[DustyPorViva]

There is a lack of everything... ever wonder why? Pretty simple, actually. There are ~100+ UC servers, all seeking staff. That's about a 5:1 playerbase to server ratio, and you can't expect every player to be able to develop. There just isn't a large enough playerbase to support all these servers... not to mention not every player can actually develop. So most developers stretch their skills to multiple servers, leading to servers not getting the attention they need to actually get quality work done--it just turns into a big mess. If people stopped worrying about getting their own server it wouldn't be such a problem. Look at all these modern servers, basically they all have the same idea. Why not just work together and have a nice, large, server with more staff. I mean when there's so many servers with the same idea as the next, I don't see the point in everyone having their own, other than people just wanting to bask in the glory if it ever 'gets big'.

EDIT: also, you just don't 'convert' from one skill to another, you carry your skills with you. I started a GAT, then learned to script, now I do both(I've also dwelved in the art of level making, and I think I could hold my own)... I don't suddenly forget my old skills for my new one.
I think the new influx of NAT's has to do with GS2 being basically the biggest new addition in terms of development for Graal. Levels haven't really had anything new added since addtiledef, but I'm sure once there is a level editor with layers enabled, there will be a lot of people trying their hand at levels. GS2 recently came out, and everyone is trying their hand at it, and it's getting all the attention. Either way, I personally think the best way to get good staff is through the people you know. I have always found my staff through friends, not through advertising. It's more trustworthy, and easier to know who can do what to what limits. I say get to know people, and you'll find the staff you need sooner or later.