I think that reopening recruiting, and give an emphasis to the smut side- so that people know what they're getting into- and also the sandbox nature of it, it would help.  I think you'll get the attention of people interested in building a bottom-up sandbox, and historical stuff.<br/><br/>Also, it may be useful to suggest that historical interest, more than knowledge, is really required.  I mean, this isn't a game full of history Ph.Ds that are going to get in a snit because your character is wearing a dress just a little before it was fashionable, or will complain that you don't know who came in 5th in the Modern Pentathlon in 1912.  Perhaps, though, we should have a "Do you have questions about Wiemar Berlin?" thread, to settle those things?<br/><br/>Also, I have an idea for a plot percolating, if people may be interested.