I played way back when there was just one server. Quit when the idea of a mars server was confirmed. Especialy since one of the suggested mars maps was just a distorted earth map turned red.
Came back a bit later at some point. Quit again with the new client update (after trying it for half an era of course).
Ended up deciding to come back a year ago to collect blue tokens so I could play this year. But I only just remembered about that plan and my almost year old account only has a few hundred blues.
But I am returning to this game with a semi-serious attitude like back in the good old days. Probably going to start with solo earth next era since I don't know anyone anymore.
Some names you may remember me by (but probably won't);
Santimasht, Diazepam, YourOnlineHero/OnlineHero, John, and if you're really an ancient cow from realms beyond battledawn, lumpy. I'm sure I was the first person to come up with the idea of "emperor of colony" too. But it's probably been done every single era there has been
I remember some people, but I won't name them. Partly because they probably aren't around anymore. But mainly because they don't deserve my kind words.
Also, what happened to NEWB alliance? Best. Alliance. Ever.