You make some good points. It sucks being a heroimm, in short. I did find it especially hard when I was a heroimm to write an area and be logged on at the same time. But, I'm sassy and I wrote most of my area at work when I could "focus" on it.

As far as trying to make the area writing process easier, I have been trying something a little new with some of the latest heroimms. Once their area idea is approved, I've helped them lay out the basic structure/create a template for an area using my generic room template and a map. The people I've run this by have had good feedback on it.

I'm not against anti void triggers in the least. It's the anti void triggers and not paying attention that is bad. You are a visible imm and thus you have to be responsive.

Furloughs to the Eternal Star are fine. I think more people have to speak up and ask. As an Imm I would never think to ask a heroimm if they want to take a stroll around the Inn. But if a heroimm says Hey there's someone I want to RP with...I'm generally fine with it. Also, Asgaard is partially open to mortals. I have no problems with heroimms having morts come up to Asgaard to hang out with them.

Likewise, a heroimm can work out their time committment with their mentor. If you have three hours a day to devote to CF, tell them that your plan is to spend 1 hour logged in per day and 2 hours working on your area logged off. This is perfectly fine. You need to have a consistent presence, but it doesn't need to be a CONSTANT presence.

I'm not familiar with google wave or google docs, though I will generally end up with heroimms on my gmail chat, which I am pretty well constantly logged into and available for questions at any time.

I know this doesn't help you after the fact! But please know we really do want to make the process more workable while still being a lengthy "interview."

And I honestly can't remember your heroimm's name. And now I feel bad about that.