[Server Issues]

I like how everyone on the first page besides the OP has no idea how anything works on the magical interweb land

 

Agreed. BUT - that being said - bet it was just some clumsy techie that accidentally unplugged a cord or hit a power button somewhere... Happens all the time.

(source: personal experience lol)

[Don't worry. There is no system alert!]

it's a DDoS attack, originating from China, affecting more than just this game.

 

And they are aware of the problem. Look at the Dev Tracker, or their Twittrer feed.

 

Neither of those places say anything about ddos...

[West coast servers are down, Permanently?]

unlikely... where did you hear that?

[Please tell me the server is just down?]

West coast is down. They are aware. Hope it's back up soon...