An apology to Alain il professore

[Argammon]

I've been trying to reach @Alain il professore via Telegram and chat without success, so I'm posting here instead.

Back in 2003, Alain and I had a serious falling‑out that led to my departure from the Orion team, followed by years of tension on both sides. I deeply regret my role in that and offer a heartfelt apology.

I'm especially sorry for my allegations and comments in the thread "Peaceful Stunts Chat Forever". They should never have been made, and I take full responsibility.

The community is a kinder place now, and I hope Alain and I can move forward—whether by burying the hatchet or at least coexisting respectfully.

[Alain il professore]

One last message — let's end this right

This may be the last message I ever send you. Please read it carefully and answer it well.

Now that you've had your vengeance, let's make peace—on my terms. I will wipe the slate clean between us if you push for a reform of the competition format. You're smart enough to know it was never about you; I argued for change for the greater good of all ZakStunts pipsqueaks, you included. Imagine the respect you'd earn by proving you can win a title with a fair rate of PG cars.

I don't know if you'll still be playing next year. I don't know if I will either. Perhaps ten months from now I'll be gone and you'll still be here, wondering what you could have done to mend things with "Alain il Professore." I don't know what the next year holds for either of us. I'd rather we choose reconciliation now than look back wishing we had.

I know how much it will cost you to reach out. But this is your last chance to show —with actions, not words— that you regret the past.

Reflect carefully. Let's put this to rest as adults who fought the battles our passions told us were right. I'll be happy if you can find peace and one day say: "I'm Alain il Professore's Stunts friend — no regrets, no remorse."

— Alain il Professore

[Argammon]

I don't believe we should discuss the rules for 2026 in this thread.

However, I made a detailed post in the "Cars and rules for 2026" thread. It goes without saying that I cannot misuse  the rules discussion as a tool to burry the hatched between us.

Hence, I've tried to analyze the PG problem as objectively as possible. Though no one is ever totally objective.