Change of Command

[Herr Straße Laufer]

Thanks all. I had a message prepared but the timing was a little off. ;)
If you can bear with me:

Campaign Series Ladder Commander

It is time.
I joined The Blitz in July of 2002. Since that time the Campaign Series Ladder has had tons of players who wanted to PBEM, participate in tourney's, test scenarios, and share their banter about the game they loved. I've had the honor of playing many of the Campaign Series Ladder members and the privilege of reporting over 1,000 games and serving as an officer of the club.
The Blitz became my home away from home, my "second wife". The Campaign Series was my "safe harbor", refuge, and paradise away from all the stresses of real life.

As all of you know, I am not happy with the "upgrades" that have been forced upon the game. To me it more changed the game and was unneccessary. I do love all the add-ons and unit changes. Just not the Variable Visibility and Close Assault rules being included as a hardwired component. My Mona Lisa has a moustache! I can honestly say that now my heart is not 100% in the game and my enthusiasm has really waned because of it. It even creeped into my responsibilities as an officer of the club.
I believe the Campaign Series Ladder members deserve better than what I am capable of giving at the moment. I was hoping to step down on a more positive note. But, now is the time for me to step down and assume a regular ladder member position.

I know that I will be leaving the Campaign Series Ladder in capable hands. Both Hawk Kriegsman and Valor have the spark that I have lost. Erik and Slawek can take it from here. I will do my all to support them as they take the Campaign Series in the direction of their choosing.

Sincerely,

Ed Silcox
aka Silkster53
(Previously known as Mr. RoadRunner & Herr Strauss Laeufer)

"My queen, my wife, my love." King Leonidas, 300