Are they that popular?
Sure FK can get pretty full with Orel and in particular this redux version- last night I joined when running 88 vs 76 and it only had max of about 18.
I see a few on 181 and RGN now and then, which I presume has US timezone players, as it tends increase when its late where I am. How are the numbers playing the map on these servers at their peak times?
The other Orel servers always seem empty.
Are tankers crying out for a new version, or are there simply not enough all-out tankers out there anymore?
Has the much talked about 'balance' issue had an effect?
I would love to see an official update to the Orel series, and certainly new large tank maps. If I had the time to get to grips with the editor this is what I would be working on also - but is there the demand?
I don't know if it's discontent with the maps or the tank system itself but it seems to me tanking isn't as popular as it was.