Woot?
Thank you JimboIX! And everyone who congratulated so far!
I first stumbled upon these forums a couple of months ago as I downloaded a CK patch from the Paradox site and saw the link.. and thought how I might check it out. I hanged out at the CK general area for a while, getting tips on gameplay, and then I went exploring and stumbled upon the AAR section.
I was amazed at what I found there, the great quality of some of the writing, the amount of amusement I got from some of the comedy AARs, and above all the support the writAARs gave to each other. I was especially appreciative of the people who obviously were new to AAR making and writing in general, but had the courage to start revealing their work to the public, and I just had to write words of encouragment myself. The feeling that I really should comment on AARs I read, and post constructive comments when possible, especially grew as I endeavoured to write my own AAR, and noticed myself watching the view counter closely and awaiting for people to respond.
Two qoutes on this subject which I saw in signatures have been etched in my mind, and here I'll try to remember them:
CSK: "Each time you read an update and wonder if you shall comment, think of how discouraged you would be if you don't get any comments yourself."
stnylan: "To view is human, to comment is divine."
Just two things I'd like to point out, so some writAARs don't get insulted that I don't post comments to their work
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- I've mostly been active in the CK aar section, due to only playing that Paradox game recently. I've taken some tentative steps towards the other sections, but I am still a bit shy about posting there.
- I'm a newcomer to this community, so althought I try to keep up on all CK AARs started since I joined, the prospect of reading the longer-running ones is still a bit daunting, and I haven't done this with many of them.
Hmm... I think this post is already a bit too long, but please bear two more messages directed at specific people.
@CSK: Argh! Second choice you say!
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@coz1: I've noticed you not commenting for a while, but I've also seen you writing about being ill in several threads. First of all get well soon, and then I look forward to you catching up.