You know I seem to remember similiar threads popping up Last year when SE:IV Gold came out
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This game continues to be our top seller, every single day. That's after 2+ years selling it.
We always get highs and lows on the forum, and I would say that this one is more due to the holidays than anything else.
Also DO has done okay, and I think as time goes on and mods and such come out for it that it will have a strong community as well.
As far as myself, I'm still around. Just not officially.