Before this thread comes to an end, I just want to say that it's incredibly inspiring to witness people undyingly loyal to seeing a series/character get the recognition deserved. Many of Golden Sun's contemporaries have faded into near silence among their fanbases, and it's not a mark against them so much as it's really a testament to this fanbase to keep striving forward and reaching for its continued future.
All the more impressive is how we've done so much on so little, having basically nothing in the way of series developments for over a decade, and yet Isaac fans continue to show up when the heat is on to turn out big numbers, such as a ballot, or the lead-up to base. We really know how to ration our fuel, lol.
I was more or less the overseer of the fanbase on here for at least the last two games, through the quiet times and the chaos, and one thing that strikes me is how Isaac, bafflingly (but impressively) just continues to climb in popularity. Of course it was curbed when he was deconfirmed, but prior to that the demand was the highest I had seen in many years. Even though I didn't share the optimism of the thread after the AT showed up, the fact that people were still determined to carry on supporting Isaac instills in me a belief that my imminent departure from this site leaves the fanbase in good hands. More passionate hands than myself these days. And a fanbase needs optimism to persevere, which this one never shakes.
So guys, now that the slate is being wiped clean again, let's do what Isaac fans do best, rekindle that zeal and reforge that trajectory for the next time. Not just for Smash, but for the series return as well.
All that to say, I thank everyone here for never giving up on the golden boy and his series, and I'm very grateful knowing that you guys will keep fighting the good fight, and showing up when it matters most to stand by Isaac. I also thank you for putting up with my opinions, some of which I absolutely know were not eye to eye with yours. I only ever strove to keep things, well, grounded. Pun unintended. xD
It's been an honour that the fanbase often looked to me to helm this thread and its predecessors, speak the good word of Scarf Boy, and, at least a few years ago, shepherd people through the madness. I've taken more a backseat role as of late, but only because I see the fanbase really doesn't need me. You guys have made great strives in bringing more attention towards the series. And that's amazing to see. I know you will all keep pushing until the sun rises again, I hope the next thread can reach the heights this one did, if not surpass it, and I look forward to the eventual reality of the series one day making its return.
So with the sun setting on my time on the boards, thanks everyone for being a fanbase worth envying, for a series worth remembering.
#GoldenSunday