Thank you, Smash community

[Metà]

I have a tendency to make posts that are far too long, and miss the point entirely. I'm not sure where else on this forum this should go, but I'm just going to post what I posted on Facebook, un-edited.

back-story: I attended Apex 2014 after competing in Melee since 2005. After Apex, there was no doubt in my mind, that I would give up my dream of becoming the best player in the world. I retired from competitive Super Smash Bros.

"That moment when a light bulb switches on. Once I overcame the emotional hurdles of putting my competitive nature on the back-burner, I realized that dwelling on the past as if it were a negative thing only made me weaker. Once I realized that, if I put my prior grievances aside, I could look into the past and see the positives. I can't blame myself for things I did in the past. All I can do is live in the present, and work towards the future. I spent the last 15 years of my life playing the same video game, who wouldn't regret that? Who would have ever thought, that by simply pursuing what I love (video games), I would find the answer to my problems at age 24, rather than at age 60? I don't regret anything. I am free from regret, my most crippling weakness. All I see now are new friends, old friends, and friends I've yet to meet."

I don't have time to personally thank everyone in this community (and others in my life), but give me 20 years. I'll give it my best shot.

 

[Эикельманн [РУС]]

you'll be back. glad i got to poop on that puff before you quit though

 

[Metà]

^ when did this happen? lol

I've seen your posts for a long time, even when you were Cash Mooney (which is a hilarious name by the way), it was really interesting seeing just how much we had in common at this tournament. I've seen you at other tournaments before but didn't really acknowledge you. makes me sad that everyone lives so far away from me lol

 

[lordvaati]

Take care, friend.

but hey, like Eikel said, it may not be the end just yet. I mean hell, Ken came back so you never know what the future may hold...

 

[Madolche ♦ Procione]

Glad you had your epiphany, and I hope life treats you well from here. Maybe when the next smash rolls around you can just relax and try to enjoy the game in a new way. Relive something that's been a part of your life without taking it too far, y'know?

 

[Metà]

^ all items, very high, random stages only

I'm actually excited about Smash 4, rather than dreading it now.

 

[Deleted member]

I honestly think that this is what exactly is going to happen to me.