Couple of thoughts Creamo.
First, somewhere down the road (IMO) there's going to have to be separate arenas. As player count keeps going up, I think we'll have to split the herd just for playability. Unless these new servers do miracle work.
Second, you feel being in a separate arena automatically and irretrievably dooms a concept? I disagree. I think if someone comes up with a better (better = "more fun") arena concept and
implements it instead of just asking for it then such an arena would be highly populated and a success. Even in a separate arena.
I personally don't believe the CT has lower numbers because it is a separate arena, although that is often advanced as the "true" reason for whatever numbers are quoted.
I think the concept, as executed, has limited desirability in the eyes of the majority of the player base. Some guys like it.. a small percentage. Most guys would simply rather play in the MA environment for whatever reason they personally value... ie: "don't like axis/allies, don't like dar changes, don't like icon changes, "too long to find fight", etc., etc., . Basic fact is that most players perceive the MA to be a better place to spend their limited online time.
The Dueling Arena is empty for the same reason. People don't fail to duel because there's no one there.. they fail to duel because they don't want to and would rather do something else. (I guess we could say they're not interested in a "fair fight" eh? That would explain why they're in the MA, would it not?
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And again, I'm not opposed to Laz's hypothesis. It might well be very popular. What I'm opposing is the idea that HTC should drop what they're doing, immediately alter their most popular product and do what Laz tells them to do to create a "better arena".
Let's look at this thread. How many folks do you see in here begging HTC to give this idea a try? Heck, the CT crowd had way more support for their idea when they were lobbying for it on the BBS.
Where are the numerous players expressing a crying need for this change?
I DO think HTC would give Laz and any who support him a chance to create "heaven" in the nearly totally unused dueling arena. I also think if it was a "good" idea, it would be popular.
What I don't see is anyone willing to take on the challenge.. and, for that matter, I don't see all that many supporting the idea.. even though I do support it as a test run in a separate arena.
Where have I said "don't make suggestions?"
Two points:
Remember I
support this idea.. the difference between you and I is that I don't support transforming the MA into this idea as a test. I support trying it out in the DA for a few months.
So, Laz made a suggestion, you agreed and I agreed partially with some differences.
So that's me saying "don't make suggestions?" Nah, sorry, not buying that one.
Secondly, with respect to suggestions, I think most posters on this BBS aren't afraid to make suggestions. That's a good thing.
The BAD thing is when HTC doesn't jump right up and say "WTG player XYZ! We'll implement this immediately!" it seems that some people take it personally.
In short, I think HTC keeps an eye on the discussions and ideas here. They may or may not participate in the actual debate but I think they track it overall.
Everybody makes suggestions here sooner or later. The difference is in how people respond to the counterpoints and the response or sometimes lack of same from HTC.
Some people don't seem to handle it well when others don't immediately bow before their brilliance. (Not pointed at anyone at all. Just an overall observation.)
