I am being very honest there that you superfly contribute something very unique to the game, including your forum style/banter etc. And that pretty much everyone does. The only true issues this game has, is it has been going for over 25 years. The lack of players can not in totality be pinned on any one thing. In my opinion. But because the influx of new players, retention of old ones is so low. The very dynamics (unique personalities, beefs, difference of opinions etc) can also hinder the player count, but not to any super relevant degree as the true issue is just TIME. Things come and go in popularity and EE is no different. I must say I was pretty impressed with the quick action buttons this set. I mean very. So simple but it blew me away. I feel also it could help guide noobs to a degree but that just might be because I am not a noob. It is trippy as hell for me to think I played this game first in 1998. I know some people are upset with the way it has gone... but it was better than any effort I could have ever dreamed to try and keep something so nostalgic to me, with so many awesome memories playing the game over the year. One of the reasons I glady PAY to play. Anyway> Just felt like a little rant :))