I believe the game is dieing this time for a number of reasons
1. the various lawsuits faced by ucool
2. web browsers blocking the use of Flash player
3. the use of the "white Maria" causing many to quit
- she can be beat, however this requires the use of brain rather than brawn. There will always be those who, when given the opportunity, will take the short cut and learn nothing.
4. excessive bullying, though you see this in all MMPGs as players with large egos & wallets seek to dominate
I shall miss this game as I have really enjoyed the use of strategy rather than the building of towns etc. (Watching the little hammers gives me a headache)
While I hope the game will be fixed and run for a few more years, I fear we are seeing it's demise.