I've played Astro Empire for more than I'd care to admit. In all that time it has been my crutch, my gateway to a better existence and a way to help with my crippling depression and anxiety. I've met some fantastic people. Sure the gameplay, graphics, anti-cheat, server quality/stability, plot, progression, NPC's, Updates, Game Staff, Forum Staff may be complete dog but it's really the community that provides a full package.
And the community is very helpful. From delusional lunatics to self-obsessed minor celebrity sociopaths there is every kind of misanthropic personality you could possibly think of in the unofficial discord which houses the majority of the community.
A must play game!