I've been putting this off for a while, waiting to get the reaction of the staff, but the time has come for me to make this announcement.

For several months, Kynan has been unable to spend much time on the game. He's had many positive changes in his life, but they have left him unable to devote the time to the game that he feels it deserves. I spoke to him recently, and he has asked us to retire him to a consultant's position and elect a new director. He hopes to return to code and play in the future.

The staff restructure (SRS bboards 1/25-26) requires that the Director be elected from staff ranks. A few people have approached me and asked me to take over the position myself. I have been loathe to do so for a variety of reasons, but having spoken to Kynan and asking the active staff's opinion on the matter, I seem to have been voted into office. Kicking and screaming.

Kidding aside, I will say this. I have no agenda. I have no grand vision. I know what Kynan's plans were for the new game, and I know the intentions of the Senate (I was its moderator). I plan to follow both, adjusting as we go along to accommodate both player wishes and MUSH needs.

Questiions or queries, page or message me here. Long live New Seattle!

...  And I completely forgot to do this here  ... 
 
Yay, Noor, for stepping up and actually painting the target on her own back.