I am very sad to say that the last week or so.. all i see is like one server up with 12 people
In the past there would be at least two servers one with like anythin between 25- 40 players (at busy times), the other with about 15 and then a couple of smaller servers.. not amazing but still what you would excpect for a relatively new mod.
For the numbers to go down so fast is unsettling and not good.
I think it comes down to first of all the mod size........
It must be very daunting if a/ you have a slow internet connection or a monthly download limit or b/ you dont know much about the mod... to want to invest the time to sit there and wait for a 800mb (approx) game to download.
secondly... we all as regular players to the mod know how exciting it is... but there is VERY little enthusiasm in terms of people adding cool screenshots of the mod to their signature.. or flashy banners... or even a superb trailer with zulu music showing a typical server battle with 60 zulus charging on 15 guys.. (can easily be done) -- that kind of cool thing WILL draw in fans...
I think the fact that even on the larger servers.. admins (besides the major guy) rarely show up... is dis encouraging too.
This mod CAN be saved... but we need to act now before its too late.