Hello, none of you know me but I was once called HyperShadow17 (feel free to search the profile, i can't remember the password), an old member from way back in 2012 when this site was at its peak of activity. I've come to share some stories of my experiences and leave them to be looked at and archived so it's not forgotten.
Back in 2012 I was 13, had a Wii and Dsi, and I game across this site, a couple others I came across which are now shut down are home4dsi and 3dsplaza. Met a lot of great people who sadly I will never be able to talk too again. This site was made during the Dsi days and got a 3ds portion sometime later. The chat rooms were always packed with people, talking about the latest Wii game or da, 3ds, dsi game. Roleplayers crafting well told stories, a bot that would ban you for getting colorful with your wording. It was a whole different experience, unfortunately my time here came to a close as I moved on, did other things but as I did, I always checked back to see how the sites were doing. Watched as they breathed life and than slowly watched has the life faded. The fact that some people around my age when I first found this site are enjoying the relic that it once was and keeping it just barely alive enough to not be forgotten brings me a sense of nostalgia and happiness. A site left untainted by the ever changing social norms. Anyways, this is dragging on. I leave you all with two quotes before I depart.
From me to you
"Remember us. Remember that we once lived." - Emet Selch Final Fantasy XIV
And lastly
"Yours is a long road, my friend, and it stretches on to places beyond imagining.
With your every step, these grand adventures shall grow more distant and faint.
And there may come a day when you forget the faces and voices of those you have met along the way.
On that day, I bid you remember this…
That no matter how far your journey may take you, you stand where you stand by virtue of the road you walked to get there.
For in times of hardship, when you fear you cannot go on…
The joy you have known, the pain you have felt, the prayers you have whispered and answered - they shall ever be your strength and your comfort.
This I hope - I believe, here at memory’s end." - G'raha Tia Final Fantasy XIV
Some information may be wrong such as if dsipaint came before 3dspaint or what. For anybody still around from those days mentioned, I hope you're doing well.
By @SirHeadpats
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