The_Wind_Waker_Link_waves_goodbyeMembers of the 4Player Podcast Community. First of all thank you. We've had another wonderful fun filled year as well as one to be proud of. A lot has happened over the last year and a lot of is because of you guys. As much as we are here doing our thing, you guys are why we can keep continuing to do what we do, so again thank you.

There always comes a point where we look back on the past and do a bit of reflecting. Last year was great, but to be honest there were a lot of things that we missed out on. I really wish we would have been able to complete a few more of the plans we had made. The New Year is here and while it would be nice to just forget about the past and move on, I don't really think we can do that. I've got a few days left before I leave the country so I'll do my best to tie up those loose ends. Thank you for being patient.

For those who didn't know, I will be out of the country for the next two months. I was offered the an opportunity to travel to Japan and stay in the countryside so I made the decision to quit my job and experience Japan Life for an extended period of time. The show will continue on as normal with Brad, Nick, and Guest holding down the fort in my absence. Currently I am not sure how the internet will be so I'm not making any guarantees about me broadcasting from there or being on the show via Skype but rest assured I will do my best.

Looking forward, I would like to improve over last year and capitalize on missed opportunities. We had to deal with numerous changes and hiccups and this year won't be any different, but with your support I'm sure we will be able to overcome these obstacles. Thanks for your understanding and personally thank you Brad and Nick for allowing me the opportunity to have an experience that few would be able to. If all goes well, the next two months you guys should see some good changes around the site and community. My First Personal Goal is to address my lack of forum support.

Look for me there,
David

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    Darknezz
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you, David, for providing hours of hilarious broadcast time. You may not have been on much, but it was fantastic when you were. Thank you for your blog posts, and for the time you've spent doing stuff like the community game night at Applebee's.

    I hope you have fun in Japan, but I hope that you return to us, instead of just making it a permanent move.

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    Lukeamania
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I'm not going to lie, I'll miss you on the broadcast/podcasts David. Hope your stay in Japan is awesome and can't wait to see you back...right?

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    adamam
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you David and everyone else at 4pp for providing us with fucking quality entertainment the past year, I don't know what I would do without you guys, no other show/podcast can keep me intrigued and laughing like you can! I wish you the best of luck in your travels and hope you have a great time!

    A personal favourite of the past year was how everyone came together to send the guys to PAX, that was awesome, was glad to be a part of it :)

    Thanks David, Nick, Brad, Travis and everyone else!

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    Miggins
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Be careful. Be safe. And who knows, maybe you'll run into Kamiya again. OOO, maybe you can run into Eichiro Oda and have him draw a Pandaman David.

    And I guess the most important thing is to make sure you're having fun. If you start to feel down or missing people, remember it could be worse. You could be with us on the forums. Then you really wouldn't wanna come back.

    Hope you have fun and make it an experience of a lifetime.

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    manulito
    14 years, 10 months ago

    alright david, take care and enjoy your stay in Japan. hopefully we'll see some photos and videos from you.
    so, i salute you!

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    silverifle
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you David for the hours of amazing broadcasts,laughs, and excitement *cough* podcast award *cough*. Enjoy yourself in Japan and I can say this for everybody here, hope to see you back.

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    Phoenix
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Ah, I'd heard you were leaving for a while, enjoy yourself out there.

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    Magico234
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have a nice trip David. We will be awating your return with harems of women with mini sirloin burgers. ;)

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    Breakspeed
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you very much for everything. Hopefully we will hear from you again ASAP. At the same time I'd be happy to know you are out finding your own slice of life in Japan's countryside. You know you've got friends back at home so enjoy making new ones and relax with your time off. Take in the experience for everything it is as much as you can.

    Thank you and see you again soon!

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    dafishies
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Oh David, don't feel so bad. I'm sure there were reasons for the things you missed out on. I'm glad to hear that your finally staying in Japan for a while, I can't tell you how many times you've said you wanted to live in Japan. Have fun, but don't forget that there are people over here in the West that will miss you.

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    widowhams
    14 years, 10 months ago

    God i hope you're still able to record the show,
    I dont get to watch the live feed often because of time zones, but you're awesome on the podcast it wont be the same without you

    Have fun in Japan anyways

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    appoxplayer
    14 years, 10 months ago

    :( have fun in japan. PLEASE COME BACK TO VISIT. maybe someone can create a best of David clip :)

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    Velius2820
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I hope your stay in Japan is everything you've hoped for David. My selfish side wants you to come back, because you have always been my favorite person on the show, but I also hope you find what you are looking for there. If that happens to be a new life and a new permanent place to live, just know that you will be missed by untold amounts of people. Many like myself just lurk and do not use jtv chat or the forums and just enjoy the entertainment.

    Good Luck

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    Grand Reform
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I think we'll miss your personality the most David, you were the missing piece in the broadcasts and podcasts and it will be weird with you gone. Have a great time and don't forget us!

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    Delta_03
    14 years, 10 months ago

    It's been good with all the laughs you've provided to us and you will be missed, all I can say is have a fantastic time in Japan... my dream country :D please come back whenever ya can!

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    exmachina
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun in Japan, David!

    And thanks 4pp for being so great.

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    DJeffers03
    14 years, 10 months ago

    so long sailer! oh, that sounded gay didn't it...

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    Skyliner
    14 years, 10 months ago

    It's sad to see you go, but I know you'll have a fantastic time in Japan. I'll miss your wacky broadcasts and silly podcast moments, but I know you'll be back soon. Try to keep us updated as much as you can!

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    VenomPB
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I don't know what it'll be like without your comical laughter on the show and on the feed, but I'm sure we'll all cope. Thanks for everything and enjoy yourself over in Japan.

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    pspawn
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Awh, I'll miss watching you broadcast, David. Have a blessed, safe trip to Japan and an exceptional time there!

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    Arry
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun David! Don't feel bad, it's an awesome opportunity. Come visit Seattle in the near future, yeah?

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    Bre4kdown
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun and be safe David! I'm also planning to experience life in Japan one day so let me know how it goes when you get back!

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    Pellypopper
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I miss you already :c

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    Clum
    14 years, 10 months ago

    u need a holiday anyway david :P, have a blast over in japan and see you broadcasting in 2 months :D

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    GrimReaper19
    14 years, 10 months ago

    But David, if you leave, Brad and Nick will kill eachother! You're the only thing holding them back from a double homicide!

    lol, have fun in Japan David, we'll all miss you. :)

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    Skrammas
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I was actually thinking today how would my life be without 4PP, so this was a big freakout to me because I thought the show was ending for a second. But David I'll still miss you :(

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    zekana
    14 years, 10 months ago

    It is a shame you are leaving but at the same time, your moving on with your life and im happy that you are able to do such a thing. I've always wanted to visit japan myself so i understand where your coming from. Just remember, you will always have the internet and the phone someway or another so you are never really gone.

    Also, if you have a good camera, could you create like a "David in Japan Time Line" or something where week by week, you highlight the key points of your time spent there? it would be fun for us to see how your time was spent there.

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    Liono4407
    14 years, 10 months ago

    David you're awesome, and I hope Japan goes well for you in the next two months. We'll miss you and can't wait for you to get back.

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    amisnaru
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Yeah, photos and videos from your trip would be most interesting.

    Also, stay safe and come back!

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    Thoraxe
    14 years, 10 months ago

    David, you are probably my favorite out of the whole group. I wish you the best on your trip. Enjoy yourself and come back soon! :3

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    rabbeseking
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have a good time over there! Can't wait to hear the stories you"ll have when you get back.

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    xerotwo
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun in Japan, David.

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    Slinkyzz
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun david! we will miss your random screams into the mic

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    swordsman24
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun David! Just don't leave us for a girl like Travis did. =D

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    Nikki n Fargus 4ever
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Good luck with everything David. Opportunities such as this don't come along often or even ever for some people, so don't worry about anything other than getting the most out of it. Jobs come and go, games come and go, nothing much at home will change and everyone knows how much you truly love Japan. Hopefully the podcast doesn't take too serious a tone in your absence. As you are usually the one who will break Nick and Brads arguing/tirades with some lighthearted humor and bring them back to reality, lol.

    Try to keep a brief journal of your experiences, I am sure everyone in the community would be interested in a what daily life is like in another culture. I sincerely hope you enjoy every minute of it (I know you will considering how difficult it has been in the past for you to return home after about a week or so)

    See you in March!

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    leptys
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have a good trip in Japan, David!

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    RigVertigo
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I seriously need to find out how you get the budget to take these frequent trips to Japan. I've been wanting to travel there for a few years now but everyone's saying it's gonna cost a bundle so I've been waiting.

    Have a great time. Hope to see you back.

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    DutchMeat
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I hope you have an excellent trip to Japan, David. I'm sure it will be an amazing experiance.

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    xvader123123
    14 years, 10 months ago

    just brad and nick on the podcast eh? that's going to be awkward... brad is going to ramble, and ramble while nick just sits there and agrees with everything he says.
    anyways, have a great one in Japan! im sure there won't be a revival podcast anytime soon.

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    Chromepep
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun David, don't let anything weight your head.

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    TheRoosterIllusion
    14 years, 10 months ago

    bye dave, hope you have a fucking wonderful time in japan. hopefully it is as awesome as everyone says it is, don't worry about us, just enjoy yourself.

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    Vunik
    14 years, 10 months ago

    It won't be the same.

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    Otaroid
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Hope you have a safe trip. You will be missed.

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    Scheffsky
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Enjoy your 2 months, David, and make the most of this experience.

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    myeev
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I will miss you David! and I hope you have a beyond amazing fantastic time in Japan. Take lots of photos and keep us updated when you can.

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    Peacehavoc
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Enjoy Japan to the fullest, sir! As you can already see, you'll be missed, dearly. PIX would be nice, food porn videos, too. Stay safe and healthy. EAT YOUR VEGGIES! o///o; I'll miss you, Mister David.

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    mwheeling7
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you David it has been fun to watch you over the year and have a great time in Japan!

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    Vandell
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I'm not going to lie, so I won't say anything.

    .. kidding. Have fun. :3

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    Darthyoda
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Man, only two people on the podcast...meh its only for 2 months. What's important is that you enjoy yourself and really get in touch with the country. Hope you have fun!

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    Omnislasher
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Take care, David. I'm gonna miss your enthusiasm that you bring to the broadcast and podcast. Hope you have a wonderful trip and experience for the your next two months in Japan. Have a safe trip.

    Oh if you can, could you post some videos every now and then on your Youtube account kinda like you did when you went to TGS? That would be great.

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    Bazuco
    14 years, 10 months ago

    goodbye david. I'll miss you on the podcast. but I'm happy you're living ur dream. enjoy japan :]

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    BWoods
    14 years, 10 months ago

    It's not a "goodbye" but instead a "see you later." I hope everything goes well while you are out of the country living your dream. I hope to see you again in the future. I'm sure you will keep in touch via the forums (which I will have to visit more often.)

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    Raccoonboi
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Goodbye David hope you have a wonderful time in Japan. We will miss you, Enjoy life!

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    Angelrina
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Bye David! I'll miss your laugh! I'll miss you so much! *cries*

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    NiN1000
    14 years, 10 months ago

    You will be missed David but, I hope you have a great time in Japan.

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    Lekos
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun David, hope to see you every once in a while.

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    Big Wazu
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have an awesome time in Japan and stay safe.

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    Bayonetta
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Hope you have a lovely, worthwhile and extravagant stay in Japan, I, and I'm sure everyone else at the 4PP community will terribly miss the great laughs and moments you brought to 4PP and to our lives, also the days where you have brightened my day after a poopy day at college/work. Thanks a lot! Have a great stay!

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    loginnameperson
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have a good one, David.

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    Sting423
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Peace David, Hope all goes well in Japan

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    guitars4zombies
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Have fun, we will miss you.

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    yurodivoy
    14 years, 10 months ago

    So long and bon voyage to Japan, David. I hope that in the dark and unknown expanses of the countryside, you will discover the Japan that is all you dreamt it would be, that you will train hard and finally become a great samurai there. And I hope that the barbarous customs of the Japanese rustics will not astonish and dismay you, but that instead you will be received by your hosts in a civilized and cultivated manner, and your passion for that nation will be kindled ever further.
    Ashita Debidu wa Nihon ni ikimasu. さよなら, ではまた.

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    ArmedWithWings
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Experience Japan to the fullest David, and i hope you find what ever your searching for.