Nobody has abandoned PWO. The development team are still actively working on PWO behind the scenes, on various projects, which span from events to more permanent content updates. There has also been significant work to PWO services outside the game, with large updates to the Forum and the Playerdex even as recently as two weeks ago.
As regards recruitment, we have always been open to bringing people on board to help with the game, and routinely look out for active, dedicated players who have shown a willingness to assist its development and have demonstrated a skill that would be a useful addition to the team. There are in fact some trials currently ongoing, though we usually do not publicly comment on these in order not to put the people involved under additional pressure.
Finally, I'd like to close with a statement I have said from the very beginning of my time here:
"PWO can see its playerbase reduce to 5% of its size, but if that 5% is made up of the players who genuinely love and care for the game and each other and actively contribute to make up a fun and enjoyable experience for all, then I'd take that 5% over a larger community any day. An ounce of gold is worth more than a ton of mulch."
As regards recruitment, we have always been open to bringing people on board to help with the game, and routinely look out for active, dedicated players who have shown a willingness to assist its development and have demonstrated a skill that would be a useful addition to the team. There are in fact some trials currently ongoing, though we usually do not publicly comment on these in order not to put the people involved under additional pressure.
Finally, I'd like to close with a statement I have said from the very beginning of my time here:
"PWO can see its playerbase reduce to 5% of its size, but if that 5% is made up of the players who genuinely love and care for the game and each other and actively contribute to make up a fun and enjoyable experience for all, then I'd take that 5% over a larger community any day. An ounce of gold is worth more than a ton of mulch."