GazelleGames News

[cryterion]

It is with immense sadness that we must announce the departure of our long-running SysOp — Artifaxx — from his position as Head Gazelle, Cracker of Whips, Breaker of Code Chains, Mr. Fix It, and our Boss Man. There unfortunately comes a time in the life of every person who wears the pants to remove those now worn and torn pants and be awarded the opportunity to spend more time focusing on other, real-life responsibilities as they become more demanding.

He began his Great Gaming Gazelle worshipping by helping out with bits and bobs behind-the-scenes and implementing some code improvements (although 'improvement' may be debated by some), and over many years played an integral part in site development. He eventually made his way to the top to take over the reigns of the gazelle sleigh and was responsible for keeping the lights on. We've been through our fair share of blackouts, it's true, and our beloved Artifaxx has been on the receiving end of blame for the most part — which was probably somewhat deserved to be fair — but without him and his continued dedication and love for this community and his role in it, we would not have gotten through it and GazelleGames would not continue to be the greatest site of its kind today and maybe ever.

The departure of Artifaxx will leave a hole in our hearts, and we would like to thank him for all the time and effort he has put into maintaining our community, so that it could grow into what it is today. In celebration of all he has done for this community, the contributions he has made and the time he has spent with us, we've activated a 24h Global Freeleech. So on behalf of all users — thank you for leaving and giving us freeleech.

GGn won't go unloved and unnurtured and will remain in the care of our other trusted and very capable administrators, luminous and Mandos, who will continue to uphold the same high level of standards and care we've become so familiar with.

Thank you Artifaxx, you will be a legend for generations to come.

GGn Staff