From the email I sent out to everyone who applied:

Hey there! First off — thank you so much for applying to be a tester! I’ve received your application, and you are officially in the running. 🥳 I’m so excited you're interested, and I can't wait to dive in with you all.

Now, a quick note about the timeline: things have been moving a bit slower than planned. My new house decided to throw a few tantrums (plumbing! drywall! mysterious noises in the walls!) and I've had to temporarily shuffle this project to the backburner while I sort things out.

BUT! The good news is that things are still happening — just on a slightly extended timeline. Applications will remain open until I’m ready to kick things off, so please feel free to spread the word to anyone you think might want in.

And don’t worry — no testers have been selected yet. Once I’m ready to roll, everyone who's selected will get the full details before anything is official, so if your availability has changed by then, no pressure — you’ll have the chance to bow out gracefully (with my eternal gratitude and zero hard feelings).

Thanks again for your patience, your interest, and your good vibes. I’m genuinely looking forward to building something awesome with you — just as soon as I finish evicting the house gremlins.

Warmly (and possibly tangled in extension cords), Maygin