Sorry for the long delay, friends. Just want to let you guys know that I'm not getting burned out on this game; that's not the reason it took me so long. Part of the reason is it took a while for actions to be posted; this isn't your guys' fault (well, technically it is), but it is part of the reason it took so long. Another reason is I've simply been busy. These turns take a long time to process, and I've been swamped the last couple of weeks (for example, I'm posting the turn at near 3:00 because I was working until midnight. Spent two-three hours finishing up the turn). The third reason is my internet connection has suffered, but fortunately I got a new wifi adapter which has helped ease the problem.
Not making excuses, I just want to reassure you guys: I don't plan on disappearing on this game. It may eventually grind to a halt or be disbanded due to lack of player participation, but I will do my best to keep the gears turning. If necessary, I will recruit a Co-GM to help me manage it (I don't require one NOW, but that might change if more players join and once the stats grow inconceivably large). As long as you guys keep playing, I plan on running it.
I'll plan on trying to get the next turn up within a WEEK of the last action being posted. If you guys want faster updates, you know what to do; and though it's difficult trying to post quickly while trying to coordinate, it'll help to speed up turns (though I suppose if you don't really care about turns being fast, than that shouldn't really be a concern. I certainly don't really care how long each turn takes). As always, let me know of any mistakes; I undoubtedly made a few.