Why dont more people play axis v allies

[Yarbles]

When I am on typically its 0 in that arena and in many ways its my favourite but not wih just a few others.

Appart from Historical accuracy it progresses you through a number of planes.

I understand people wnat to fly the same plane or a particular plane but are their other reasons people dont like AVA.

My only objection to it iappart from the lack of numbers is some people treat it like a persoanl duelling arena which is very boring and for me goes against the whole concept. I wsih they would go to the DA where they belong but then there would be even lesss people I suspect though if they did go to the DA a much greater no. would replace them

[Captfish]

Our squad used to fly in it but there was too much drama. Basically a few bad eggs ruined it for the rest of us.

[Lusche]

Can't speak for other players, only for me

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[A8TOOL]

It's just not that popular (popultaed) or organized (no Squads set up).

Heres an Idea from another thread.

If a couple of interested AVA players tried to organize 2-4 strong player based  squads that could be made up from any MA country, I'd probably be interested in something like that.


There are plenty of guys who might be willing to try and set something like that up but for now it's just an idea.

A good all around AVA Squad Name to join might be

Axis of Evil vs The Allied Alliance or The Allied Aviators. It'd be nice to see 2- 4 Large squads made up of enthusiasts playing in there on a set days.

EDIT: In other words, you wouldn't be joining JG54 for instance, you'd be joining an axis side made up of many different players from many different squads and countries. The same for an allied squad if allied planes were your preference.

 Joining an an all AVA squad is totally separate from the MAINS which means you can be in more than one squad at a time just like in FSO.

I think if the squads could get large enough while staying fairly even, AVA could succeed. If I joined a squad there and they had two set days during the week to fly and enough interested people...I'd show.

[A8TOOL]

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Place needs a baby sitter with boot privs just like in the TA.

[DrDea]

Place needs a baby sitter with boot privs just like in the TA.

Cant see that happening till theres enough numbers regularly to justify it. Catch 22. The place just has the equivalent of AIDS to games.

[B4Buster]

Place needs a baby sitter with boot privs just like in the TA.

It does! I have never seen any action in that arena that a boot would be justified. The AvA is a player's arena. Us staffers work hard to get people in the arena, but all of you have just as much power on that subject. You all can talk to squaddies and friends and say "hey, let's go to the AvA". Also - anyone can go on the AvA forum and request a setup. If yo do, it's almost guaranteed to be set in a week or two.

[shreck]

Cause there is very little difference tween it and the LW arenas 

[Yarbles]

Can anyone suggest an active AvA squad that flies allied planes. My own squad of which I am currently CO shows little interest.

I would like to fly with an active AVA squad and see what is possible.

Then maybe see if I can enthuse my squad.

[JB11]

Cause there is very little difference tween it and the LW arenas 

Well sure there is! If i'm strolling along in a 109G-2, it's guaranteed that i will not be fighting against other 109's. 
That is the #1 difference, a substantial one i might add, that i like about AvA.

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[waystin2]

The Pigs tried it as a squad for a few weeks, but it is just not our kind of mud to waller in.

[Shuffler]

The Pigs tried it as a squad for a few weeks, but it is just not our kind of mud to waller in.
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Hey looks like you been workin' out since you last pic.

[whiteman]

Numbers, tried it when they ran the war setups and it was fun but I get bored with just furballing after awhile. The AVA "Rules of Engagement" were another turn off since no one followed them.

[Dinan]

Did you forget about this one already?  

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,264661.0.html

you got 8 pages out of the last one and now you're out trolling again.

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[james]

When you go in there the only things to pick from are what someone else wants you to use. It's like a glorified SEA. Numbers are low in there. Would like to see a way where i can pick all allied or all axis vehicles or planes maybe? If i wanted to have a certain setup i'll go to FSO.