That is pretty much the crux of the matter, Gypsy. I've never really figured out why but over the past few years membership registration has slowed way down. Used to be, you couldn't post in a single thread without tripping over at least 2 or 3 different newbies. I think we've actually gotten to the point where the community is pretty much in a static state. I know it's not because forums are less popular, as the other one I frequent is a massive, thriving monster.

I've been wondering if maybe we're too niche, especially with a younger generation of gamers who are starting on current gen consoles. RPGs do seem to be falling out of favor these days. I look at my PS3 library and I've got maybe 3 classic turn-based party RPGs. The rest are either first/third person or action hybrids (or both). Yes, the classic games are fun but most of us who grew up playing them don't have as much time or inclination to keep replaying and discussing the same games over and over again. Classic as they may be, it seems that older games are rapidly becoming obsolete.

This also creates somewhat of a paradox, I think. Because we have so many people who have been here for two or three or more years, it's gotten to the point where no topic is really new. Without newer members around to bring up old topics we've already discussed to death (but they haven't) or to talk about things we haven't, everyone pretty much runs out of things to say eventually. Thus, no activity. It does get boring when you can predict who's going to say what in any given thread. Unfortunately, without activity you won't attract new members, perpetuating the cycle into infinity.

~DragonHeart~