[quote=@Hylozoist] Thanks! But, well, I don't really see it as criticism; this is my first time running a game for people online, and I need to make sure that we're all happy with the direction this ship is going, so to speak. Talking about what works and what doesn't is an important discussion to have. I want to run a game that makes people happy! This isn't to say that I don't have my own ideas, but "helping my players have a good time" is the first priority. Hopefully, most of the time, I get it right. Sometimes, though, I'll have to ask to make sure I get it right. And, sometimes, I'll have to be told by others when I've got it wrong. Apologies as ever for the rambling, but, basically, don't fret at all about telling me what I can change to make this work better for you. It will be hard, at times, to juggle everyone's needs, but I've put the GM Hat on to run a game that people will enjoy first and foremost, rather than to demand people play in the sandbox we've come together to make in a certain way. [/quote] I have found that when I give my opinion on something, that some people take it as criticism. Subsequently, the reaction to the supposed criticism isn't the most receptive nor the most mature. Maybe I'm just surrounded by idiots in real life. This, in turn, leads me to be a tad bit condescending towards people when it comes to both their feelings as well as their understanding of the point I'm trying to make. I don't mean to. Again, surrounded by idiots in real life. If I come off as arrogant, then rest assured that I am the polar opposite of that. One of the things I respect the most are people who are couragous enough to be both direct with what they think and how they feel. With that out of the way, let's move on. I love the direction the story is going and I'm more than happy to do whatever the GM wishes. You seem to be smart enough to recognise synchronicity and natural flow. So I leave it up entirely to you. I find trying to rationalise and make sense of strange happenings and goings on to be extremely fun. One last question. Are you going to cut to another area with a transition type post? If so then I'm cool with that. I could just recap what happened with my character during the transition some time in the next story arc. If no new posts are made in a while then I could do a filler episode type post. Just like when you introduced the insect doctor and the bear guy separate from the crew. Your thoughts?