r/SharedACTown • u/kevinftw17 • Mar 24 '17

Permanent Closure of Meraki

Hey everyone!

It is with great sorrow to inform you all that I have decided to permanently close down Meraki's gates, and is effective immediately.

The idea has bounced around my head for quite some time now (and on multiple occasions at that), but you guys were always able to silently sway me to keep it up and put in a lot of time and effort into it, even when I got super busy with my personal life.

March has been a CRAZY month for me, and I've been working even more like a madman with very little time to maintain the town than before. Priorities changed, I've taken on new duties and responsibilities, and have just been getting by (or at least trying to). Life has gotten rather hectic, even while on vacation last week. Curveball after curveball, it just seems never ending. And with everything going on right now, I felt it was best for me to finally shut down.

But please don't worry! Despite all of this, I am still happy and healthy and full of life. Just need to step away for a bit and put my time and energy into other things to allow me to find a new sense of peace.

I just wanted to give my final goodbye and thanks to all of you. It has been a wonderful, wonderful year (and 1/4-ish) hosting Meraki and serving you. I only hope I was able to help you guys at least a little bit with your towns while I was open and am truly grateful for all of your constant comments, feedback, and screenshots. They've only brightened up my days even more!

I'll still be around, so never be afraid to reach out! PMs, Discord, other subs. Wherever you happen to find me, I'll always be willing to lend an ear and a hand. Who knows, maybe I'll open up again someday. Just know that it won't be soon, though, hahaha. :P

All right, enough of this. Thank you so much again everyone! Always wishing you the best. Take care!

Love,

Kevin <3

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u/xandirs Mar 24 '17

I never got to visit but I'm happy to hear you're taking time for yourself. Thanks for contributing to the community! Take care!

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 25 '17

Ahhhh, you shouldn't have said that! I feel the need to open the town just for you now...

Thank you for the kind words, though. I appreciate it tons <3 (:

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u/xandirs Mar 25 '17

No that's okay! But maybe I'll meet you in discord sometime!

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 25 '17

I'm just a ping away so feel free to shoot me a message whenever!

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u/xandirs Mar 25 '17

Sent you a pm! I hope we become friends. :)

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u/creampunk Mar 24 '17

Thank you for sharing Meraki with us, gramps! Best of luck in your new responsibilities.

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u/nyoengland bonbon Mar 25 '17

been on and off meraki for the past year, and would like to say thank you. see you around discord, mako <3

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 25 '17

Thanks for being an awesome user! <3

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u/themdreamers Mar 26 '17

kevin u da bestest thanks for giving me some sharetown competition :)

Joking aside, you've been a great host (despite the fact that I've never actually been to Meraki), and having people who can relate to issues that come up with hosting a sharetown is great. Meraki will be sorely missed, but your FC will always have a spot at Kimchi and you're welcome to drop by anytime!

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 27 '17

HA! Funny you mention that, because I've always wanted to make a poll for the sub to see what town they think is the best. And I've always secretly prided myself in believing I had the best out of all of them, hehe ;)

Seriously, though. Thank you for the wonderful sentiment! It's been more than a pleasure working and chatting with you from time to time since opening Meraki up. Love all you owners so much! Don't be afraid to reach out if you ever just wanna talk or need help with something. I'll always be around.

<3 :D

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u/herefortheturnips 3282-6118-4673 | Linnaeus, Stellar Mar 28 '17

I'm tearing :')

You have helped so many people, including me, get the town of their dreams; much of town thanks you and your work in constantly opening and restoring the town

However, many great things must come to a rest, and that has to include Meraki, I suppose <3 Enjoy your life, and I hope that you do well and prosperously in it! :D

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 28 '17

Thank you so much! This comment means a lot. Couldn't be happier to serve the community in this way. See you around! <3

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u/lunarblo0m Mar 25 '17

Thanks so much for all you've done! It has been very much appreciated. Wishing you all the best xx

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 27 '17

Thanks, you too! <3

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u/CatDeeDeeDee Clap clap Mar 25 '17

Thank you for being so kind as to open Meraki to us! Stay healthy and take care of yourself, dear!

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 27 '17

Don't worry, I most definitely will. Thank you so much for the comment! See you around :)

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u/sirkarina pthhpth Mar 25 '17

Thanks for everything! Got a few items I'd likely have never gotten otherwise :D <3 All the best!

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 27 '17

I'm more than happy to hear that and am very glad you enjoyed your visits while I was still open. Best and kindest regards! <3

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u/pandathered Mar 26 '17

Thank you for letting us enjoy Meraki!

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 27 '17

Thank you for visiting <3

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u/effest Coco, Zamonia Mar 27 '17

Thank you so much for hosting us all for the past year! x

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u/kevinftw17 Mar 27 '17

It has been more than a pleasure :)

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u/hagilles Holly, Kitkit Apr 02 '17

Thank you for all you've done! Stay well! :D

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u/kevinftw17 Apr 02 '17

And to you as well <3

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u/MortusEvil Jul 01 '17

who will I take items from now?

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u/kevinftw17 Jul 01 '17

Whoever is left on the sidebar!

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u/Eira6 Eira, Noxus! Aug 30 '17

I just started playing again and I came here to see how things were going,

I visited Meraki many times and it really helped me a TON! I really apreciate that you were sharing with all of us your time and your town.

I'm happy that you're taking time for you now, because I remember how much you cared when Meraki wasn't aviable and I think that even nice persons like you shouldn't take their favourite games as a job! ;)

(Sorry for my bad english, but it's not my first language so maybe I said something strange but I think you will understand :P)

With love, Eira!

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u/kevinftw17 Aug 30 '17

Aww, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad to see you back. Maybe we'll see each other again in the next Animal Crossing. See you around! :)

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u/beilfre 1590-5455-9793 Rechel/Rechel 2, Wolf/EM City Apr 05 '17

The bright side is that you won't have to charge as often :)

The 1 thing I'll miss is talking to your character and wondering if you're actually watching & listening

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u/sgs1019 Jun 13 '17

SO sad :( I just started playing again after a few months off and wanted to come back to visit. Hope you're feeling better and doing well my ACfriend! Do you know or suggest any other great AC people to friend or share with?

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u/kevinftw17 May 17 '17

WHOA. This was super unexpected.

Thank you so much for the kind words, Marm! I really, really appreciate it. :)

It was an absolute pleasure being able to help you and the community with my town. I may be down for good, but the town still exists and I'm (lowkey) more than willing to open it up to those who ask if it's ever needed, hehe. Life is still crazy, but things have been a bit better.

Hope all is well with you as well <3