I don't play, but I wanted to drop in to say that I'm beyond grateful for everything that the Clementine team has done to keep Universe alive. Each Phantasy Star game is special to me in different ways, and until Clementine finally went online, it always felt like Universe was the only title I couldn't voluntarily return to play in full.
It hurts to hear about the toxicity and drama, but hey, it's the Phantasy Star community. It's always been a melting pot of the best and worst kinds of people. Keep the good ones close and never let the bad ones drag you down.
To the team running this shindig: thank you. Always remember that the work you do is appreciated, even if that appreciation isn't always properly conveyed. Keep up the good work.