period is still the time I hold most dear. I always respected how you weren't afraid to speak your mind (besides every making a single forum post lol) even if it went against the status quo or popular option. With that, you and I had more than a few legitimate discussions that proved fruitful for either factions or the entire server. Like Ethan, people that can engage in actual discussion instead of hide in TS, forum reactions, etc are extremely valuable in maintaining and improving a server. I wish you the best and hope to hear you talk whenever I pop into TS every now and then.

@Skye - The Transformer. The Hormonal. Jessy's Kink. A girl of many names. Getting to know and be in PDSS with you was a lot of fun. We had no shortage of leaders and positive influences in there, you included. I still remember when you and Jessy taught me how to dolphin dive and surf with noclip the day I got staff. You were a bit LOA heavy when I was still playing then but when you were around, you were a part of the family. Hope you got your degree and stopped smoking 4 packs a day.

@Panini - I'd like to recall the positive memories, but all I can write is that I hope you ended up in a cell and got the mental help that you desperately need.

@Turtle - Hope you're doing well. I know your "friends" liked to take advantage of you, which always pissed me off. I feel like you were a genuine person but were just following along to try and hold onto relationships. I really do hope you're doing well.

@Apollo - Red Crow. Weeb. Simp. You were a semi-mute back then. Later you started talking and good god were you a spaz lmao. If you crushed up Adderall and gave it to a puppy, it's energy level would still be below yours. Always fun to be around and to be in Discord/TS with. Your energy was infectious and the shit shows on the server usually started with you. We massed each other probably 57 times over but that wasn't such a crime back then at 2:00 am. Hope you're doing well and got yourself the submissive Korean girlfriend you wanted.

@Mute - For the longest time, you were the only person I had ever removed from any of my factions. It wasn't even out of bad blood, moreso that you just gelled better with the faction you were sitting on reserves with. Was fun having you around.

@Normal Hooman - My right hand man back in PDSS. Was a blast being in Frogmen with you, leading Frogmen with you, and getting carried in CS by you. Someone I trusted from the start, especially because you were someone who wasn't afraid to speak their mind or go against the grain. I'll never forget T-Posing on Ghillie during war at TC with you, Riskii, and Fred. Being able to hold an OBJ while memeing was hilarious. Hope the military is treating you well and I'm going to steal your dog.

@Fredarmpit - We've known each other for about 5 years now. You come and go but whenever you come back, it's like you never left. Might want to double check and make sure you cancelled all your subscriptions LMAO.

@Tora1 - Tranny, Tora Dmitri, Dzhia, but to me, Jessy. A day 1 homie and someone I can trust with anything. I became your friend by memeing that it was your birthday when it wasn't even close and now here we are lol. We've been in the same faction, led opposing factions, been staff together, gotten drunk on League together, and played just about every popular game that's come out in the last 3 years together. You gave me a shot back in 2018 and I like to think that was what opened me up to how great this community can be. Your Frogmen was the pinnacle of what a faction can be in my opinion. You were a role model in how you played (RU Riot Meta), how you lead, and how you staffed. Knowing when to have a good time and when to be serious was always on of your strengths. You can noclip into Company HQ for a flashbang but just don't throw it where someone will cry ;). The aspect of "family" is something I had always chased but could never manage to replicate. Still bummed Jasmin never killed you enough times to finish your post. I know you and I will stay in touch but keep creating something special with Vega my guy.

@Fupert1 - I think you're technically the one who handed off PDSS to me and I'm forever grateful for that. It was my first of many experiences in faction leadership and gave me a chance to show what I had. Like Ethan, you served as a role model for me and I turned to you for advice on some decisions back in 2018/19. Another mute who finally started talking after a couple of years. It was great to play with you, and get to know you.

@Kroms @Amanda Strike @Charlie - You 3 were around for so many hilarious moments. On the server, playing the hot game at the time, or just being idiots in Discord. Thank you to all 3 of you. I'm glad I was able to meet you three and laugh my ass off time after time. G*v* m* V*c*o*i*'s IG handle thanks.

@Kirb - Man disappeared off the face of the earth out of nowhere. For when you were around however, it was a damn good time. You, Turtle, and I probably spent 4 hours finding Matador snipes on Taiga Forest, which is one of my favorite memories from the map. I hope you and your girl are doing well.

@Riskii - The Samurai. The Indonesian Prince. I'm happy you took time off from being literal royalty to play the server and be the first person I had join my PDSS. You and Hooman already had a connection from SSO but you were new to me. Even with that, you and I immediately became friends and you helped establish many of the practices that my PDSS, and many factions still today, utilize. If you ever become King, all I want is an all expense paid vacation to Indonesia!

@Wingard @Koulit @Bleach - You knuckleheads were the next group of people brought into my PDSS. All as projects that we would work on and hopefully mold into good players as well as role models. Having you 3 all join at relatively the same time provided some healthy competition. Despite RU Commando : Trisome 21 being a strong contender for you Koulit, eventually you and Wingard became Ying and Yang. Two peas of a similar pod who were a blast to have in the faction. Never a dull moment with any of you and it was a pleasure having you around. Crazy to think that all 3 of you eventually became Captain, something I do take pride in. However Bleach turned the ironic racism into some unironic racism, tainting the faction a bit 

@Towelie - One of the many vets who returned when CS Desert returned for the Valentine's Event*. One of the many vets who I had the pleasure of getting to know and lead upon them returning. You had some history with a few of the members already but it was the first time you and I had interacted. Immediately I knew you were someone who would be great for PDSS. A great head on your shoulders and productive in war. Sort of the class clown once you got in and you were loved for it. I obviously regret the way I left but for you specifically. I felt as though I betrayed your trust more than most and for that, I am deeply sorry.

@Duel - Pretty sure you're banned off here because of some enthusiastic rants awhile back but oh well. Another veteran I had the pleasure of meeting and leading. You were at least a name I had heard and knew before desert came back. I was definitely surprised when I heard you were interested in joining but definitely thrilled. Another wise, well-spoken player who I tried to learn from. Some people claim that you were a soap-box speaker who really didn't progress but I disagree. You always put thought and substance into your comments, something that many people misinterpreted as "fluff". It was great being around you and thanks for turning me onto Planetside 2 for a bit. That was fun.

@Blade - The quieter, only in the literal sense, half of the Blade/Duel duo. Again, I was surprised to hear that you were interested in joining PDSS but I was stoked to have you. The wealth of knowledge and ideas that you both brought to the table was something any leader should be happy to have. Hope you're doing well!

@{GG} CJ - My boy. My thick-legged, piss beer drinking, ass-tier golfer boy. I was thrilled when I finally convinced you to come over to RU. Serenading each other in Comms in the middle of war is undoubtedly one of my favorite memories from MRP. You're a true homie and I hope your stream starts to pop off. I'll hop in from time to time. Just remember that "It's Modelo Time!" & "It's Spicyyyyy"

@{GG}otham - Ginger headass. You're someone who I respected throughout my time on GG. You led a combo faction very very well and did so with style. Being able to handle the ego's of SOC whilst tending to the needs of base players is a delicate balance and you handled it fantastically.

@Strange6688846993 - Dumbass

@Jackal - Pretty sure you're unbanned on the forums now. I know we butted heads at times, and then worked together at times. I believe you genuinely had the best interest of the server most of the time, people were just critical of your methods. Hope college treats you well.

@Phantom - Same thing as Jackal really. Had our differences but we worked together when the situation called for it. Hope you find a job you're looking for after school.

@Trip - L. But as far as you as a person, I've heard you've been going through a certain type of hell. I wouldn't wish that on anyone and I was happy to hear that you are over the hump.

@skrt@GreatGuyHugh@Shibe@.lua@drax - Didn't really play with any of you except skrt before REDACTED GAMING. You guys were a part of some pretty fun times on Police RP. Dicking around as a group of Japanese street racers was hilarious. Fell out of touch with most of you guys but I hope you're all doing well.

@eXg-Buddha - You're an odd one for sure. How I saw you changed day by day. Chill, awkward, aggressive, passive, etc. Regardless, there were plenty of fun times on GMod, Roblox, and everything else. Thank you for those positive memories and I wish you the best.

@Mitsuri1 - We were tight and then you started going off the rails a bit. You got hella moody and aggressive out of nowhere. There were still plenty of good times with you, and for that, thank you.

@JoeBudden - Onto the newish guys. Coming back to the server, there were few old faces and a lot of new ones. I had heard mixed reviews about the group as a whole but heard that you were chill. When I finally got around to talking to you, I quickly found what the others did. You're an easy going guy who's just looking to vibe and have a good time. You're hella easy to talk to and get along with. #OneOfTheGoodOnes

@Dtedey1 - Another homie who I became friends with after coming back to the server. The guys who's mic somehow peaks when he whispers. You welcomed me back into PDSS when I returned, helping me reacquaint myself with the meta and play style. Once Joe had resigned from SSO COL, you were the only faction leader I could see myself enjoying my time under. Guess that's why once you left, I had no issue going to Marines to help Jackal and Tayler. Was happy to see that you are making a return to the server but unfortunately I'm outta here soon.

@Porche - Ah man. I think you're whole scenario with Petal was overblown. Especially considering there was a 1, 2 year max difference in your ages and I'd bet that 75% of player's parents have an age gap larger well larger than that. You're a good kid with a heart of gold, you just let the bottle control you for awhile. We've reconnected a couple times just to chat and it sounds like you're doing much better. I believe you're a genuine person and hope to see you succeed.

@Kendal - You were a follower when I met you. You took advice and information from people as scripture and blindly heeded their advice, worried about reputation and ramifications. I was happy to see that changed once you returned to the server after resigning from Manager. We've butted heads sure, but so has damn near everyone on this list and myself. You used to resort to griping in TS but eventually we were able to have conversations about our disagreements and were better off for it. I hope your job is going well and I have a feeling you'll succeed in life.

@Viva - It was a blast being in your Vega and passing the tryouts was a nice milestone in my time on MRP. It was unfortunate that around the time I joined, you or V were involved in some negative events. Despite that, it was fun as hell being a part of that elite unit and probably the most sweaty TS channel I've ever been in. Hope HOI is treating you well.

@Gamma - Still doesn't feel real... You never think it will hit close to home until it does. When I came back in 2018, it was on the tail end of CHIEF. A group that I was welcomed into with open arms thanks to you and Jessy. You and I didn't have the history that all of the other members had. Not even close. But you treated me with the same friendliness and respect as if we did. Even if you didn't have a mic and were slightly restricted into the SSO bubble, you and I formed a relationship that helped me become glued to the server and the community.

Fast forward to me being in SSO and genuinely trying to grind for Vega. You and Dtedey humored my requests for trainings and tips/hints. You're a large part of why my movement and positioning have allowed me to be successful, even with these old-man eyes and reaction time. You're someone who poured everything he had into the things he cared about, as evident by your work on MRP, SWRP, and the relationships you built. You will never be forgotten Gamma. May you rest in peace.

@retired - Idiot. You were thrown under a massive bus during the whole Panini incident. Clearly you were not condoning the behavior but rather showing no empathy by saying it should be handled privately instead of publicly. I hope you still don't lie about how much you lift because the numbers are so irrelevant.

@broken - We knew each other before Vega but never talked really. Getting to know you and be in a faction with you was hella fun. You're a solid leader who's capable of taking criticism (a rare breed these days). As a person, you're chill af and it's always a good time with you around. Try not to die in some random ass war in the Middle East.

@Coyotee - I know we fell off at the end but while we were in Vega and vibing in that discord it was fun af. You're a chill dude who definitely knows how to have a good time. I regret how I left Vega but not the fact that I did. Hope you're doing well.

@Flak - Another chill dude who I vibed with in V and that discord. Again, bummed how we fell out but shit happens. Hope you're doing well.

@Dexx - I dont even know bro. Like you were nice and definitely appeared to have good intentions for the server. Obviously the ideas weren't always the best or practical but you meant well. At least that's what I thought but I'm not sure anymore. Regardless, hope and your family are doing well.

@Tayler - You were a huge role model on the server. Not just for me but for a large portion of the server. Even if they weren't directly influenced by you, they drew inspiration from people who you taught or learned from you. A great leader, player, and friend to the server. Whenever you do return, you always provide relevant commentary and make the server a better place. I was shocked and saddened to hear that you were experiencing your own period of depression recently. I hope you're on the better side of that mountain and are looking forward to the next chapter of your life.

@shrimp - Getting to know you and bounce ideas of you was very influential on how I saw the server. You were a supporter of me being unbanned on the forums and in becoming staff. I firmly believe your support got me where I got to. Sometimes you were aggressive in pushing you ideas but I can always respect someone who chases their vision with conviction (see my comments to Ethan). Your creativity in Suggestions and large scale updates is unrivaled, despite the fact that few came to fruition. Even if people don't want to credit you, you were the inspiration for many of the updates that came after your departure. I hope you're doing well and doorways are tall enough.

@AwesomeAidan0221 @D_Rose @JimTrash - You three are being grouped cause well... You three left the server in shambles for Gythem, Homast, and I to try and fix.

Aidan, you were and are chill but I feel like the role just wasn't for you. I heard great things about your GB and the culture that you instilled. You're one of the few cooks here on GG that I would likely lose a cook-off to.

D Rose, still kind of baffled how you reached Manager. You were chill af and obviously a friend to many, a quality I feel got you to that position. Inefficient as a Manager and a faction leader but an incredibly nice person and friend. Was sorry to hear you got injured in football and I wish you the best moving forward. Remember, when in doubt, cut block.

Jim, I think I'm one of maybe 2 people who know why you actually left. I hope you're doing better mentally now. You were a genuine guy and knew how to have fun. That being said, I think you were a bit pushy with your agenda and made some mistakes that ultimately drove away some players who would've been nice to keep.

@Gythem - Our relationship was odd for sure. I wasn't ever trying to get you removed, demoted, etc. At the time, I felt you weren't ready nor was the promotion deserved. You had good ideas, regurgitated or not, but never decided to pursue them actively. You said that I basically choked out your ideas, but that's simply not true. I never attempted to snuff out your ideas or try to push my own agenda over yours. That all being said, you are a good kid and a pleasure to be around when you are. You have a bright future ahead of you with swimming and school.  I wish you the best of luck

@Homast - You and I got along, which is better than I can say for most. When you were around after the 3 Headed Manager fell, you weren't all that productive but you were never a bad person. You were genuine, something that is unfortunately rare among the community and in life. Maybe trim that 2 TB "Homework" folder yeah?

@Landon - Chiseled jaw headass. Basically Hooman v2 for me. My 2IC for the longest time in Rangers who I trusted and ran with in war. Those couple months with us in Rangers were some of the best months of my second run with the server. We'd mob in war, peacetime, other games, TS, and Discord. You were an absolute fucking menace in war and I was always stoked when I could get you in my faction. We fell out of touch since your resignation which is something I regret. I hope you're doing well.

@Rust - You failed tryouts hard. Like hard hard. But to expect you to outsnipe either Landon or I with old sniper mechanics was a lofty goal for the times. I think we literally stayed on top of Cons on Chaharikar for about 20 minutes working on sniper drills. I took a chance on you and boy did it pay off. You became a fantastic player, staff member, and role model. Low and behold, you drop the fact that you're a girl after about 6 weeks in the faction. You were afraid that being a girl would result in you being treated different, for better or worse. That never seemed to be an issue for you, as you thrived as a staff member and officer/leader. You were an absolute pleasure to have around and I hope you and your family are finding your roots after the move.

@Inferior - Don't know if this is your account or not but fuck it. You were the 2nd "new player" to be picked up in my Rangers. You had your ups and downs in terms of maturity, never really being able to find  that balance of fucking around and being serious. That being said, it never wandered into the egregious area of you fucking around too much. You were average in an era where there was little to no talent going around so we picked you up to train you. You were receptive to our advice and willing to work to get better. You made HUGE strides in your skill from when you entered Rangers to when you left. Able to snipe effectively and hold your own CQC with just about anyone. After resigning, you never really came back to us which was sad. I hope you're doing well.

@Kap @Oatlife - Lmfao. Knew you were an alt but just never pursued who. Would like to say I helped you get better via sims and such but obviously you were practically a finished product upon joining. It was fun having you around and sorry to ban you after someone snaked but safe to say I was obligated to do so.

@Valor1 - God damn when you came back you were a piece of shit. Cocky, loud, obnoxious, etc. I thought "no way am I letting this kid anywhere near Rangers." Fast forward a couple months where you dialed back the douchbaggery and became a good member of the community. I was happy to hear you were interested in joining Rangers. You were the only Ranger who fully passed during my Colonelship. You were nuts in war, being able to both sniper and CQC effectively, being the most cracked at CQC. The server just lots its spark for you which I totally understand. Now you're busy running it down Mid with Yone or Yasuo. Wish you the best.

@Dragonite - Retard lol. Still not sure if you cheated but some people are convinced you did. You had the "skill" but I tried to work on you maturity. Never was able to corral you as you just continued to hop on the server while drunk, baked, or both. Definitely a mistake I made as a faction leader was keeping you too long.

@Acer - Trying to build up Delta Force was going to be interesting. Pop still wasn't great, we had MARSOC models, and not that great of guns minus the M82. You were the first person to join outside of Rust who transferred when SEALs became DF. An incredibly skilled player who was known for running his mouth and being toxic. If Dragonite was a failure, you were a success story. Over time you were able to be toxic less, or at least closet it in TS or squad chat. You were a large part of my Delta Force and last experience as a Faction Leader on the server. Your spark faded towards the end which was evident, and I think your words led to some people leaving US due to them believing what you said despite facts. You were absolute jokes to play on the server with, play other games with, and to lower my volume in TS with. Good luck in life WolfPackAlphaMax.

@riprandy - Rest in Peace Randolph. From an MP5A5 abuser in GB to an absolute fiend in war. I've seen you grow in skill month after month to become not just a great war player, but a great role model. You always had the uncanny ability to know when to fuck around and when to be serious. An ability that has allowed you to progress to Head Admin. I know you're floating around right now but I genuinely hope you still find interest in the server as you'll be a huge asset. You were my right hand man in a lot of decisions as staff and as DF COL because I could trust you to give an unfiltered and macro-based opinion. The sky is the limit for you on the server. You were never one to share IRL stuff, even in my bi-weekly check-ins. So I don't really know what you're up to but I wish you the best xxliberalsmasherxx.

@Lex_ - How many names you gonna use bruh?! You're one of those guys who will keep leaving and coming back every couple months until the server is gone. You have good ideas and high expectations that are rarely met. Not a bad thing but maybe a recipe for disappointment. It was a pleasure having you in DF, as you were a mature player who was definitely able to hold is own in war. I hope the new Destiny 2 content is treating you well.

@hysteria - From banning your alt for cheating to accepting your staff app in record time and giving you Delta Force Colonel... LMAO. I'm happy that neither of us harbored any resentment for that and were able to be a part of a strong faction. Once you became more ingrained in DF, you were someone who I turned to for opinions on faction moves as I saw a newfound passion for the server and faction. I know you're going to absolutely kill it as COL, which is already evident by the moves you've made in your short time as de facto COL and actual COL. With your current attitude, DF and the staff team will surely flourish. Keep killin it Remy.

@Python - Took you like 9 months but you finally made it to Admin. Took you awhile but you made it into Delta Force. Like Hysteria, I see a new you, who's more invested in the server than before. I've seen you grow from a cocky idiot into a well-respected staff member and player. Maybe stop mucking drugs and booze but other than that, you seem to be on the right path. Keep on trucking dragonneeerd.

@zoahl - Took awhile to find your forums account but I gotcha. I wasn't able to hang around that long but it was nice to get to know you. You seem like you have a good head on your shoulders and have strong leadership qualities. Idk if your future is DF or GB but keep on doing what you're doing and you'll be fine.

@Larry_The_Potato - What are we? Lol bummed I won't be sticking around to hang out with you in DF cause you are actually chill af and a good player. The butt of many memes but took em on the chin. Hope DF treats you well and you have a good time now that you're back.

@Salmon - We never were really that close but it's obvious you're mature and able to handle the responsibilities of an executive. You rose to the occasion by taking 2GA during a time when it was in a pitiful state. I wish you the best moving forward.

@Millerjerm - NGL you're kind of pedestrian as a staff member. I don't really see a lot of ideas or leadership coming from you. If you do have aspirations of moving up, you're going to need to change some things.

@eli_ - Still don't believe you're 16 but whatever lol. You're chill and hopefully the racism is ironic. Not sure if you're going to be sticking around MRP or drop it for SWRP upon release but you do bring some quality ideas to the table from a faction standpoint. Wish you the best.

@Fonza @FonzaFone - Very similar to Flame honestly. An absolutely genuine person who at their core would struggle to say a bad thing about someone's character. Playing games, Gmod or not, with you was always a pleasure and hilarious. You're one of the people who I want the absolute best for in life, cause you seem like you deserve it.

@Whue - My nuts your mouth buddy, do the math. Dutch choked hard af in the Euros my guy what happened. Nah but for real I'll miss you. I was a huge proponent of you since you joined the server cause I saw the potential, not just as a player but as a leader. Playing shit like FCT with you was always big brain, which definitely resulted in some malding when people were 10 IQ like Python lol. Hope the server keeps treating you well and I'm glad to hear you're back invested.

@Party - Man I hope you figure it out. We've been playing together for over a year, which is actually on the long side considering most people who played on Chaharikar v2 aint around no more. I always wanted you to shine so I could give you the promotions you desired but the stars just never aligned. Good luck moving forward in the server and in your actual military.

@Bman - Bruh if I ever get Personoid with you again, I'm alt+F4ing. For real though, you mean well and you're a genuine dude. Maybe not stern enough with your faction but you've always had the best intentions.

@Jake - Brit man brit man. From me basically being the only thing keeping GM's and AFSOC from being Thanos snapped, to you being where you are now. A lot of people counted you and those additions out early on, but I kept asking them to be patient and give it time to develop. Here we are, rebounding strongly from another rough patch as we always do. You have the balls to make tough calls and be the villain, and also know when harsh punishment isn't the best course of action. A combination not many have. Under your watch and the watch of this new generation of staff and players, MRP should do just fine.

 

And lastly @Nutter - Thank you for this community Lee. It has been a part of my life for 3 years now and I've made countless memories and forged many relationships through it. It's longevity is a testament to the roots you've ingrained in the Garry's Mod gaming community. Servers have come and gone but Garnet Gaming as a whole has remained. Thank you for the opportunity to play your servers, thank you for the opportunity to staff and eventually lead a server, and thank you for the amazing time I had here on GG.

 

To clear up why it says "Upcoming":

I have already resigned from my In-Character positions. Delta Force Colonelship was handed to Hysteria and VVS GenPKN will soon be handed off after I work that out with Jake.

As far a Manager goes, and I know the timing is ironic considering Choppy's situation, I'm not leaving until I've fulfilled the promises I've made as Manager to date. That includes any suggestions, Update Sheets, staff changes/duties, etc.

 

It has been an absolute blast to have spent the last 3 years getting to know and play with all of you. I wish the best upon every player, server, and person in this community. Thank you all

 

Edited July 29, 2021 by Ozzy

[raqi 734]

Sad to see you go soon G. Hope to see you succeed in life on whatever path you choose to take.

I’ll never forget the time you gave me GM perms for like 15 minutes 

Edited July 30, 2021 by Papiraqi

[Party 67]

so sad to see you go. me and you have played a lot together and you have gained my respect a long time ago. i wish you all the best in life. will miss you  

See ya sometime soon Mr.  75R Colonel Ozzy 

[acer 636]

Around late January/early February was when I started to actually getting to know you Ozzy. I won't go into detail, but mid-January was THE hardest part of my life so far. The most important part about that time in my life was that there was somebody there to talk to, and that was you. You became a role-model for me, and I'm genuinely sad that you're leaving, all I can really say is Thank You for being there for me when I needed you. 

[Reeper 310]

I know I didn't get to talk to you all that much, but you were one of the most chill managers/staff I've seen. We've had some moments that I will always remember. I'll try to keep up with you in discord. I wish you the best.

[br0ken 1,230]

You're a real one old man, good luck with life man hopefully everything goes well

[Nutter 15,155]

It's been an absolute blast hanging out with you in TS, listening to you cook and get sick with COVID (unironically). I wish you the best with your goals you talk to me about over Steam. This isn't as traumatic to me, because I don't play the servers, but I assume I will always have you on TS to talk to  

[Draco_ 223]

Even tho our relationship wasn’t always good you helped the server positively. Hope the best for you and your family’s lives. 

[Landon 61]

I always enjoyed hanging w you no matter what we were doing or playing, and you were definitely one of my favorite faction leaders. I wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors and don't be a stranger ; )

also your matchmaking skills are off the charts keep up the good work

[grace 291]

2 hours ago, Ozzy said:

@Kroms @Amanda Strike @Charlie - You 3 were around for so many hilarious moments. On the server, playing the hot game at the time, or just being idiots in Discord. Thank you to all 3 of you. I'm glad I was able to meet you three and laugh my ass off time after time. G*v* m* V*c*o*i*'s IG handle thanks.

Good luck with life and thanks for everything the past few years! and youre never gna get her @ sry . 

Edited July 29, 2021 by Kroms

[AwesomeAidan0221 694]

2 hours ago, Ozzy said:

Aidan, you were and are chill but I feel like the role just wasn't for you. I heard great things about your GB and the culture that you instilled. You're one of the few cooks here on GG that I would likely lose a cook-off to.

Yea, being Manager wasn’t for me.  I was extremely up tight because I thought I had to be as a manager to get shit done. I now realize that i should have just been my chill self. The moment i resigned all of that went away as i’m sure many saw the change in personality. Glad my GB are still well known, we weren’t great at anything except for having an extremely fun time while not being complete jerks to everyone else.  Also, i’m not as good as a cook as people think, a cook off wouldn’t be as difficult for you as you think. We weren’t extremely close but whenever we did get to talk it was either entertaining or enlightening, thank you.

[Bortnik 451]

We never talked much, but I’ll miss you. You definitely have had an impact on the server’s stability, and I wish you the best. Wouldn’t mind playing some Roblox with you in the future, assuming you still play that.

[Kendal 450]

Everything is water and bridge ozzy. You did a finer job keeping the community afloat than I ever did/could. my personal feelings aside that is all that matters with your position. Great manager, great member of the community as a whole. It's a shame we didn't get along when you first came back, and it took some time trying to approach you to try and help pushing for change in the community. Even though you knew how my time as an executive went, and were critical of me back then, you still considered my opinions and we talked a ton when Garnet accepted me back into staff. For a brief moment I thought I had made good friends with two people I used to hate (you and Jake), and like we would make a damned good team for the community.

Lake Tahoe is absolutely wonderful, I used to go there with my grandfather before he passed. I'm glad that going there helped you come to realizations in your real life. God knows I felt those same things. I guess it's a certain point when you finally realize adulthood has caught up with ya, and that life has passed you by. Everyone you knew has moved on but you're still holding on for dear life to the things that keep you from moving on and dealing with real life. At least thats what it was for me.

Much love Ozzy, my DM's are always open to you man. I consider us better friends than you may think

 

[Care 37]

Jeez man, loved to have you around man. The amount of work you've put in is awesome and motivating to see. I hope to see you around sometime man.

Thanks for everything man!

[Salmon 488]

Who will I talk to about fine(er) liquors now?

Good luck on your path my guy. You've done a lot for us, time to do something for yourself. Hope to hear from you down the line