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i probably would not still play SE4 if it was not for PBW. is the problem hardware, or with the database? if hardware, can parts / servers be replaced? if database, can it be restored from a backup and some game data lost?

I would gladly fork over $10/mo, which is about what most Online games cost, to play PBW. I think alot of other people would as well. if you think service charges would scare off players and spoil the community, i think the PBW gods would have good results if they took up a collection to purchase whatever hardware they need to fix the problem.

also, you might take the Last backup of the software and give it to MM to host on their hardware. I dont know why the heck i would buy SEIV-Gold if there is no PBW or other large, automated, easy-to-use system out there with a large base of players. i would guess there are alot of others that think the same way.