It's been a long time coming...

[LexDivinia]

I have not been in game for a while, but I was holding strong to the idea it was temporary... I had hoped a stable fix for Vista would have been found by now.

I held out hope as long as possible - too long by my bank accounts standards. I am unemployed and it just does not make sense to continue to pay for something I can not play.

(Yes, I know some of you can play on Vista and I am happy for those of you who can run it on your Vista machines.)


I kept paying to see the game flourish, and to keep my beloved Izzon Crest (thank you Oobachumba, whereever you are) in my name and to keep the bindpoint and connie alive and useful.

Many people contributed to Izzon Crest during many of its remodeling sessions and it was always appreciated. One person stood out amongst all, my friend Kryu - the new owner of Izzon Crest.

I have started a thread on the Chaos forum to find an owner for the Bristugo plot. Please use that thread to discuss taking it over if you are interested. I know a couple of people contacted me in game, but I have no recollection of names at this point.


I am saddened. Deeply.

Horizons was my first MMO, and I have made some very dear friends because of it. I am thankful I have maintained contact with them even when I could not run my Saris butt all over Istaria.

I don't know that I will be back. But one never knows for sure about those things, do we?

I am going to short out my laptop crying if I don't stop soon.

Thank you all for much enjoyment over many years.

Please, feel free to email me anytime...

Sincerely,
Lex Divinia

[email protected]

[Kinto]

Hi Lex. Plot Builder here. I just wanted to say that I'm sorry to see you go. I totally understand your situation and don't blame you. I hope things get better for you though and wish you well.

I know Kryu has helped you alot and definitely deserves the plot. I hope she enjoys it as much as you.

Thank you for the bind and connie in bristugo. I hope the next owner will keep them alive.

Bye Lex, we will miss you

[Frost]

I suppose this answers my question, before it's asked. I came back to see if there was hope, as I too have Vista and couldn't find a way to get it to run. I hoped they'd have put effort into this, and can't see why they wouldn't have supported it short of incompetence. It is sad so many people want to play, but can't.

[Sigi]

This is sad
I wish you safe travels and who knows, maybe it will lead you back, one day ..

[C`gan]

LexDivinia, I'm confident you'll be back. Unfortunately from what I've heard, the more Micorsoft patches Vista, the more problems they seem to create and the less actual fixing they seem to be doing. It's like the whole OS was thrown off on some wiered overGUId tangent and the Microsoft devs are lost.

Nonetheless, as we have some very competent computer programmer players here trying to solve the vista problems (and I'm certain there are several), their efforts may lead to a solid Istarian vista patch for all who require it. Then, we'll get to see your smiling face (and squeaky black leather dress) again.

I can't wait to have you back here. B^)

[LexDivinia]

Thank you Plot and Sigi...

Frost, it is my understanding that they ARE working on it, and there is a lot of effort being put into it. I am quite sure Rick and the rest of VI are very much aware of how many people want to play, but can't. The only case of incompetence connected with Istaria was/is EI. Ignorance of that magnitude has long term effects on any business.

Unfortunately, the circumstances in MY life have forced me to make a decision. I started playing Horizons Feb 2004, and it was my goal and an honor to always be a part of Istaria, but it is just not going to be able to happen.
I am not blaming Virtrium.
I am not blaming Vista (well, kinda).
I haven't worked since February of this year, and I still paid to keep my plots and all things I worked so hard for in the game. But it came to a point where I can't do that anymore. I am not leaving because "VI can't make it work." I am leaving because being a sentimental mush bag is draining my pocketbook.

I love Istaria.

I love Izzon Crest. And maybe Kryu will keep a spare room open in one of the (many) homes there for me to sleep in if I do manage to travel back that way.

[LexDivinia]

C'gan,
Thank you! And the squeaky black leather dress thanks you too.






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I wonder how well Microsoft will do with the NEXT OS already in the works?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/biztech...ft.windows.ap/

[awdz]

aww lex, best wishes that you can afford to be a sentimental mush bag much sooner rather than later, and are able to actually get in game when that time comes.
*serves lexdivinia some delicious klava with a towel and a curtsy, for sustenance until lex can get more in istaria*

[Drakarr]

Aww thats too bad, hope you can come back soon We'll keep the sunscope on for ya!