Is anybody out there??

[Lord Bane]

Hey DK,
I will throw in my 2 cents.
1. I know that BF has stated that they are not going to support CM anymore, but I think that the idea that the game is as good as dead is just not correct. I know that there are some (one in particular) members of the community that like to lament at the demise of CM, but I think that date is a long way away. I think that eventually CMC will come out and that will bring back a lot of excitement and maybe even a pledge of support.
2. Your not missing anything from your banned members. They were counter productive. To invite them back because things are quiet would be a big mistake.
3. Very true. There are a lot of clubs out there and they are doing their own things. I also belong to the FGM and spend the majority of my time there. But I am a CM player that likes tournaments and the FGM has them a plenty. I don't think it is a bad thing that there are multiple clubs out there.
4. I personally think that the ladder is what keeps the Blitz healthy. Lets face it, it is the best ladder around. And lets face it, the Blitz doesn't have a lot to attract players. Tournaments are rare with the exception of POS tournaments. Mikey came out and did an infection tournament and barely had anyone even sign up for it. Mikey could have run that same tourney at the FGM and had triple the participation but he decided to run it over here. But no one really supported it. A shame because it was pretty fun.
Back to the ladder. I don't think everyone is on a quest to get to the top of it. I don't even report all my games and have no intention on making a run for the all time points leader. The ladder is just a good way to see how you stack up against other players etc. It is not a true measure of a players skill but it gives you an idea.

I agree that as far as tactical posts go, it really has kind of all been said. POS has the definetive set of tactics threads which answer damn near every question you could have about the game mechanics. As far as tactics go, that is just something you pick up along the way over the course of dozens of games.

The one thing that you didn't mention is the time of the year. I bet it is about 90% of your problem as far as how quiet it is. Winter is closing in, everyone is preparing and gaming time is low. Hunting season, football season, the holidays etc. It is just a slow time for gaming right now. A natural slow down time. I think you will see things pick back up in the next few weeks.

Thats all I have for now.

Lord Bane (FGM)