To All:

Understand that the main point of my post is to address the problems that are inherent to not reading other's posts. Post length, grammar, and spelling were just secondary issues that aren't as important. As I have said, I too make mistakes and I expect them. If the announcement didn't seem to apply to you then it probably didn't. I also want you all to understand that this post wasn't to make anyone feel bad or wrong. I am not yelling at anyone or lecturing, but rather I am just refereeing so that we all can write a good story together. If I am coming off as a jerk, please let me know for that is not my intention.

To Total:

Your writing is just fine. I see very few errors and as I had said I do not care much about minor errors anyway. I understand there will be errors. First of all, there are so many different styles/versions of the English language that grammar rules vary. Secondly, many professional writers, even after an editor reviews it, break grammar rules all of the time. And finally, I only want it to be readable and it to flow nicely, it doesn't have to be technically perfect. I am sure there are parts of grammar that you have never even heard, and I wouldn't be surprised if there are parts that I haven't even though it is my profession. All in all I am saying, do not worry you are doing great!

To Drg:

If you feel you must drop out that is fine. I do not want you to, I am enjoying your presence in the game, and I think you have a lot to offer, but if you cannot keep up then it is best you quit instead of being stressed out. I have recently dropped out of several beginner games because I could not keep up with their rapid posting schedule. Many times I would log on one day and read all of the posts and then the next there would be three or four more pages worth of posts, but being an advanced game this is never on such a rapid pace. Rarely do I see more than two or three new posts each day so you should have plenty of time to craft your post. I too am very busy and I understand if you have a busy life. I do not expect you to put your real life affairs on hold for a roleplay, but I could offer some strategies I use to balance a busy life with my online roleplaying.

1. I log on and read all of the posts, but I do not post yet.

2. I copy all of the posts and paste them onto MS Word.

3. I re-read the posts on MS Word when I am not too busy (sometimes even in the short breaks I have).

4. I begin to type my response according to the posts I have, I take my time sometimes taking all day. I do just bits and pieces at a time when I have free time.

5. I proofread and then use spellcheck.

6. I check the thread and see if any new posts have come, if they haven't I post, if they have I edit mine to make it fit then I post.

I know that seems like a lengthy process but it balances well with other responsibilities and ensures that you do not have to look over the post and edit it after it is up. If you do not have time to post then just take your time, this is a slow paced thread. If you do need to quit, I understand completely. I will be sad to see you go, but if it will benefit the game and yourself then it should be done. I would prefer it if you didn’t just disappear though, as that wouldn’t flow well. One final post removing yourself from the game would be nice. Your character could always quit, in the games I dropped out of I killed my character off. Obviously that does not fit here but be creative. Post here letting my know what you want to do.

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