a realization

[RazorClaw]

 Bloodwake? Uh... I don't think he's ever dominated. Our main problem is that there is not enough competitiveness/players. If clans were given extra benefits, Races other than Marten were strengthened, then we would have more clans, and more clan wars, and a more fun overall game. Say, if one is in a clan, you get 1 extra attack on non-clanned people for every clan member? But the first step, before revamping, is to get lots of people over here. Which we're having trouble with.  

[Disdain's Amorack]

 Well, I'll be as competitive as I can and I have time to play. I think those who have a chip on their shoulder and like to kill the weak players are who will ruin this game. It's no fun to be the new guy and everyone wants to make sure they know it. There are thousands of games to be played, online, and if they are killed and/or picked on, they are likely to bail.
I've ran across some very good and nice players, but there are those that get all there friends to gang up on someone who attacked them and keep sending them to the bottom will cause them to find a new game. Games that have over 100K players are likely to keep the players and grow. If there are 5 players and 3 like to be bully's, well, that's a short lived game.

Just MHO. Your milage may vary ;)