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11-12-07, 12:03 AM
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#1 | | Adamantium Golem Join Date: Mar 2007
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|  What happened to Lino?
Sorry for being MIA all this time, for those who notice and/or care.
I needed to take some time off Layonara because I was frustrated at things and people.
The whole "Come in, you'll fit in just fine" thing worked on me for a bit but the veil has been torn not too late after.
And even amazed by the strength and support of the staff and players, of our community, it got worse.
Until I found myself spending the free-time [usually sunday nights] playing SinglePlayer modules then at dawn, logging in and in a sleep-depraved zombiesh doing quests I could get into for -some- interaction, RP and XP. [Thanks aussies, you = love.]
That was when I started getting bummed and then the staff drops a note "By the way, we're going to end this all eventually to go on our way..."
[Without the intention of opening this discussion again, or having anyone offended, I'll just say I still think it's great that Leanthar and the others are going this way, I think that this will bring them many new things, good things too, and besides some problems life throws at us here and there they'll see it was worth when they have some time to breathe and just spectate the whole thing moving on its on. Cause it will. Believe you me.] That was like the final stab, cause at the time, I wasn't doing well enough to understand where the staff and L were coming from.
Moving on, I was intimidated by all the great RP I've seen and I wore myself out trying to keep up, to be like the people I saw. Clearly I found out that I have no capacity, though I have a strong will. Things slowed down a lot, people I've played with stopped playing, others were too busy on a blind quest for the levels/riches and it all took it's toll.
I have seen people come and go, some looking for status and power within the community, some with the honest intent of having fun.
The memories of some of the best roleplay, people, community, staff and moments in this server made me want not to leave, but take some time.
So.. Even being here for a short time compared to most people, that's my drama, that's what's been up with me, and yes, like it or not I'm back to annoy the hell out of you, you and you *randomly points* and you too back there. Assuming work don't take over my life completely.
-Lino
PS: I hereby give my authorization to any and all to freely bash this post, should they want to. Heck, go wild.
PS²: Remember the Forum Rules, though. =]
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Last edited by Odranoela : 11-12-07 at 12:05 AM.
Reason: Forgot something.
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11-12-07, 12:16 AM
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#2 | | Beholder Join Date: Jan 2007
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Welcome back!
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11-12-07, 12:23 AM
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#3 | | Mind Flayer Join Date: Jan 2007
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Glad to have you back. See you in game
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11-12-07, 12:28 AM
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#4 | | Adamantium Golem Join Date: Jan 2007
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
It's good to have you back Lino. Missed talking to you *smiles* Hope to see you IG soon!
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11-12-07, 12:38 AM
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#5 | | Lich Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey (Exit 88)
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Yay! Lino is back! Shiff is hungry 
Missed you buddy!
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11-12-07, 12:43 AM
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#6 | | World Leader Join Date: Dec 2004
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
hhmm seems I have to pull Favner out again. Just for the fun!
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11-12-07, 12:43 AM
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#7 | | Adamantium Golem Join Date: May 2007
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Welcome back, I hope you enjoy your stay with layo  | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to bobby1361 For This Useful Post: | | |
11-12-07, 04:26 AM
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#8 | | World Creator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakhurst, Ca.
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Never forget, it's a game and we are all here to have fun. Fun is defined differently for each individual but the bottom line is that we are all here to have fun, make no mistake about that.
If one needs to take a break then by all means do it...but then come back and have fun. 
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11-12-07, 06:39 AM
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#9 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Back in L-town
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Woohoo! Lino! Lino has to come and hang out at the Arena with Steel, Hardragh, and Omer (and ostensibly anyone else who likes working on/talking about the martial side of life).
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11-12-07, 07:20 AM
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#10 | | Ancient Dragon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Look at me still talking when there's Science to do...
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
I missed Lino.
And Odran... Odraen... OD...
You. <3
Glad you were able to take some time out to get your head back on; gods know we all need something like that from time to time.
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11-12-07, 07:44 AM
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#11 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Lino's cheery nature was sorely missed. Glad to see you coming back. | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Filatus For This Useful Post: | | |
11-12-07, 01:40 PM
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#12 | | Ancient Dragon Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern CA Bay Area
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
*evil laugh* I have been waiting for youuuuuuu
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11-12-07, 03:41 PM
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#13 | | Giant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Yay! Lino's back!
Val'll love having someone to tease... | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Frances For This Useful Post: | | |
11-12-07, 04:05 PM
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#14 | | Adamantium Golem Join Date: Mar 2007
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Jrizz!!! I'm so sorry for leaving you hanging like that, man. It was really selfish, I could've sent you a forum PM or something. But fear not for revenge is at your hands! Throw one of those epic killer sharks at Lino or port him to somewhere in the middle of the Deep for a revenge, you got my blessing!
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#15 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Welcome back (to our honorary Aussie!)
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11-12-07, 04:40 PM
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#16 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Australia
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Bout time! heh! And yeah we'll adopt Lino as an honorary Aussie. Everyone knows the best times are had in Aussie times! :P
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11-12-07, 04:51 PM
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#17 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
We are making up a sizeable group now aren't we?
I think we are at 8 full count? Nine with Lino if he comes that makes it 9 now? | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Tanman For This Useful Post: | | |
11-12-07, 07:01 PM
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#18 | | Beholder Join Date: Mar 2007
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| Re: What happened to Lino?
Welcome back!
I thoroughly enjoyed your RP | | | | |
