Thinking positive is all well and good, but how far will that really go to preserve
WGS? My own feeling is that
WGS is on life-support. It caters to an original fan base who had access to the early models that seem to be the core of the planes desired by new players. Yes, one can play this game with cardboard cards, but I'm guessing most play because of the models. Ares web site shows a starter set with models but doesn't sell it. Its display of
WGS models is pretty limited. Not a Zero to be found. How is that growing or even sustaining the brand? I came to
WGS late and my Google searches have been pretty thorough. Finding early war planes like Zeros, Spitfires, Wildcats, Messerschmitts and Hurricanes isn't easy. Even if your experience is different, isn't it fair to ask why these base models can't be found on Ares and have to be sought in the aftermarket?
I know I've written about this on another thread, but it's important. In the absence of the core planes, Series 6 seems more like it's catering to an existing but dwindling base of fans, and probably not a base that was that big to begin with. I can't help but think that re-releasing the basic planes would do more to grow this hobby than Series 6 ever would.
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