Originally posted by mars01
I would think, the problem is that when there are not enough people on to support 5 countries, the fights would be even harder to find.
There really isnt any difference if you have 3 nations on a 100 player base or 5 nations IF the map is of the same size and overall number of bases is the same.
Each nations initial territory would be a smaller then with 3 nations which means that the density of players within each nations air space is the same. What can draw down the size of the engagments is that players will be a bit more spread around the map. Though since the country area is smaller you will still see both furballs and smaller engagements (1v1s-5v5s).
Yes US has JABO advantage over the other 4 nations but each nation will have to work out its own best tactics depending on what planes it has. I think initially the US will see a number advantage simply because the majority of players here are from the US. But there are alot of players here who enjoy flying German, English, Russian and Jap planes.
From what I read both on these forums and from ingame chat quite a few players think MA is starting to get stale. Most players dont want to play CT because its so restricted on planes. This arena would give something new and interesting while still having all planes available in it, note in it, and its not as stale as a 2 alliance setup (Axis vs Allies).
Further what this will give is valuable pre TOD ballance experience for HTC as it will match the countries against each other. Since TOD will be setup in nation vs nation scenarios rather then bish/knight/rook setup.
From what I see I dont see any real disadvantage in any nations arsenal when it comes to pure fighter power. The two "thinner" line ups, russia and japan, both have VERY good fighters. Forces of LA5, LA7 and Yaks can go up against anything in game. Same goes for the Japs with N1Ks, the up comming Ki-84s and Zekke´s.
When it comes to Bomber and Jabo the US does have an advantage, especially on the Russians. Though if I predict it right the new bomber will be russian which MIGHT narrow it down a bit. But still I dont see any problem to have a underdog side.
I for one would be banging on the door of the Russian side the day the new arena would open.
Tex
