@ Persain. That's just disagreement. It's harder, yes. Kingdom forum becomes active and require frequent editing. PMing becomes commonplace. That's the point though. The game is utterly playable standing on itself.
I welcome Munkbot and Munks generosity. The benefits heavily outweigh the risks. The stronger the player base the better. If integral retooling and optimization make for superior play for most, then more power to them. These are the players we compete against, and I want them at their best.
I value my way because it's mine. I've no desire to lure others to the way I play. Anything another player does is a personal decision. I'm playing team on my team.
Clarity Edit: forest for the trees thing here. To me, Utopia is a modern antiquity. Just as I wouldn't put modern pedals in front of a vintage amp and vintage guitar, by choice. Playing Utopia raw is to experience how it was, and why it was.