I just read this entire thread from start to finish these past few days, all 655 pages. It may sound cheesy but i feel like i know some of you guys now. As some one who grew up playing in the arcades, this is beyond amazing. I remember when Mortal Kombat first arrived, the air of excitement and mystery it had at our local arcade. It was the game that finally broke the stranglehold StreetFighter II had on me. To Bleed, Cal, Arq, Uker, Cris, etc. a sincere thanks for all the hard work and dedication that has been shown by each and everyone of you. Bleed you are simply amazing, i can't believe you aren't at a gaming studio right now. Arq and Cris, the improvements you two have made in your skills in such a short amount of time is awe inspiring. Uker, your eye for detail and being steadfast on pointing out the things that need to be pointed out is commendable. You have gotten some unjustified slack for it but it raised everyones game to another level. Cal, i think you have been misunderstood a lot. Some of that your fault and some people not understanding your position. You have been called arrogant, rude and untalented among other things but more than anyone you "seem" to be the most invested in this. Like it's your baby and people are very protective of their babies. So i understand why sometimes you seem to take even small slights to the project very personal. I think a lot of what you do is unseen and thankless work to those who don't know better but keeping people motivated, organised and focused on the task at hand isn't easy. So when people don't seem to appreciate that or your very real contributions i know it isn't easy but sometimes you have to be the bigger man. Anyways, i didn't think i would end up writing that much but good luck moving forward.