Hollow wrote:I was planning to put myself up for being design mod after banter stood down, even went round asking everyone who they would like and sent Blink a PM about it....as I actually thought 904 was inactive at the time. I hope he doesnt share a similar fate, as the battles are starting to be hit and miss all the time at the moment.
I stepped out because I was too busy privately, asked Banter to pick it up, then I noticed Banter was struggling to get things going again, partly (or mainly) because of wining about themes. I'm fairly used to the critique, which is something Banter did not have a chance to get used to. Realize that one very important aspect of chosing these themes, it that you can never please everyone. That is why I try to vary the type of theme: a physical place (lair), an abstract subject (time), a limiting theme (the next template battle). And yes, that results in hits & misses, but do take into account that overall participation is down anyway. People have moved on to larger projects, other engines, professional careers etc.
I'd welcome you as a moderator, so feel free to PM me ideas, thoughts. Or discuss things in the suggestions thread. If you have a long-term vision, share it!
Now on with this battle!