BloodInTheSand

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Hi all,
 
I will keep this brief,
 
As you've all probably noticed Piranha hasn't been around much lately, this is due to a number of reasons which I won't go into, so with a heavy heart he has decided that it would be best for the community to step down from his leadership role and hand the reins over to me.
 
This isn't my first rodeo, and I'm sure further down the line I may make mistakes, possibly big mistakes, and bad decisions that not many people may agree with. Nevertheless what I can bring to the table is openness, transparency and hopefully stability.
 
There are a few areas that I will be looking to improve on; clarity of roles, community engagement and most importantly communication within staff.
 
I hope that you will all back me through this difficult period and be patient with me in trying to turn this community around.
 
Remember, if you have any ideas/suggestions please bring them to us, we are always looking to improve.
 
Lastly, I would like to thank @PiranhA for his contribution and wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
 
Mark T

Although it is not made explisitly clear within the content of the post I see this post as wanting to recruit players to play together on our servers in a more serious way. As such we are going to leave the post here for players that want to team up and we encourage people to play together within this community. 
 
However our stance on advertising and recruiting for other communities still stands and will be enforced strongly

Hi everyone,

Over the last year and a bit I've put a lot of my free time into Ahoyworld.  Right now the time has come for me to take a step back and leave the staff team, I'll be taking a break of an undetermined length. This because I've been spending just a bit too much of my free time as Ahoyworld staff.  I need to get my priorities, like my real life, straight again. There are no hard feelings between me and anyone from the staff team.  You'll still see me around on teamspeak and on the server but as just another player.  
 
I'd like to thank everyone for my time on the staff team, I truly enjoyed it.
Stanhope

Squad Server - now available at an AhoyWorld near you!
 
Hello everyone!
 
As of today, 16 February 2018, we have opened up a public Squad server.
 
For those who don’t know the game, Squad is a teamwork-focused tactical shooter in the same vein as Insurgency and Arma. Logistics, manoeuvre warfare and combined arms all play a part here.
 
In accordance with this, we want to foster a similar environment to our very own AW Enhanced: serious, fun gameplay encouraging camaraderie above all.
 
The server is available 24/7 and those that are interested are able to apply to become a moderator here.
 
We will look into which game modes we want to establish, but rest assured that community events are without a doubt going to be a thing to mix it up and keep it interesting.
 
Brilliantly, thanks to the Steam sale, Squad is currently available for 25% off! So if this tickles your fancy and you haven’t got your copy yet, now’s a better time than ever to pick it up.
 
Hope to see you on the battlefield!
 
Cheers,
The AW Team

@BloodInTheSand Bye Bye <3

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Oh I missed that! Whoops. Changes from my first draft 

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Finally finding time to sit down and write this.
So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands.
It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore.
I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here.
Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity 
Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all.
@Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names)
You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way.
@MoonFire
You're a pain in the arse, but see above. 
@Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope
Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other.
@kennychr
The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are.
 
I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with.
Thanks folks, it's been fun. 
See you out there
-Blood

Had to leave early, but what I experienced was fantastic. The early spec ops stuff with @Teddy, @Jorgensen73, @SiegeSix & @Eagle-Eye was excellent fun, some of the most fun I've had in a game night in a long time.

Please note it says: "Safe," switch the safety next time

Alternatively, bring them along for the ride too!
Enjoy yourself mate, as Piranha said give us a shout if you have any questions.

Had to leave early, but what I experienced was fantastic. The early spec ops stuff with @Teddy, @Jorgensen73, @SiegeSix & @Eagle-Eye was excellent fun, some of the most fun I've had in a game night in a long time.

I previously used a mod for messing around that had an Anzac class frigate in it. Small hangar and pad for launching helicopters as well as some fairly balanced weapons. It was good fun and perfectly functional.

AW MVP 2017:Ryko
AW most friendly admin/staff member 2017: Skullcollector
AW most helpful admin/staff member 2017: Ryko
AW most helpful user *Non-staff* 2017: Amentes
AW friendliest user 2017: Fir_Nev
AW most tacti-cool ARMA player 2017: Miniply (gotta get those realistic loadouts)
AW best ARMA pilot 2017: Amentes
AW best TeamSpeak singer 2017: Sony
AW funniest person on Teamspeak 2017: Karate
AW best moment 2017 (can be in any game or on teamspeak/forum): Our first op on Lythium post CUP. Wow, that map was a sight to see the first time.
AW best forum post 2017 (please put url in): I can't, it's hidden, but my argument with DEATH.
AW best drunk member 2017: Karate
AW best driver 2017:
AW worst driver 2017:
AW best baby 2017:
AW most absent staff member 2016:
AW best fail 2017:
AW best banned member 2017: DEATH
AW best TeamSpeak channel of 2017: 
AW best game of 2017: ARMA 3
AW best official server of 2017: AWE 
 
More to add to this later when I'm not getting ready for work!

I once bore witness to multiple attempts to load a RHIB inside a chinook after this discovery was made.
It did not end well

Congratulations buddy. There will be plenty of sleepless nights ahead, but I promise you (from experience) you've done the greatest thing you'll ever do.