Hey all!

Firstly, I’d like to apologize for being MIA for the past few months. I’ve been really caught up in university and other personal life issues here and there, so I’ve struggled to keep in touch. I’m really sorry that I didn’t let y’all know sooner, and I’ll try to at least keep ya updated on what’s going on if something like this comes up again in the future!

Because of the workload outside of Worci, I am still going to be inactive for the most part, thus I’ll be calling this a hiatus until things get sorted out. Please note that I’ll still be vibing outside of the group as a way to not get too stressed about the things that I have to worry about, but I’m not ignoring or abandoning the group in any way. I truly miss seeing all the bug-content and hosting the group and events, so patience for my return is appreciated!

WHEN: GROW-A-WORCI END + RAFFLES / END OF HIATUS?

March 14th - 20th is my upcoming Spring Break!

I’ll be returning to the group and tending to Grow-A-Worci during this time, and Winter prompts will also be closed and the design raffled off.

For whatever reason, if things don’t work out during my break (eg. hefty projects due on my return from break– this is the most expected, honestly), then the absolute latest time that I’ll be able to tend to Grow-A-Worci will be before May ends, as this is when my Spring semester is over.

Most MYO approvals, redesigns / edits, appraisals, mutation applications, and inventory purchases/usages will be tended to during these times as well. I’ll try to at least look at group notes during my weekends, but it’s not guaranteed.

Again, super sorry to those who participated in GAW, I didn’t want to have you wait for so long without any sign of an update, but I’ll be working toward getting it all closed up as soon as I can!

DEPARTURES

• OccultHare / milkyawn / Indi resigned as an official artist (December-January)
• xTranquilizer / Tranq resigned as a moderator / official artist (January- February)

I would’ve liked to have had a proper send-off for these two much earlier, but here will have to do. Both of them have done great work for Worcimex, and I still miss them dearly on the team, but best of luck to their future journeys wherever their heart takes them!

OTHER NOTES

• There’s no plans during 2022 for me to open up moderator applications. There's training + run-throughs, and a lot of documentation has to be touched up, so during the second half of 2022 I’ll be doing these preparations. Expect moderator apps in 2023!
• Seasonal Guest Artist applications will be on hold until ready.
• The 2021-2022 Owner’s Reflection is prepared, but will need to be rewritten to address me working solo for the remainder of this year, it’ll be provided when the first bulletin of 2022 is posted (TBD). To summarize the main point of the reflection, 2022 will be slower in terms of events, activity and management.
• Adopt Production: I don’t intend to make any adopts until GAW prizes are all finished, but in the meantime, our official artists (Suko & Alex) may still produce adopts.
• Other time-based content will be postponed: MYO sales, future seasonal prompts & mutations, and monthly lore. I don't know when I'll be ready to work on these in a more timely manner, but I'll tend to figuring out dates and a routine when I can.

CONTACT

If you have any questions related to the group, I recommend sending it in:

• group notes on deviantArt
• a PM to me (XCROWE) on Toyhouse

Those are the two places where I’ll be able to reply when time allows. You’re still welcome to send these questions in the Discord group’s questions channel, or in my DMs, but it may take longer.

Thank you to those that take the time to read this letter. I could apologize many times for disappearing and leaving unfinished business, but I know that only my actions will prove my intent, as well as lessen any stress, worries, and burdens on both me and the rest of you all. I hope to be active within this bug-fam as soon as possible!