Goodbye

[CombatCat2 248]

It was a cold winter day. I was on the way home from school, conversing with a friend. I dismissed the conversation at first, but later that night, sitting at home, it came back to me. I quickly opened my computer and shot my friend an email about possible names. An hour later, when he didn’t respond, I decided to choose one. I opened the site, clicked “Fight” and typed in “CombatCat2.” My career was born. 

 

That was on December 2, 2013. Hard to believe it was almost two years ago. Quite a bit happened between then and now. In the upper Sergeant ranks, I bought my first M1, Smoky. By the time I was a WO4, I had 6 decent M1s: Firebird, Isida, Smoky, Railgun, Hornet, and Mammoth. When I was in the mid Second Lieutenant range, I bought the Stinger kit (M2 Isida, Hornet, Fracture), giving me 2 M2s. Then, in June, as a Captain, I bought M2 Railgun. In mid September I ranked to Major, meaning I’m still less than halfway done (xp terms, not ranks) over two years of playing. It’s been a wonderful time, but I think it has come to an end. This may seem abrupt, but as my 2000th post, I’m officially announcing that I’m leaving Tanki.

 

I can expect some questions, might as well get them out of the way:

“Will you ever come back?” Honestly, it’s entirely possible, but not likely.

“Are you still going to play once and a while?” I would say maybe. I will log on every few months or during a big sale. But for the most part, I’m done.

“Are you quitting just the forum, or just the game?” At this point, probably both. Again, I might log onto the forum or game once and a while, but I won’t be at all active anymore.

And probably the biggest question, “Why?”

 

I have several reasons for leaving. By far the biggest is school. With school taking more and more of my time, it leaves me with less time for games like this one, ones that require a lot of time to maintain or improve skill. Besides, a good education is far more important than a videogame. Another reason is the updates. Ever since the removal of crystal drops, the game has gotten less fun and more business like (profit based). Yes, I could start naming bad updates, but I’ll spare you and just give the big one. Unity. One of the best parts I liked about Tanki was the graphics. I liked that it was fictional and not realistic. There are other good realistic tank games (like WoT and WT). But with the new Tanki showing more real-world graphics, in addition to the fact that Unity Web Player doesn’t work on my computer (and I see the flash Tanki falling apart after Unity releases), it became a “quit now or quit later” decision. I chose now.

 

Most of you probably don’t know who I am, and I’m ok with that. I’m not posting this for recognition, just to tell my friends that I’m leaving. Which I guess I should do right about now:

-To (what was once) my parkour club: I wish you all the best of luck. Keep up the good work!

-To all of the friends which I have found here: I will miss you all and will think of you when I see or hear of Tanki. Good luck in everything you do!

-To everyone else: Goodbye.

 

Well, I promised myself that I wouldn’t make it too long, and although I already failed, I should start wrapping up anyways. It’s been an excellent 2 years, but after today I’m gone. Some of the highlights/best memories of my career can be found in this spoiler:

 

 

Click on the pictures to make them bigger.

Goldboxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent rankups:

 

 

Parkour:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, I’ve finally decided to take the advise that every tanker has given at least once in their lives, and I’m going to go “get a life.” Goodbye everybody!  :(

 

~@CombatCat2

Edited October 3, 2015 by CombatCat2

[GoldRock 6,165]

Sad to see you go, you're a talented writer as this topic itself demonstrates. See you and good luck with any real life endeavours!

[r_priyangshu0 270]

Good luck IRL and may the grades always be with you. ;)   

[Bydo 20,119]

your not the only one leaving many players have done  due to unity not working for them

so education is more important like you said

so  that in mind all the best on your study`s and on your future endeavors in life

 

Edited October 3, 2015 by frozen_heart

[Eragon 13,876]

Bai :D 

[dilsharox 2,395]

good luck in real life

[drazeruzumaki 5,021]

good luck in the real game of life ;)

[golden5648 1,686]

These moments do come brother, sad to see you go, may you have a good life my companion. :)

 

Alas, I think even I am gonna leave, I do have some reasons, but the time hasn't come.

[Flexoo 6,980]

Sad to see so many people leaving, I don´t remember this many "tanki active career demises" in such a short time, though I understand your decision. Don´t know you personally, but I caught a glimpse of some of your works on forum. Good bye and all the best on your real life path.

Edited October 3, 2015 by Flexoo

[Quarks 2,255]

Good luck, get good grades, hope to see you around.

[fightermalikio20115 374]

nooo.not combatcat2!!! :wacko: :unsure:.mate good luck in real life ;).will miss u

[Karma 1,215]

Bro I Know you :), we were in Clan [GA] Ghost Assassins. My Old-Nickname: Hemu12345 :) GL Bro In Real Life.

[Remaine 4,687]

Good luck in real life, Cat.

[Areeb321 151]

Bye CombatCat2 at last !

[falcosenna1 8,320]

Good luck with your studies! It's a wise decision you won't regret having made in the future! 

[Areeb321 151]

Yes ^^^

[Areeb321 151]

I always wanted to be a friend of you but you also did not reply me in PM , when I meet you in a battle of Iran CP , I said but you did not reply me there also , at last I send a request and still now you did not Accpect it !! :(

[sha77777_super 877]

Good Luck!  ;)

[DarkShadow916 304]

Noooooooo

I'll probably get banned but noooooooo

I'll never forget you buddy

We've known each other since we were Warrant Officers I'll always cherish those fun moments we had together :wub:

Farewell My Friend :unsure: :( :)

Good Luck in real life bro ^_^

 

 

 

 

[dogm45 10,593]

Studies first. Play later. Be good to yourself!!!!  :)

[IVIr.Catalyst 1,035]

Best of Luck in real life :)

[Ambitious 2,084]

Good luck in real life :')

We'll miss you :')

[snipe3000 678]

:(

[Lord-of-the-Snipers 1,620]

Best wishes to you in RL!

[Mr.Cashier 1,622]

Bye! Hope we Will see you soon... Good Luck :)

Edited October 4, 2015 by Mr.Cashier