((Announcing my retirement))
And that’s all I really have to say about that, but if you want the nuts and bolts of it, you can read on:
When I initially got into RP, I was a student (for the second time) and I had a lot of free time. I was able to do really thoughtful replies and participate in complex storylines and make fanart and do little fics and drabbles here and there. I’ll miss it terribly. Time to do really good character writing has gotten so reduced since getting my certificate. Like…at first, I had a lot of spare time. But then I started doing school and a part-time internship, so the time was cut again. And then I had classes and 2 part-time internships. And then I had a job with very light, entry-level duties and that allowed me to make responses in my downtime. And now I have a job with a lot of responsibilities that require my full attention. Or, at least, more attention than I can give to RP (indeed, the only reason I feel safe writing this is because I’m between case reviews). And when I go home, I try my best to unwind from the day so I can exercise for a few hours (30 pound weight loss, whoo hoo!). And I’m usually chasing bands or being a pirate on the weekend.
So, I am going to say it now: I will no longer be RPing here or probably on any of my character accounts. And for this, I am sorry. I wish I could have been a better partner to everyone who took the time to message me and plot with me.
But I feel that I have come a very long way in my second career, and I am glad for all the positive changes in my life. I won’t say RP was a contributing factor to those changes but you know what? It’s fun. And it’s one of the most useful tools for pretty much any kind of storytelling, so I encourage you all to stick with it. You’re talented. You’re creative. And as long as you’re having fun, you should keep it up. Apologies to the threads I have to drop:
alaulachevalier, iremembereveryonethatleaves, blindeyedmastermind
Many thanks to all and special thanks to:
sodoffyabuggers – My gateway drug. Some of my favorite threads were written with you and I think you’ve really developed Worth into something special.
murderbynecessity – I feel like you really showed me the ropes of RP when I first started, and since these lessons came from you, they are invaluable. I got the best start possible because of you. You’re a terrific RP partner and writer.
amightyfinewoman – I’ll see you on Sunday. Thanks for writing and really being the first to forge an important relationship with one of my characters.
averyrook – Thank you so much for all the threads and goofiness and good writing tips. You’re amazing, and I love what you’ve been doing lately with your boys.
traveled-little-prince – Thanks so much for writing and really bringing out emotions in an otherwise very cold character (not Ned, of course). You’ve got such a good handle on one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. You’re lovely.
lokibrotherofthor122 – Thanks so much for sticking with me. I am really grateful that your Loki was Ned’s first friend. An unlikely duo, to be sure, and makes no sense in canon, but it makes me so happy. Thank you for writing.
derelictsoldier – Thanks for always reaching out, regardless of which character I happen to be writing.
zhatdoktor – You’ve come such a long way! Your writing has improved by leaps and bounds! I know you were bit nervous at first because of your grammar, but with all the practice you’ve been getting, you were able to make adjustments and do better for yourself. Thank you so much for writing. So happy you’ve stuck with it.
timeywimeyten – You’re a brilliant Ten! There are a lot of Tens out there, but I feel yours is the closest to canon. The dialog is spot-on and I am so thankful that Ned and Ten got to meet and have little adventures and that our threads made me cry a little bit. Your blog is quite unique and just generally lovely, so keep it up.
tval – If you think I’m not going to write fics involving your OC and Tibs and send them to you anonymously, then you don’t know me very well.
askfordoodles – Thank you for all the artwork and support. Hit me up if you want something written, I owe you that much at the very least.
blindeyedmastermind – When are we going to hang out again? :< Thanks for all the writing; I miss Eni something fierce, but I am so glad you’re still RPing and world-building.
I’m sure I’ve missed some people, and I do apologize. I apologize for everything – late replies, not very good replies, dropped threads, leaving now. I wish I didn’t have to, but priorities and all.
Ideally, I would be able to write little non-canon, non-timeline-related fics and drabbles and stuff every now and then, which I very much want to, but I can’t make guarantees.
Just, for now, thank you all so, so very much. I’m sorry. Please keep writing. I’ll be working hard over here. Hit me up if you want the personal blog.
<3
--Al














