Well after two and a half years of writing this AAR it really is odd to go and call it quits. It did feel there for quite some time that it would never actually conclude, when I realised that I had only two or three more updates remaining it was somewhat sad. I did actually consider using the no time limit patch to at least play for another few years. However I feel in the end what was really needed was a conclusion. I didn't want to simply fade away. The end was not the bloody collapse into fire and destruction that some would have predicted and still more enjoyed but I think this is one ending that wraps it up whilst still leaving the Horde as a mighty power to go onto greater things.
I have enjoyed this game, this writing and most of all the generous praise that my readers have given over the years (
I can actually say that, over the years). There have been, that I an recall, only two periods where I considered abandoning this AAR due to lack of inspiration and they were shortlived. As it was it became a little harder to write near the end as my once a week updating should indicate compared with the thrice a week of the first year. That said I still took/take pleasure out of coming onto the forum and seeing that someone has commented on my work. It been a while since I've seen anyone say so but I was also very pleased when my my AAR inspired four or five other AARs to begin in the same style.
The most enjoyable period of writing was the time when I was writing about the Reckep (
see the list of Khans in the first post if you want a refresher). Being able to have four or five characters and write humourously about them was easy and I enjoyed it. Overall I've tried to make the entire AAR humourous without getting too bogged down in running jokes or getting silly.
And now a few personal thanks.
Chief Ragusa - My most frequent commenter. I think from the time you began reading this AAR the number of updates you've missed could be counted on one hand. Thank you for being so consistent and for the in depth comments that bring up points or make predictions I hadn't thought of. On more than one occasion it changed the course of the story.
billy bob - This AAR would have been a lot less colourful without your bloodthirsty and anti-uZBEK posts. Thank you for keeping it fun. And an extra thanks for writing that chapter some time back.
Grundius - Don't know if you're still around but if you see this thank you. Your comments were always appreciated and you were one of the longest running commenters.
coz1 - You always offered good insightful comments and it has been great to have such a skilled writer following my AAR, especially back when this AAR was very new.
GrimPagan, Specialist290 - You've both been frequent visitors throughout this AAR and always offered good comments that have been interesting and appreciated, thank you.
Saulta, Nobegow - Thank you to both of you for your comments throughout.
Amric - A pleasure to have such an esteemed writer following. Your comments have always been some of the most in depth and thoughtful. Thank you very much.
Snake IV - Not a frequent poster but great to see that you followed this. Thanks.
Vann the Red - Didn't see you too often but I suspect you were lurking for sometime. When you have commented they've always been good so thank you.
Mettermrck - I've always looked forward to your comments on the writing. From such a high calibre writer they are quite something.
GhostWriter - Magnificent to have had you reading this and taking the time to read all hundred or so pages that were written when you came along. Thanks.
Farquharson - Thank you for following this AAR, as one of my favourite writiers it was much appreciated.
The Real Deal - Always appreciated your comments and your praise for my basic artwork and GIFs. Thank you.
Fingal, Fnuco - Thanks to both of you for following this AAR and our great chapter's that you wrote.
And thanks to everyone else who has commented or read this AAR on it's long journey.
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