I think i have to agree with some things here, until i read this thread I hadn't really noticed the lack of staff, but that is very strange. Also, if you go to UMGE.com at the bottom it shows it being owned by reganmerc.com which isn't even a developed site, its just parked at godaddy.

I think the "speakers" thing is the worst idea ever, it is hindering the community from growing. A community can't happen without communication and they want us to pay to communicate.

I just started yesterday, probably along with a ton of other people and I'm already pretty annoyed and will most likely be done with this game before the week is over. This game could be great with a staff presence and less greed...sorry but im not paying $5 for every building that i want above lvl 10.