I really thought it would be at least another year or two before I ever posted a farewell.
As it stands right now, I'm in the process of applying/searching/interviewing for jobs, and I'm taking additional classes during my last year at college. Right now, I simply don't have enough time to commit to Elements. As much as I don't want to leave, especially during trials, I need to, since my real-life pursuits must come first. I really, REALLY wanted to try to become the Master of Air, but I won't be able to this time around. Ideally, I would LOVE to return, but I don't know when/if that will be.
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has made this forum the wonderful place it is. Elements, and more importantly, the Elements Community, has truly helped to make this past year of mine fantastic. You all have been such a warm, friendly group to me, and I'll miss everyone.
That being said, I do have a few personal comments to make:
Cheesy - You have been my bro and friendly competition ever since we were two n00bs in that first BL season of ours. We've had some absolutely fantastic matches, and I won't forget them. You keep on growing as a player every day and - no offense to 10 men and the other participants - but I wish you luck on becoming master of time.
Jenkar - You were pretty much my Elements mentor through my first BL season and War. Thanks for showing me the PvP ropes, and for leading our War #5 team as well as you did. Also, thank you for showing me just how awesome Air can be!
Nils - Thanks for supporting me as I rose through elements from n00b to not as n00b. I really appreciate your advice regarding mastership, and the tips you gave me. Good luck defending your title. I hope you stay a master for a long time - you deserve it.
Oa - We had one of the most competitive BL seasons vs. each other this past season. You truly are a fearsome competitor, but more importantly, a great deckbuilder, and a gracious player. I wish you luck on becoming master of time as well!
If I didn't mention you, it does not mean that I didn't like you/appreciate you/etc. On the contrary, I truly value and appreciate every member of this wonderful community - from BL opponents, to war teammates - and I will miss you all.
Good luck team air in war 6, and thanks for all of the memories and duels ^_^
~regen2k9