I'm not really sure I agree with banning factions outright, as I think there are a lot of missed opportunites to be had. But I think special caution should be taken by the clans to avoid certain combinations, like nords on port assault or khergit on open plains.
Take the first game SPL had with KEEN as an example, using Nords we won by
one round - not six - and they were using Vaegirs, IMO one of the weakest factions. Had they been using Rhodoks or Swadians the result may have been completely different. Nords at least are one of the funnest factions to play as or against. Perhaps not khergits, I'll agree.
In short, I'd rather negotiation between combatants before the match than an outright decision to ban something, written in the rules.
HTAPAWASO 说:
Or the double-standard of being irritated when somebody hides for a draw, despite the fact it was your clan which started that **** in our last game, and you even tried (and failed) to do it tonight?
I think this is a legitimate tactic, if a little annoying. Same with MoTF. Extending the rounds would be a good solution (and the first-to - I think we've proven in many a game that it's just
too damned short. I would rather 9 or 10).
edit: yah, I was just quoting you because yours was the first post I could find that mentioned it.
HTAPAWASO 说:
Spirit I think the main source of animosity between the clans is that many of the people who have joined Dojo are people who used to hang out on TS or talk with us in-game, but then as soon as they join you they suddenly go quiet and only talk to their clan-mates.
It's true of a whole lot of people, even binboy and doom before they started the clan.
It's awful, and dumb. The whole group v. group thing only came about because you formed clans. What fun is there in attacking individuals? It's much easier to paste your complaints over an entire group and stand behind the one you're a part of. In my opinion there are only a few individuals in the entire oceanic community who deserve any animosity whatsoever, not this "arrogant KoS" vs "crybaby Dojo" nonsense.