Endzeitgeist |
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Hej everybody,
as some of you may know, my health hasn't been the best for a while and unfortunately, it hasn't improved much and today's visit to the doctor confirmed that my situation might deteriorate and my circumstances in life are looking like they might be taking a turn for the worse.
To cut a long ramble short: I will take a time-out for a month, starting on Friday. Until the end of November, there probably (not sure whether I'll have access to the internet) won't be new reviews as I take a trip away from it all to clear my mind and reevaluate everything.
I WILL continue to write reviews after that and follow my usual modus operandi, i.e. first post reviews of the complimentary copies I got on a first come, first serve basis, then go on to the pdfs I bought with one exception, the Oathbound pdfs that I've been wanting to do and that simply slipped my mind.
I will continue to honor all pdfs I've got and produce the respective reviews.
Thank you for reading this. Thanks to the publishers & authors that keep creating great content. Thanks to the layout-artists and editors, the unsung heroes of the RPG-industry, without whom so many of our favorite books would suck. Thanks for the complimentary copies without which I couldn't afford half the pdfs I review. Thanks to the people that put their trust in my verdicts. Thanks to everyone who kept reading my ramblings for over 900 reviews. And a special thanks to everyone who has clicked a banner on one of my Nerdtrek or RPGaggression reviews and subsequently purchased something. Without all of you, I couldn't have done this many reviews in what amounts to an additional, non-paying job in terms of workload. Thank you. I take a bow.
Here's to hopefully cracking the 1000 soon! Cheers!
Endzeitgeist out.
(And yes, there'll be reviews tomorrow.)
Matthew Morris RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32, 2010 Top 8 |
Fire Mountain Games |
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Thilo,
And thank you, for being persistent enough to actually keep on on cranking out those reviews.
Get well soon! We at FMG eagerly await your return.
Gary McBride
Fire Mountain Games
Richard Moore Editor, Jon Brazer Enterprises |
carborundum RPG Superstar 2010 Top 32 |
Dale McCoy Jr President, Jon Brazer Enterprises |
Jeremy Smith Publisher, Dreamscarred Press |
John Benbo RPG Superstar 2011 Top 8 |
Christina Stiles Contributor |
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Hey, Thilo, I know exactly where you're coming from. Please do take care of yourself, and know that everyone appreciates the amount of work and thought you've put into your reviews. You've done a lot for the industry, and your opinion is most definitely held in high regard.
Still, without your health, you've got nothing...so get to healing, buddy! We'll all be here when you get back. Sending healing vibes your way...
Adam Daigle Developer |
Jeff Erwin Contributor |
Skeeter Green Pathfinder Rules Conversion, Frog God Games |
KTFish7 |
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Thilo
I owe everything I do today to you. Point blank. I started reviewing because of your reviews. I kept doing it because of your encouragement. Those reviews led me to where I am now...
You take the time you need bro...take all the time you need. This community will miss you more than I think any of us can express properly, but we'd rather wait for your return than continue to have you fall apart.
You have my email if you feel like talking my friend.
Joshua
Realmwalker |
Hej everybody,
as some of you may know, my health hasn't been the best for a while and unfortunately, it hasn't improved much and today's visit to the doctor confirmed that my situation might deteriorate and my circumstances in life are looking like they might be taking a turn for the worse.
To cut a long ramble short: I will take a time-out for a month, starting on Friday. Until the end of November, there probably (not sure whether I'll have access to the internet) won't be new reviews as I take a trip away from it all to clear my mind and reevaluate everything.
I WILL continue to write reviews after that and follow my usual modus operandi, i.e. first post reviews of the complimentary copies I got on a first come, first serve basis, then go on to the pdfs I bought with one exception, the Oathbound pdfs that I've been wanting to do and that simply slipped my mind.
I will continue to honor all pdfs I've got and produce the respective reviews.
Thank you for reading this. Thanks to the publishers & authors that keep creating great content. Thanks to the layout-artists and editors, the unsung heroes of the RPG-industry, without whom so many of our favorite books would suck. Thanks for the complimentary copies without which I couldn't afford half the pdfs I review. Thanks to the people that put their trust in my verdicts. Thanks to everyone who kept reading my ramblings for over 900 reviews. And a special thanks to everyone who has clicked a banner on one of my Nerdtrek or RPGaggression reviews and subsequently purchased something. Without all of you, I couldn't have done this many reviews in what amounts to an additional, non-paying job in terms of workload. Thank you. I take a bow.
Here's to hopefully cracking the 1000 soon! Cheers!
Endzeitgeist out.
(And yes, there'll be reviews tomorrow.)
End get better soon, you have my prayers if you need them. Your reviews are some of the better ones I've read.
Owen K. C. Stephens Contributor; Developer, Super Genius Games |
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While I won't even begin to pretend I don't find your reviews both a lot of fun to read and a useful thing for me professionally (they ARE both fun and useful), that takes a back seat to wanting to see you as healthy as possible.
You've already given back a lot. You should not only take all the time you need, but also do so with no pangs.
As a personal note on the offhand chance there's anything useful I can do to help, please let me know.
zylphryx |
Hope you get the improvement you're looking for. I've always enjoyed reading your reviews and they have always given me a clear view of whatt to expect with any product I have picked p after reading one of your reviews.
You do have your priorities straight; family and health first, job second, gaming third. Get yourself into a better position and we'll all be waiting to read your insights when you do get there.
Louis Agresta Contributor |
Creighton Broadhurst Publisher, Raging Swan Press |
Endzeitgeist |
I am touched and humbled by the kind words, wishes and support. This community is a joy and an honor to belong to. Ladies and gentlemen, words fail to express how much I'm touched by your kindness and thus I'll just remain with a heartfelt "Thank you" for now.
I hope you enjoy the last array of reviews before the break - it's perhaps the best way I can repay your kindness and understanding.
Thank you.
TrickyOwlbear |
Take care of yourself, Thilo. I fully sympathize with what a chronic disease can do to you. You obviously have the full support of this community which is no small thing. Knowing you're not alone in a health battle is a great boon so suck upon its energies like a vampire (what? It's Halloween!). Here's hoping you stabilize, improve, and prosper in the journey of life.