It has been talked about before but I see even before the reset that factions are already forming. It concerns me that without joining or aligning with a faction you are a target to get raided, also if you do join a faction then you are a target to other factions. It seems the average player is merely "Canon Fodder" to these factions and cannot stand alone. So I ask why would a player spend money at the shop knowing this imbalance that is forced into Salem by these factions?
It's fine to play the game as you see fit but why not allow others to do the same? Let Salem enjoy a "Gold Age" , leave hermits that have done no wrong be , allow villages with no ill intent strive for greatness. I fear once again a shrinking population and possibly the death of a game that I believe could be much more.
I realize I will get hate for posting this but if Salem is a ghost town who will you raid? If no one lives on this land then who shall sign a treaty?
If no one spends money on this game then why would it survive?