Rooster's farewell address... (kinda)

[Temporary Account]

Well, Rooster...I think it's obvious that in you've touched a lot of people, who you never really met, in many positive ways. We'll all miss ya, but like Binary said: Don't be a stranger. I'm sure once you're back into taking a more active role in real life, you'll find time for the occasional game/post/chat with us. Hopefully you won't spend all of it with |C|ondemned and you'll share a little with the rest of us You may leave, but your spirit lives on!

/me hopes his work never starts monitoring traffic...

 

[Swedix]

The most have been said.
Enjoy your life, take care of your family and don't forget us.

 

[DividedSky]

Wow, I log on for the first time tonight and this is what I see? Whoa ... this was like a big news story breaking.

I lurked in these forums for long before I ever acutally posted ... and obviously you were (and still are) Mr. PuF. One night I was playing at JamisonGold and you, among other people who I don't recall, joined the game. I was like "Whoa, this guy is famous!" So I asked you if you were "The" Rooster and you said "The one from PuF" and I was thinking it was so cool. I told my buddy I was playing with "Rooster is famous!" He thought it was hilarious that someone could be famous simply by playing UT(he'd never heard of you) but I thought it was pretty neato. I then typed "Nice to meet you. Now I must kill you" and the rest is history. Or something.

Anyway ... the preceding anecdote was meant to point out how much of an impact you had on the community as a whole. Whether it's being "Mr. PuF" or running The Roost ... you made your mark. And in a good way.

Good luck ... I think we all agree you've made the right decision. Whenever you'd like, meet me on Lava Giant, grab the flag, and I'll steal the armor from you

 

[Pope]

You've left your mark mate, from whichever angle you look at this community. Thx for being such a good sport and a good inspiration for newcomers. Unfortunately this day has only 24h in it and 3 kids need quite a big portion of that.

See you around.

 

[[ACE]Revenant]

Rooster,leaving?

I (and probably everyone on this forum) considered Rooster as the king of this forum.........The news of you leaving here had the impact of an amplified redeemer. Of course,I also think you made the right decision.

May the ping be with you!

P.S. What's gonna happen to your server........?

-Revenant

 

[Krypton|BuF]

Hey, even though i only played you once and only know you little, i'm sure PuF is loosing a great leader figure.

Best wishes... good luck, Rooster!

Teach your children, do your work, and be ready to come back to PuF in about 30 years, when we are old, gray men, so we can play a little UT (UT XXV, patch 25.15)...

Or, to say it in one "word", man:

[really big]SNIFF.....[/really big]

 

[WebSlinger]

If anyone responds negatively and selfishly to your very responsible decision, they should be banned from PuF.

I (a father) wholy understand and support your decision, I actually applaud you. There are reasons unknown why we play this game (my wife doesn't understand, and I can't explain), it eventually becomes a part of us.

Rooster! thanks a ton for helping WAY WAY more than anyone ever should have to get my server up and playable. As long as PuF the Magic Dragon is administered by me, your name will always appear in the MOTD.

heed the call....
!roost

 

[LordKhaine]

Sorry to see you go Roo, dont worry, in 10 years time when the kids have grown up a bit, we can all get togethor for a PuF reunion in UT4 or Q8A =D

/me waves good bye, to the man of PuF

 

[Harm|PuF]

Everything has pretty much been said, so I'll just add my name to the list of farewells .

 

[PsychoMoggieBagpuss]

Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhh

Who's going to turn round when UT v4xx comes out and say "It works fine for me ... must be your computer"!?!?!?!

Thanks for helping to make PuF become something more than just another forum.

You will be missed.

 

[JESUS CHRIST]

"Rooster is famous" That is great.

Hate to see on of the 2nd gen leave but you cant lose a job and comprimise your family for a game. Just goes to show how damned addictive this game can get. UT:Crack Edition, lol.

Good Luck Rooster!!

 

[[DFU]Retro|PuF]

Until we meet again, my friend

Rooster - just a few words:
<font size=18>THANK YOU</font>

You don't know many of us individually, but I'm sure there's hundreds of us that feel we know you from your participation and contributions to the Unreal community. Both your knowledge, skill, and especially character are much greater than any of us could ever explain in words.

Leave us knowing that we thank you for what you've done, and we truly support your intelligent and mature decision. I think I speak for everyone when I say:

<b>You are always welcome, friend.</b>

/me salutes a great leader.

We'll be honored to have you visit again. Take care and best wishes...

 

[CHRYSt]

Blah blah blah...bye!

Every one of us who was around in the first few weeks that PuF was beginning, and has known Rooster since will miss you. See ya R. Come around at least occasionally, and bring the kids.

 

[BlackIce]

/me hugs Roo tightly. I miss you already hon. I take it as a singular honor to have known you within this community and I understand your struggle. Your presence will be sorely missed but you will not be forgotten. Legends never die.

 

[-BHS-Snowdog]

Fare thee well, mighty warrior.

 

[Wolf Blackstar]

yeah....<cue soundtrack from "Gladiator">

/me salutes

And before I forget, thanks for teaching me some great shock rifle skillz

-

]LoL[Wolf|PuF

-]LoL[ Counter-Sniper and Shock-Ho

[Edited by Wolf Blackstar on 10-13-2000 at 01:15 AM]

 

[-[BHS]-Redfrost]

Good choice man. Family and real life always come before games, even though the community here sometimes seems like a family. I hope everyone respects you for your decision and that you are happier with spending more time with your family.

Good games Rooster, and thanks for letting us use your server oh so many times!

Farewell.

 

[Butress]

Use the "Search Forums" option.

Works fine for me, must be your system.

well, someone's gonna have to say this stuff now...



/me waves.

 

[Tosk]

Good Luck.....

with everything Rooster. It is sad to see you go but you made the right decision. One any of us would have made in your position.

BTW - You have a cool boss.

 

[Blatant Bastich]

GG's