A good bunch of the "Muppets" left when they over stepped the bounds of respect and HTC came down hard on them. HTC wouldn't bend to the "demands" and so a bunch of them left. The rest of the "furballers" have left over the years due to the fights running low. Between numbers dropping due to the economy, players changing the way they win the war (avoid contact with the "enemy" at all costs), side switch timer, the 88s being added ( why waste a life fighting at a base when we can hide in a gun!), town resupply (why defend a base when its easier to run in supplies, heck you dont even have to bring them all the way in, just get close) more and more players are leaving.
In the old days this was ok as Aces High was pretty much the only WWII game around and players came in to replace those that left. Now a days tho, we are not seeing the same influx of new players that sticking around. Why? Because there are other options today. Some are cheaper, some are much easier to play and get started. If this game doent change with the times I fear we will continue to lose players every month.
And THIS(losing players) is what scares me. I JUST NOW found you guys
Have a real hard time blaming the loss on "Fights running low"..but most of you have been here MUCH longer than I have. Cant really argue with their judgement as I dont know what "Back in the day" was like. Reason I have a hard time buying that excuse...free,cheaper,better graphics or the 15 a month....if they ARE playing other games(in this genre) they SURELY dont think it is better than what we have now
Again, I dont have the luxury of looking at this through the prism of the past...just dont understand their lack of acknowledgement on AH being better. To each their own I guess? Some had "beefs" other have real life issues, or needing expensive upgrades...perfectly understand...but for those who loved this game, who play other games..sure do wish they could put aside there personal issues and AT LEAST check back in to see how it goes now. All we need is NUMBERS to bring this game back,for most folk. Heck, I would pay a years subscription to make this happen(for those who left because of the price). Heck, even for those who just left. This game/community really does mean that much to me! Heck, reach out to older players and ask them what it would take to get them to at least check in...pretty sure they may just realize that they miss this community. I cant work miracles, but I could definitely help out...it is an investment in MY FUN FACTOR! DEAD SERIOUS
Really dont want to name names and not looking for kudos... but several folk could attest to commitment I have in investing in game play. EH, if I am wrong..I am not out a single thing...its just money.