The Return of Aramike (For real this time???)

Aramike · 03-21-13, 12:53 AM

Yes, yes, I'm back. No, I don't expect it to be an event to anyone. I've really only known this community for a bit over four years, so who the hell am I to make a scene?

Well, except that I like making scenes...

Some of you remember me, some of you don't. For the latter, I'm a notoriously sarcastic, insanely passionate, conservative American that loves to hang out in the GT forums - even (especially?) with those who may disagree with me.

For the former ... I'm sorry.

In any case, I think I have an interesting story to tell so let me have at it ... I started subsimming years ago on the Nintendo Entertainment System with Silent Service - and I fell in love with the genre. I next played ... blah blah blah 688 Attack Sub blah blah blah blah Janes Something or Other blah blah Silent Hunter 1 or 2 or 3 blah blah SeaWolf or Something blah blah blah ...

So, like I said, I love the genre.

In any case, starting SHIV (no, not what you get stabbed in prison with) I Googled something (was Ask Jeeves still around in '08?) and found Subsim. I made SHIV *my* perfect game thanks to the tips on here. I played around in the General Topics forums. I even had a hand in getting the Best of Subsim off the ground.

Anyway, if you're not bored yet, you at least deserve another beer. Go get one. I'll wait.

Moving on ... at some point, work got kind of crazy, stressful even, requiring more travel than I'm accostomed to. It took a severe toll on my health, ultimately even causing a heart attack.

Not fun.

Sooo .... I culled down on all of my commitments and got away from anything that seemed to be stressors in my life, including this place. Not that it was a bad stressor, mind you; rather, it was just another distraction from my focusing on "important stuff". I kinda forgot that "important stuff" included my person leisure activities, but whatever.

What brings me back? Well let me tell you ... I quit the job that may have been killing me and struck out on my own. That meant the wife telling me to brew my own damned coffee. That led to my discovering a Subsim coffee container I thought I had lost. Extra free time led me to playing more games, especially simulation and strategy games. That led me to screwing up my Darkest Hour saves with a stupid patch download decision. Which led me to my birthday and a Happy Birthday from Subsim. Which led me to Subsim yet again, and questioning myself as to why the hell I stopped playing Subsim games.

Which led me to buying SHIV (again, not the weapon) and needing to download mods again. Which led to my daily download limit. Which led to donating. Which led to me realizing that, while I've donated before, I've never given this place what I should have.

Which led to me being far more interested in spending time with my old friends on here than even playing the damned game that brought be here in the first place.

So why am I posting this wall of text? Duh.

So you have to read it.

Kidding. Seriously, just think about that. That's the community you've got here. Sure, there's a ton around the games and interests we share. But sharing those interests can actually be more engaging than the games themselves.

Anyway, I'm back, and I while I don't know the future, I plan on staying.

nikimcbee · 03-21-13, 12:56 AM

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I quit the job that may have been killing me and struck out on my own

Tell me your secret.

nikimcbee · 03-21-13, 12:57 AM

I voted people, but Neal's Dad is a great cook

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Aramike · 03-21-13, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Tell me your secret.

A working wife and saving money for decades!

nikimcbee · 03-21-13, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

A working wife and saving money for decades!

I have a coworker buddy, whose wife is a nurse. I asked him why he doesn't retire...
She said no to that.

Aramike · 03-21-13, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I have a coworker buddy, whose wife is a nurse. I asked him why he doesn't retire...
She said no to that.

I probably overstated the working wife part (she also works in the medical community). Having your ticker cause problems helps (really?) but I cannot overstate saving.

Feuer Frei! · 03-21-13, 01:30 AM

Why is there no option for: "Came back for the GT"?

Sailor Steve · 03-21-13, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

SHIV (no, not what you get stabbed in prison with)

Six years playing the game and I never made that connection!

You did leave off the one thing that keeps me coming back to Subsim: I'm a addict. I couldn't start my day without listening to something and reading Subsim. That's all.

CaptainHaplo · 03-21-13, 07:06 PM

All I can say is...

Its about blasted time you got back!!!!

LOL!

Welcome home, old friend.

TarJak · 03-21-13, 07:09 PM

I voted food. Neals parents really are good cooks. Who are you again?

frau kaleun · 03-21-13, 07:17 PM

I came to Casablanca for the waters.

Wait, what?

Reece · 03-21-13, 07:22 PM

Hi Mike, long time no hear!!

How has it been going?

Pisces · 03-22-13, 12:03 PM

Good to know you're back on the boat. Hmm, say, are you the same Aramike as on the 3000AD forums?

Aramike · 03-22-13, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

Good to know you're back on the boat. Hmm, say, are you the same Aramike as on the 3000AD forums?

Indeed ... now that's a place I haven't heard of often! Do you use the same name over there?

Aramike · 03-22-13, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

All I can say is...

Its about blasted time you got back!!!!

LOL!

Welcome home, old friend.

Heck yeah! I missed you guys! For awhile I thought that debating and arguing on here was a stressor. Instead, it seems clear to me now that it was the opposite.

Besides, there's far more to the discussions we've had than that. Maybe it's a sign of the times, but I guess friends are people you're comfortable around in any medium.

OK, so there's my sappy was of saying I'm happy to be back! Is my wife slipping me estrogen these days?

View Poll Results: What keeps you coming back to Subsim?
The people.	21	75.00%
The downloads.	2	7.14%
The gameplay tips/help/strategies.	6	21.43%
The food.	9	32.14%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-13, 12:53 AM	#1
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	The Return of Aramike (For real this time???) Yes, yes, I'm back. No, I don't expect it to be an event to anyone. I've really only known this community for a bit over four years, so who the hell am I to make a scene? Well, except that I like making scenes... Some of you remember me, some of you don't. For the latter, I'm a notoriously sarcastic, insanely passionate, conservative American that loves to hang out in the GT forums - even (especially?) with those who may disagree with me. For the former ... I'm sorry. In any case, I think I have an interesting story to tell so let me have at it ... I started subsimming years ago on the Nintendo Entertainment System with Silent Service - and I fell in love with the genre. I next played ... blah blah blah 688 Attack Sub blah blah blah blah Janes Something or Other blah blah Silent Hunter 1 or 2 or 3 blah blah SeaWolf or Something blah blah blah ... So, like I said, I love the genre. In any case, starting SHIV (no, not what you get stabbed in prison with) I Googled something (was Ask Jeeves still around in '08?) and found Subsim. I made SHIV my perfect game thanks to the tips on here. I played around in the General Topics forums. I even had a hand in getting the Best of Subsim off the ground. Anyway, if you're not bored yet, you at least deserve another beer. Go get one. I'll wait. Moving on ... at some point, work got kind of crazy, stressful even, requiring more travel than I'm accostomed to. It took a severe toll on my health, ultimately even causing a heart attack. Not fun. Sooo .... I culled down on all of my commitments and got away from anything that seemed to be stressors in my life, including this place. Not that it was a bad stressor, mind you; rather, it was just another distraction from my focusing on "important stuff". I kinda forgot that "important stuff" included my person leisure activities, but whatever. What brings me back? Well let me tell you ... I quit the job that may have been killing me and struck out on my own. That meant the wife telling me to brew my own damned coffee. That led to my discovering a Subsim coffee container I thought I had lost. Extra free time led me to playing more games, especially simulation and strategy games. That led me to screwing up my Darkest Hour saves with a stupid patch download decision. Which led me to my birthday and a Happy Birthday from Subsim. Which led me to Subsim yet again, and questioning myself as to why the hell I stopped playing Subsim games. Which led me to buying SHIV (again, not the weapon) and needing to download mods again. Which led to my daily download limit. Which led to donating. Which led to me realizing that, while I've donated before, I've never given this place what I should have. Which led to me being far more interested in spending time with my old friends on here than even playing the damned game that brought be here in the first place. So why am I posting this wall of text? Duh. So you have to read it. Kidding. Seriously, just think about that. That's the community you've got here. Sure, there's a ton around the games and interests we share. But sharing those interests can actually be more engaging than the games themselves. Anyway, I'm back, and I while I don't know the future, I plan on staying.

03-21-13, 12:57 AM	#3
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I voted people, but Neal's Dad is a great cook. __________________

03-21-13, 01:30 AM	#7
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Why is there no option for: "Came back for the GT"? __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

03-21-13, 07:06 PM	#9
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	All I can say is... Its about blasted time you got back!!!! LOL! Welcome home, old friend. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

03-21-13, 07:09 PM	#10
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I voted food. Neals parents really are good cooks. Who are you again?

03-21-13, 07:17 PM	#11
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I came to Casablanca for the waters. Wait, what?

03-21-13, 07:22 PM	#12
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Hi Mike, long time no hear!! How has it been going? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

03-22-13, 12:03 PM	#13
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Good to know you're back on the boat. Hmm, say, are you the same Aramike as on the 3000AD forums?