<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">GM Announcement</span></span></strong></div><br/>For a multitude of reasons I have determined it is no longer in my best interest to continue functioning as the Game Master of Evolved. I am<strong>deeply grateful</strong>for all of the interest and support that the game has had thus far, and coming to this conclusion was not at all simple or easy for me - and I certainly do not step away from it without a fair amount of regret. I think the creations shown thus far in this game are truly phenomenal and stories already in work are most excellent. There have been a number of fantastic concepts presented and approved that I was (am) super fond of and wish that I'd have more time to play with. I want to assure everyone that this choice is not a reflection of any one here in the game. I <3 all of you, and am always available to any of you via PM if for some reason you need me. In many cases I am writing with some of you elsewhere, and where I am not I look forward to the opportunity to do so again in the future. I'd also like to state for the record that this is not a matter of trading one game for another as my time limitations are not a factor at this point in my life - this is simply a personal choice that I need to make for my own good. In the short time Evolved has been up and running, much like with any launched game, I have learned valuable lessons for future endeavors... Of which I hope that you'll join me on!<br/><br/>In spirit of the number of players we have here, and the stories that are already in progress I am<strong>not closing the game</strong>, rather just stepping aside as it's GM. If there is a player (or players) who are interested in taking the reigns of the game you are more then welcome to take what has been established and run with it - or alter it to fit your vision. If someone needs any help with that or would like access to my notes, you are welcome to PM me and I will happily turn over whatever information that would help you out. So in short, I am going to leave this open as a general sandbox for those characters here to continue to interact, play and be written in. Anyone at this point is welcome to step up and tell stories in the game world they want. I hope that everyone has a wonderful time going forward.<br/><br/>As always, I am available to anyone via PM and I look forward to future writing we may do together. Happy writing you fine folks!