Ex-Helper gone Rouge - Revealing all TO Helper secrets

[Sacrifice 2,278]

A little too early for April Fools pranks? Thought so.

Well, my dear forum moderators and their beloved forum over-lords, Tobny and Mafisoso, I am not sure if good bye topics are still a thing and whether or not this is the right section for them, so my apologies. You might think being an ex-forum moderator I should have the decency to know where this topic should go, but hey... nothings more fun than annoying old colleagues. Oh by the way, you guys, have my full co-operation. Fee free to move the topic to appropriate section, though I am pretty sure this is it.

In-case the rest of you are wondering, no. I am not revealing any secrets. It was all a click-bait. A clever click-bait unless spy changed the topic name, because then these lines are just jibberish. FYI, if Spy did change the topic name, I'll have you know that it was originally named 'Ex-Helper gone rouge - Revealing all TO Helper secrets'. No secrets will be revealed here. I just like being annoying.

So, apparently, I am no longer a part of the Helpers group in Tanki Online. I had a long bumpy ride and the attention-seeking, self-loathing sacrifice I am, I decided to make this topic to commemorate my time in the game and make a dramatic exit only to come back as a helper again month later, hehe, who knows?

I applied to be a helper long ago in 2016, 15 or 14 something. I applied for chat moderators - got rejected. When I asked why - they said I have a big mouth. I tried measuring with a scale, they lied. I applied for the newspaper and got rejected. I asked them why and all I got was - You are an ideal candidate for this position, but you don't really know how to write and that's kind of a deal breaker. Ouch. I applied for forum moderators and I got rejected. I was told I am too cool to be one. I blushed. I mean. Can you, seriously, blame them? Alright yele stop looking at me like that. Fine. I got rejected because just like my in-game karma, my forum karma was out-sanding as well. 

(In-case y'all are wondering, they weren't harsh at all. I am just exaggerating stuff)

Like a true man, I lost all hope and cried all night. I gave up on my dream to be a helper. Then, just like time, I changed as well. I became a more mature person and rectified all my wrongs. I decided to then apply for newspaper reporter again. I worked my hands off to write a spectacular article and a beyond perfect application. An application, that if sent to harvard, I'd gotten admission asap or maybe even a 5-year med school scholarship. @LOLKILLERTOTHEDEATH  wrote proofread most of it. 

(An actual representation of me waiting for Flexoo to accept me into helpers)

With high hopes, I sent in that application and waited anxiously for a reply. Two months later I got @Flexoo's message that my writings too bad to qualify for being a reporter and that I should probably jump off a cliff because nobody loves me. Till this day, Flexoo says that he just said 'I should try again next time' and the jumping off a cliff part is a total lie, DONT LISTEN TO HIM. What does he know, he got incinerated anyways. (long story, check the newspaper archives). P.S guys, I am just joking, Flexoo didnt ask me to jump of a cliff. Kaisdf did. Alright fine. No one did. They both are great admins. Were. Since, you know, I mean, Flexoo quit. 

I cried all night again. Then, exactly two years ago (Damn, I just realized - THAT long), right at this time, the forum got updated and I lost a copy of my harvard acceptance scholarship winning reporters application. I messaged Flexoo to send me a copy of my application so I could at least secure my harvard scholarship. He said instead, he would re-consider my application. I was like okay. Then later Kaisdoof messages me that I have been accepted as an unofficial helper, and I yeeted so loud the opera sounded like a whisper.

Like a good new helper, I annoyed my admins day and night and gave in my 600%. With in the first month, I wrote eight articles. Fun times. I was so productive, google was way too close to almost have me listed as a synonym under 'Productivity' but then I became so lazy, they decided to put me as a synonym under procrastination instead.

Eventually, I became official candidate and then a full helper. It was a long journey of rejections, but there I was, a full fledged helper. A month later I became a forum moderator, then an event candidate, then I resigned reporters, joined proofreaders, resigned event candidate and resigned forum moderator and became a social media posting manager. 

My point? I always dreamed of being a helper and now I realized that the key was to be consistent in trying to achieve my dream. If there is one lesson you are to take from me, please, please, please let it be the lesson of never giving up and being persistent on your dreams no matter how far fetched or impossible they seem. If I can become a helper despite being rejected so many times, you can accomplish your dreams as well. 

Finally, like every sailing ship meets the shore someday, my helper career came to an end. Helper duties kept me sane during the pandemic. I made friendships that I cherish every moment of. I met people so wonderful including, but not limited to; Literally all the helpers. You guys are such an amazing group of people. The silly jokes, the productivity and the fact that you are here to help people - everything about you guys is top notch. 

I spent almost two years as a helper. I would like to believe that my presence was always a delightful, funny, and great learning experience for all those I worked with. I am really sorry for not being able to do better in my last days, but I had too much on my plate. Its a pathetic excuse, but hopefully you guys would understand. I tried giving my very best as a helper and I'm glad, no matter how small, but a hole I might have left in the community where I once was.

Thank you to @Flexoo for being considerate enough to let me in as a helper, to @kaisdf for being my annoying admin type mentor (I messed up big time sometimes, but I was content since I knew kaisdoof would eventually bail my incompetent self out of my mess), @Toby for believing in me, @Maf for being the cool admin he is.

 

If I were to start tagging everyone here, I'd leave no helper untagged. Since everyone played a huge role in my journey. 

As far as the reason is concerned, I am moving on to the next phase of my life. I have been playing Tanki Online since 2012/13 or 14 was it? I have way too many memories here and everyday inside the game gives me anxiety. I miss so many of my old friends who are no longer here in the game. I made the mistake of not having their socials either. Hence, too many friendships that I hold today are mere memories of a past I wish I could live again, but since I can't, I visit the memories form time to time to comfort myself. That's one thing about this game - You find great people to communicate with.

With that being said, its officially time for me to wrap this up. Thank you for reading this far. I love you guys.

 

- Long live the newspaper

- Kudos to Forum Moderator Color <3

- Die aliens

 

This is Sacri, signing off...

 

Edited December 27, 2021 by Sacrifice

[Sabry 1,072]

Good luck in life 

Sacrifice definitely not asked me to write this.

[Venerable 2,967]

good lukc in lyfe

#multforever

[SB24 152]

I'm not sure why I read all of this but it was worth it. Also fitting as I just got accepted at a position as well.

[E_polypterus 2,374]

Good luck e : )

I like the topic name the most

[Incorp 2,084]

And I thought you were gonna reveal how much they pay for each positions

Anyways, sad to see you go, have enjoyed reading through your pieces. Good luck in real life, be safe :)

Edited December 28, 2021 by Incorp

[AV-Gamers 1,251]

Good luck bro!!

[DragonKnight 414]

damn i was hoping for some true tanki online secrets
not sacrifice's life secrets 

[NikmanGT 4,362]

11 hours ago, Sacrifice said:

 

I just recently became a Forum Moderator (and basically a helper),  thus I never got a chance to meet you or talk to you in person, but I've heard many stories and moments in the helper community about you.

All good things must come to an end, really sad to see you go. But one must continue his/her life with Head held up high. I wish you all the success in your life, do visit us and the forum from time to time to annoy us even more often. 

Love your way of writing, Good luck in life Sir ^^

Not gonna shift this topic, that's for @Spy to do

[Spy 14,687]

Topic moved.

Saying goodbye is sometimes a part of life. But our memories will always speak for our true friendship wherever we go. Farewell friend! 

[Maf 32,300]

this is so sadge

im shaking and crying rn

bye sacrifice 

[lssimo 1,559]

Psst, I think you mean "going rogue" and not "going rouge".

I haven't read the text, but I think you mean "rogue".

[Thankxtu 286]

21 minutes ago, lssimo said:

Psst, I think you mean "going rogue" and not "going rouge".

I haven't read the text, but I think you mean "rogue".

Yeah he is going red

[Bydo 20,119]

All the best on your future

be safe and enjoy life

for being told why you did not get in on the first try , your lucky . cause over the year's no one has ever told me why mine was rejected and this was I think back in 2015 or something like that.I just never asked any more , I just figured that they didn't like me.

good luck. will miss the paper section it had a lots of great articles for us to read and games to participate in..

[Maf 32,300]

4 hours ago, lssimo said:

Psst, I think you mean "going rogue" and not "going rouge".

I haven't read the text, but I think you mean "rogue".

Did you hear him stutter?

[Blutchidoo 508]

We're all going to miss you dearly . All the best, Sacrifice!

[Arcade 1,049]

Good Luck in the future 

[alkyng 3,080]

15 hours ago, Bydo said:

for being told why you did not get in on the first try , your lucky . cause over the year's no one has ever told me why mine was rejected and this was I think back in 2015 or something like that.I just never asked any more , I just figured that they didn't like me.

 

The applicants are just too many. And they will only accept a few of them

[Sacrifice 2,278]

On 12/28/2021 at 3:16 AM, Sabry.Superman said:

Good luck in life 

Sacrifice definitely not asked me to write this.

Right, snitch on me like that ._. Thanks <3

Spoiler

On 12/28/2021 at 3:20 AM, Venerable said:

good lukc in lyfe

#multforever

#multforever Indeed, thnx ^^

On 12/28/2021 at 6:59 AM, SB24 said:

I'm not sure why I read all of this but it was worth it. Also fitting as I just got accepted at a position as well.

Congratulations! I hope you have a fruitful career. ^_^ 

On 12/28/2021 at 7:15 AM, E_polypterus said:

Good luck e : )

I like the topic name the most

Aww stawp it you

On 12/28/2021 at 7:41 AM, Incorp said:

And I thought you were gonna reveal how much they pay for each positions

Anyways, sad to see you go, have enjoyed reading through your pieces. Good luck in real life, be safe :)

Ah no lol. I wouldn't reveal confidential stuff like that. Compliment means a lot. Thank you! 

On 12/28/2021 at 10:02 AM, AV-Gamers said:

Good luck bro!!

Ayyy G'z on being a helper again and thank you!

On 12/28/2021 at 12:03 PM, DragonKnight_Fighter said:

damn i was hoping for some true tanki online secrets
not sacrifice's life secrets 

Always loved to prank people like that. Its too much fun.

On 12/28/2021 at 1:11 PM, At_Shin said:

Prosper in the future! 

I liked your humorous articles, especially noob podcast 1.

Noob Podcast 1 ^^

Only legends remember that article.

On 12/28/2021 at 2:39 PM, nikunj04 said:

I just recently became a Forum Moderator (and basically a helper),  thus I never got a chance to meet you or talk to you in person, but I've heard many stories and moments in the helper community about you.

All good things must come to an end, really sad to see you go. But one must continue his/her life with Head held up high. I wish you all the success in your life, do visit us and the forum from time to time to annoy us even more often. 

Love your way of writing, Good luck in life Sir ^^

Not gonna shift this topic, that's for @Spy to do

Haha. Congratulations on being a forum moderator. Enjoy while you are a forum mod. It is a very interesting position. I am glad you get told stories about me, I mean, me and thiedes were maf's and toby's favourite.. Of course, they wont admit it and might contradict it not to make the others jealous, but thats the truth. :D

On 12/28/2021 at 3:07 PM, Spy said:

Topic moved.

Saying goodbye is sometimes a part of life. But our memories will always speak for our true friendship wherever we go. Farewell friend! 

Thats the spirit! Indeed they will. Thank you. <3

On 12/28/2021 at 3:15 PM, Maf said:

this is so sadge

im shaking and crying rn

bye sacrifice 

A part of me knew you would post that meme. Save it well. It is a forum moderator legacy! :3

On 12/28/2021 at 3:42 PM, lssimo said:

Psst, I think you mean "going rogue" and not "going rouge".

I haven't read the text, but I think you mean "rogue".

I don't know man. Reporter part of me died the day they closed the newspaper.

On 12/28/2021 at 4:04 PM, Thankxtu said:

Yeah he is going red

*angry sniffs*

On 12/28/2021 at 6:44 PM, Bydo said:

All the best on your future

be safe and enjoy life

for being told why you did not get in on the first try , your lucky . cause over the year's no one has ever told me why mine was rejected and this was I think back in 2015 or something like that.I just never asked any more , I just figured that they didn't like me.

good luck. will miss the paper section it had a lots of great articles for us to read and games to participate in..

If you annoy the admins enough, you do get told the reason. However, it results in a negative impact on your future applications. I was in luck because the admins changed and there was a span of three years difference between my second set of applications.

The paper reallly was fun. Plus, I remember you to be one of the frequent readers. Thank you for being a continuous support to the newspaper while it was. It does mean a lot.

On 12/29/2021 at 3:30 AM, Blutchidoo said:

We're all going to miss you dearly . All the best, Sacrifice!

Thank you so much! <3

On 12/29/2021 at 4:25 AM, Arcade said:

Good Luck in the future 

It means a lot, thnx!

 

Spoiler

 

 

[Venerable 2,967]

20 minutes ago, Sacrifice said:

Noob Podcast 1 ^^

That number, 1, signifies something... that a part 2 is going to follow or already exists...

Edited December 30, 2021 by Venerable
formatting error ?

[Pythor 1,354]

Oh how far you've come! From asking me for tips on how to apply for reporter to an accomplished writer and forum mod...

 

Spoiler

Your innocent sarcasm is faintly humorous. 

 

[Spektrix 440]

Are you...

Spoiler

my long lost twin? 

 

[Venerable 2,967]

I laughed soooo much while reading this once again (and this is like the 10th time). 

Man, I'm feeling sad that I won't ever laugh like this again now that you've gone... The Newspaper's gone, humor has gone, and the forum is a strange place now... It is fun, occasionally, but I'll be honest — most of the fun is carried by Maf (and there's also that one topic pretty much owned by Bydo and MonkeyBurn, much fun). Otherwise it's just forumers fighting to put forth their PoVs without bothering to read or appreciate other posts. 

I'd go so far as to say that you were the next big thing in humor after Yisroel. Please don't lose that ultra funny bone of yours during torturous medical training

(I'll probably post here, again, when I read this topic, again)

[Sacrifice 2,278]

On 12/28/2021 at 2:52 AM, Sacrifice said:

and make a dramatic exit only to come back as a helper again month later, hehe, who knows?

Oh well this definitely aged well