Hard to really pinpoint how much this game has meant to me. I remember launching it as a kid in middle school, to playing 6s in high school, to eventually playing jump maps and speed running for top times as an adult. It's really just meant the world to me at every spot.
I made so many good friends throughout my journey, and while some didn't stand the test of time I still value every person I've encountered on this journey. I was a very difficult person to be around for much of the time I've spent in tf2 up until this point, and I can't express enough gratitude that I was never shunned despite how moody and temperamental I was.
I would say my favorite part was the friendships I gained, but also just growing up with the game and it being my main competitive outlet over the past 10 years. The kindness and acceptance I've experienced in the community cannot be taken for granted, and I hope everyone knows how great of a place this game is.