Posted by Draktha on November 09, 1999 at 10:25:18:

In Reply to: Scarabaeus Sacer has left the building. posted by Graatch(VIP) on November 08, 1999 at 21:24:34:

I don't usually post on the forum, and a part
of me says that Scarabaeus may not even be
reading these threads any more (if I were him
I might not be). But I thought I should add
a brief comment or two to what I think is an
overwhelming voice of support from the CF
community.

What has always impressed me so much about
Scarabaeus has not been the sheer quantity of
experiences that he has contributed to
Carrion Fields. Nor has it been solely the
variety and originality of those interactions
and innovations, although to discuss merely
that aspect would take many more words than I
wish to write, or any of you wish to read.

What has struck me the most about Scarabaeus
was that someone so original, innovative, and
creative was also so giving of both his time
and his talents.

This is true, perhaps, of a large portion of
CF's imm staff, but especially Scarabaeus. The
quality of every discussion I had with him
was both unique and exhilarating, and I think
a vast number of others will say the same.
And what always amazed me was that he was not
only able to foster such interaction, nor
merely that he was so good at it. Because,
darn it, he _was_ good. But what was truly
remarkable was the fact that he took the
time--his time--to make it special, and more
than just words on a screen.

There have been few situations I can recall
where text of any sort has given me goosebumps,
or made me feel extreme personal investment
in a situation. Scarabaeus provided that
with what seemed like ease and spontaneity.

I don't think I knew anyone else on CF who
gave more than he did, in quantity or in
quality, to the game. And if he is truly gone,
it is a loss for all who worked with him, for
all who took part in his creations--be it Hell,
conjurers, the Cult, or the vast array of
other, lesser-known contributions he made--and
for those who would have done so in the future.

It is extremely unfortunate that all of us had
not been more open about our appreciation before
recently; perhaps he would have decided not to
leave.

You will be missed, Scarabaeus, and your absence
felt dearly. Good fortune whether you return
or not; the better fortune for us if you do.

Sincerely,
Draktha

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