I spoke to Dasrik on the phone once. He seemed like the nicest guy and was offering me tips about riverside because I had just moved down there. This was back in '05-‘06 and I had called an old Pentland Hills add about for a place for SF and marvel players. He said it was really old and was’ not around anymore, but really offered me some info on the local scene and places to play.
I lived in Riverside for almost 4 years and have moved since, but I have always remembered that phone call and how helpful and friendly he was during our conversation. Thanks to him for making my transition there a little easier and making those early days a little warmer. We had a laugh about some SF stuff, and said to keep in touch after mentioning SRK too. He made me feel like I could call him up anytime. Maybe he was just naturally nice that way, or he was trying to do something nice for somebody. Either way, it had the same effect and he made a great impression on me. I am truly sorry for this loss, and give all my condolences to his friends and family.
I didn’t know dasrik too well and only knew him through the forum. I did know he was one of the more respected member of the community and rightfully so. Before I actually joined SRK, I spent most of my time lurking the MvC2 threads and took pleasure in reading Dasrik’s posts- whether they be on strategy or funny insults during heated arguments. I just remember his comments were always such a good read and that he contributed a lot to srk. And for that, I thank him for.
R.I.P Dasrik. SRK lost a really great old-schooler.
Very few things bring me back to viewing/posting in the SRK forums: Evo, Release of SF4, my annual attempt at attending a meetup, Release of MvC2 online…
Words could not express the sadness I felt when I heard about Rick’s passing. 2009 was one of the toughest years in my personal life as I lost a slew of family members and friends to either old age, illness or tragedy. I knew Rick had health issues but he was such a great guy that I never bothered to ask what exactly was ailing him. I figured as long as he was healthy enough to spar for a few hours during RiCo meetups, that’s all that mattered to me. Fun times were had by all.
Dasrik was one of my first rivals in the fighting game community. I remember meeting Dasrik for the first time when I first moved to the Moreno Valley area in 1999 at Fireworks Family Fun Park (Jose I know you remember that place!!). I was working there and saw Dasrik playing MvC and figured “I can take this guy no prob!!”. Twenty seconds had transpired before I got waxed by the Hulk and he gave me a look that told me that I had a lot to learn about the art of fighting games. Every time I saw him there afterward I play him for hours, even after work was over. I really didn’t get to know Dasrik until the dawn of MvC2 when all the locals would meet at Brunswick to learn the game. There I learned about SRK, SHGL, and pretty much most earlier members of Team RiCo. Some of the most entertaining years of my video game experience came from those years. The places we’d travel just to play MvC2 were ridiculous and too many to name: Brunswick, SHGL, UCR, Pentland, Chip’s, Gladys, TILT, PSN, James Games, Camelot, FFA, <insert Evo location here>. Dasrik was one of the smartest, trickiest and most camping muthaf|_|(|(@$ I ever had a chance to meet and truthfully his brilliance reflected onto all of us. Everything he and Jose taught me helped me become a better player in the area. Blackheart’s double ice combos, storm runaway, wolvie rapeness, and stolen chicken sandwiches just describes some of the great times. Everyone elevated together and had fun doing it. Jal still can’t see my 2001 Cable/Psychoclops skills thanks to the tricks I learned by running away from Dasrik. :wgrin:
I wish I had a chance to attend the ceremony and see everyone again.Tom told me about the ceremony the night before and the carpool plans but it was a bit too late. I will setting up a paypal account or just go bug Nam and give him cash in my ghettofabulous type of way. That’s the least I can do for someone who contributed so much the community. The times we shared were priceless and it hurts when a comrade so close to you has fallen. Although I retired from competitive gaming a long time ago, I only wish I would’ve made more of an effort to attend meetups prior to this. I’d never seen Rick unhappy (or at least wasn’t paying attention enough to notice) so I won’t mourn his death. Although he has passed on, the legend of Dasrik will never die…you live on with SRK and RiCo and the legacy that you left behind. To Rick and everyone in RiCo, thanks for the memories. RIP to one of the greats.
Wow… Despite never having met him in real life I have nothing but fond memories of when I first got into MvC2, me and this dude would always be hammering out strats on here on how to use megaman in high tier play, cant believe hes gone. R.I.P.
Never have known him before but no one deserves to die young. Had a younger brother that got killed last year so I may know what Joe ZaZa is going through. Condolences to Joe and his family.
Same here…only spoke with him maybe once or twice on AIM to share Blackheart/Doom strats and that was about it…no further. It’s a damn shame too that we have lost one of our Marvel brethren to this damn new year…
i posted in a James Games thread once, trying to find a ride down there, also looking for someone local to play TvC & SF4
and Dasrik responded to me saying he doesnt live very far from where I live, and that i should come down and do some friendly matches
i responded, but never got his information…
though it was a long time ago, i remember his name…
I never knew him but the story is heart breaking. I hope the healing goes well with you and your family. Try to keep things in a good light even though things got a little heated with your family; Family needs one another to live on. God bless you guys and I’m sorry for your loss.
Although I do appreciate your effort to get the ball rolling here, this isnt the approach I want exactly for donations. I understand people are tight with money, and donations are not mandatory, but they are greatly appreciated. The money is always going to help, but just knowing that Dasrik had a big impact on a lot of the posters is more than enough.
Yeah I don’t want to rub anyone the wrong way, but I think a lot of peeps could at least give up 5 bucks or so. I’d hope that SRKers would do the same for me, or anyone else who’s been on the forum for years. It’s a really big help for his family.
I have been so busy with work that, I only saw this thread early this morning, and I am very ashamed. It is strange; for the past month, I have been thinking of Dasrik randomly-- I REALLY wanted to add him on Myspace last week, for some reason; but I was too afraid because we have not spoken in years…
He was a pleasure to speak with, once you got to know him, and also a very intelligent/inspring man-- not to meantion a VERY talented Marvel/SF player. He helped others, including myself, very much with BlackHeart-- his knowledge showed me how to NOT play BlackHeart scrubby, and I will continue to rep BlackHeart in his honour…We also shared an avatar (the Cyclops/Commando one) at a time^_^ I am certain that many of us would have loved to meet him in person (sadly, I never had the chance to, but at a time, we spoke a lot on AIM)…I truly regret being out of the loop for so long (especially on SRK), and also not hearing of this awful, tragic news sooner.
There are no words or sentences that can describe him properly, because he was such an amazing man who DID NOT deserve to suffer the way that he did for much of his life…He will not…suffer anymore…
I may be posting in the wrong thread, but I was wondering if I could send flowers or something for his…you know…?-- it hurts to much to say the word. Also, I am very tight for money, but I certainly will donate ASAP-- and NOT just a few dollars, either.
