To Whom it May Concern,
I accepted the invitation to join this tournament because it sounded like it would be fun and I thought it would be a great opportunity to get to know some people. I have indeed gotten to know some people, and for that I am grateful.
Unfortunately, the fun I have had has been overshadowed by the behaviour of certain individuals. I was under the impression that this was going to be a tournament that was going to be designed with an emphasis on having fun instead of winning at all costs.
Well, it appears some players were thinking that as well. Unfortunately, there are also several players whose only interest is in winning their battles, no matter what the cost. It is these players and their endless "negotiating" of rules and whining about "gamey" play when they are losing (only to then employ "gamey" tactics of their own) that has led to my decision to withdraw from this tournament.
Now, I want to make one thing perfectly clear. Mike has done a fantastic job with this tournament. He deserves a lot of credit for undertaking this endeavor and I hope his next tournament is a success.
If any of my current opponents (Mick, Bil, and Jeff) would like to continue our battles, I would be happy to do so. It would only be for fun, since none of my battles will count toward the final point tally. If you are not interested in continuing, I would understand completely.
Thank you for your time.