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Greetings Evolve!
Over the past several months, this project has grown into something far larger than a simple update or content patch. It has been a massive undertaking; one built not by a paid studio, but by a passionate, all-volunteer team that continues to pour its time, creativity, and energy into making this community something special.
I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work our staff team has put in behind the scenes.
There have been late nights that stretched into early mornings. Countless hours spent troubleshooting issues, reviewing systems, testing mechanics, balancing content, answering questions, preparing features for release, and keeping the community informed and engaged through our social media efforts. Many members of the team have worn multiple hats at once — developer, tester, designer, moderator, event planner, community support, social media team, and more — often jumping wherever they were needed most without hesitation.
What this team has accomplished together is genuinely impressive.
None of this happens without sacrifice. Time away from family, work, personal obligations, and free time has gone into building and improving this project because of a shared belief in what this community can become. That kind of dedication cannot be overstated, and it deserves recognition.
I also want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who participated on Test Center throughout development. Your feedback, bug reports, testing, suggestions, and willingness to jump into unfinished content helped shape this release every step of the way. Community involvement during development is invaluable, and your contributions directly helped us refine systems, catch issues, and improve the overall experience for everyone.
This project has always been built by people who care deeply about the game and the community surrounding it. What we are releasing is the result of countless collaborative efforts from staff and players alike, and I could not be more proud of what has been accomplished together.
To the staff team: thank you for the commitment, professionalism, patience, creativity, and passion you continue to show every single day.
To the community and Test Center participants: thank you for believing in the vision and helping us make it a reality.
Are there going to be things we need to tweak following the release? Of course. Rome wasn't built out of hay (I think that's how the saying goes anyway), but we know with your help, we'll address them in a timely manner and focus on what's next.
We’re excited for the path forward and we appreciate you being here with us.
-Chavex
