Hi everybody!
Time for an update since it's been soooo long since the last one! I hope everyone is doing well during this COVID-19 pandemic, and managing to stay well and avoid the worst of this terrible, global situation. Things here have been okay, but I've been under the weather with non-COVID-19 related health things which has put a severe damper on spirits and ability to get things done lately. So, for those eagerly awaiting the next JMA instalment, my apologies. It's going to be a ways off yet, but I haven't forgotten about the story, and will be trying to get back on track as soon as I can.
The dribs and drabs that have been posted lately are really just short, near slap-dash attempts to just make something so people don't think I've disappeared, or worse.
Speaking of disappearing, Eclipse is coming, and I know so many people that are planning on abandoning what feels like a sinking ship when it does become mandatory later this month. I have certainly considered this too, but for the time being, I will endure what will no doubt be an absolute dumpster fire that replaces this well used, well loved platform, at least until something better comes along.
The better thing coming along could well be the ArtSpacious project started here on DA, with the intention of providing us all with a site which will be a worthy replacement for the classic DA. So far, the list of features looks to be on the money, and it is gaining momentum every day. They do have a DA group for their project, but given that Eclipse will probably significantly break group functionality, they are requesting people join their Discord instead, even if only to lurk and keep up with developments. Check it out here:
discord.gg/j7sFKq8I know that I am following the project with great interest, and if it does launch, I'll certainly be setting up shop over there too. Who knows, the mass exodus from DA might be enough to wake up the management people here, but I honestly doubt that.
In the mean time, bits and pieces, likely of bits and pieces, will continue to find their way up here whenever I can, and as always, stay tuned for the next big launch, whenever that might be!
Stay safe!
- Frankie