Time to move on.

[Nyghtfall]

Hey Guys,

after thinking some time about it now, I decided, to just quit SF2 and Modding entirely. I had a long break last year for some reason and tried to return to SF2 again this year.

But things have changed over time - I have changed, CA has changed. I'm simply not finding my spot here anymore. Modding for me was something to chill after work, do some mods with cool and helpful people, learn interesting stuff about planes and come up with something, the community may like in return. Not anymore.
People, that were important parts of this community are gone or are passive and since I'm not a great networker, those people left empty spots (for me) and there is not much left.

If your not a 3D-guy these days, it's getting harder and harder to come up with something interesting. Most things I'm interested in, are done or are already in the making. Combine that with my slow workspeed and it just leads to much wasted time and sometimes frustration. Yakarovs F-100s were the final straw now, that finalized my decision. To be clear: This is not his fault! I simply underestimated the workload for creating a new template for this plane and combined with my slow workspeed, I was still at the template-finishing phase, while his' are downloadable now. Well, that's life. *shrug*

Nevertheless, life goes on. 3D-printing is a lot of fun and this is a great substitute for SF2Modding. It's chill, you can be creative too. Btw: There are some nice printable aircraft models available from ErikGen - a name I remember from CA.  

So, to make a long story short: Farewell, stay healthy and have fun and thank you all for your work, time and patience! 

To all modders, non-modders, interested people: Feel free to do whatever you like with the mods I released. Use whatever you like for whatever reason.

Best Regards
René/Nyghtfall

Edited Thursday at 07:27 PM by Nyghtfall

[Muesli]

Hey buddy,

Thanks for all your work and good luck! Your life, your path your choices!
May you have a smooth road ahead, and don't be a stranger if you want to show yourself once in a while.

Be well!!

 

[MigBuster]

Thanks for your work over the years and best of luck in your new hobbies.

[DEVIL11]

Thank u NyghtFall for everything love ur moods and especially a big thank u for helping me when I needed help

[dtmdragon]

You will be surely missed my friend, you were the fist modder I ever collaborated with and boy those really were the good old days! Skyhawks forever!

Edited Friday at 02:44 AM by dtmdragon

[Wrench]

You're going to be missed!! But, PLEASE!! do stop by once in a while and say "hello"!!! 

good luck, and long life my friend!!

[Sundowner]

Good luck with your future hobbies, your work has always been first class.

But like I've said many times before you can never have too much choice in this game, just because one person has done something doesnt mean some-one else cant also do the same thing.

But thanks again for all your hard work in the past.

[GKABS]

You’re certainly going to be missed, my friend.

I’m wishing you all the best, and don’t forget to drop in from time to time!

[Svetlin]

Dear René, thank you for the great mods and the help in the past. It is always sad to see a long-time member of the community leave. My best wishes for the future to you!

[Menrva]

My best wishes to you, René. You've provided the community with fantastic creations. When I'm around here I'll make sure your contributions are properly credited if used or included elsewhere.

As Wrench already said, stop by once in a while! You're part of CA's history among the greatest modders of Strike Fighters.

[donnykrun]

On 4/30/2026 at 3:26 PM, Nyghtfall said:

Hey Guys,

after thinking some time about it now, I decided, to just quit SF2 and Modding entirely. I had a long break last year for some reason and tried to return to SF2 again this year.

But things have changed over time - I have changed, CA has changed. I'm simply not finding my spot here anymore. Modding for me was something to chill after work, do some mods with cool and helpful people, learn interesting stuff about planes and come up with something, the community may like in return. Not anymore.
People, that were important parts of this community are gone or are passive and since I'm not a great networker, those people left empty spots (for me) and there is not much left.

If your not a 3D-guy these days, it's getting harder and harder to come up with something interesting. Most things I'm interested in, are done or are already in the making. Combine that with my slow workspeed and it just leads to much wasted time and sometimes frustration. Yakarovs F-100s were the final straw now, that finalized my decision. To be clear: This is not his fault! I simply underestimated the workload for creating a new template for this plane and combined with my slow workspeed, I was still at the template-finishing phase, while his' are downloadable now. Well, that's life. *shrug*

Nevertheless, life goes on. 3D-printing is a lot of fun and this is a great substitute for SF2Modding. It's chill, you can be creative too. Btw: There are some nice printable aircraft models available from ErikGen - a name I remember from CA.  

So, to make a long story short: Farewell, stay healthy and have fun and thank you all for your work, time and patience! 

To all modders, non-modders, interested people: Feel free to do whatever you like with the mods I released. Use whatever you like for whatever reason.

Best Regards
René/Nyghtfall

I've been making 3d models and printed them for the grand kids for the last few years. I have a filament and resin printers that work great. I understand getting burnt out on things. I made many World War 2 models for the kids and now I'm taking a break to play around with SF2. I just bought the game recently and I'm taking an interest in the WW2 stuff. The kids like War Thunder because it's easier to play (Arcadish) game, but I wanted something you can play single player and off line.

[daddyairplanes]

sorry to hear you leaving modding, but when you lose the interest in something there's no forcing it back

i can understand the landscape changing. but do hope you'll check in from time to time on the neighbors you've known over the years

 

[warthog64]

Wish you the best man. SF2 is too much fun though. Even being a game from 2002. 

[Hans Topp]

I wish you all the best in your new projects, I hope everything goes wonderfully for you. And if one day you want to come back here, we'll still be here to enjoy your company and your wonderful work. Take good care of yourself Rene.