My dear fellow Ent-ities!
While we wait for Saucy's post, I would like to share my thoughts upon nearing the end of our story. There are a number of possible reactions: relief at having stayed with it, more or less, and finally reaching the end (perhaps I should have T-shirts made with "I survived the Entish Bow" on them!
); satisfaction on a job well done; sadness that the Downs' longest-running RPG is over. I feel all of that and more - I am proud of having shared this experience with all of you. It was something very special, with excellent writing and wonderfully funny contributions, lovable characters, and a plot that was original in its own way, not just a parody of an existing story - and which often tooks turns that were unexpected even for me! To say nothing of our valiant attempts at continuity...
We have had quite a few readers, hopefully more than I know of, and even the discussion thread was eminently readable. I hope that some of them will post their reactions on the Gondorian
RPG Reviews thread, which is empty so far.
The question which has come up is, should there be another episode of this franchise? I have two reactions to that question - on the one hand, I'm so glad to be finished with the responsibility of keeping this story going for such a long time and bringing it to completion, that I have no desire whatsoever to take on a task like that again; on the other hand, something would be missing in my life, and I know there are stories to be told. I have no idea of any of you have the desire to carry on with such an ambitious project, perhaps on a simpler level.
Who could be interested in continuing?
Diamond is virtually gone from the Downs, a loss, but interests and priorities change, and that's valid.
BW quit the RPG some time ago;
Squatter ditto, and his presence here has been all too rare, alas;
Rim is around occasionally, but not regularly;
Kuru posts irregularly as well;
Lush's posts are few and far between;
Bb has been available only for cameos;
Thena's online opportunities are sketchy at best;
Mith and
Saucy are busier than ever with work and family; and I have other projects which are time consuming. The list of our writers grows thin!
Shall we breathe a sigh of relief and let it pass to the West? Or is anyone interested in continuing their stay in Muddled Mirth?