So Jemini and Thyton were in a meeting and decided to doodle. Thyton was first drawing a normal Jemini until he drew the pupils on opposite sides which you'll understand when you see the final drawing. This prompted Jemini to retaliate with a simple little drawing of Thyton.

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That's right. The mech is now being animated. Looks like we're aiming for release on October 1st which is also when we'll be releasing the MQ anniversary stuff! Which we're still figuring out! We have lots of ideas on what to release but we just need to get a rock solid list. Anywho, click this link to view a little sample of what the new mech looks like.

http://mechquest.com/cms/scmmprev.html

We might just name it The Nemesis.

This week we're putting new weapons into the Traveler's shop so get ready. One is a fancy hand-gatling-gun featuring a fancy 3D turret since we're always very serious about our gatlings. We also have a big laser that shoots a really pretty looking beam at your enemies.

I hope everyone's enjoying their mech inventory spaces and higher levels. More DNs tomorrow when I have more to talk about. Now I need to start programming the weapon specials.

That's right! We've talked about it recently here and there and we finally added it, and on a Thursday even! Enjoy 10 extra mech slots for all!

We're still working on the rest of the release for tomorrow which will include a new Talk Like a Pirate Day weapon along with all the old weapons from Pirates Day past.

Also, we're raising the level cap! Tomorrow! Assuming we're still on schedule! I think we are. Maegwyn is leading the level cap raise and she has not expressed many concerns to me so I'm certain things are going smooth. We should be rolling weapons and mechs that take advantage of these higher levels so feel free to be excited.

As for the current release schedule, I'm still revamping the Intro Shuttle to work a little different but not much and also hoping to add a skip feature so you can skip the dropship altogether so it's easier to get through if you're making extra characters. I'm hoping to make 1 or 2 new quests for it as well. The new intro shuttle should be up in the next couple of weeks.

So overall, good week so far. I also plan on releasing a preview photo of the upcoming SCMM. Any Star Captains out there ever feel like a Nemesis?

In other news, looks like we may be moving to the next Planet Mortis saga before tackling the new planet since time is not on our side. I can safely say prepare for more Evil Jim and maybe, MAYBE, a George Lowe (as a voice) appearance assuming we can get his lines figured out in time. It should be awesome if we can get everything figured out so we've got Lyris refining the script so we can have a good solid event. The previous Mortis events will be released with it and I think we will require that they be played prior to the new one but they should be small and simple.

In more other news, I'll be bugging Warlic and Rolith in the near future to help me finish revamping the energy blade fights. The Yokai class is a small example of what the rest will look like and handle like but I would like to get more effects like Damage over Times and buffs and nerfs to make it a little more than Strong Attack spam. Otherwise it might as well be a short cutscene everytime.

We also plan on adding more inventory slots in the future. Probably before the end of the year but we figure 10 more mech slots is plenty for now.

I certainly plan on focusing on the S.O.O.N. list in the future though I'm worried not all of them are doable.

Anywho, look forward to tomorrow! And the SCMM preview!

There are two big projects going on right now, one made by us, and one made by your fellow players!

First up, the Artix Entertainment 2011 Wall Calendar!  This is a project we've wanted to do for about six months, and a month or two ago we realized "hey, it's almost 2011. We should really start making this calendar if we're going to get it to the players on time."

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First off, about the Traveling Salesman guy, it was not intended to make him look like a Quibble(didn't know what it was until today). I just wanted to make a cyborg-looking Moglin-wannabe thingamabob. So I did. But he will have  recurring roles and he should get explained more in future appearances. Anywho, that's the part of the release that is taking time to finish. We need to finish the art for the weapons. The specials are already coded so we just need to plop the code on the weapons and upload. Problem is, I won't be around to do it until 9-10 server-time.

However, the new art museum exhibit has already launched! Go check them out despite the fact that only 7 people contributed. I'm really hoping for more this month so get to it! I'm really excited to see what you all can come up with.

Also, that's right. We're raising the level cap. To be mean, that's all the info I'm giving. And as countless parents say throughout the ages, if someone's being mean to you, it's because they like you. But this is plutonic. Otherwise it's awkward. And while I am awkward, this is not. Well now it is. You know what? I'm being mean, period. Just kidding. But still, all I'm saying is it's going up. But how far? And when!? More later. Next paragraph!

Intro shuttle is continuing to be reworked. More detail on that later.

Mecha inventory slots will be coming. More details on that probably on Monday.

Finally for now, Mini-Korin. Bow down and praise it.