BB_Alex says a lot of things but are these personal opinions, as per the weekly challenges nonsense, or informed insights? Just a shame no-one from BB is conveying a clear message to the players, many of whom spend cash to buy gems which keeps the devs employed longer term. It is this lack of two way conversation which is pushing players away. Recent BB's had their short-comings but at least they talked to the customers.
So, is the game closing in September 2019 when the new settlers game is launched (Oh didn't know about that one did we?), in 2020 when flash dies, or will it outlive both of these events? Come on BB let us know, after all players are merrily buying gems and using them to buy gem pits...are they guaranteed a year's output?
PS I play several other flash games and every one of them has trialled a html version of their game.