Vive Les Bruces

News Bot · Live from the BBC Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 204

Three years ago, I became the guild master of a young Ahn'Qiraj guild. I was just a few months into my first MMO experience, a bewildered level 49 warlock who would wipe 5-man instances by fearing the wrong mobs. In the time that followed, I saw a group of fantasy friends grow, shrink and strengthen, bond through countless hours of shared indulgence in the most addictive of hobbies. And the interaction moved from text, to speech, to real life.

When Redstripe gave me a 10 day free trial in January, 2006, I had no idea that it would lead to parties, holidays and a journey across Europe, that my mobile phone would find its Alisons and Bens punctuated with Aakarps and Brodoses. In 2008, 23 of my 25 days of time off work were spent with Bruces.

I love this guild. But I don't love WoW so much any more. It would take real effort to make myself fall back into the habit of playing, and I don't want that. It's all or nothing, because I'm bad at being casual. So it's time I stopped being the GM. I should really have stopped it six months ago, at least. I will be handing over to Drummerhero, who needs no introduction. He has adored the Bruces from day one.

This is where I would say goodbye, if I was going anywhere. Instead, I'll say thank you. This ramshackle collection of funny geeks means the world to me. Long may I remain your friend.

With the greatest of love and respect,
Pixelsmith.

Happy · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the effort.

I love you.
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dade- · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject:

grats Drum.
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username_taken · Mini Death Star Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 1234

Le roi es mort! Vive le roi!

well not dead obviously... you get my drift.

Pix, we would like to cordially invite you to join the rest of the wow-less bruces in the IRC channel (otherwise known as 'the other /g')
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Aakarp · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:41 pm Post subject:

All the love to you and to what you've done for the guild over the years! Kiss

But you do know you're now officially supporting the Drumtastic, fantastic scheme to take over the world, starting with the Bruces! Good luck Drum! Very Happy

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stratos · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject:

I figured some sad music might be in place Sad

It was nice to have you as our leader Pix.
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Noxious · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

Well Pix... I love you, will you marry me?
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mr. bungle · Beef Dinosaur Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 675

ABOUT TIME THE TYRANT STEPPED DOWN!

Maremiel · Cyborg Ninja Jesus Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 1780

You've been a great GM Kiss

Riqz · Dudemeister Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 2737 Location: ITAI

The bruces is just so much more than just a wow guild now anyways.
Don't worry pix.
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Maark · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:50 am Post subject:

I went

a bit.

I would like to know Drum's policies for the guild from here on in.

Buttscratcheeeer?
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Iscaria · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:15 am Post subject:

[quote="Maark"]
I would like to know Drum's policies for the guild from here on in.
[quote]

Same as before?
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dibs · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:53 am Post subject:

I think we all saw it coming.

So long Pix, you were a lovely GM and you'll be missed.

Milkman · Paedophile Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 1337

Crikey! Saw your message on twitter and was expecting a huge commotion, but it's good to see your just stepping down to casual gamer.

This is probably the happiest day of Drummer's life, and the worst in the history of The Bruces.
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Riptos · Gold Pie Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 119 Location: Crawley

Tis a sad day to see you step down m8, just as it was to see milky do the same.

As for drummer I think he will be excellent for the bruces, he can bring that old school bruceyness back, the stupid pranks, birthday raids etc we used to see. I think it was a good choice.

On another note pix i have been looking at your rollzero, absolutely awesome keep up the good work. It gives me something to lol about whilst im busy (ish) at work!

Rip
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