Retirement

[Buzzsaw]

Well, the time has come for me to hang up my hat. It's been a year and a half since I started stunting and I've pretty much had my fill of it. I've completely lost interest in not just stunting but in GTA itself. I've played GTA games so much in the last couple years that I'm sick of it to the point where I probably won't be playing any GTA games for a while, and obviously that means I won't be stunting. As it is I haven't stunted or played GTA in almost 3 months now and I still don't have any intention of picking it up again anytime soon. I actually made my decision to retire from stunting a couple months ago but didn't say anything because I wanted to make sure that it wasn't just a break that I needed. I didn't want to announce my retirement only to start stunting again a month later. When I released "Relentless" in February I knew that it would probably be my last solo vid and the more I thought about it being my last solo vid I started wondering if it would be my last vid of any kind. However, I have a few old leftover stunts that will be in the upcoming XSA crew vid. But after that it will probably be a long time, if ever, before I appear in a vid again (unless I make a vid with leftover mediocre stunts, but probably not). I won't say that I'm never gonna stunt again, because I know things could change and one day I may get interested in stunting again, but right now I have no desire to stunt anymore and I'm pretty sure that this is the real deal rather than just a phase since it's now been almost 3 months and I still have no interest in stunting.

The release of the PS3 GTA probably won't matter (to me) since I won't be able to afford a PS3, and it will probably be at least another year and a half before there's a PC version.

All in all I had a blast stunting over the last year and a half and I have no regrets about it. I appeared in 24 stunt vids, and helped pioneer SA stunting when it was only available on PS2 (hence the "Godfather of SA Stunting" title which sounded better than "Grandfather of SA Stunting", despite me being an old man, which some people may have taken a little too seriously and decided that it made me arrogant). I never claimed to be the best SA stunter, just the hardest working SA stunter. I couldn't have done it without people like Gotups, who was my partner in crime during the PS2 days; Kaneda, who was a source of inspiration and advice; Nitzkit, who was a source of goofing off ; and of course my XSA crewmates whom I am proud to have stunted with. XSA was the first SA stunt crew and will always be the best (imo). But then again it's not a competition so don't take that the wrong way. Also, thanks to ATS (yes even the members who don't particularly care for me) for being a source of inspiration and for letting me guest star in one of their vids (which was a big deal to me since I didn't stunt in VC very much and only appeared in 2 VC vids, their's being the first). I'd also like to thank everyone that has supported me and said nice things about my vids. Whether you're a veteran stunter or a beginner, encouragement and praise will make everyone a better stunter. To anyone that I may have argued with at some time, don't sweat it. I'm stubborn and somewhat short tempered at times, by nature unfortunately. ah well, no hard feelings.

Now that I've thoroughly bored you I'll just conclude by saying that I'll still visit the forums now and then, and if anyone ever wants to get a hold of me just PM me (I have it set up to email me anytime I get a new PM).
I'm sure there will be other stuff I think of later that I wanted to say, but right now I need more coffee and a smoke.

R.I.P. Buzzsaw, a pioneer of SA stunting and the original SA p2b whore.


5 things to remember...
1. stunting is not a competition. "support your fellow stunters", as Neo would say.
2. to be a good stunter you need the 3 P's: Practice, Patience, and Persistence.
3. DON'T CHEAT (by using performance enhancing mods and not mentioning them in the credits for your vid)
4. DON'T CHEAT AND THEN LIE ABOUT IT. you can't fool experienced stunters with performance mods. trying to fool everyone just makes you look stupid. it's also an insult to the honest stunters who put a lot of time and effort into stunting.
5. never look at your asshole in the mirror. it will freak you out.

[stuntman]

its a shame buzz, as i havent been here long enough to stunt with you a lot, but youve had a good innings innit mate, and one can get bored of anything after a year n half of it, so i wont be suprised if im hanging my gloves up after that period of time, anyway good luck with everything you do mate and pop back like you said you will, respect godfather  

[Slim]

Awwwh. There's one thing about stunting i've noticed, people quit after about a year. And that's a shame.

But anyway, we'll miss u Buzz. R.I.P  

[kr3mlin]

Much respect dude. You contribution to the forums and to stunting cannot be underestimated. Yours was the first SA stunting vid I saw on my return and it gave a much optimism. Im glad to have appeared in the vids i have with you and apart from a single little tiff its been sweet. Im really happy that Relentless was what it shoulve been. Best of luck and catch you round the bend dude

You forgot the 4th P, pornography...oh yeah i still remember that Uprising intro

There's one thing about stunting i've noticed, people quit after about a year

Not all people

[Slim]

There's one thing about stunting i've noticed, people quit after about a year

Not all people

 

But Buzz, i hope u start too stunt again when GTA4 is released. (If it's stunt-able)  

[kr3mlin]

Oh Buzz can i have a parting gift? You moderating spot on SA chat & Support?

[Kingjad]

Real shame you're quitting Buzz - you were a decent VC stunter as well as an awesome SA stunter.

But I thought gotups294 had the tag 'Godfather of SA stunting'?  Or did he have a different title?

Anyways - all the best dude thanks for wowing us with your skills.

[RAD]

Sorry to hear you feel like quitting, but after a year and a half its to be expected. You've had a decent run, and probably done more for SA stunting than anyone has, or ever will do, and i doubt you'll be forgotten about in a hurry.
Hell, it was watching AdrenalEND that made we want to stunt (and become a p2b whore ) in the first place. Bit disappointed i never got to have a bit of a yak and a yarn with you, you seem like an interesting bloke to talk to, but spilled milk and all that.

Anyways, max respect mate, and enjoy life outside stunting - whatever the hell that is

[infested]

When I started stunting I saw you as the best of SA stunters, and even though my opinion has changed, it doesn't make you worse. Defo sad to hear that you are leaving.

Rest In Peace

[Sweet2]

Oh man, your retiring and I've been in more vids then you

I'm sorry to see you go, you've been so awesome. that adrenalEND PB at the end was awe inspiring (at the time)

[bj070893]

What's this? The Buzz has left Buzzsaw? Good luck with life dude, you were are and will still be in the future an insperation to me.

[Turtle Dick]

Damn, there goes another legend...
You and Gotups inspired me (and lots of other people) to start SA stunting and I'd like to thank you for that. You made a huge mark on the SA stunting world and made lots of awesome and inspiring vids while lots of people thought SA wasn't worth stunting in. You sure proved them wrong.
Back in the ps2 days I always hoped to stunt with you in a vid and it was a real honor when that happened in "As One". Much respect and good luck in real life d00d. :grin:  

[Falcon]

I never known you personal....
but you're latest solo rocked...
GL in real life and other things


Peace

[Kert]

bye

[Kabanchik]

bye