We are currently discussing some potential changes for the rules concerning attendance in the TOD. This last TOD has had some definite issues concerning side balance. When Nifty divided the squads up, he had it balanced as close to even as possible. For some reason or another, several of the Axis squads showed up in smaller numbers than their commitments; however, at the same time, several of the Allied squads showed up with way more folks than their max commitment numbers on the HQ site.
At this point it is undetermined what we might do to help keep this as even as possible. One thing that you guys can do to help is to make sure that you update your commitment numbers. If you have consistently had more than your max, up your numbers a level. If you are consistently under, then drop them a notch or so.
We want everyone to have fun. Its no fun flying under conditions where you are constantly outnumbered. If you guys can help us out by monitoring your numbers and keeping them updated, then please do so. I will be sending out an email to each CO concerning your numbers for the past few TODs and am eager to hear what ideas you have to help this situation. If you have any ideas or concerns, please feel free to address them in this thread or email me at
marktodd@applink.netThanks.