I agree that over the last few series there have been imbalances on numbers for both sides. This has led to some interesting events, both sides are guilty of moaning to each other when the other corporation has more numbers, and they lose, but remember its a game over 10 episodes and numbers do change.
Paintfest 2 yrs ago was a prime example when the majority of the HMC left to watch the Grand Prix we were left with minimal forces but we carried on.
And yes It is about people like me who recruit, as lots of you know i'm very active on the UKS and i do my best to recruit for the HMC and also for Diamond Wars, but you have also a couple of the Penetrators who also try and recruit for the USDE.
Whats the answer I dont know, the new series has started with lots of changes, I've not played yet mainly due to finances and a few changes in my personal life, and lets face it the current financial climate makes it hard for the average NPF player who are not in well paid jobs.
So i say suport your corporation when you can, lets bring the fun back into DW, understand that occasionally you may be outnumbered, but so remember the British at Zulu Dawn... a smalller well organised force can be better than a large one.
If you play USDE support guys like Rich Hands and Leigh Smith who are 2 great guys let them shape the team and just play.
And as ive now retired as commander. Wanna have fun come join me on the HMC and lets keep smashing the USDE
Lots of lurvvve
Papa G