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T9.1: An end to begin again

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    And with that, we start the epilogue.
    Ignore me while I try to write something stupid personal stupid here.

At the time of writing this, it's been a little over 13 months since I finished my teams' apps for PMDA. At the same time, it's been almost 52 months since I last submitted something to PMD-e. Both groups had absolutely awesome worlds, characters, story lines, admins and missions. Both were a lot of fun to be in. And both had to come to an end.

A lot has improved during those 39 months in between PMD-e and PMDA. I now think up my stories beforehand, I make the deadline, and my characters have actual backstories that have shaped them into who they are today. Four years ago, this kind of dedication would've been the unthinkable. Who would spend over an hour a day, for a full year, drawing stories about the lives of four guild apprentices? And who would, after finishing that year, dedicate themselves to another year of it? I guess that's someone who sees their characters' strengths and weaknesses, failures and successes, and recognizes themselves in them.

Because life can be tough at times. Just when you've joined guild A, guild B gets a more interesting mission. When you're thinking of recruiting a Pokemon of the Water type, only Bug and Ground are allowed. When you're building up a life in a guild, this guild is closed down. Isn't that exciting? Instead of moving forward on the road you had in mind, you're forced to walk on one you didn't prepare for. And that creates countless new possibilities - problems and solutions included. It will be hard, but a lot of progress will be made during those times.

Thank you to all the admins and members of PMDA who made this universe into what it is now. That includes all my fellow apprentices, of course. Even though I always have worked on my comics alone, it was never quite as lonely as building a world all alone. Because when my guild A got a boring mission, at least all the other members of guild A did, as well. Haha, just kidding! It's been great seeing other people's takes on anything from characters to missions.

I'm looking forward to another year of stumbling and learning. I know none of you will see exactly what I see in my characters, and that's okay. My life isn't yours. I hope that whatever you see will benefit your life in one way or another.

Here's to another year.

    

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chicoARTS's avatar
Wow that was deep. I have so much to learn from you. I think you're the most dedicated member I've ever met (I'm not counting any admins). You deliver stuff in time and not only maintain the quality but also improve in many aspects. These groups were truly lucky to have you. Keep up the great work!