Arguing numbers.
Yes, the atmosphere in the AvA could be better, but overall I'm convinced the gameplay is heading in the right direction.
Being low in side numbers means base defense and the possibility of being vulched. Base defense is something a lot of Axis players are good at and enjoy the challenge, for whatever reason. I count myself in that crowd as it's some of the fastest action the game offers. It's why you don't see so many ch. 200 vulching complaints from the Axis side. I for one always look for the flashing base with the most enemy traffic overhead.
Numbers on the roster or in a film don't count for much IMHO. I look at numbers in flight, and the time of day. I've noticed huge swings in numbers in as little as 30 minutes, and it can be very annoying regardless of my sides' ratio, but it's like Oklahoma weather, it'll change again in a minute.
As for the noble 1v1, quit whining, the AvA population is still small enough that's it's still happening. Many players witnessed this the first week of this tour when urchin and I spent an hour or so meeting over the water east of A17. He flew past Axis outbound players, and other then a couple of Axis players hanging out wanting to test their metal against urchin, our fights went undisturbed and we both had a great time. Then TwinBoom asked for the same courtesy, and it was granted. S! Urchin and TwinBoom. I challenge anyone to repeat that, private duels, in the late war MAs. Yeah, that will happen.
