Hey CW, I know you said you'd set the chat range in Pocket D to 50ft, but can you double check? It's definitely a lot shorter than it used to be... There are people chatting that should be well within range (and used to be in live), but can't see their text.
For example. Go to PD when there are RPers in the top blue bar and stand by the pool tables underneath; you used to still be able to see their chat as was well within range, but you can't any more...
I have a feeling it was 50 yards, not feet, which would be 150ft! :p