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Coronavirus Impact Statement: Indefinite Project Delay for Content Review, Publicity Planning on Hold

As you all know by now, the COVID-19 coronavirus is impacting the entire world and creating a major health crisis for millions of people. Originally it was taken as an illegal form of public scare tactics (because Wuhan which is in China) but has since been exposed as a very real (and very deadly) public threat. Because of the unknowns relevant to the circumstances as of this update (and the lack of resolution to be confirmed anytime soon) I regret to announce that I am placing an indefinite and immediate hold on the development of Mystic Advent to address the following issues:
  1. Full and complete review of existing content: An extensive reevaluation of the entire dialogue script to date will be required to isolate anything that I no longer feel comfortable with out of respect for the situation;
  2. Alternative scenario designs: Building on the first point, if there's anything where I can replace content without adversely affecting the narrative as originally planned I will do so within reason, or remove it completely if required; and
  3. Publicity and Promotional Freeze: I originally planned on making my first ever trip to PAX West later this year as a means of both personal interest and potential exposure for my work, but given the serious nature of the situation (and absent any resolution thereof) I have no choice but to cancel this plan for the health and safety of myself and others I know who may be extra sensitive to this kind of infection. All other potential avenues for publicity have also been put on hold until further notice.
Because the review process will unfortunately take awhile to both complete and resolve any issues that may exist, I can no longer guarantee a release in 2020 as I originally planned, nor can I set a new release target at this time. In the meantime, I extend my kindest thoughts, best wishes and deepest sympathy for those who have been affected by the ongoing situation.

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