I say we tenetively put up the new version on the other board, just in case. That way, we have a fallback, and we don't alienate those whom for whatever reason can't, or don't feel comfy moving to a new rp area. But whatever we do, I wholeheartedly agree that this needs to keep what steam it's got going. It's been chugging along too far to end so swiftly. For me, this was my first, my greatest experience, and my greatest inspiration in the rp communities. So, please, allow me something I put together, from it, and my other great inspirations.
 
*brings out the soapbox.* 
For nearly Four years now, and through many hands, We humble roleplayers have brought forth on this world wide web, a multiverse, conceived of the simple concept of the enjoyment of it's patrons. 

But now, that concept Lies under siege. Sieged by time, by technology, and misfourtunate leavings. However..
Friends, compatriots..is this not however where we, toiling under the creative muses shine?

When a wall is placed in front our of story, what do we do? We write around it, incorporate it! 

When technology threatens our story, what shall we do? Think of the path to resumption!

And if those whom leave, must leave..then let them leave well, knowing their stories lie in good hands. 

My friends, we have created such wonderful things here. But if we let that wonder end, than we fail as creators, as writers. For this is our great work, our magnum opus, and we, are the authors. We, the avatars. We, the characters