Why do the GMs work so hard on invasions, breakage(still bugged, and generally useless), new hunting grounds, merchants, alterers, and everything else inbetween when the economy is in shambles?
You know what I'd like? The current game is a mess, and since there's such a huge difference in everyones level, power and wealth, I suggest that they make a copy of the current gemstone(don't get me started with plat, I'm not paying that much unless I interact with a talking pet lizard that's played by a GM 24/7) toss it up on a different server, and start from scratch with everyones character. Make it included or not included with the base price. Hire some dedicated GMs, and open up the areas gradually as people progress.
Of course, it's never going to happen. But it's nice to wish, right?
reg