as this game can get very addictive in a way we should thank them. i know this merge has ruined the game for me so that i no longer even have interest. I lost 50 level 10 resource valleys (close to 40 level 10 lakes) and the planned space for my other 5 cities. my alliance is gone.... i have no more mail so i can not communicate on the world chanel unless i buy more (no f**k**g way)and no alliance so i am on my own and s**t out of luck.