i've been thinking about this for a while now, but i've held off on making any decisions because i didn't want to be the asshole that dropped out when the team needed all hands on deck. fortunately, HL2 is experiencing some downtime as the endless pendulum of server population is currently swinging towards TRP again, which means i can do this with a good conscience now.
i've felt a lot during this iteration - passion, eagerness, joy; stress, anger, frustration. i've gotten a lot out of this iteration - new friends, stronger bonds with old friends, inspirations and ideas... my main motivation in getting on and doing things was always the fun i had in providing things for others, but with weekly CCCs, an ever-growing rift in the community and a server setting i can't be truthfully passionate about (read: city rp), i haven't had any of that in a while - and i do think it's quite paramount for a hobby.
i step down from hl2 admin. this isn't a "fuck it"-resignation, nor is it one of bad faith. i don't think i have that many regrets, either. i'd just rather remember this iteration as a pleasant memory than a perpetual state of burnout. i'll probably still be around as player, in any case, but i'll focus on doing what i want to do personally.
on a final note: be the change you want to see; don't make demands that you can't meet yourself.