Team Battlemode is the perfect combination of cooperation, skill and tactics that I have ever come across.
As a novice, it is a hugely frustrating online game, because you will rapidly become cannon-fodder for the more skilled players. Consequently, I suspect a LOT of beginners try the game, become frustrated and leave.
It might be a good idea to run brown-belt, black-belt servers, so beginners have a chance to get their footing.
I don't understand the why the owners would even dream of dropping the game. Best online game out there. From occasional game chats, I've come to realize that the age demographic is tilted towards older players. That in itself is an unusual gaming niche and ought to be exploited.
Anyway, thanks to you guys who are doing their best to keep it up and running. I salute you. Friggin nasty-good players, too!