The Wednesday-Thursday Nights Population Phenomenon?

[Dadtallica]

Ever since my return a few years ago, there’s been a noticeable drop off on Wednesday and especially Thursday nights. Tonight, Wednesday, 11/11/26, was the lowest prime time I’ve seen in maybe a year or more on a Wednesday. (albeit anecdotal stats…)

There were less than 70 people pretty much the entire night with the exception for about 8-9PM EST when it got around 80 for a brief moment, less than an hour for sure. By 10 PM it was around 60 people or less. I will be interested to see what happens tomorrow night.

Yes, I know many of you at off times don’t even see half of these players, but we’re not talking about all of you for one brief shining moment… this is all about us joining in USA primetime! As a daily player, I usually log out about 10PM when the numbers hit 70 total or less. Tonight I stuck around till about 11 PM and there was right around 40 or less.

I’ve always wondered what goes on Wednesday and Thursdays in the world that people don’t play. Thursdays is definitely the biggest drop. I’ve asked Lusche before if he could provide any insight from his data banks and nothing earth shattering he could point to that stands out.

So then the question remains… WTF are you all doing on these two nights? Is there a party? I’m not invited to?

[Animl-AW]

Low numbers large squads matter.
I assumed because I know of no squad nights on those nights
2 sqd nights in same night adds 20+ players

[thndregg]

So then the question remains… WTF are you all doing on these two nights? Is there a party? I’m not invited to?

I can only answer that from personal experience. Typically, those I know are stuck doing a lot of overtime at work. Before I started working online from home, I was in the same exhausting predicament in my old industry. My brother (Flayed1, who works in mining & mineral processing) typically says to me he thinks about playing, but on some evenings he's pretty wiped out.

[JimmyD3]

I have Church on Sundays, morning and evening, then again on Wednesday night. Thursdays are the Sic Puppies Squad night. I am retired and do manage to get on line sometimes during the day, unless I'm working on maps. 

[The Fugitive]

I have Church on Sundays, morning and evening, then again on Wednesday night. Thursdays are the Sic Puppies Squad night. I am retired and do manage to get on line sometimes during the day, unless I'm working on maps. 

Well, you said it right there! We show up and everyone runs away! 

[AKKuya]

Wednesday nights, HiTech runs a Zoom meeting of D and D from his house.  Why aren't you guys there?