Jun 23rd 2013, 1:23:03
Honestly, how many times do we see complaints over hits on the boards? That is because the big problem is land. Small clans get killed over land disputes, newbies quit cause they get bottomfed to hell.
I would love to have a small clan with just a bunch of friends from rl but that is just asking to get destroyed/farmed so why even try? But the fun of a close knit group is what makes the game. Getting farmed/killed all the time is what kills it for people.
So, if the EE staff set up npc that run ok countries this provides new targets for land that will give the small guys a chance. Then if the newbies can enjoy the game with less chance of being beat down, they might invite their friends which helps the game grow. As long as the game admins are in charge of the bots then there shouldn't be bot wars necessary, but who knows, maybe warring alliances might like that.
Bottom line is that there aren't enough countries to give the established players good lg targets which should be a big part of the game. Only way I see to make more countries is to get more people or make npc. Clearly the broken record around here suggests that the getting more people is not working out very well right now. So go with option B.