I figure it's about time for a new one of these. Time and deafening silence is creating emotional entropy. Some of us are feeling rather dejected, and that's entirely understandable. However, it is time to stop feeling miserable and step back up.
For a long time I've referred to this stage of the movement as 'Siege Mode.' In effect, we are besieging the walls of NCSoft, hoping to pressure them into doing what we want: sell the IP to someone who wants to develop it further and continue the game. We've pushed for media exposure, sent letters, mailed masks, posted capes. We have several new ideas bandying about the board, including sending flowers and invitations for the execs to come join us. More than that, we've seen our community come together to support our own in times of need: three heroes who needed a hand up in a difficult time, another hero who is down--but not out--due to medical conditions, and many more instances of amazing heroism within our very own community.
Our story has touched the hearts and minds of others. Indeed, players of other games are standing up to take notice. A famous bard from another game has joined our fight, spreading the word across the many digital realms, far and wide. We are working on organizing a media event day of some kind, and several of us(myself included) have stepped forward to assist in this year's Extra Life event in October.
All of this has been pressure against the walls of NCSoft. Every time a news story posts, each time one of us steps up to share our stories, every single moment that we refuse to stay silent, we put more pressure on NCSoft.
The walls are cracking. Our masks and capes are being received. Our voices are being heard. Our development team had a fantastic dinner, that we provided, and spirits were high. The Call has gone out, and by $deity this community strapped on its mud-sloshing shoes and we dove in hip-deep.
TonyV has achieved an amazing thing, with his words and spirit. That spirit has been echoed back by us. I have never been more proud of my City.
Our rally cry has pierced the darkness and been heard throughout the internet. Our petition has reached over 20,000 signatures(20,127 as of this writing!) and continues to go strong. Spread the link around to anybody you might have missed, let our cause be known. Send emails, IMs, post to Facebook, tweet it to Twitter.
The only way a siege fails is if the siegers go home. Do not lose faith. Do not lose hope. Stand your ground, shoulder to shoulder with your brothers and sisters in arms, hero and villain united in singular purpose. The walls are cracking! We are having effect!
RALLY WITH ME! Post your renewed dedication here! Let the community know that our voices are NOT tapering off! Our will is strong, our convictions sharp, and our determination unbroken!
We are heroes! THIS IS WHAT WE DO!
