RE: Rising Star is easy to play... But, not that easy.

You got it completely right!
There are many people who, as with Hive, are waiting for a more optimistic market (the bull market) and as soon as that comes, many will become active. Surely I will return to the top 200 jaja
But, as you say, the game will remain active with or without that market, thanks to the love we have for it.