I have taken a lot of bullshit from viewers over the past year or so about my absence from the broadcast. No matter how much I try to explain it, no one seems to get it because I still hear it every single time I pop into chat. So I will make one last attempt to explain this to everyone in a way that everyone can understand.

I love this website. I am dedicated to it and I hope to make something of it going forward no matter what my future holds for me. However, I am also a College student who is trying to graduate and I have a part time job that takes up a lot of my time. Sometimes, I may also have a girlfriend and friends that occupy even more of my time. Despite all this, I remain dedicated to contributing as much as I can. But above all else, the number one obstacle that has kept from being present on the broadcast has been where I live. I live in San Marcos, our broadcast is in Austin. Let me paint you a picture:
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This is about a 30 minute drive that I am not always willing to make for various reasons. With that said, I will be moving back into Austin in mid August and I assure you that I will become a more regular part of the broadcast. I am making this post in order to simply explain why I am never present, not to be rude or anything like that. I really appreciate all of the support and awesome fandom that our chatters have displayed. So please, if you feel like you want to give me a hard time about me never being there, bite your tongue and have some patience.

Thanks,
Nick

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    Beersofwar
    15 years, 4 months ago

    I think most of us understand you have things going on and cant always be on the feed. Its a busy time in your life and you have to have priorities. We kid because we care. :D looking forward to seeing more of you in the future

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    rabbeseking
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry about all the crap we've given you in the past Nick. Didn't know you lives in San Marcos, that is a bit of a drive. Glad to know we'll see more of you in the future.

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    Microcombo
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Yeah, your reasons are completely acceptable, and I can't wait to see you more later.

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    DuckNow31
    15 years, 4 months ago

    lesson is- life: everyone has one, whether you know it or not.

    and hey, at least you're going to be playing the SAW game on feed sometime soon. everyone forgives the broadcaster who plays horror

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    Fridgenator
    15 years, 4 months ago

    It's completely understandable nick, just a lot of viewers don't bother look into this kind of stuff. I feel for ya. And when ever you broadcast, it's a gift, and I appreciate it.
    <3

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    Nick
    15 years, 4 months ago

    You guys rock!

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    DuckNow31
    15 years, 4 months ago

    tell me something i didn't always know :p

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    LokeiZero
    15 years, 4 months ago

    I can't speak for the community, but personally I appreciate anything you can contribute despite everything you're trying to balance as well. I can understand some of the challenges you face; I'm working a full-time job and going to school at night. And your location certainly didn't make things any easier. But I'm glad to see you're back and look forward to your future involvement. Keep up the good work, Nick!

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    Loendrin
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone who doesn't understand are probley 12 year ilds who don't drive or have a job..... Or have a girlfreind.

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    Zladko
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Sweet, you'll be living in Austin again. Are you done with college then when you're moving or what?

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    thecosmicfly
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Nick, seriously. This is probably the 5th time you've made a blog post like this.

    Lets clear this up; we love you man. All of us (Well, everyone who either cares or has common sense) understands that you have a complicated life like any other human being. It's completely relatable. Yyet you still manage to put in an appearance or contribute something meaningful somehow, be it a preview of a game you've played or your thoughts on something. You seem to always get to every podcast recording. Thats why you're a real ace guy.

    If someones moaning at you because you weren't there to shout 'Holy balls' for people on the interwebs, don't feel like you're letting us down. Ingnore the little turds. Cheer up. This community isn't going to go blasphemous on you for not being on every night. So it's time to stop with the 'Why I'm not there' blog posts and move on and focus on other things. We know you'll be back more often soon, which we all highly look foward to. But remember that we all still appreciate and understand what you do. We have complete faith and respect for you.

    Now then, when are you going to finish Call of Cthulhu?

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    The Elektronaut
    15 years, 4 months ago

    You're not rude at all. Some idiots have this delusion that some magical fairy pays your bills, does your homework, socializes with your friends/girlfriend/family, and instantly teleports you to Austin, giving you all the time in the world to play video games. Hell, I bet if you were around as much as they wanted you to be, the idiots would be asking for Brad and Fatal Frame/GTAIV/Left 4 Dead/Whatever anyways.

    Don't feel bad for them. And don't feel bad for those that understand. We do miss seeing you on the broadcast, but it's not going to go all to hell because you can't be there. You deal with your life, and return when you can. We'll be waiting patiently.

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    GreyFoxVinzin
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Taking into consideration that you make those long drives for each of the Podcasts, it's ignorant of anyone to really say you're not dedicated to it just for not playing on the feed as often as the others, especially when most of them live or are right near the broadcast's "HQ".

    Other than that, I can't really say much considering I don't know what you're going through, just hope that you can come out on top of this.

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    xvader123123
    15 years, 4 months ago

    don't feel bad nick. we all have certain priority's that we must set in life. I'm sure everyone will be stoked for your triumphant return to the feed :)

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    notoriousmatty
    15 years, 4 months ago

    You dont have to explain yourself to anyone. Besides, Brad provides ample entertainment. I bid 40 dollars before I left work on Haze and when I came back I found out I lost by 1 dollar. Hate my life.

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    BakaRena
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Hey Nick, like Cosmic said, don't apologize. Why apologize for little turds who don't understand yet what it's like to be a college student? You do the best you can to come to a Podcast every week and honestly, that must be a crapload of $$$ with the way gas prices are going up.
    You're still a part of 4PP in my eyes, and don't let any nublets say otherwise. Granted I'm kind of new to 4PP, I still say don't let them get to you. :D
    And your taste in music is awesome. Just saying.

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    MeltingCat1
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Nick I miss you.. lol
    Everything's completely understandable you don't deserve to get any shit thrown at you cause you have a life outside of 4pp. Do what ya gotta do :-]

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    meetwaterboy
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Nick, you are one of my favorites! It's going to be nice to see you more often starting August. And cosmic, you deserve a applause. And I don't see a lot of comments on this one <_<
    Better get commentin boys and girls.

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    meetwaterboy
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Dammit I submitted it too early forgot to add;
    We understand.
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    lol

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    Mike06
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Nick with all the stuff your dealing with the fact that your doing as much as you are show how great of a guy you are. When you get back to Austin I'm sure you'll be around more but till then don't worry about it OK?

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    clubber112
    15 years, 4 months ago

    i understand nick that you have a good live going for you and im happy for you man, hope ill see much more of you in the future and i hope you do good in college, i do love when you broadcast and i hope you and you and your girlfriends relationship goes well, you rock man, be happy.
    Dan.