I was typing something in my browser and needed to search my 1Password and my Swirve login popped up. And then I remembered the countless hours and spreadsheets from long, long, ago. And even longer ago when there was a BBS version with the GooeyGablooey, I think? - wow dating myself. Anyway, I've been sucked in again for the last several days, getting back into the swing of things. I can't believe how similar everything is and how NOT laden with ads the site is. I do have a few questions:

- What happened to the Tournament game? I see some references in the forums, but it looks retired? I remember the fun on climbing the tiers. But maybe it's all different now with the internet and bots.
- I also see references to Patreon and such and was wondering if there is a way I can give back?

Thanks for keeping this going and my apologies for being gone for so long.

Sincerely,

Eric Schramm
from the country of Die Trying

Also, for any others who played back on Swirve, anything I should know or study?

Welcome back!

Plenty of us left that played in the Swirve days. Tourney is indeed retired. New players I recommend start with Express to try it out, if that's too fast paced Conquest lasts as long as tourney did.

You interested in clan play at all? Alliance is basically still the same, cooperation is a pure netting server, no war.

Yeah, this is great. Have been reacquainting myself in Express. I vaguely recall how clans worked way back when. I think I'd be open to that. The social connections make it more fun for sure. Any recommendations? :)