Devs, lock the servers and level the playing field.

[Kikinchikin]

The one day I logged in during the free week was of course unpleasant, but my situation was the exact contrary to the one being discussed. The TR had I believe 47% of the population and it was an absolute zerg fest. But of course, when the tides did begin to turn, TR went from power house to out house. The population shift was so great that the TR that remained had no chance. It's terrible for the game, and it also undermines the sense of duty and pride in your empire. They should fix this as one of (many) changes. *cough broadcast gates*