Two years ago, on this day, a grief-weary gamer took a chance and spilled his guts onto a stock-template hosted on a website called Blogger. On a whim, and with a shrug of his shoulder, he called it ‘Tied the Leader’. Why not? Seemed like something that most people could get behind. That feels like a long time ago. More than a self-pat on our own backs, this is a “Thank you” to the personalities that have made TTL what it has become.
Thanks to the readers who left their comments.
Thanks to the writers who sent in their open letters.
Thanks to websites who linked to us.
Thanks to the websites that let us link to them.
Thanks to the clans who challenged us.
Thanks to the haters who flamed us.
Thanks to the allies who backed us.
Thanks to the cheaters who googled us.
Thanks to the opponents who gave us good games.
Thanks to the other opponents who gave us good article ideas.
Thanks to Podtacular for inviting us to the mic.
Thanks to Steve Downes for sitting down at ours.
Thanks to Bungie for shining a spotlight on us.
Thanks to HBO for driving a fanboy stampede our way every time we asked for one.
And, of course, thanks to the Gunslingers who made this place their home, and built a few wings onto the joint to make their stay a little more comfortable – and rewarding.
Happy Birthday to us. Good Game.
You’re welcome Deej. Thank you for being here for all of us.
And we say thankya to you, Deej, for being the catalyst of a great community.
Here’s to another year alongside friends, foes, and of course those who call themselves Gunslingers.
May this next year be just as eventful, and inspiring as the last.
Has another year gone by that fast?
This place has been filled with constant activity and time flies when you’re having fun with friends.
If the upcoming year is half as eventful as the last one, we’re in for one hell of a ride.
It’s hard to believe that I have been with TTL for well over a year now, and that the blog has been here for so long now. So much has happened and changed in such a short window of time. I am very proud of our community, and I am looking forward to spending another year under the TTL banner with you all.
Been here over a year, and boy has the time flown. I’ve never had more quality gaming experiences in the Halo than the ones I’ve had here fighting side by side with my fellow Gunslingers.
I’m looking forward to more as we approach a new horizon in the Halo-verse.
You guys are great. TTL4life!
gj jerks!
Congrats to YOU! You guys have had some great articles.
Though I’ve only been here 7 months, I’ve got to witness some amazing things. I’d be lost in a world of Timmies without TTL, and I’m more than proud to be called a Gunslinger. Here’s to many a good game to come.
Man, who let that KP guy in here again?
The real question is, who takes over the world first, TTL or Bungie?
Been an absolute ball thus far, I can’t imagine the future holding anything less then the grandest of fortunes and opportunities.
Yet a Baby in TTL I have grown a lot since. Congratulations to all, thank ya, and an Honor to be a part on being here in day as this. Live long the name, the honor, the respect that comes with a TTL before our name.
Cheers to the Gunslingers!
My enjoyment of Halo has greatly incresed as a result of joining this community. Thanks to all of you who have helped me bring a good game!
boy does that take me back! hard to believe it’s been two years. go TTL! here’s to many more!