IMPORTANT POST
Hey, everyone.
While How's the Game isn't until next month, we felt that there is something important that we need to both announce and address now, and encourage discussion for.
Since Paradisa started, it has gone through many changes; we've had staff changes, player changes, plot changes, location changes, all sorts of changes. Paradisa essentially thrives on those changes, and keeps the game fresh, new, and exciting. It has kept Paradisa from going stale, in many ways. Stagnancy kills us.
However, it's time for another change: both Jenn and Kayla feel that the time is right to step down and make way for people with new, fresh perspectives on how the game should be run, people who have the time and energy Paradisa deserves. It hasn't been an easy decision, but it's something we feel is right for the game right now. Kayla will be stepping down immediately, and Jenn will be staying on until New Years to ensure that the transition is smooth.
In their stead, Valerie will be the new head moderator, and we will be promoting two of our helpers to mod to fill these places. TF will become our new PR moderator, and Ashley will be our Plot moderator.
That being said, we also have some proposals regarding the future of the game, and we do need to focus on some of the problems that have been surfacing in the game. We feel that the game could really benefit from a back to basics approach to allow characters a chance to focus on themselves, the castle and their relationships without tumultuous outside forces.
For this reason, we propose that World Plot be put on hiatus starting on New Years for at least six months. The castle would seal itself up the way it used to be, but not before the residents have an encounter with Roy and Reno, who can clear up some loose ends. During the break, the castle will go back to world changes and other in-castle events, and depending on where we are in six months, we can return to World Plot having had a breather and ready to start Act 2 with a clean slate -- as it is, it is too unwieldy.
However, this is, as stated before, simply a proposal. We are happy to entertain other ideas or make alternate arrangements should a majority of players be unhappy with a "return" to the castle, or wish to see World Plot stay off hiatus.
In the mean time, we are open to discussion, and if there is anything on your mind, please let us know. We are, above all else, a community, and we need to do what's best for all of us. :)
Thank you, all our love, and endless affection,
the Staff
EDIT: Alternate proposal; the world stays open, but the First Gens "mysteriously" vacate the area, leaving the region free to travel without interference from the hostiles and their politics. Meanwhile, we make a World Plot team to help run expeditions that are more like Libet or Spiders (local animals or native populations) instead of featuring former residents. Please +1 if you prefer that idea.
While How's the Game isn't until next month, we felt that there is something important that we need to both announce and address now, and encourage discussion for.
Since Paradisa started, it has gone through many changes; we've had staff changes, player changes, plot changes, location changes, all sorts of changes. Paradisa essentially thrives on those changes, and keeps the game fresh, new, and exciting. It has kept Paradisa from going stale, in many ways. Stagnancy kills us.
However, it's time for another change: both Jenn and Kayla feel that the time is right to step down and make way for people with new, fresh perspectives on how the game should be run, people who have the time and energy Paradisa deserves. It hasn't been an easy decision, but it's something we feel is right for the game right now. Kayla will be stepping down immediately, and Jenn will be staying on until New Years to ensure that the transition is smooth.
In their stead, Valerie will be the new head moderator, and we will be promoting two of our helpers to mod to fill these places. TF will become our new PR moderator, and Ashley will be our Plot moderator.
That being said, we also have some proposals regarding the future of the game, and we do need to focus on some of the problems that have been surfacing in the game. We feel that the game could really benefit from a back to basics approach to allow characters a chance to focus on themselves, the castle and their relationships without tumultuous outside forces.
For this reason, we propose that World Plot be put on hiatus starting on New Years for at least six months. The castle would seal itself up the way it used to be, but not before the residents have an encounter with Roy and Reno, who can clear up some loose ends. During the break, the castle will go back to world changes and other in-castle events, and depending on where we are in six months, we can return to World Plot having had a breather and ready to start Act 2 with a clean slate -- as it is, it is too unwieldy.
However, this is, as stated before, simply a proposal. We are happy to entertain other ideas or make alternate arrangements should a majority of players be unhappy with a "return" to the castle, or wish to see World Plot stay off hiatus.
In the mean time, we are open to discussion, and if there is anything on your mind, please let us know. We are, above all else, a community, and we need to do what's best for all of us. :)
Thank you, all our love, and endless affection,
the Staff
EDIT: Alternate proposal; the world stays open, but the First Gens "mysteriously" vacate the area, leaving the region free to travel without interference from the hostiles and their politics. Meanwhile, we make a World Plot team to help run expeditions that are more like Libet or Spiders (local animals or native populations) instead of featuring former residents. Please +1 if you prefer that idea.