You wouldn't think trying to spawn in there now would be awesome? Most players in that clump probably got frustrated they can't farm. Most probably either restarted or the ones that didn't have high mines. You go over there with a powerful army? That would be awesome!~
I would like to propose a new sub game for W72
CONQUER THE BLOB Rules are pretty simple:
1. Conquer all the villages that comprise the blob. A village that comprises the blob is defined as directly adjacent (not diagonal) on at least 3 sides to 3 villages also directly adjacent to 3 villages comprising the blob.
I am in the blob, I know how the blob got there. I have the answer to all of your questions. Just let me tell you this, be ready world. The blob shall live on.