>>I have no problem with being the underdog - on the contrary it makes flying much more challenging - but oth strategic efforts are always doomed to fail. Too many leave the losing country to soon - hordes of enemies i/b from all sides make it impossible to defend or even to regain the offensive. <<
Kirin:
Based on the events of the past couple of days, I'd say this is a moot point

Rooks are back in fine fettle.
Last night Rooks ran amock and were able to do so simply because we organized our attacks, and there was a committee of folks running things. Numbers weren't the deciding factor as, for much of the time I was flying, we didnt have the most numbers; the Kinigits did. I also noticed the fights for territory were much better, and there wasn't as much inane BS being talked over CH1; the main requirement was to pay attention and fly and fight like it meant something. IMO, thats what competing well is all about.
I salute all who flew and fought last night in the MA. It was one of the best couple of hours I have spent in the arena in a long time