Well, the June update feels like its coming late to me. Though I guess I usually write these around the middle of the month rather then at the end. I’m not going to ramble about how I think its going to be short, because as soon as I mention that I don’t have much so say I invent enough blather to write a whole book, so there you are — we have no idea how long this update is going to be suffice to say I don’t [i]think[/i] I have very much to say.

As per usual I will start this update with site stats, because it makes me feel important. At the moment of writing this we have 11617 Posts in 1405 Topics by 348 Members which is pretty fantastic considering we deleted several users who happened to have zero posts for more than a few months. Also, excitingly enough, a lot of our new members really are new members, and not just people making alternate characters just for shits and giggles. Welcome to anyone who hasn’t had a character here before, please stick around! (Seriously while we may be as insane as we look most of us probably live far enough away from you that there’s no reason to be concerned).

And see? Now that I’ve posted the stats I have no idea what to tell you about next. Quidditch is still on hiatus until TQC’s live gets settled down a bit. However, before the season starts up again there will be an open discussions about Quidditch Rules and Practises held in the locker rooms where we will be looking to discuss rules and ideas people have about Quidditch. There have been a few complaints about the structure of the game and the rules so, in a few days I’ll open that thread up to discussion. Anyone is allowed to participate in the talk whether you play Quidditch or not. Also, if you have seen another board where Quidditch works try joining in the conversation and showing us some ideas, TQC and I are always very open to ideas. That being said, as I always add — if you aren’y playing Quidditch yet sign up for a team. The captains are always desperate for players. [size=2pt](Join Gryffindor because your Admin will love you most if you do)[/size] Quidditch is fun and quite competitive sooo if you’re looking to beat the pants off other people on the boards join the team.

Quidditch not your thing? Try your Kitty’s pet project the Daily Prophet. Not the real DP, but Daily Prophet Junior written by a fully student staff. I believe issues are released twice a month or something. So, if you want to write articles about the student body, staff, or other adult characters send a PM to your favourite admin Kitty. Unlike myself who gave Quidditch away to someone more responsible than myself Kitty is still in charge of the Daily Prophet. So questions comments and inquiries can all be thrown at her head.<3

Other than that– I haven’t seen much action in the prefect bathroom recently, so I’m not sure if any of the houses have any evil schemes cooked up for you all over the summer. However, as a note to Hufflepuffs, your male prefect Noelen Scatto is on hiatus until late July, so please, any messages you have please send them to your female prefect Wendy St. John.  (Or I’m sure the Head Girl/Boy could straighten out any problems that you have) Prefects, try to remember to keep pming and posting with new people, though I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this. Just a note, you should be directing most of your questions or problems to the appropriate prefects who will refer to us if they don’t know the answer to your question. They know just as much as we do about the rules (and probably more). So, don’t think all your problems have to come through admin.

Next is about NPCs, we now have a good NPC system going of three profile mods and two avatars makers (AMs and PMs if you will) so, that means all avatar and profile related problems will be taken care of by them. Please let these people do their jobs meaning do not PM people about profile or avatar problems unless you are an AM or a PM. You may PM an avatar maker, or profile mod about problems you may have noticed but let the NPCs deal with the problem so we don’t get more than one message sent to new people with issues. The AMs and PMs are MORE than capable of the job we’ve assigned them so, DON’T interfere please. Thanks guys, we appreciate that you’re trying to help, but we have this under control. =)

Okayyy, so here’s the part you all actually care about I’m sure. Summer forum plot: starts next week. I had hoped to get it up before that, but there’s some writing I want to do for it to set it up and I’ve been doing my posting marathon, so I really haven’t had the time. We will need any and all Death Eaters and Order of the Phoenix members. Canons are optional as we won’t have Harry Potter around to take part (as Rola is away) and I haven’t seen Ron or Hermione in awhile. But any students who want to may participate, just wait for the info thread to pop up and decide if you want to sign up. Please note, we will probably be chasing people around with sticks about posting quickly for the plot so we can get it wrapped up before we’re all back at school. (Myself included) Also, please remember we aren’t just looking for old well established members we want new people to get involved with this plot also.

I want to quickly say we are working on forum version two, we don’t have much to show for it yet  but a start has been initiated. Any suggestions for features you would like to see PM Hawk or Kitty, since we’re heading up the project =D

Finally, because new people may actually read this –> http://beyondstonewalls.com/rpg/chat/  <– That is our chatroom, step inside. Serious insanity, but awesome fun.

See you all in July.

Mike.