... I want to make a lengthy reply but Real Life at the moment is screaming for attention. And I have only read the first four or five recent posts (apologies; RL again.)
Let me just say this: I am glad I landed immediately in Gondor when all of this started, because although I played in a Shire game or two, I don't know if I would have survived the structuralization. Many did and some admirable games were played. But I am far more comfortable in Gondor.
And yes, I am painfully aware that my recent game is over two years old and still dragging. ... and I still intend to wrap it up!....
But I miss the life that was here once.
Off to real life again, but I do hope to return to this thread...