Suzerain's Resignation

[Suzerain 91]

My dearest friends, it has been an excellent few months. Working on this project has been
one of the highlights of my life. However, it is time that my story ends here. 

To understand my decision, you must know a bit about my life. 8 years ago, I contracted an
unknown, incurable eye disease. Every day of my life is filled with physical pain to the
point that I cannot leave my home without being rendered unable to open my eyes. While there
are very very few things left that I can physically do on the computer, working on this
project was one of them. However, you must understand that due to the circumstances of my
life, I do suffer quite a bit from depression. 

When Elysium was still small, there was far less to worry about. I spent most of my time
interacting with players and guilds, acting as an intermediary for the players and staff. After
all, this is what I enjoyed the most. It is how I met many of the players that I today call
my friends. However, as we merged, it became apparent I would have to take on a more serious
position within the core team and helping to steer the ship through the storm. This was not
my original intention with joining the project. I never had aspirations of doing more than
giving the players a positive environment where their voices could be heard. As many of you
know, our active population increased by over 40x, and no longer could I hear the
individuals. In fact, most of the communication I began to receive from the community at
this point was anger, insults, and hatred. I quickly began to realize that this was no
longer a position I was interested in holding. However, in the end, I continued on. I knew
it would be a hard journey to steer that ship into port, and I could not leave my teammates
to do so alone. 

Ultimately though, I have not come out unscathed. The pressures to satisfy such a large
community, to perform my tasks, to cover every angle of this project as to not make a
mistake... all while the only reward I am given is a huge sacrifice of time, money, hatred,
ingratitude, and the multitude of daggers in the dark from every direction... it has taken
it's toll on me. Combined with the depression I have to fight due to my confinement, I find
myself dealing with more than I can bare. For that, I am sorry. I am sorry that I am not
able to continue on, and provide you with this service. For my weakness, I hope you all will
forgive me.

I also hope you will take my words to heart. All that the Elysium Team does, they do for
you. There is no profit for them. You can treat them with respect, and they will do their
job with pride. You can harass their every move, and they will take every step forward with
a feeling of dread. The choice is yours whether or not they will enjoy the service they
provide for you.

Despite the grim circumstances, I will always remember my time here with you all for as long
as I live. As I said, I have made many friends, both within the staff and amongst the
players. While I will no longer be using my reddit or forum accounts, I will maintain my discord
account (Suzerain#2804), so don't be a stranger. I plan on playing on one of the upcoming
TBC servers, so perhaps we will meet some time in the Outlands. 

I consider my memories, my friends, and this goodbye to be my sole reward for the time I
have dedicated, and it is more than I deserve. 

Farewell,
Suzerain

 

 

Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ElysiumProject/comments/5pk5le/suzerains_resignation/

 

 

[Nelythia 44]

It is really sad to see you go, but I wish you all the best Suzerain!

You were always really friendly and helpful.

 

Thank you for everything you have done on old & new Elysium.

 

 

[Zaelonak 0]

Greetings,

 

Thank you for everything!

[Nelythia 44]

1 minute ago, Jorn Skyseer said:

Another one fallen! Lok'tar!

Unfortunately true.

 

Nano, Snow, now Suzerain... What is going on here :(

[Chunass 14]

Farewell best GM :(

[Overtime 6]

Don't stress about it.

[Erjh8765 19]

@OP:Hey man, I am really sorry to hear about the circumstances of your departure.

With respect to your eye issue, I have a small piece of advice for you, have faith to God and believe. Miracles do happen every day still around us.

Actually, I would recommend that you read "God's Medicine Bottle" by one Derek Prince, a former professor of Philosophy in the University of Cambridge, UK.

With respect to the trolls, well you have to grow a thick skin on the internet. Ppl suck, so what you got is pretty much normal.

Your job posting here needs to be taken by someone cool and with really thick skin, such as Pottu for instance, or me. My gf calls me "insensitive" 4 times per day or so.

Good luck with your life and always believe.

Edited January 22, 2017 by Erjh8765

[Crossbreed 3]

Wait, there's something wrong here. All the cool characters are around at least until Wotlk. This is not Blizzlike at all!!

/salute & Thank you for your huge contribution to this project!

[Koboss 0]

Very helpfull person, I wish you best of luck ;) 

[Shiamorah 20]

I'm sorry to hear that your illness is taking away the things you love, I know how hard that can be. I haven't been around for long, but I know that you played an essential role in making Elysium become the project it is today, and for that everyone is extremely grateful for. I wish you the best, and never lose hope.

[Quack 8]

I wish you all the best :)

[Crysthal 3]

Tbh reddit should be unofficial and the elysium GMs shouldn't look at it. Just too much flame and banter by random trolls and idiots who bring their reallife issues to our server.

 

Farewell and best of luck with your eyes, may the future medicines/technic help you once!

[Lehman Russ 13]

Wish you well and good luck. :)

[Walgrave 10]

 

45 minutes ago, Lehman Russ said:

Wish you well and good luck. :)

 

[Queeky 58]

I'm very sorry to hear that you too have left. I remember meeting you & working with you in the beginning and taking pride in what I managed to achieve, however small my contribution to the private server community was. I felt just like you: thankful that I could play my part in shaping the server. While I resigned, you fought on for what you believed in, and for that reason you are one of the few people in the staff I respect and look up to. Good luck!

Edited January 23, 2017 by Queeky

[Fridolin 0]

Bye bye fellow friend.

[Arela84 0]

Sad to see you go, you were always around since my first days on the old Elysium realm back in August. I wish you all the best for the future!

And I hope the crowd of ungrateful people either comes to their minds or just leave this place and do anything else with their lifes instead of ruining it for all the grateful people that love this project and appreciate all the work that is put into it.

[Renew 26]

my favorite GM on old Elysium, i wish you all the best for the future!

[Summer 26]

Still remember when you spawned Kirith for us when he was stuck under the map and we couldn't finish the quest on old Elysium. Wish you all the best and thanks for all you have done for this project!

[Spirit of the West 0]

Suzerain,

I am truly sorry for your condition, and how it has affected you. You do not need to be sorry for anything, nor should you feel that you are weak, for dedicating your time to the Elysium Project under such difficult circumstances with no reward is in fact a sign of strength. As with any community, there are those that are ungrateful, and that is their choice, but one which in turn affects us all. Know that we are not among them, and that we appreciate all of the effort that has gone into creating these servers.

You will always have our support,

Spirit of the West

[iwcham1979 4]

 Bad ppl everywhere.  People are sacrificing a lot on a voluntarily basis and get insulted for it.  All of you who insulted Suzerain are a bunch of cucksuckers.... 

 

[Beepy 1]

Good luck Suzerain and dont feel bad you have been part of a team that has done something great for us here and you should be proud of yourself :)

The unsatisfied minority is unfortunately the most vocal one always and on every single game. For every bad thing you hear you should think of the hundreds and thousands that are satisfied and genuinely thankful and happy with what you guys have accomplished here.

Was nice having you around and thanks for everything <3

[Cyond 0]

Thank you for everything you have done, Suzerain. You and the Elysium team are very respectable and deserve more grace than you will ever receive. Take it easy man, I wish you the best.

[Ravick 2]

Best wishes to you Suzerain, your work here on Elysium was very appreciated. I hope you'll be back one day, otherwhise good luck for your future.

[pôckett 0]

Best of luck. Also which tbc servers do you speak of?