A Dedication to Ponti

**Kip** · June 22, 2012, 01:37 PM

Hello all,

After reading over many of the goodbyes to Ponti and a brief chat with Lucius, the two of us mutually agreed that while Ponti will be missed in his absence (and his return eagerly awaited), the legacy of his work in this forum will be felt every day that we choose to participate in and play games with each other. Games came and went, and GSTK endured - but his work in organization, encouragement, and writing, both as Hex and as simple player, breathed fresh life into this area of TWC, and I think we can all agree on that.

As such, I think it would be fitting if we dedicated something to his name. Perhaps we could rename the Consulate after him?

Thoughts, suggestions, opinions? I hope nobody thinks this idea will diminish any other player's contributions to the RPG community, as everyone brings something unique and special to the table - I only feel that the logistical and technical work that Ponti carried about behind the scenes to rebuild and reorganize forum structures and whatnot, in addition to his contributions as a player, deserves special recognition. I'm not really sure the proper channels to even pursue this if you all find it agreeable - perhaps the Citizens amongst us could forward a proposal to the Curia on the community's behalf?

**M D** · June 22, 2012, 01:43 PM

Has Ponti died?

**Gandalfus** · June 22, 2012, 01:53 PM

He's leaving.

**M D** · June 22, 2012, 02:00 PM

I leave this site also, and then come back, but things aren't named after me

As much as I love Ryan (Ponti), I see no reason to name something after him, he has left in the past. He will be back as TWC means so much to him, whether its in months or years, he's not 'gone'. And Ponti would understand my argument too.

**Kip** · June 22, 2012, 02:40 PM

*shrugs*

It's not his leaving that's worth noting, it's the work that he's done for this bit of TWC. The leaving is just the part that reminds us that he actually did it. I'd probably argue that he would be worthy of a bit extra recognition even if he was still around and active. I thought the Consulate was innocuous enough to carry his name - have you any alternative suggestions, or do you simply oppose the idea in general?

**M D** · June 22, 2012, 02:46 PM

I'm not opposed to the idea, I'm just giving a comment

**Kip** · June 22, 2012, 02:50 PM

**Celsius** · June 22, 2012, 06:56 PM

I came up with the name "The Consulate" you know.

But it's whatevs to me. I like Ponti, but I also don't really hang around here any more for my say to get that much leverage.

**Kip** · June 22, 2012, 10:23 PM

Same with me (even more so) - the guys who are the true movers and shakers around here should really be the ones who decide what to do - it was merely an idea that crossed my mind recently. As for the Consulate, it's an utterly

name. Should have guessed it was your doing, Cels.

Honestly, the most drastic change I would suggest myself would be "Ponti's Consulate" or something of the like.