I believe this games best days may be in front of it. They keep adding more planes. Tweaking and improving all aspects. This company is more dedicated to their product and user base than any other game I have ever played.
In no other place can one fly WWII planes modeled to this level of accuracy. Yes there is gaminess (endless "sorties" via ream pad, LancStukas etc.) but it is still a game.
Sometimes folks get so polarized by other players "not flying the way they think they should" that they lose site of all the overwhelming positive aspects of the game.
Are the numbers shrinking? I dont know the facts on this with 100% accuracy. I have observed that the early mornings that I fly the numbers are low and it is hard to get a fite. On the other side, I have seen many new players. Some new guys that really want to learn this game at that too!
This is a great game. Some really outstanding folks in here. There is always the DA if you need to have the perfectly architected fight scenario for you to experience happiness.
Now stop whining, stop your excuses, get in that plane and try to kill me...if you can.
<== I'm just joking here folks.Slade