>>2043566
I kinda don't feel like they ever were, except for getting yarn and maybe glass for strange moods. I've never actually had a situation where the going is tough enough that I have to rely on them, or that I'm glad they're finally here. After a certain point I even destroy the trade depot to prevent lag from all the gormless merchants milling about as I ignore them. I just feel like you become way too self-sufficient, or perhaps that the carts just bring bullshit.
The only exception I've ever had was when a card brought over divine metal stuff, so I just kept trading only for that.
Then I started duping it and stopped needing the trade depot again.
>>2041067
Oh, I remember you, I even have some of your art saved. You also made Lifeweb art, if I remember correctly. Glad you're still around.