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Well, it is about that time
« on: August 15, 2014, 10:23:46 PM »
I figured this forum gets more traffic vs the general one.  I thought this day would never come. I have been thinking about this for about a year... I think it is time I retire from game hacking and utility programming. It is a hard decision to come to but it is one that I have to make. I have various reasons for this decision but the primary ones tip the scales in that direction. Mostly I've lost the desire to do these things and with where my life is now I just don't have all of the time I feel is needed to dedicate to this. Whether it be working too much, doing the upkeep on our house, and with my wife and I talking about kids I just don't have the time any longer.

I feel very proud of what I have accomplished and contributed to the community so I will retire with a sense of pride. I helped pioneer Final Fantasy 4 and 6 game modification starting in 2000. I also helped make SPC modification for the Square games more mainstream with the launch of my SPC Editor and individual game documents starting in 2006/2007. But honestly the thing that makes me the most proud is the countless people that I have both introduced and mentored in this field. And some of those guys have paid it forward and mentored newcomers and even those have now started being mentors. My only regret is not finishing about a half dozen projects that I spent so much time on. But, they are being archived so if I ever feel peckish I can still come back to them.

I will check in from time to time on where the game/ROM "hacking" community is at and what sorts of things are going on but my active and contribution days are over. I still will attempt to fix any bugs if I can on any project already publicly released but it may take longer than usual. My forum on jce3000gt.com will remain open and I will be active on it everyday so please feel free to still post anything you like on this or other subjects. I will also periodically check my private messages and emails if anyone needs to get a hold of me for whatever reason. Thank you to everybody that has helped, contributed, and assisted with any of my projects. I also loved working on others' projects too!  It has been a great ride!
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Re: Well, it is about that time
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2014, 11:06:27 PM »
That is truly a shame, you did indeed blaze the trail for much of what we do today, but I understand. Life must come first before anything else, though I wouldn't consider your other projects incomplete as "regrets". It's the journey that counts rather than the destination. Unfortunately in our line of hobbies it's quite rare that we release a finished product at all, so if you release even one (which you've released dozens of, over the years) you've already made a large accomplishment.

It will be a little bit lonelier without you, you were always the seldom-heard but informative voice for us FFIV hackers, but such is life.

Best of luck to you, sir.
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Re: Well, it is about that time
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2014, 05:07:14 AM »
*Bows* Honorable Sensei, you have taught us all well! We will respect your teachings, pass them on, and keep The Art alive!
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Re: Well, it is about that time
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2014, 08:36:50 AM »
Thanks guys.  :)  I hope the Final Fantasy 4 hacking scene surpasses Final Fantasy 6 at some point, but I am biased.  Haha!

I will still poke around here and other hacking forums so don't be surprised if I post something every now and again.  :D
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Re: Well, it is about that time
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2014, 11:16:13 AM »
I am very bummed, but also very happy at the same time. Here's to you: :picsorstfu:

Ok, that joke would probably be lost on everyone else. In all seriousness, I wish you the best. Don't be a stranger. :happy:
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Re: Well, it is about that time
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2014, 08:40:41 PM »
Quote from: Lenophis on August 16, 2014, 11:16:13 AM
I am very bummed, but also very happy at the same time. Here's to you: :picsorstfu:

Ok, that joke would probably be lost on everyone else. In all seriousness, I wish you the best. Don't be a stranger. :happy:

Haha!  I love it.  That is such a perfect inside joke for this situation.  I do appreciate the sentiment as well.  You have been awesome to work with all these years and were very helpful when I needed it.  I won't stop visiting or even posting here or on the other few gaming forums so don't worry.  :)

 :picsorstfu:

^Love that!
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