I just finished watching the documentary, and I was quite moved. It brought back a lot of memories.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for these driving forces of the scene. I was happy to see several of them, such as Salamancer and Sideshow, receiving so much well-earned credit. There are many other people as well, from before these guys had even joined the scene, who deserve equal praise.

And that is why competitive TF2 is still around today: because you manage to inspire generation upon generation of player to get involved and continue driving the community. Back in 2010, I was inspired and welcomed to make my own contributions, and although I and my peers may be forgotten, our efforts live on through the people that followed, and are driving the community today. That is very rewarding to see, and I hope that it continues for years to come. What this documentary shows me, is that even if you do not manage to push TF2 to success as a product, the effort itself is pushing you to succeed as individuals - and that holds more value. So keep it going.

Thank you for the kind words, everyone. It really made my day, and I miss the lot of you. :)

Hey, guys. I posted this over at ETF2L, but I wanted to post it here for any NA friends as well. Forgive me if I posted in the wrong sub-forum.

I haven't really stayed up-to-date with TF2 for the past year or so. I doubt that I know this scene any better than it knows me, nowadays.

I cut my last ties to the competitive scene a few months ago, but it will always hold a special and treasured place in my heart, so I didn't want to leave it without leaving a 'goodbye'. It's a scene that gave me guidance, taught me a great deal about myself, and provided me with invaluable experience. I even got into my current career path thanks to it. I have made so many friends in this community, and despite its many conflicts and challenges, it truly has some of the most dedicated and selfless people I have come across. I have a lot to thank these people for, as well as every single person that makes up our community.

So thank you and goodbye!