Since graal has a linux version, I don't see a reason not to put it in the linux app stores aswell.
Example: https://apps.ubuntu.com/

But Windows 8 would be a good step.

Mac App Store? That would be cool. I know the app stores help create awareness about products.

I remember Stefan telling me that the iPhone doesn't support bluetooth input for other then text input, would be nice to see how the Surface handle it, or if iPad is any different. Because, personally, I think tablets are going to get huge compared to pc/laptops. Which is why I suggested ARM processor capable client as opposed to just Intel when it comes to Windows 8 and tablet's.

Sorry if Im a little off topic with the above. But I agree with you Stephen that it's hard to tell how much the free gold really helped. On Kingdoms holidays bring back oldbies and a few new players. And with Halloween and Thanks giving being sooo close together it could have been a combination of the 3. Hopefully we have similar playercounts for Christmas.

I don't think the free Gold stuff helped on the long run, but it definitely showed how things could be if there was no observer mode/generally less restrictions.

2 weeks of free gold? why wasnt it announced/advertised?

a message on a thread that doesn't directly deal with the promotion on a forum that only a handful of players visit (and only classic/gold players can join).

its a really nice thing to do but too bad it wasnt really advertised in a way more players could notice (like a huge picture on the pink graal homepage)