<div align="center">(http://i50.tinypic.com/v8q04i.png) (http://i50.tinypic.com/2di5c28.jpg) (http://i48.tinypic.com/33mpxfa.jpg)<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>-   O  -   F   -   F   -   I   -   C   -   I   -   A   -   L   -<br/>-   U   -   P   -   D    -   A   -   T    -   E   -</strong></span></div><br/>I hope everyone is still following along. It's been a while since I've collected everyone, and I can feel the boards slowing down considerably. I'm a little worried, but with proper care, the show will go on without a hitch. Since the start,  a lot<em>has</em>happened. But, not a lot has happened. I'm a little anxious to get the race started - maybe - up for debate. But I feel like some more action should be brewing. Even the characters are starting wonder why other characters are missing. My fingers are in my pockets, it's in the subtext of every post, including mine.<br/><br/>As much as I would hate to do a re-official interest check. *loosens shirt collar and tie*,<br/>It would be nice to know who is on the same page, who's still trying to follow along.<br/><br/>I hate being pushy; but it feels like I could have done this even sooner. Disjointed disclaimers belong anywhere- I love the way this game has formed. I'm not calling anyone out. I'm not trying to do anything major here besides<em>maximize the accessibility of the RP</em>. I'm utilizing my GM authority to get a show of hands. I would like to make sure it's operating properly for everyone who is active and/or following along. So, the mandatory request is just below here.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Mandatory shiz</span>- One must post a couple words, or just quote this post, in this OOC, give an official shout. If you want to, you can repost my "O- fish - shawl" pictures above as a gesture of commitment. :) As GM, I need a show of hands. I consider this to be a large group of writers. So, maintenence is required. Lets settle this before the race starts. I gotta put a line in the dirt. If some one doesn't post an official response, I'll take it as a sign that they aren't reading the boards. I'll follow up each missing hand accordingly with some PMs, and some begging, and a great deal of proposed favor. This isn't a do or die thing for the players. All I request is your love ;). or just a two word post- "I'm in"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button"> OOC activity breakdown</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br/>page 1 used in one day<br/>page 2 used in one day<br/>page 3 used in one day<br/>page 4 used in one day<br/>page 5 used in two days<br/>page 6 used eleven hours<br/>page 7 used in two days<br/>page 8 used in four days<br/>page 9 used in two days<br/>page 10 used in six days<br/>page 11 used in two days<br/>This page, page 12, well over thirteen days<br/><br/>This is how RPs work, I'm not new. But I want to make sure it gets one more activity spike or ten.</div></div><hr/><br/>Other stuff? I've got an open door policy. So, if anyone has any questions or concerns, be sure to PM me and we'll sort it out, fo sho.<br/><br/>I wanted to wait, and give some one else a chance to post, like Tehcraz and xSRx, if you two give me the go ahead, I'll slip something little in, you won't even notice.<br/><br/>On that note. If some one wants a particular condition in the IC board to change, so that h/er character can be swayed back into the flow of things, let me know. I'm trying to keep everyone happy, that's all. :) I want to see this RP go off like a Vegas fountain.<br/><br/>Poker? I've kind of neglected it. Go ahead and PM me about it Aiden. I'll give you something special if you do. :)<br/>