05/01/2008: "Happy Birthday to Us, Site Update, and an Announcement"

For over a year now, we've been honoring the 10th Anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII with monthly site themes. With this month, the Citadel marks the end of this celebration with another anniversary—our own. This month's banner should be familiar to longtime visitors of the site: it's a remake (so to speak) that I put together based on Ambigore's original from 2001 (archived in the Museum). The Aeris sidebar is also based on an earlier design, one that had graced the site at least as far back as 2000. With this new theme, I'd like to officially retire the Advent Children-themed look from before and return the site's design to its roots—FFVII itself.

Now, for the site updates. Well over a hundred official screenshots have been added to Crisis Core Images & Media, while Crisis Core Characters has been updated for two cameo appearances. Elsewhere, Retroactive Continuity in the Compilation has seen a small addition to its Crisis Core section, two new fanart pieces by me are now available, and the Press Releases and Links sections have been updated with new additions.

Finally, I'd like to announce that this is my final post as Webmaster; I am stepping down from this role and taking over the News Editor position from Ex-SOLDIER (who has a lot on his plate already as Forums Administrator) while continuing to serve as the site's Host. With that said, I'm pleased to announce that the Citadel's new Webmaster is CloudANDTidus. He's been an invaluable part of the Citadel's staff and community for quite some time now, and I know that he'll do a fantastic job as the latest in a long line of Citadel Webmasters.

When I first came to the Citadel eight years ago, I never dreamed that I would one day be running the place. The job has seen its share of headaches, of course, but it's also been a great experience, and yeah, I'll miss it. This place means as much to me as Final Fantasy VII itself; maybe even more than that. I hope that my contributions as Webmaster have done justice to the site as a whole.

Thanks to everyone who's supported me as the Citadel's Webmaster—staff, contributors, and visitors alike. See you on the Forums!

Posted by Reeve at 12:09 AM EST

on Thursday, May 1st, CloudANDTidus said

You did a great job Reeve. Thank you for everything. ^_^

on Thursday, May 1st, UntoldCatamount (Aman / RDM) said

For ten years this site has meant a lot to me, and I'm glad to see that it still lives on. Even though I don't really associate with the regulars now (generation gap, I'm afraid), I hope that they understand all the hard work and dedication that goes into this place.

on Thursday, May 1st, Sam said

Farewell, I know that CloudANDTidus can keep up to your standards.

on Thursday, May 1st, Childlike Empress said

I'm just a visitor here, usually I just read fanfictions but I've kept coming to this site for about 2-3 years now! But I'd just like to say that as a webmaster I think you did a great job! Good luck in all your travels!(smile)

on Saturday, May 3rd, TheMissingCloud said

I know I've never been a big part of the site and have only posted a few times in the forum so no body really knows me or cares too much what I have to say, but I must say I have been browsing this site for years and I love it. Reeve I'm sorry to see you go, you did an awesome job as webmaster and I know CloudANDTidus will fulfill the role just as well. Congradulations.

I really like the new look of the site, or should I say the revamped look of it, keep up the good work guys as there are many others who browse the site just like me who greatly apperciate your work and dedication not to mention all the forum members who really make this site a comunity of its own behind the scenes.