Happy 8th Anniversary, Dark Archive! I would like to share my tribute here.
Wow - 8 years of Dark Archive! I wasn't in the guild for the first 3 years of it's existence, but boy am I thankful I joined the guild in March of 2012. Before I joined Dark Archive, I was big into role playing for years and years. I came back to POTCO with a new account in 2010, and started roleplaying since day one of me rejoining, so roughly 3 years. I was always wanting to join Dark Archive, just never did because I didn't think I was good enough at the time for such a notorious guild.
When I joined in March of 2012, it felt like home on day one. The fellow guild mates are AMAZING, and I felt welcome right away. I met many friends in my 5+ year journey in Dark Archive. Friendships that will last a lifetime. I can honestly say i've really gotten close to each of you in the 5 years of me being in the guild, and wish I would've joined sooner than I did. I remember after my 3 month waiting period, I got recommended to be promoted to the position of Second Class Officer (the starting rank for officers). It was such an honor that everyone thought I would be a perfect fit for such a position that comes with huge responsibility. I demonstrated to the guild that I am a team player, and a good leader.
In August of 2013 (the month before the game closed under the Disney regime) I earned my promotion to First Class Officer. Literally a HUGE honor. First Class Officer is the highest rank possible for officers, we only have a few First Class Officers. I demonstrated my awesome work ethic and dedication to the guild, so thus earned that position.
After POTCO closed, we all moved on to LOTRO. I remember some of us played, and some of us didn't. I did play the first few months, since I am so dedicated to Dark Archive. After a few months, the game got boring, and we never thought we would all be together again on our beloved pirate game. When they announced TLOPO in 2015, we were all ecstatic. We were hoping this would be the team that would bring our game back, and it was! 2+ years of not playing together, and we came back stronger than ever.
Sorry for my long tribute, in short, I just really want you all to know how much I love each and every one of you, and how thankful I am that I joined the Dark Archive. I just wish I had joined sooner. Whether it is looting, material runs, guild events, or just general talk, I love each and every one of you. We are and always be FAMILY
LONG LIVE DARK ARCHIVE!!!!