Pray for Vel... Plus update from Chris

[Arrian]

Yikes.

Thanks for the info, such as it is.

I'm not the praying type, as I believe Vel knows, but I'll definitely be hoping he gets better. Vel is the main reason I got so into Apolyton (hmm, should I thank him or curse him? ). He's one of our best.

-Arrian

[chequita guevara]

Vel = Velocyrix?

[Arrian]

Yes.

[Immortal Wombat]

Yes. Vel = Velocyrix.

[monkspider]

Damn, you better get well Vel.

[Atahualpa]

Vel

[Harovan]

It was Vels Civ3 Strategy threads, that made me register and visit Apolyton more often (I was a lurker on rare occasions before), and that made out of that mediocre Civ2 and CtP2 player a halfway passable Civ3 player. We need you for Civ4, Vel! Now take a big club, hit that beast that bites your stomach, and return to business!

[Zopperoni]

You're in my thoughts, Vel. Get well soon!

[Solver]

Oww, this is terrible . Vel is one of the most brilliant forumers, with amazing contributions, one of the people who make this site as great as it is... his enthusiasm and resourcefulness have always been amazing. Every time I talked to Vel, in the forum threads here or privately, it has been a pleasure.

I really hope you will be getting better, Chris. Hang in there .

[Dinner]

I remember Vel from when I used to post in the CTP2 forums. Stay strong and remember your faith.

[MrFun]

Hey Vel -- get well S O O N.

[Barinthus]

Oh no. Vel, hang in there and will be thinking of you. Sick or not, you will be always be thought of as one of those Great Ones who have walked and will continue to walk throughout halls of 'Poly.

[child of Thor]

What is it with illness and the most talented of posters here??

First WesW(whom i hope is better these days) and now Vel - its just not right.
I was so looking forward to what the Candle'bre project would become, with such a detailed and creative mind behind it it was going to be something really special. Still that is just speaking of my respect of Vel in terms of games.

As one guy(who had to fight of Malaria) to another with a bad illness, i can just say don't give up Vel, keep fighting and believing.
Doctors try their best but dont always get it right - my old man should have been dead over ten years ago, but he's still pottering along.
I should have had reoccurances of Malaria for the rest of my life.
I think like my father i decided to throw out the rule book and get better, you can do it too.

I'll be praying Thor keeps you strong.

[Locutus]

This very sad news He is one of the most friendly, intelligent, creative, helpful and positive people on this site.

Alva said it well: bad **** always seems to happen to the good ones

My thoughts are with you, Vel. May you be strong and get well soon!

[chequita guevara]

I can't lose another debate opponent.