They're probably busy making some other stuff.
Honestly, I'm pretty sure they have much more important stuff to worry about.
Players normally don't even realize these kinds of things.
It's sad but the truth is unless they start remaking parts of the maps (like completely) I don't think it'd happen.
Furthermore, if they really are working on creating a new area, I don't think we'll be able to see new grass.
Although from here, all players are probably going to start whining that they waste time on grass while they could be adding new contents.

LITERALLY UNPLAYABLE

Community involvement is something I believe needs to be addressed. I remember before I was part of the staff team as well as during, staff were able to freely interact with players and it assisted a lot in helping out. Now as a player I would t know where to go or who is even on the staff list. I get that you want to keep staff and players seperate, but if staff aren't around to be seen then there's no sense of security or someone to turn to for help etc.

At the very least, I'd like to see PR staff that are built up of players who have played the game for a number of years, who are knowledgable and friendly.

How about a community council, elected by the population of classic, that takes suggestions from the players and holds a meeting once a month with the staff?

that would just turn into a popularity contest tbh

also what is the point of a council? i think staff knows what they are doing and they are active here on the forums so they see our input and feedback.

also, if this were to happen, the meetings would most likely only happen with Coco and Dusty since they are the only developers (and again they are already active on the forums).

I think this could be a good idea.
Some of the old players pretty much know everything there is to know.
Some players probably know more about the servers than some admins too.
Although the thing would be that you'd need active old players who are going to be serious. I'm guessing they don't need that much power, just having someone to help you is enough.

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I love this new stuff they are adding in. Free hats free items. I never bought gralat packs after like 2011 until recent I did because I am enjoying most of the items they are selling.

Going back to umbrellas for a bit...
After thinking about it more, this was probably for the better. I feel like other than major updates (new towns, quests) classic is too much of just hat > morph > hat > morph > hat > morph with occasional furniture updates.
Though my ever so rare umbrellas are now common, it's good that we're getting something different.

Boy I sure do love it when someone who admittedly has not played for a while (and thus has no idea as to what's been going on in the game) comes back to whine and bitch and moan as though he's somehow entitled.

Maybe catch up on what's been going on in Classic before coming on Graalians to run your mouth.