The game is set up for team play but that doesn't mean thats what you have to do here. Many pilots really don't care how much property a country has but how important that property is to them. If there is a shortage of bases or pilots on a side these guys will be the first to switch. It's kind of all about a persons character in a way. If you looked into a squad that worked as a team, lets say to take bases, you might find they are some of the more friendly and respectful people in the arena. Guys who fly around just for themselves might be more arrogant and disliked here and in real life. The game is here for us all to have fun in our own ways even tho I would like to see more team cooperation.
Hblair came up w an idea I would love to see implimented by the Hitech boys. We have TOD, the combat arena and wild Wednesdays but there is nothing for us guys in large team oriented squads. The Arabian Knights, Assasins, Nightmares, Dickweeds, Flying tigers AVG and many more I'd like to mention. I believe these squads would love to see an arena where we could test our skills against some of the best out there. I know we're not to bad a squad and might be up to the challange. Basetaking would have to be part of it tho because thats a big part of the game. We take 120+ bases a month, maybe not the best, but not bad either.
Although his idea is good I think we need the programers to put it all together. There would be a lot at stake in the way of honor and pride and it could promote some bitter rivalry but all in good fun. Many squads might chicken out but a few of the best would come show their stuff.
BTW, whats the sense in being in a squad of 2 or 3 or even worse, a squad with more but don't fly together. It really makes no sense IMO to join a squad just to carry around a name. Join a squad to really do something and get a feeling of accomplishment and comerodery. Thats what I'm talking about!
