[@Lord Zee]
[@Hawlin]
[@Darkmoon Angel]
[@rush99999]
[@Cuccoruler]
[@Rekaigan]
[@ineffable]
[@Darkwatck01]
[@ManoftheNorth]

Before everyone leaves, I need to issue everyone a more complete apology.

First, let's begin by stating the obvious: I've been an asshole. More specifically, I held assumptions about what your lives were like instead of taking them into account. I'd been expecting you guys to tell me that info, but really, I should have been asking. In my mind, one of my defenses was, "Well, why didn't you guys tell me that you needed time?" Because that's not really your job. That's my job as GM, to ask and find out. Because I'm not just GM for me; I'm GM for all of us. I should have been proactively seeking out ways to make your player roles easier, instead of punishing you for not meeting my expectations.

Secondly, I blew everything out of proportion. You guys have all been great. There were maybe one or two people I had issues with, but even then, it wasn't nearly as big a deal as I made it out to be (see prior paragraph) and none of you deserved what I dished out.

Finally, I should have put more work into the RP than I did. And I'm talking on multiple fronts. Lore-wise, I was more story-focused than world-focused, which meant that I had a clearer picture of the intended plot than I had of the world it's set in. I only worked out the lore later, and that stuff should have been worked out up front. Fobbing it off on you guys was...how shall I say this...a dick move. And then there's the atmosphere of the game. When players were struggling to find their footing and make a story out of the lore trash heap I'd set up, my attitude was mostly negative, if I expressed anything at all. I should have put more work into making the atmosphere positive and binding people together.

I screwed up, and you all are paying for it. I don't blame anyone at all for not wanting to stick around (and I don't particularly want to after what I did), and I certainly don't hold any hard feelings toward anyone. Even ManoftheNorth.

[u]Special Apologies[/u]
To Lord Zee: You've been pretty chill and awesome throughout the RP, and a model writer. Seriously, I take notes from your writing. I gotta admit, it really stung hearing that you were one of the first core players to announce your resignation from the RP. You will be missed.

To Hawlin: I won't soon forget how supportive and loyal you've been. Leaving you is gonna be hard. If we meet again, I can only pray you harbor no hard feelings toward me.

To Darkmoon Angel: I must confess to having neglected you for most of the RP. Big mistake. You've been nothing but cool and supportive. Honestly, I'm gonna miss RPing with you.

To rush99999: Your positive attitude has always brightened up the day. You probably should have been GM instead of me. Just sayin'. ^_^

To Cuccoruler: Speaking of GMing, would you mind being mine? :3

To Rekaigan: You, more than anyone else, have had to take the most flak from me. Frankly, you didn't deserve any of it. I recall you saying that you were in school; I've been to college, and I should have known better than to knock you for your posting rate. When you're not in school, you're studying for school, and when you're not studying for school, you're stressing about not studying for school. Every moment is perpetual stress, and that wears a person out. Worn out people don't write much. I should know. You've probably come to despise me over the last few weeks, and I'm truly sorry I brought you to that point. Please forgive me.

To ineffable: What can I say? You've been awesome. You just seem like a really nice person, and you shouldn't have had to see me rant like I did, let alone lump you in with the folks I had problems with.

To Darkwatck01: You're one of my oldest friends, and you didn't deserve to be lumped in with everyone else like that. You've been so supportive, and I've been an ass to you.

To ManoftheNorth: For me to assume your life was anything like mine is a rotten move on my part. You didn't deserve to be ranted at.

Since going off and sulking is hardly a productive way to handle things, I'll be around. Perhaps I'll see you guys again soon. Best wishes to everyone!