The game's popularity was mainly due to its realism, far exceeding that of other 3D games. Moreover, the operation of the game never saw a significant influx of RMB players, making its gameplay reminiscent of the old days of using game cards, which was more appealing to players who didn't have a lot of money. As such, the game became incredibly popular on Earth under these conditions.
However, now, a Deity has produced a group of RMB players in order to deal with Zhou Tian, much like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. Although these players have strengthened the player's side, their appearance has greatly damaged the morale of civilian players who had been energetically levelling up.
Still, thanks to the game's allure, even the emergence of RMB players causing a certain impact could not bring it down, provided that they pay attention in the future. A well-structured game would not easily fold simply because of the existence of RMB players.