While Birdie is correct in the statement, FH and FHU are made to run entirely separately. The servers are two entirely different things. You can have one while having the other. I am a strong supporter of having two separate servers, mainly because it's only fair.
I do want to mention though, the server is on a steady decline. I know many in this post have mentioned or denied this because there are still 'over 100 people playing the game,' this is false and incorrect information.
Why?
https://gyazo.com/9d510780a26fb1169924b62ee56c1a35This counter is not accurate by any means. It has never been accurate, but maybe a long time ago it used to. You ever noticed how even when the server was fully shut down, it still said there were around 40 people online? The counter is inaccurate, and has been inaccurate. To give you a proper estimate, I guarantee the game itself gets a little over 40-50 players. I do strongly believe it never gets above 100, and hasn't for a long, long time.
Forum activity does not account for game activity. You also have to take into account that most of the views on the forums are guests, or Google Adsense bots. You get many users joining that, well, could be side accounts, new players that never touch the game again after the login page, or are actual genuine players. Which accounts for, and I'm being a bit generous here, perhaps 5% of the total amount of users registered that actually play.
I respect the care the staff has put into this game. Their dedication, despite our differences, is something to be admired. However, members making critiques and suggestions isn't a means of putting any of you down. It is coming from a place of genuine care and love for this game. I stated my leave a long time ago, but I still come onto this forum to speak my mind not because I hate the game, or anything like that.
In fact, my love for this game is immense. This is why I worked so diligently as a staff member. I used to have an immense drive for this game that was insurmountable. That does not mean, however, that because I am vocal about things and topics, that I hate the game and want to see it's collapse. Far from that. When people are this vocal, it's usually out of serious concern.
However.
I understand things are being looked at. Being taken into account. I understand there are things and variables to be considered. I get that, I really do.
But there is no reason for surprises anymore. There is no reason for competition, false rumors, allegations, and other things like that. Just be open, be modest, and even if it isn't a 'roadmap,' at least publicly tell us what the plan is. Don't strike people who have not done you harm.
You cannot expect this community to get excited about a big surprise because this is constant. You can have small surprises and whatnot, but no more hiding things behind a curtain unless it's absolutely necessary.
That's just my two cents.