A bit of a thing in response to the 'big announcement' Kat had mentioned - I'm sure by now the lot of you know what it is. I had typed this up when I saw she mentioned this on mobile, so some things may be innacurate. However, this is just... a thing.
So there's no use sugar-coating it, nor is there any need for anything else, really. I'll get right down to it. It is with deep regret that I, Maru, will be resigning from Doubt Academy as a whole.
I seriously, seriously hated to make this decision. But it's like, the best decision ultimately sucks the most. In the grand scheme of things, this is a better choice for not only me, but the players and the game itself - the gist of it is that I'm at a pretty nasty stage in my life where I hadn't made a bad decision per se, but I hadn't managed my lifestyle in the best way possible and this is me paying for what had gone down. When I'd finally be able to get past all of this, by my calculations, Doubt 3 would've ended. And hey, you shouldn't half-ass two things-- full-ass one thing, right?
I really loved being a GM and I'm honored Kat allowed me this wonderful opportunity. I was only able to cause as much despair and destruction for a couple weeks, but in those weeks.. I found I made some good friends, continued friendships with old ones and learned a lot. It was a fantastic experience. Planning everything was a blast, even though during that process itself I wasn't as present as I would've liked to be. However, it was still an amazing experience that allowed me to learn so much, as well as grow as a person, even. The people I've met through this group... I can't even begin to prattle on about some of you lot. You're an amazing bunch. It's a shame to have to end it, not only for me, but for Eikichi. Oh, sweet Eikichi.
I had so, so so so soooo many plans for dear ol' Eiki. He's my sweet baby and I had nurtured him for so long -- he was gonna have all this development and everything! It's a shame we didn't get to see much of it during the game itself. I mean, I'll be honest. Eiki's pretty whack. Hopefully though, his development will live on a little in the items from the capsule machine. So look out, Omega kiddos. A lot of those items are specifically designed to make everyone upset.
Specifically Kat. I love upsetting Kat. It's hilarious.
In terms of the game, I've a few more surprises that likely will only be uncovered towards the end - I will try my best to work on these things on and off so as to get them ready for the game. Unfortunately, I won't be following the game all that much so as to focus on the matters at hand - but aside from that, I'll be doing Beatriz's sprites! And needing to give her new expressions and poses on a constant basis is going to have me kind of remain updated with the game. Ayyyyy. So that's a thing. (For the record, I also did the lines for Saki's sprites. I'm great at sprites. /sarcasm)
Now as bittersweet as this already is... I'm afraid I've to make it worse.
I'm going to be staying off the majority of social media, save for some select things. Or at least, trying. I'll be off Skype for the most part, as well as tumblr and everything. So I'll be losing contact with a lot of you. Which does kind of suck. The closest to social media I intend on staying is maybe doing the occasional passive-aggressive tweet on Eiki's twitter when things go south for me at certain points during the day. Hopefully though, this'll be temporary. It's just that I honestly have no discipline and/or self control. Hence why things have to be... well, super hella nasty. But I just might pop back in now and then to check up on the game and you lot. Or not, because I'm doing all of this for my own good, but I'm still rather... to be frank, I'm still extremely butthurt about all of this and that the situation had to come to this. But alas, I've made my bed, now I've to lie in it.
Yes, I'm being super dramatic. Yes, it's completely unnecessary.
As much as I want to hope this is a see you later as opposed to a goodbye, it seems like... Well, that is going to be the case. Hopefully, the next time we meet - it'll be under less unfortunate circumstances. But that's the way the cookie crumbles, right?
Bye-o-nara, bastards. o/
