Seven Years in the Community

Angelspit · Unread postby **Angelspit** » 06 Mar 2008, 20:06

I reopened Celestial Heavens in March of 2001 (because I thought the Astral Wizard news section wasn't updated as often as I wanted to!), which means that I have been active in the community for seven years now. I am not sure how I managed to stick around for so long and, during that period, update the front page more often that not, even during week-ends, holidays and (gasp) Christmas day. That's probably because of you, my dear readers, and the wonderful people who update the site and monitor the forums. The Might and Magic community must remain strong and united, and I hope Celestial Heavens contributes in some way to that ideal.

Of course, this is not a farewell post and I will try to hang on until Heroes VI (the various people I managed to piss off because of my straight talk will be disappointed!). The road ahead will not be easy because of the lack of activity and my new family situation, but that's certainly not a good reason to give up, is it? Long live Heroes!

If you would like to take a look at the original page visit this link:
https://www.celestialheavens.com/1204834003

MistWeaver · Unread postby **MistWeaver** » 06 Mar 2008, 20:10

cheers everybody!

>Of course, this is not a farewell post and I will try to hang on
>until Heroes VI

some leaks here and there hint that H6 is not that far as most of us think

Akul · Unread postby **Akul** » 06 Mar 2008, 20:42

Cheers for the best HoMM site and forum on the net!

Gaidal Cain · Unread postby **Gaidal Cain** » 06 Mar 2008, 21:51

Seven years is a long time. Not quite as long as 8 years, but still. Anyway, this is and has been a great place to hang out on. Thank you for creating such a lasting site, truly a worthy successor of astralwizard.com

Infiltrator · Unread postby **Infiltrator** » 06 Mar 2008, 22:02

This means you've been as long as my cat was born!

Kalah · Unread postby **Kalah** » 06 Mar 2008, 22:12

Long live Heroes! Long live Celestial Heavens! Long live Angelspit

Roman · Unread postby **Roman** » 06 Mar 2008, 22:36

Congrats! This is the best HoMM website on the net - may it continue to live for a long, long time!

theLuckyDragon · Unread postby **theLuckyDragon** » 06 Mar 2008, 22:38

Kalah wrote:Long live Heroes! Long live Celestial Heavens! Long live Angelspit

Hear, hear!

Ethric · Unread postby **Ethric** » 06 Mar 2008, 23:11

Kalah wrote:Long live Heroes! Long live Celestial Heavens! Long live Angelspit

Damn straight. And the site will keep ticking also when you need prioritize family, right guys?

Elvin · Unread postby **Elvin** » 06 Mar 2008, 23:30

That's a long time and I hope there will be much more to see and fun to be had around here

Cheers Angelspit!

Evenshade · Unread postby **Evenshade** » 07 Mar 2008, 00:29

Long live Heroes! Long live Celestial Heavens! Long live Angelspit

Huzzah! I third that!

CloudRiderX · Unread postby **CloudRiderX** » 07 Mar 2008, 02:05

Yeah, everyone knows we're the best.

Long live Heroes - but please, lets hope its good enough in the future to be worthy of life...we take it for granted right now because we have great Heroes games to play, but eventually we may not be as fortunate...

That sounded a little depressing, but assume I didn't mean it that way.

I seriously hope future HoMM games are good.

Metathron · Unread postby **Metathron** » 07 Mar 2008, 02:19

Gaidal Cain wrote:Seven years is a long time. Not quite as long as 8 years, but still.

I knew there had to be a reason why GC is so high up in the hierarchy.

Anyhow, long live CH. Methinks this calls for a group hug.

ByteBandit · Unread postby **ByteBandit** » 07 Mar 2008, 03:39

It's hard to do the things AS and others do to keep the site active and alive and fresh. And it's even harder to predict down the road how Heroes will evolve or if it becomes extinct. But if the past is any indication, then we shold have a lot forward to look ahead to. Even with the release of ToTE and H5, it's fascinating to see the devoton to past games such as H2, H3, H3/WoG and even to an extent, H4. With this in mind, it's clear that HoMM is more than just a game. It's who we are, what we are, and what we want to share with others. We all experience burnout with HoMM at one time or another, but all of us who love the game always come back to it. This indicates not just a good game, but a great game. And this site contributes to that greatness more than any other. And this site must continue with that tradition. And I believe we will.

Jolly Joker · Unread postby **Jolly Joker** » 07 Mar 2008, 07:00

Reminds me of this here, Angelspit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Year_Itch

Seven is certainly a special number and I wish you all the best for the next stage of the journey.
My regards to the Little Orc.

Gaidal Cain · Unread postby **Gaidal Cain** » 07 Mar 2008, 07:31

Metathron wrote:
Gaidal Cain wrote:Seven years is a long time. Not quite as long as 8 years, but still.
I knew there had to be a reason why GC is so high up in the hierarchy.

Actually, I first joined the Quill in May 2001, so I've not been active in the community longer than AS. If you want that, you have to turn to Corrrrribus or the Qirqwish Dragon

Jolly Joker · Unread postby **Jolly Joker** » 07 Mar 2008, 09:51

A PS seems in order:

Looks like 7th birthday will see the 1000th News thread as well - the next one, in fact.

Very fitting!

darknessfood · Unread postby **darknessfood** » 07 Mar 2008, 10:19

ByteBandit wrote:It's hard to do the things AS and others do to keep the site active and alive and fresh. And it's even harder to predict down the road how Heroes will evolve or if it becomes extinct. But if the past is any indication, then we shold have a lot forward to look ahead to. Even with the release of ToTE and H5, it's fascinating to see the devoton to past games such as H2, H3, H3/WoG and even to an extent, H4. With this in mind, it's clear that HoMM is more than just a game. It's who we are, what we are, and what we want to share with others. We all experience burnout with HoMM at one time or another, but all of us who love the game always come back to it. This indicates not just a good game, but a great game. And this site contributes to that greatness more than any other. And this site must continue with that tradition. And I believe we will.

Totaly agree with you on that one

. Heroes is just a awesome series that never really get's old. (Heroes of) Might and Magic, is just like the Rolling Stones, a way of life!!!

Long live the Celestialheavens comminuty!! I'm glad to be a part of it...

AllanPoe · Unread postby **AllanPoe** » 07 Mar 2008, 13:06

No doubt the best HOMM site. Cheers to all.

berntie · Unread postby **berntie** » 07 Mar 2008, 13:49

Thank you for seven years of work on a truly outstanding place!

Let's hope it will stay the same... Cheers to all

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