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Region: Absolution

I do have that planned but in truth, I like the peacefulness of not promoting too much right now so I can finish what I've already started without feeling the anticipation of an active audience. I want a finished tier to the project complete first so I can say what there actually "is" rather than just what is actually planned for the future. I am always feeling behind schedule and really hoping for a productive weekend. Having said that, you're absolutely right. People do need to know there's an event happening that's at least worth watching.

I rarely promote the site to anyone other than here. I've addressed issues and concerns on the NS board but rarely would you find me directly promoting it there. That's mostly because I'll defend a person's right NOT to use any site if it's not to their liking. I still run into people on the NS board that are surprised to learn that it's back up and running some 5-6 months along now. I prefer the work to speak for itself and allow others to promote it by just bringing it up on their own. Until 2013, no one even knew who I was since my comments all said "Site Administrator". Most still don't and to me they're drawn to it because of the work and not just because some personality who happens to have designed the thing tells them that it's cool. That's just me being me really.

I can't say how many players are still around today that have no idea NSTracker has been fully restored but would be enormously happy if they did. You are right that something has to connect to them and inform them all and I'll welcome anyone that chooses to do it on their own. For me, my mind wants only to connect systems and resolve issues right now. Promotional marketing is an entirely different frame of mind to me so I'll let it wait. April, to me any way, feels just around the corner.

I really do want to release this next big feature by the end of this weekend. It's literally killing me having to wait day by day because keeping it inside is really not my style. This feature ties SO many things together just like the rug did in The Big Lebowski. It also opens the doors finally to a much larger world than we currently know. I can't wait. I suppose there's enough going on to draw a small crowd at least to a word or two about fresh features and future planning phases? I mean, it's possible.

Now, GBC, why were you moving back to LI? Where exactly have you been to? Remember, I've been oblivious to everything lately. Was it Gypsies again? Did you happen across any Mules that felt inadequate or insecure with their Muleness? Inquiring minds need to know this stuff dude and I just can't be held responsible enough to turn a key and promise not to break it off. You know?

* Rifles through GBC's jacket pockets. Finally pulling out some Doritos. *

I've been fairly hungry too dude. Like, all the time too. You think anyone's feeding me around here?

* Reaches back in for the salsa. *

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