Very shocked!
Had the honour of some fine battles on Totomi with him, the guy was a class gentleman.
RIP Tosa.
*Bows*
Kansuke
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Very shocked!
Had the honour of some fine battles on Totomi with him, the guy was a class gentleman.
RIP Tosa.
*Bows*
Kansuke
What the heck? :( Very sad news.
Rest in Peace, Tosa.
I remember our conversations and encounters well... ever since Shogun:Total War. Long ago I stopped playing, but I retain fond memories of those who participated on the old site. It has always brought me comfort to see those few remaining names when I come back to visit.
It is a tribute to your kindness that a year later people still feel compelled to post our memories of you.
We are honored by those who know us, and you lent yours to all of us.
:(
-Zen Blade
[my actual username is here https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/membe...6796-Zen_Blade
but I can't log in... old e-mail address?]
Zen Blade Asai
Red Devil
Last of the RSG
Clan Tenki Council-Unity, Retired
SHS Core Member, Retired
Derelict from an older age.
Tosa was always a very kind guy. Very pleasant to talk to. I was always surprised to receive comments or messages from TosaInu. I just assumed a guy as busy as he must be wouldn't have the time to do all the things he actually did. And if he didn't, I wouldn't have held it against him. But he did!
It's sad to hear he's gone when he had been so helpful, polite, and encouraging. The Org must have been a special place to him and he certainly made it a special place.
You'll be dearly missed Tosa. We should all do our best to carry on your tradition and make the Org the best it can be.
Rest in peace Tosa.
I was away for a long time, and just recently reinstalled STW (the original). I came over here to check on things and found that my old login was still good. That reminded me of Tosa...
Several years ago, I was once again trying to get some time set aside for gaming. I had been very active in STW MP in the early-ish days, and had even contributed some stories and some maps. In doing that, I had leaned on Tosa's knowledge more than once, to be sure! That, and we had been on the battlefield together in MP games... seems like Totomi was often the preferred location! Anyway, we certainly interacted, but in no way was I ever one of the "heavy-hitters" at the Org, and when I became too busy to play anymore I assumed I would be quickly forgotten.
So, when I came back a few years ago and had trouble with my old login, Tosa was (naturally) who I contacted to see what could be done. I was amazed at how quickly he got back to me, and even more amazed that he actually remembered me! He recalled my map packs, and remembered some of my Takeda story, and was more than happy to re-establish my old login (it had been "retired" due to inactivity). It was one of those things that you never expect to work out, and when it does work out, you find yourself thinking there may just be hope for humanity after all...
Tosa was one of the good guys. I was once again thrilled today to find my old login still works (thanks again, Tosa!)... and then I was immediately saddened to learn that he was no longer with us. I realize it has been about a year, but if condolences are still being passed to his family, please add mine.
Ja Mata, Tosa. You are sorely missed.
Z
Gah! Tosa! Gah!
*offers soup*
For Tooske,
Het werd ochtend.
zijn we uitgevochten, vroeg de man.
wij zijn uitgevochten, antwoordde de engel
en hij tilde de man op, hield hem tegen het licht en zei:
je bent doorzichtig, nu.
Laat me maar los zei de man
en de engel knikte en liet hem los.
Verdriet past in geen enkel woord,
voor tranen veel te groot;
het raakt je diep in je hart en ziel
en maakt iets kostbaars dood.
De droom is weg, voorbij, voorgoed
't is donker om je heen;
de eenzaamheid, een groot zwart gat,
je voelt je zo alleen
Je vraagt je af: "ach waarom ik;
waarom gebeurt het mij?"
Maar wie geeft antwoord op die vraag....
Er past geen antwoord bij.
Er is een oud verhaal dat zegt
hoe midden iin de nacht
in duisternis geworsteld werd,
Gods engel op je wacht
Wie vechten wil, komt er doorheen
de wond groeit langzaam dicht;
de nacht laat wel zijn sporen na,
maar 's morgens wordt het licht!
I have been absent from this forum for a very long time, I feel bad not knowing that he'd passed away. He is the reason this community exists and will never be forgotten. I was never close to him, but look back to the times when he assisted me. He welcomed the idea of a profile competition and even implemented a profile badge for use under the official award system, which winners of the 2008 and 2009 competition went on to receive. He was simply very kind and happy to assist an insignificant member like me, despite being so very busy himself.
I regret being so late in posting this, but may you continue to Rest In Peace, TosaInu. :bow:
This man, for me, was the entry to web communities.
Over all my years on the internet, this is the place that stuck. He guided the org. with a calm but reassuring hand. From what I saw, he took most of the burden of running things on himself, but yet had time to gently sway the opinions in crucial matters.
I have always been most impressed by this man. His presence here often having had the effect of a cold hand against a fevered skin...
Sorry for posting so late... I was gone when he died, and since I came back I have been... I dont know... Unsure how to respond? I never met the guy. Neither has most people here, if any? But DAMN he left an impact on us all.
Alla goda tankar kära TosaInu, jag önskar vi hade kännt dig i livet som vi känner dig nu...
May he rest in peace.
Travel easy my friend.You are not forgotten.:bow:
I want to post something, but I don't know what. Stared at my screen for an hour. only stupid thing I can say...
That was a good game we had on Totomi.
so long ago now, but it was great! Wish we could do it again.
Rest in Peace! His name will always be connected to my favorite game series!