Hehe, come on… of course I didn't leave! Ok, ok, I SHOULD'VE updated the news page upon my return but I figured that my being in game, answering gmails, and answering emails was enough sign that I was back. I'm sorry. I suppose I just didn't appreciate how important you all consider this news page. To me it seems silly to post up news saying "We're still here and working” but I have come to learn that a lot of you appreciate that. Again, you have my apologies and I'll work to ensure we keep you informed, even when there is no news! As for how things are going...

Things are a bit slow for me as I'm adjusting to my new house, new town, and helping my son make the best of this huge change in his life. I'm currently working with PayByCash to improve some aspects of the billing system that people have complained about. We're doing all of this business stuff for the first time and there are instances when we have to try a couple of times to get things right. Thanks to all of you that have offered your support and understanding as we worked through these hiccups. Brian is still fixing bugs and improving the game. At the same time, he's dealing with other business stuff like taxes and licensing. We also have others in the company working with us on our first ad campaign, making the website more newbie-friendly and content packed, improving our customer support, adding more fun events, and expanding the game, including learning to build levels.

Source: Q - Q@NearDeathStudios.com