I'll miss you, Sal - lots of fun playing with you over the years.

Good luck with the things in your future - I know you'll do well in anything you do! <3

https://clips.twitch.tv/sideshow/DoubtfulCockroachDAESuppy

I agree with bear, even if it is my video! The situational awareness of when to surf into certain spots is a tough skill to hone, and I don't think I show good examples in those videos. One of my biggest flaws in my med play in-game, I think.

Still useful information as a proof of concept, though.

Big AMS <3

Welcome to the editing team! Have always enjoyed your work. Keep it up! :)

Has your life improved since you quit?
Even though I've been waning myself off for the past few months, I've definitely felt some great changes in my life so far. More productive in school, able to focus in on some other hobbies, and really take what I got from the game and run with it in other hobbies/jobs/etc. I've been able to focus in on my anxiety/depression and have made some huge improvements within the past year. I've also become a lot more social because I have a ton of free time - and I still have the gaming habits in me to play with new friends.

Do you get bored enough to feel the urge to come back to TF2 often, or are you satisfied enough with where you are (or dissatisfied enough with TF2 when you left) to not even consider it?
I still pub every once in a while, but its mostly because I enjoy the mechanics of the game - and it's something for my hands to do in between writing essays, code, etc. I'm overall satisfied with where I've gotten in the game, even if I've been a backup for over a year LOL.

Did you have some other, non-videogame hobby to spend your time on, or did you exit into the world with no clear plans for what to do next?
My biggest change from TF2 was actually understanding that I could apply my TF2 skills in real life applications. Since I love to make videos, I'm picking up photography/videography. TF2 taught me cinematography, video editing, audio mixing (nothing in comparison to airon, ofc), and tons of other things simply because I could sit down at the computer and do it in a game world. The transition to real life video/photo is only limited by the camera and the lenses/gimbals that I own. I'm really excited to jump into the hobby because I feel like I'll be ahead of a lot of beginners with the knowledge I've learned through TF2.

What was the main reason that you decided to quit TF2?
The eventual burnout that would take me a little over a year to understand. I've played a little under 7500 hours and consists of just about every activity the game has. Since about a year ago, however, the constant frustration of not gel'ing with anyone and personal frustration/depression really got to me. Nowadays even if I really only like to play ultiduo medic or pub, and sometimes I still dislike those activites - which is a real shame.

And, of course, why do you browse a forum for a game you no longer play?
Because I like to hear about other people's stories and see where they're going. I enjoy seeing old friends succeed at whatever they are doing, or lower level players rise to Invite. I get a lot of satisfaction knowing that I've contributed to the community in some way - and always love to see if people recognize what everyone in the past has done to get us here.

I may post my IRL videos on another channel, but keep an eye for 'em, I guess. :) It's been fun.

https://clips.twitch.tv/raptor00x/BloodyJackalOneHand

Yeah, my dropbox account got disabled due to traffic. I'm uploading it to mediafire right now, but you can mirror it as you please. (Do so now especially if your upload is better than mine)

Thanks for asking beforehand! :)

I added it onto the OP and the video description. :)

Here is the download link to the movie. Let me know if you have any issues!

I'm uploading a mirror on Dropbox to download. I'll edit the OP when it's up!

(Also I tried vimeo but they have a 500mb/week limit :( )

Glad to hear everyone is enjoying it! <3

Edit: Here is the download link!

Mr. Robot!

Happy to see a third volume of this being made - the other two were great! :)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/00ll6cyyle4za5r/emkay+mojoe+submissions+for+vol3.rar

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CK7pRO9XAAAgSdl.png

Just at a glance, the graphics look unique and the gameplay looks solid. Love the idea of progressing items through deaths - reminds me of Rogue Legacy. I'll give it a shot! :)

Cool to show DHS and i58 pictures in there...sad to see there was no credit given to tagg/uberchain/the others who shot the photos.

Great stuff either way, eXtine!