I was typing something very complex. so complex that I would probably not make any sense explaining it, b/c I have trouble understanding all of that parts myself.

So I'ma gonna scratch that and give you a much more concise update:

Backend Inventory management is very difficult. It was done incorrectly, but even so, it did get done. its very difficult to change the current system to a new system without substantial downtimes.Further, doing it right is complex enough that I might get it wrong on the first second or even third pass!

it took a long time but I've come up with a system which can accommodate our needs for inventory, dogs, and other tasks such as images.

I'm done with about half of it. the remainder will go a lot faster, but will still take time.

However, I do believe this to be the missing link that will revolutionize alacrity and allow us to do all sorts of cool stuff within the game!

This tool will allow us to cut over changes **while live** without requiring downtimes. and it will work for things like dogs as well.

So the good news is , the heavy lift is finally done. the slightly wore news , I have to finish polishing it before I can release it.

Short version: I’m here. Working on things.

Slightly longer: items, inventory and dogs internal structure conversion is very complicated, and after several revisions I’ve decided on a route to tackle this all at once.

I don’t like complex solutions to complex problems, but the solution makes things very simple and can tackle many problems at once.

It will also ensure a minimal amount of bug fixing after the fact.

Will explain in detail after I get this moving

There is a problem with the domain ssl certificate, and since it expired over the weekend, I’m having trouble getting it fixed since it requires the webhost to fix

Chat is still down, but will be up shortly I hope