How many people are REALLY still playing Maplestory?

I have to agree with the decline of the game over the years. It was much more fun when we actually needed to party for content and when everyone had a fair chance to become strong.

Nowadays I really just keep playing because I have a few close people who play as well. Am I a masochist? Probably.

The new content does seem interesting but I know that it can never be the same as before. If another 2D MMO of the same calibre of old Maple came out I would be gone from here. xD