2008 was without a doubt a different time period for MMORPG gaming, and i am trying to recall what i was doing during a time when someone with such a promising journey ahead of them -choose to take their own life. (whether it being intentional or not.)
It is quite disheartening to say the least. I cannot begin to understand how frustrating this can be for those who have lost a loved one.
I wish i had known her so i could tell her how important and special she really was.
I wish i could have been there to talk some sense into her, to let her know how things really are, and that some things are just not meant for us in ways that we like to envision for ourselves.
All life on earth is precious and should not be taken for granted regardless of the circumstance, this is a truth and wisdom that is increasingly neglected with each passing year with our younger generation.
Fishing on Gilgamesh since 2013 Fishing on Bronzebeard since 2005 Fishing in RL since 1992 Born with a fishing rod in my hand in 1979
I remember Laura (TAERA) from her articles and such back before I even joined MMORPG offically when I just browsed the forums. I also remember when MMORPG broke the news that Laura died was a terrible day. Reading this article seemed she had a lot going for her and all of it gone cause she loved a man who was with another woman. Never knew why some women pined for a man they can't have when there is plenty of people out there to choose from and let in your life.
I remember her very well and her loss was was huge. The gaming community and EVE is poorer because of it. She was a magical person that inspired you to do things to make others happy. I was so sad to hear she had died. I never knew the circumstance. I will be purchasing the book.
Do the proceeds of the sales of the book go to a charitable cause? If that is the case I would be happy to help, however, as a father I find it a bit disconcerting that someone would capitalize on the death of their child.
I recently as well went through a strong case of love sickness. I don't understand how us humans can sometimes get so hung up over one person to the brink of suicidal thoughts. It happened to me and I consider myself a level headed person. It took years to get over it but i can see some people giving into the torment of unrequited love and just ending it. Sorry to hear about your loss, tragedy
I enjoy undercutting people in the market place - it's the only PvP a crafter gets.
I might not know who she was, but it is sad that her family discovered too late how important were videogames for her. I wonder if this kind of misinformation started when the games looked like shit, and nobody cared about it when they became another form of art.
So sorry you lost her so soon. I too lost a daughter at just about the same age. It is a terrible thing to experience. She looks like a lovely girl. I am glad you are resolved to remember her for how she lived. Believe me, that's a step in the right direction. What matters is she was here with us; she positively influenced those around her. She lived. The character of how she left us isn't all that important. I wish you peace.
I knew Laura/Taera was behind the scenes here at mmorpg.com and she was doing well, as in that times this was a true battlefield where we were doing a kind of Free PVP Full Loot type of "arguing" and just now I can't remember why it was that way. I only knew that she was positive, well-minded, and a professional on what she was doing... I Just noticed she have partaken away when loggin out the then infamous Warhammeronline after 8 hours making intense RvR I just was... shocked. A girl with all the innocence and all the ilusions in a world that is so difficult... and she was in the right path and boom. The news here were undeniable and terribly sad.
I'm a gamer, and consider everyone a fellow gamer even if we are throwing flames to each other for whatever the reason. And she was dealing with all the difficult work here trying to control us, and she did well.
As a EVE dedicated player it would have been a great gain to have her at CCP, as she was sensible and creative, as read around the internet when she deceased.
This is sadness. Too sad. But remember, she will not be forgotten, because in gamer comunity no one is left behind. Never.
As I am a great books and poems consumer I surely would buy that books. We here still have the sensation that something broke our well-based systems, believe me. It hurts, for everyone here.
My most sincere condolences; I don't know what to say, but I think wherever she is now, there are a lot of games that she is investigating and working about, and that now she is maybe more happy. And this is all we need to know.
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2008 was without a doubt a different time period for MMORPG gaming, and i am trying to recall what i was doing during a time when someone with such a promising journey ahead of them -choose to take their own life. (whether it being intentional or not.)
It is quite disheartening to say the least. I cannot begin to understand how frustrating this can be for those who have lost a loved one.
I wish i had known her so i could tell her how important and special she really was.
I wish i could have been there to talk some sense into her, to let her know how things really are, and that some things are just not meant for us in ways that we like to envision for ourselves.
All life on earth is precious and should not be taken for granted regardless of the circumstance, this is a truth and wisdom that is increasingly neglected with each passing year with our younger generation.
Fishing on Gilgamesh since 2013
Fishing on Bronzebeard since 2005
Fishing in RL since 1992
Born with a fishing rod in my hand in 1979
I remember her very well and her loss was was huge. The gaming community and EVE is poorer because of it. She was a magical person that inspired you to do things to make others happy. I was so sad to hear she had died. I never knew the circumstance. I will be purchasing the book.
Blessings,
Nigel Carruthers
Eve Pilot
I enjoy undercutting people in the market place - it's the only PvP a crafter gets.
I played Eve Online with Laura. She was great and is sorely missed.
My condolences for your tragic loss.
My condolences
I might not know who she was, but it is sad that her family discovered too late how important were videogames for her. I wonder if this kind of misinformation started when the games looked like shit, and nobody cared about it when they became another form of art.
Seaspite
Playing ESO on my X-Box
I'm sorry for your loss ma'am. And here's from one gamer to another, may she rest in peace.
I knew Laura/Taera was behind the scenes here at mmorpg.com and she was doing well, as in that times this was a true battlefield where we were doing a kind of Free PVP Full Loot type of "arguing" and just now I can't remember why it was that way. I only knew that she was positive, well-minded, and a professional on what she was doing... I Just noticed she have partaken away when loggin out the then infamous Warhammeronline after 8 hours making intense RvR I just was... shocked. A girl with all the innocence and all the ilusions in a world that is so difficult... and she was in the right path and boom. The news here were undeniable and terribly sad.
I'm a gamer, and consider everyone a fellow gamer even if we are throwing flames to each other for whatever the reason. And she was dealing with all the difficult work here trying to control us, and she did well.
As a EVE dedicated player it would have been a great gain to have her at CCP, as she was sensible and creative, as read around the internet when she deceased.
This is sadness. Too sad. But remember, she will not be forgotten, because in gamer comunity no one is left behind. Never.
As I am a great books and poems consumer I surely would buy that books. We here still have the sensation that something broke our well-based systems, believe me. It hurts, for everyone here.
My most sincere condolences; I don't know what to say, but I think wherever she is now, there are a lot of games that she is investigating and working about, and that now she is maybe more happy. And this is all we need to know.
Rest In Peace Laura "Taera" Genender.
It is a question of fangs.
I didn't know anything about this story. I'm going to Miami on December, that's where I'll buy the book.
I agree when people say that she will not be forgotten. I'm an argentinian MMORP Gamer and I'll remember her.
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