I agree sent. Has done slot of npc. But need to look at char. And roles calico cat is a gunner and the first month of this mission was matrix and planning. I can see where people that had nothing to do but twiddle there thumbs could lose interest. Also calico has not been active on forums since may 18.at all I wonder if something hasn't happened to them. As for as me, again can do nothing in matrix, I've been active the last week when magic was needed and posted this morning that ryker would be calling for the other spirits. I also checked in with sent. During my 2week absence and explained it to him. I'm sorry if this has deducted from the experience of the game.
Don't get me wrong I'm not offended. You cant offend me over a game. I'm also not looking for an argument, just wanted to offer some explanations as to what the group may be going through. I also believe that cursor has been on the majority of the time. I will say that I usually don't post more than once or twice a day. and boy I hope this is the OCC thread. I will say this is my longer post ever.
Sent. I wouldn't get my hopes up of me making long post like this.
Damn! when I saw your post for the first time not fitting on the screen of my mobile, I though
Wow. and then you finalise with 'get a grip of yourself Sent, that's only a teaser'

On the absence - When I saw this mission, I thought that it would be good to have some planning here. Just so you wouldn't run over the place fire up red alert and get moped by that tactical squad. Two things I haven't imagined.
1. that with a six people around discussion will take two months. With three they would probably reach the same conclusion and be done with it in two days.
2. that some people just aren't interested in planning/legwork and they are just necessary steps before they get into action.
Larger group allowed you take over sec node by force - I don't think cursor alone would able to do so. Omar and Fractal provided necessary damage soaking (even if the hits weren't delivered, they weren't targetted at sprite, who was more susceptible)
During next mission, I'll probably gather players on gtalk/skype session for the legwork/planning.