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

Quote:

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"?

Aramike · 03-21-13, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

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

Good question. I guess that falls under "People". Or "Food". Yeah, food for thought.

Food.

magic452 · 03-21-13, 01:59 AM

Welcome back.

It's the people here in GT or in the game forums.

I'm kinda like you, don't play SHIV (the game) much lately but check in GT most every night. Always enjoyed your post.

Magic

Cybermat47 · 03-21-13, 02:06 AM

WELCOME
BACK
TO
SUBSIM!

If you're a conservative, I'm sure we'll end up arguing a lot in the horrific arena of GT

03-21-13, 02:17 AM

Stress can be a bugger, good that you moved job.
Its a pity the move wasn't before the heart kicked off.

NeonSamurai · 03-21-13, 02:36 AM

It is nice to see you back again. I certainly do remember you

Herr-Berbunch · 03-21-13, 02:49 AM

Welcome back

I'm sure Neil could use a hand with the Best Of.

Wolferz · 03-21-13, 07:59 AM

Welcome home.
We have a nice quiet room with a view prepared for you. But where's the fun in that? Rumpus room it is then! Just mind your blood pressure.

August · 03-21-13, 08:55 AM

Nice to see you back Aramike. You can have my seat.

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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, 01:59 AM	#9
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Welcome back. It's the people here in GT or in the game forums. I'm kinda like you, don't play SHIV (the game) much lately but check in GT most every night. Always enjoyed your post. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

03-21-13, 02:06 AM	#10
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	WELCOME BACK TO SUBSIM! If you're a conservative, I'm sure we'll end up arguing a lot in the horrific arena of GT __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

03-21-13, 02:17 AM	#11
Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Stress can be a bugger, good that you moved job. Its a pity the move wasn't before the heart kicked off.

03-21-13, 02:36 AM	#12
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	It is nice to see you back again. I certainly do remember you __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-21-13, 02:49 AM	#13
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Welcome back I'm sure Neil could use a hand with the Best Of. __________________

03-21-13, 07:59 AM	#14
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Stressed out toward invalid status. Welcome home. We have a nice quiet room with a view prepared for you. But where's the fun in that? Rumpus room it is then! Just mind your blood pressure. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

03-21-13, 08:55 AM	#15
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice to see you back Aramike. You can have my seat. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.