This place was nearing its death bed a while back, and then the combined efforts of Congo in the forums (and ingame) and MPX rising into a much more powerful position. Now with the merger of MPX and HOT, it simply seems a lot more dead, because now that the excitement of MPX's rise is gone and Congo has left, everyone's realizing how many people have actually gone over the past year.
I think we're yet to realize the next chapter in the world. We have TW-HOT-ATEN in the reverse this time, pretty much, except I'm not convinced history's going to repeat itself, since this time ATEN is split in three, but something's going to happen, definitely. All that needs to happen is someone starts shouting, and others start shouting back, and before you know it there's motivation, and there's war. Another 100 people leave, and we're back here.
In order to properly enjoy W2, you need at least Congo, Asterios, Lippa, Dreid, Hamartia, Jack Krauser, Mr. Sinister, Gibbomd and Arthas. (note I didn't list you if I don't know that you're not here)