Just wanted to say I prefer Full Invasion 1 to Full Invasion 2. Yes 2 is fun and it's cool to have all the factions. But it feels clunkier and like there's too much content. It's harder for the community to develop strategies for maps, as an example. Lots of factions are OP and because there's so many, you seldom get the ones you like voted in.
Furthermore, I feel that since 2 requires a 64-bit OS, it cuts out an unknown portion of the community. I always prefer lower graphics for accessibility and performance.
But you don't see people playing 1 if they can play 2. It's a shame, and I think if it were titled something other than Full Invasion 2, then it wouldn't replace Full Invasion 1. For example, it could've been called "Last Stand", then it would be a completely different mod rather than a newer, and thereby "better", replacement for Full Invasion.
Of course, it seems to be too late. The community has moved on to a mod that I sorta wanted it to become, but the original still exists and doesn't get any love. I'm not being a hipster, I've outlined my reasons and nostalgia isn't one. Anyway, I'll just leave this rant here.