Gazette Notice: a football has entered the Square
A free soccer-ball add-on now lets visitors settle important civic matters by running into a ball.
With the World Cup nearly finished, the Town Square Gazette is pleased to report that a football has at last been placed in the Square.
The timing has been questioned. The Council replies that it was waiting to see whether the sport would catch on.
It belongs to everyone, obeys no team colours, and may be kicked by the advanced sporting technique of running directly into it. Visitors who approach with enthusiasm will find the ball returns the sentiment, travelling farther when met at speed.
The Council would like to stress that this is a free add-on. Town owners can put it in play from Admin → Add-ons. There are no leagues, no tables, and no official referee. The Gazette considers this a strength.
One ball is shared by the whole Square, so any score is immediately a matter of public debate. A visitor may call it a goal. Another may call it an excellent clearance. A third may have been trying to walk to the chat.
The ball was originally made by Nathan Eckenrode (@n8k99), to whom the Gazette extends its thanks, along with a modest request not to attempt any overhead kicks near the flowerbeds.
A statement from the editorial board
The Square has long supported conversation, wandering, and standing in one place while thinking of something to say. It now also supports the ancient human practice of seeing a ball and immediately testing whether it moves.
It does.
The Gazette further confirms that no feet were damaged during the creation or testing of the ball.