I'm going to stop scripting from early October until at least mid December. This is entirely because of a work overload. I'm just not capable of doing all of the stuff I try to. I love scripting for you people, I love helping people out, all of it is fantastic. But it takes up an insane amount of my time, and I have to remember that I'm supposed to be doing other, boring stuff. There are a lot of things I have to do, and it's just too much for me with this hobby on the side. I want to clear up some other things though. Things that people may want to know about this decision.
Will you be writing any new scripts?
No, not until I make my triumphant return.
Will you continue supporting your old scripts?
Yes, as but I won't be writing new versions entirely. I may do a bugfix or compatibility patch here or there, and if you're lucky you may get a new feature. But I will not be redoing any old scripts until I start again.
Will you finish my request?
If I can within the next two weeks. Otherwise, I sincerely apologize to you. If you can be bothered waiting until December, PM me to remind me about you. Otherwise, find someone else.
Will you be taking any new requests?
Only very simple stuff. No new scripts, as I said, probably the most I'll do is write a method to help out or give some advice to you.
Will you still be posting in other threads to help others?
Yes, as long as it's not too much.
What of PAC?
It'll get done one day. Don't worry.
Will you start sooner if we ask you nicely?
It could happen, but don't hold your breath.
Does this mean you're leaving?
No, but I'll probably be a bit less active.
If you have any other questions, just ask. I will answer.
As I said, I'm really upset that I have to do this. But it's only very temporary. Two and a half months.
Before I do this, I want to thank the wise LoganForrests, the boy wonder Cozziekuns, our almighty Overlord Zeriab and, of course, our resident god-damn genius, Modern Algebra. I wouldn't be here without any of you. It means a lot what you've done for me, even if it doesn't show. Of course, the rest of the RMRK is pretty much full of awesome people, and an endless supply of script requests. Thanks for them too.
See you around.
That sucks you make great scripts ;9 But at least your not permanently leaving.
Been fun watching a novice scripter grow. Reminds me of my old days.
Have fun and we're all awaiting your revival!
I'm glad I was a help to you. It's a nice feeling when someone appreciates the help offered to them.
Like Cozzie, it's been pretty fun watching you develop your scripts and also throwing out some solutions to peoples' script problems. Even more so considering your age - I've seen a lot of people, including friends, get completely stumped when it comes to even simple tasks in programming (not to insult anyone this might apply to). But from someone new to the whole thing, you've done incredibly well.
Whilst it might seem upsetting, you're being sensible and doing the right thing. There's nothing worse than feeling like you didn't achieve your best (I'm assuming school work is one of the things getting a little heavy) because you were too far deep in wanting to get a script done for someone. Leave that to us, you focus on what's important right now.
Enough wise-crap. Take a good break. Use any new found free time to enjoy yourself until you come back. We'll all be waiting to hear about it.
lol it's all the same on OD except the ending :D
Anyways!
Have fun over the next 2 and a Half months. Hopefully by the time you've gotten back I'll have finished myscript, and possibly my evented battle system.
Have fun doinng... well what ever you do in your free time :D Hopefully you get caught up with your life and come back happy.
Haha, I'm not going to have any free time. The point is that I spend what used to be my scripting time doing school-work and practice.
Thanks for the understanding and kind words guys. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for helping me all the time >.< I guess I'll have to double the workload for MA. :B Come back soon.
At last I found this! Alright Pacman, now I get it! I should put Stonesearch on pause, not much left to do right now.
EDIT:
MID-DECEMBER?
Well, gawd. That must be Winter Hiatus.
You don't have to put it on hiatus, I might be able to do your stuff before I stop, and even if I don't you can find someone else. Don't hinder yourself because of me.
Bye Pacman :(
I'm not leaving. Read topic?
awww :(
reading hurts...
Quote from: Pacman on September 28, 2011, 12:55:32 AM
You don't have to put it on hiatus, I might be able to do your stuff before I stop, and even if I don't you can find someone else. Don't hinder yourself because of me.
I have school stuff to, but it's to easy. It isn't hindering. There is 0 chance I will find someone else, and I will happily wait until mid-december.
Well, I'm done. PAC 1.7 will be released in about a week (due to Minecraft) and I'm finishing up a request for someone. That's it.
*awkwardly leaves thread*
Pacman is going ;w; this makes me sad. *cries*
This thread confuses me.
Pacman changed his name.
I know. But he's not leaving. But everyone's acting like he's leaving.
Quote from: Adon on October 09, 2011, 10:42:37 PM
Pacman changed his name.
Pacman was a much better name than Dr. Evil ;9
Oh for crying out loud...
A) He's not leaving, he never was. He just said that he'd be putting off his scripting work for a period of time, which it sounds like it may already be passed now. Either way, he's still here to chat and whatnot with.
B) Yes, he had his name changed, because he is participating in the Character Costume Theme (http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,44038.0.html).
Statement: Silly meatbags. There's nothing to mourn. Yet.
why is he making a big deal of going on hiatus then.
he made it sound like he was leaving.
this doesn't make any sense.
How did I make it sound like I was leaving?
Quote from: Dr. Evil on September 26, 2011, 02:23:31 AM
Does this mean you're leaving?
No, but I'll probably be a bit less active.
Quote from: Zylo on October 10, 2011, 02:31:41 AM
He just said that he'd be putting off his scripting work for a period of time, which it sounds like it may already be passed now.
Just started.
I didn't really think I was making a that big deal of it. Just wanted to let people know. People kinda blew it out of proportion though. Sheesh.
Quote from: Bob Ross on October 10, 2011, 12:20:30 AM
I know. But he's not leaving. But everyone's acting like he's leaving.
People don't read. They assume.
1. my attention span is too short this time of year. halloween candy feasting starts october 1st, baby.
2."Well, I'm done." <---- made it sound like you were leaving and I panicked. i have my threads set so i see newest posts first. first thing i see is this = wtf pacmans going?
3.when have i ever paid 100% attention to anything.
<3 you anyway faggot.
1. Understandable.
2. Understandable.
3. Never ever.
Don't worry, I <3 you too you heartless fiend.
*hugs*
I CAN'T WAIT TILL DECEMBER!
Oh yeah, I've been meaning to give an update of this.
These forums and scripting take up a large amount of my time, time that should be spent doing schoolwork. And time is racing forward to next year, and the two next years' schoolwork more or less decides the rest of my life. It pains me to say it, but spending as much time here or scripting just doesn't seem realistic. I'll be a lot less active throughout 2012 and 2013. I'll still be around, and probably resume my current activity during holidays.
I'll still come back in December, but I'll 'inactivate' myself in February and check around periodically, perhaps even filling a request or posting a script.
Yeah...
That's fine Pacman. :) School is far more important.
Stonesearch can find a new scripter. I mean, I made the rageburst thing with eventing, and a small bit of scripting, so...
I rely dun't wan to say this, but I have to now.