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that is funny because About four years ago, I stopped playing Maplestory actively, and two years ago, I deleted the game altogether. When I look back, I literally cannot believe how much my life has changed. Has anyone else experienced the same?

I quit MS right before starting college. Going vegan was something I always wanted to do and college was the perfect transition period (going strong over two years--still one of the best decisions of my life).

I joined a social sorority immediately (Tri Delta anyone?!) and within the first two weeks of school, I met my current boyfriend at a frat party. I thought he would be your typical f-boy, but what'd you know--we're going strong for 2 years and he will be attending medical school.

I came into college declared as an International Relations major. Somehow along the way, I added Economics, and now I have the option of graduating in three years with a double-major in IR & Econ with a minor in French, or a triple-major in IR, Econ and French (I always took a boatload of courses. Don't let anyone stop you from challenging yourself!).

Furthermore, I had no idea what in the world I wanted to do with my IR major when I first started college. But my bf was way more motivated than I was and somehow inspired me to apply to internships starting freshman year. I randomly decided I wanted to go into Investment Banking and Private Equity, and landed some pretty cool internships & leadership conferences with Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock. But the vibe totally tore me down because people are so freakishly intense in the field and I'm really more of a happy-go-lucky type of person.
Although I won't lie--even as an intern the pay was pretty incredible. Bf and I were able to save to up attend six different music festivals across North America this summer.

This year, I attended a leadership conference with PwC, one of the Big 4 accounting firms, and was honored to be offered and Advance Internship. I absolutely LOVED PwC and will likely be redirecting my career into accounting & consulting as opposed to finance.

Literally, I played MS hardcore for 4 years in high school and had absolutely no idea with what to do with my life. My pride was being one of the first Broans to complete my Crusader Codex. Or being the main support bishop to the guild that always tried to be the first to take down new bosses.
To think all this happened after stopping my MS addiction.

Although I did just recover my password to my account so RIP. Thank god I use Macs? haha.

Anyway, point of this thread is to remind you all to live a little beyond your computer screens (moderation is key, lovelies), and to tell all you college-bound Basilers--don't fret! Things will fall into place. Work hard, play hard. You don't need to quit MS, but don't make it your primary college memory.

my housemate is an alumni in tri delta.
anyways in the process of selling all my gear i started spending more time out with friends but that was due to us actually getting serious about hanging out and planning trips that would be poopy if you dropped out last minute. also started going on dates as i was freshly single, stuck to this one guy and visited him twice a month on weekends. now that i've moved back to the bay area he visits me.

money-wise, my wallet has been better. i have more $$ to spend now which is really dumb and attests to my ugly spending habits on this game.

This one time a few years ago I watched a documentary called Life After People. It was pretty good.

Quitting MapleStory changed nothing in my life. I'm still on the computer a lot and suck at seeking out social activity in college.
Well, I quit right around when I got a job, so I probably saved some money from not buying NX all the time.

I still play when my brother can, but that's basically only during winter and/or spring break.

Already forgot when I quit already! Well there goes that special 5 year anniversary special I had planned.

But yea it's nice to finally drop this darn game. My backlog continues to grow, but hell I'd be gladly to spend on those games as appose to something that's probably going to disappear one day. Except for the usual AAA or just broken messes, there's no excuse for the latter especially.

@xdarkshynobi: i cri everytiem

But seriously though, I'm sure some of us here can relate.

I won't ever quit maplestory.
About 3 years ago I started working a lot. Talking about 60+ hrs a week. Since then I realized what time means to me. When I got home from work I'd look for an fm spot no matter how bad just to seem active. Hit the gym eat music bed. This went on for about 2 years. I finally felt I was mature enough to earn my keep as a marine & I took it.
For a year I trained very hard as well as going to school & working.I quit my job 1 month prior to going to Recruit Training. Before all that I took a month long course in circuittry. Never stop learning. Now I'm a Marine. Going off to my combat training.
Maplestory is why I'm fearless. So the children of today can enjoy their childhood as I once did. You are the only person who can define what kind of person you are.
On my boot leave I went crabbing at 11pm. Dark in the Gulf of Mexico. Nothing but a net moonbeam & a bucket. Digging through the sand for clams & searching the seaweeds for crabs. I went to the gym did a lot of squats & I also did a lot of cardio. My time with my family was fun.
We had a farewell party at my friends house 3 bottles of remy. Buncha cute Asian girls. Typical Asian party gambling & gangster rap music. We ran outta alcohol, had to ride to the south side to pick it up. Liquor store was on Swole with goons in the front. "I'm scared" was what one of the girls said. It was funny. Got out got two more bottles & we left the hood.
The females poured me a shot n we toasted. The whole time I was being me & spitting a couple bars here & there. Felt like I was 16 again except I won't see them for a year. You can't always be around. When you are though just be yourself.
I went out for dinner with my friends. It was funny when I asked the waiter "Do military personnel get a discount?". He responded with, "You have to be in uniform.". That had me tripping. What kinda self respected person would go around in their Service Charles (for marines) for a discount? The waiter certainly wasn't expecting that kind of responce.
Going to gamestop to return a ps4 the clerk was being difficult. "it passed the return date." It obviously did & I knew that. She told me that it wouldn't be in cash & I said that's fine. When she asked for ID I showed it to her & I saw the biggest smile on her face. She said "You are missing the HDMI CORD." Oh can I just buy one here? No complaints from her. To my surprise she handed me cash & I returned the ps4.
When I was fat & alone no one was ever there for me. Except my friends from maplestory. All my life I wanted to be like everyone else, but now I'm the exact opposite. They say I'm the 1%. The 1% that will give everything, everything for the little boy or girl wondering if their good enough. I know everyone can make their dreams come true if I can.

I feel like there was a less self-aggrandizing way to make your point here. Regardless, I do believe in moderation in all things and to seek personal success above all else, whatever that may mean to the individual. Good luck to those who are about to enter the next stages of their lives. Hopefully you will find success, continued or otherwise, even when it doesn't seem to be going in a way you expect.

we get it, you're vegan.
congrats on getting past the game tho