What do u mean few? There is always at least 80-100 ppl online. depending of the time of the day, sometimes even more.
I agree that its not much if we compare Toribash to some other Online Multiplayer games, but Toribash is specific product. And that number is not the whole community, it's much, much bigger.
And don't compare game with the forum. Many players lower their in game activity and increased forum activity. So, it looks like we don't have big 'in-game' population, but its there.
I agree that Toribash need better promotion. But, game is, as I said, specific. Either you like it or not, and u form that opinion very quickly, which is kinda bad, since you don't have time to accustom to its 'specificness' .
With steep learning curve, aseptically-plain graphic and turn-based gameplay, Toribash, in its roots, is made for ppl with 'strange' tastes.
I told about Toribash to many ppl, but when they tried it, all I got from them is a strange look.
The ''what the fuck is wrong with you?'' look. XD
Its hard to explain.