That's not entirely true. According to iTunes update history, the first update after christmas 2012 was 10.1.2013:
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But, the update before that was 19.11.2012.
That's not entirely true. According to iTunes update history, the first update after christmas 2012 was 10.1.2013:
update.jpg
But, the update before that was 19.11.2012.
I'd be giddy for the update if I thought they were going to do anything to actually improve the game or fix some of the problems.
If SC hadn't said that the new loot system is working as intended I'd have expected a loot tweak in this update. Add to that SC has told us that clan wars is a long way off (doubt it will actually ever be implemented) and you get my apathy.
I expect all this update will bring is more tweaks to existing units and maybe a new defensive structure.
Don't expect anything mind blowing, they probably won't give us anything of actual substance.
S3an B Level 143 TH10, Maxed Defences, L9 Walls , GG 850m+, HH 3.7m+. AQ- L35 BK- L35
I think hype has died down because the last few updates have been over hyped as 'amazing best update ever coming' and in reality brought very little to the game, or even ending up having a negative impact.
As the phrase goes, "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." We have been fooled many times in a row now, so I know my expectations for the next update are extremely low or almost nonexistent now.
Classic Joke:
Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I do THIS! Doctor: Well, don't do that!
Clash of Clans version:
Player: It hurts when I play in Legend League. Logic: Well, don't do that!
You list a whole bunch of things that should be implemented within the next few updates. Things that would increase enjoyment of the game and add a little diversity to it a the same time.
But as you said. Anticipate none of them. Don't even anticipate them the one after that. Maybe we'll get some of those ideas next year.