Update. Things are not
quite as bad as expected, and I expect a good turnout if I discipline myself, but I am definitely not going to be able to GM anymore.
I am going on an LDS mission. Missions typically take two years to complete, during which I won't make any contact with the forum. This decision was made by my own volition, for my own wellbeing.
I do have a mild regret, in that I wasn't the GM to give
@Xellos his never before seen
finished PbP, and that I have to give up over two years of effort... but if I manage to return, I will look at this thread, recall what we are capable of, and come up with another game.
If Xellos still wishes to take over I will give him my plans and wish him luck, but I don't expect it.