I think it goes like this:
The Darkness: In a time before time, terror strode the land, and it's name was 2nd Edition. Many fell to its cruelty, and there was much gnashing of teeth and whaling (which Greenpeace objected to, so people started wailing instead).
The Coming of the Light: And lo, into those times did stride a Wizard from the Coast, and in his arms he bore three books marked with the sacred symbol '3'. And the people saw that it was good. One man stepped forward from the flood of players, a prophet. And his name was Noah.
The Beginning: Many gathered at the feet of Noah to learn what wisdom he had gleaned from the Wizard. Among these, there were those who felt that division was weakening the people, and that all should be as one. And thus was the Hivemind born.
The Now: Many join the mind, some fall into darkness as others are risen into its benevolent glory. Still, all are touched by its presence. Those who once were, will be again. And eventually all shall be a part of our glorious hole. Er. . . whole.
What is to Be (The Hiveocracy): The day shall come when all have seen the light of the Hive. All players of all games across the land shall join together and know peace. The grognards and the whippersnappers. The goths and the nerds. Those who play with cards, and those who play with dice. All shall be as one. And know the game.
A millenium of peace will reign over the land as all are gathered and game together.
The Hiveocalypse: However, all things must fall once more to darkness. It is the way of the universe. And into these times will come a voice that will cry out for a new Hive. A second edition. And lo, some shall follow the voice, eager for change. And others shall stand firm and decry the voice for its love of video games and anime. A schism will occur, and the gamers of the world will scatter as all falls to the darkness of the second edition, and the cycle begins anew.
