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Member Positivity Thread
Topic Started: Mar 19 2013, 08:03 AM (33,464 Views)
Mysty
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a loose cannon

If I did a tribute to every friend I've had in the community it would take hours to write, but I feel like two in particular deserve it, Fishzilla and Parasaurolophus. I've practically grown up with them both, and they have remained my friends through thick and thin, giving me wonderful memories that would have never existed if I hadn't met them.

I'll start with FZ, since I met him first - I believe I was 11 and he was 13. I've been involved in the community since I was about seven, but I never posted much until late 2008, when I joined ZooMania and the Zoo Tycoon Design Centre. I talked to him a few times on there, but never imagined at the time that we'd ever end up as friends. Eventually Caldera Unlimited was created, and I ended up as a moderator and then later an admin there. FZ was also a mod there, but I didn't form a particularly strong bond with him; I wasn't very impressed with his goofy antics or jokes.

After the destruction of Caldera, my friends and I created Environ during early 2009. Originally created as a haven for a close group of friends, it ended up being one of the most popular ZT2 sites out there during its peak. FZ eventually won me over, and we became close friends. I started to appreciate his innocent demeanor and fun-loving personality, though it sometimes clashed with my own depressive tendencies. FZ was friendly to everyone and loved making people laugh, even if it came at the cost of his own pride. Our friendship continued to grow stronger, and we created a box on Xat to talk on, which proved to be a major factor in our friendship.

This is where Para comes in. I had met Para a year earlier on Zoo Tycoon Realm, but didn't talk to him much. Para became a download manager at Environ and also befriended FZ, so I really have to thank FZ, because it was him who brought me and Para together. Me and Para became friends extremely quickly - we've always had a connection that I haven't felt with many other people. Us three would spend hours talking together on the box. As time went on, the three of us became closer and closer. I have so many memories of us watching movies together, or playing HabboHotel, or Ipredator. What we did didn't even matter, just having the opportunity to talk to them always brightened my day.

If someone asked me to describe FZ, I wouldn't know where to start, because there's so many amazing things about him. He's had bad things happen in his life that would destroy many people, but he didn't let it bring him down, and retained his sense of humor and enduring personality. His love and respect for plants and animals is rare to find nowadays, and I am 100% sure he's going to positively influence the world in some way.

And Para? He is basically my clone personality wise. We agree on pretty much everything, and will often say the exact same thing at the same time. I can talk to him for hours and it'll only feel like minutes, and he's like a brother to me. In 2011 when I left the community for a year, Para continued to pm me for months, checking all the time just to see if I'd come back. He never doubted me for a moment, and even when I came back in late 2012 and he had every reason to have moved on, he welcomed me back as if I had never left.

To sum everything up, Para and FZ are both incredible people and I owe so much to them both. I can't imagine what my life would have been like without them, and even if we eventually grow apart, I will never forget these past five years of friendship.

Edited by Mysty, Jul 2 2013, 09:15 PM.
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Similis
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BenZooMaster - I'm still (somehow) grateful for dragging me into the world of ZT2. And for the anime links, even though I still didn't watch that last one :] For all the crits, tips and rants(well, a bit less) and the general special attitude. And for the UV maps that are the easiest to work with in the whole community, not to mention rigging all the stuff I throw at ye.

Iben - Dude, you're gold. I can't even begin to describe how nice it is to have someone like you around and to be able to exploit your vunerablity to discuss the ideas for designing, not to mention the general non-design oriented talk and the lulz. You're one of those people who, once you get to know them, want to keep close. I wish you could split in two, as I view you as the kind of people the community can never have enough.

And lastly...

MiBound - I just want to congratulate you on the progress you've made. For someone who claims to be new to designing, you're progressing with high speed and I didn't see someone being able to create such quality textures in such short amount of time from the starting point. I'm rooting for you and hope you'll keep developing at current rate. :)
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Fluffs
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Pull my finger!

Imp: Imp is just another wonderful person. He's funny, and is also positive as well.

Sheather: Sheather is wonderful as well. Somehow, he and I have similar opinions, for an unknown reason. He also, like I mentioned before, made the wonderful Whistle Walrus.

Crookedjaw: Crookedjaw is another wonderful person who is very creative. He is wonderful as well. :D

CRG: CRG is hilarious, and makes random comments, which are fun to read. He is also wonderful and gives out great advice. :D
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Dr. Hax
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Firefanix, The Fluffy Raptor, Acinonyx Jubatus, and TyrannosaurusRex4444: These guys are hilarious, and really fun to hang out with.
Tyranachu: His designing projects are amazing, and i consider him a friend, even if he might not consider me a friend. I'd also like to give him an Argentinosaurus-sized thanks for letting me use his PU mammoth (and no, I'm not giving it out)
Edited by Dr. Hax, Jul 24 2013, 01:40 AM.
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Posted Image Azrael
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MIBound: We had our issues in the past, but after speaking about it some time ago, we made amends and thinking about it, we're not all that different, we're really the same kind of people from two different backgrounds but this is a great woman at the heart and I'm sorry that we bash heads, but so is the way of the world sometimes, eh? I think everything in the future can simply be solved with an "agree to disagree".

Snoopy: I hope I don't make you feel put on the spot, I haven't spoken to you much outside of a few PMs regarding our S&Ts but you really seem like a charismatic and a wonderful person to be around, I hope that we can get to know one another better, you seem like you'd make a great friend to anyone and I hope that we can continue to help make the game that little bit more fun together in the future!

LittleDogChris: You've made me feel really good about myself when it comes to S&T, you and Snoopy both were the big inspirations for W.C.A.R and are the reasons I started it and it's the most fun I've had with the game for some time. I hope like with Snoopy that I can get to know you better, you are a huge inspiration to me and you seem like such a great person, I've told you before but if you ever need anything, feel free to come to me and ask.

Danny: I admire you so much, even when things got stressed and you were doing things on your own, you kept pushing and pushing. I also find a parallel in you that we both found our loved ones here in the community, me with Murdock129 and you and your such a kind person, everything people say about you is true. Your very selfless and are always looking to give people a good time, we need more people like you in the world. You never hold a grudge and always look to the bright side.

There are many more, but this is all for now. (:
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Danny
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*hugs* Thanks Azrael :3
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Murdock129
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Azrael (Kayla): As Kayla said on her post, this kinda goes without saying, but I feel like I should post this. Azrael is my wonderful fiance, it's been nearly five years now (next month on the thirtieth for those who don't know. We've had good times and we've had bad, but we've always stuck together, no matter how many times I've screwed up and been an idiot you've always forgiven me, you've always been there for me, you've always accepted me and I want to be there for you as long as you want me to be. Making you feel happy and adored <3 I love you Kayla <3 :3
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Danny
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Azrael:
Azrael is one of the most hardworking people I have ever met. She takes her job seriously and completes whatever she needs to do efficiently. She's kind to everyone and active throughout the site, getting to know members and helping out. Although I don't know her that well yet, I'm glad to have her on the staff team and I would love to get to know her more in the future :) I also find, as she said in her post, a special parallel between our online relationships.

zoocrazy:
I will admit that before recently, I didn't really know zoocrazy too well and even now, I don't know everything about him... But from what I have seen I can say he is very commited, excited, constantly happy and a pleasure to be around. He never picks a fight with anyone and he always has uplifting things to say. As well as that, zoocrazy is an excellent Assistant for the staff with his many great ideas and the thought he puts into those ideas.

Farkle:
I've seen Farkle around the community a little every now and then but it was only recently that I really had a good look at his art topic and I have to say... His powerpoint is excellent! From what I've read, I assume he's only been doing powerpoint for a few months or less... But already he has pretty much mastered it. It took me a very long time to really become any good at Powerpoint Art but Farkle has really improved so quickly and gotten so good. I really encourage anyone here to check out his digital art topic, and if you have deviant art, check his art out there :)
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Jules
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Mihi est imperare orbi universo

Azrael : She is one of the most dedicated people I know in this community and is of great support to the staff. I appreciate the fact she is an understanding person for everyone, for matters going from the personal problems to farting dogs xD
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Ignacio
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Thank you Danny i really apreaciate the kind words :) I'm really glad i can be useful to the site. I don't know much about you either (except for what i've read in your blog) and we actually we never had much contact until you offer me the staff position, but i also think that you seem to be a really cool and nice guy and you have a lot of amazing and creative ideas. You are a great Admin and very dedicated to make this site grow without loosing its friendly and warm climate.

And i have to agree with Crook about Azrael. She is also an amazing Admin and a incredible creative person. I admire her work and she is a great person too.
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Farkle
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~Rad as Heck~

Thanks Danny :D I really appreciate it. I know we haven't talked much besides just small talk, but you seem like a genuinely good guy. I really admire your attitude toward the site and your always very positive and have something good to say. You really make newer members like me feel welcome and appreciated. Keep it up. :)
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Sheather
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Thank you for the set, Azrael!

Flish: Flish, I love you, and you are just perfect. Thank you so much for being there for me, no matter what. Nothing more needs to be said that you don't already know. Just, thanks so much for being my man. This summer has been the best I've ever had. <3

Snyf: Snyf, you are a wonderful guy whom I am so privileged to have met and so very happy to have gotten to know. You're smart, your funny, and you're truly a kindred spirit in the world, someone whom I can relate to. I am really happy to have you as a friend, Mr. Panda. You're just a great, all-around good person. And I love my new elephant bird so much!

Farkle: Farkle, you're still so new on the scene but wow are you charismatic. Already I am glad to have met you, and you're just so friendly and happy all the time, it's so nice to see whenever you write something. I'm very glad to have met you and I hope we get to know each other better as time wears on, because you just seem like such a likeable guy, and our viewpoints are so similar as well it's easy to relate to you. And thank you greatly for the kitten, whom I will name Dr. Mr. Professor Mrs. Purple Sandbox, in your honor.

PS: And your artwork has honestly gotten so good, it really blows me away. It is truly impressive.

Imp: You are always so kind and positive, I feel bad for initially judging you, quite unjustly, when we first met. You're great to have in the group and, like Farkle, you're just so happy all the time I can't help but feel happy as well when you post anything.

Fluffy: Always friendly, always positive, a great friend through thick and thin. Always happy to see Fluffy online, and I'll always think of him when I see my new little lizard in my zoo. (btw - pickles or cucumbers?)

Azrael: You truly excel at your job and are always so kind and helpful on the board. I really appreciate your work, it does not go unnoticed.

Danny: Great job keeping the community alive, man. You've done a fantastic job even in the face of numerous trials, and you've kept TRT on top.


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Militant
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Zooty: My best friend, and a person I can always relate to. I can literally say anything I feel like around you, and you never judge me. I really appreciate having someone to talk to whenever I need to, and you're also very funny. I'm still sexier, though. :P

Sheather: I've only met you on TRT, but you are genuinely a very nice guy who was there for me when I needed to let something off my chest. We have a lot in common, and I really appreciate everything you've said to support me. You're very smart as well. I would really like to get to know you more in the future. And I'm glad you like the elephant bird. :D

Azrael: You're just a very kind and pure person who I really feel close to when I talk to. You're also very creative and intelligent, and you have great ideas when it comes to writing and roleplays. You're also not afraid to speak your mind, which is a trait not everyone possesses, especially not me.

Fireplume: You're very funny and entertaining, and a great person to chat with. I eagerly await your next comments. :P

Flishstar: I don't know you very well, and we haven't talked much, but if Sheather likes you, then you must be a great person. I look forward to getting to know you better, definitely.

Edited by Militant, Jul 30 2013, 09:00 PM.
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Farkle
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~Rad as Heck~

Sheather: I know I've never really talked all that much with you, but you seem like a really great guy. I feel very comfortable talking with you and you're not afraid to to share your opinions and viewpoints, which I find really admirable. I look forward to getting to know you more in the future. :)
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Ztlabraptor211
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I love saying good things about people so Ill do another one. PS I cant remember who I did earlier so I may do u again.
THe Great Terra Futura Team:
Hananas59: One of my greatest friends here in the Zt community. I love your work over at our site and I wish you the best of luck on your new project.
Philly: We have disagreements at times but the site would fall apart without you. Your the best leader we could've asked for and Im so glad that we created Terra Futura!
Crookedjaw: AN amazing animal creator and a great friend of mine. MAking im my opinion the coolest most original thing in Terra Futura, you have great ideas as well! (Catfish for the win!)
Tyranachu: Tyranachu, Ive always admired your downloads but we became friends when u joined Terra Futura. Your one of my greatest friends and an amazing artist with some of the best TErra Futura ideas.
JMT: JMT, I love your work so much. My favourite graphics at the site are yours and u have incredible ideas. Your super nice and an awesome friend
Fluffyraptor: the second member at Terra Futura, I love your ideas. You are an awesome designer and a great friend as well! PS, The tyrannokiwi will live on in the land of Derp forever!
Franco: One of the coolest and funniest guys I know, I love your work over at TF. Ur cat ideas are so cool and your just awesome!
Then just a few of my other friends

Bigwhale: No offense people, but easily the best ROleplay maker here. My grammer was quite bad but Ive mostly fixed it and we get along great. I love all of your roleplays!!!

ALterbean7: From Me being a fan of yours on youtube, to us becoming zt series buddys when I got an account, to our pming at Gaia and our roleplays here, Alterbean, you are easily one of my best friends. Your one of the coolest guys I kno and Ive been a fan of your work for years! PS, Thanks for the banner

Dragonfire: We have similar interests and get alone great. I hope we can continue our project soon and I hope schools treatin u well.
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