Hey there. I know some of you have been wanting an update of where things are currently at for some time now, and I feel like Im in a good place to provide that. For starters, Im alive, and so is the project. In my personal life (as noted in my last update) things were not going well. Sometimes despite your best efforts things happen to the people you love, and things are just outside of your control. You simply cant save people who desperately dont want to be saved. No matter how much you care about certain people in your life, no matter how much you love them, they are going to make their own decisions, and sometimes those decisions are self-destructive (addiction is a terrible disease). The resulting depression from the situation I was in could only be described as a gray nightmare that I couldn't wake up from, and it basically sucked all joy from the things I loved. My creative spark was basically snuffed out. There were many occasions over the last 9 months where Id look at my development server (which died during the move) containing all my Ira files, and I just couldn't find the motivation to repair it. It just felt like too big of a mountain to climb. All I can say is that losing people you love takes an emotional toll that I would never wish on anyone. Life is profoundly resilient, and yet fragile. I've only had enough emotional bandwidth to work my client contracts, pay my bills, and in general, survive. Sometimes surviving is the best we can do, and surviving is what Ive been doing. However, I think its time for more than just surviving now. Ive made substantial progress. I cant stress enough self care, working out, socializing, therapy, and taking the time to heal (Ill be doing this for awhile), and in my case (which I can only speak to) taking psilocybin. So, It's been a slow and steady climb out of that pit of gray despair. There was a turning point a few months back where half the time I was feeling alright. Then it was more like 75% of the time. I still have rough days, but they are manageable. I rarely break down sobbing on my desk anymore! Yup, I've cried more in the last year than I have in my whole life combined! Crying is cool folks! Anyway, I'm able to sketch and draw again. My creative desires have been resurfacing, and I feel more and more whole everyday. The other day I sat down with my broken Ira server, repaired it, and enjoyed the process. I hooked back up all my Ira development systems, and opened the project back up for the first time, in a long time. The project brings back a lot bittersweet memories from what my life used to be. Watching the golden sunrise wash over the town of Pilgrimage felt good. Running the characters around, looking back at scenes, and watching the characters have conversations about the world they live in reminded me of why I started this project to begin with. I could feel that creative itch once again. I could feel the inspiration that used to drive me forward! Right now, Im getting reacquainted with where I left off. Im not putting timelines on anything at this point. Im just going to feel it out, and take things as they come. Its the best I can do, but I'm still here, and I still plan on finishing what I started. Thank you all for the support and understanding