Anarchy, I understand where you are coming from. Playing with people you are not used to playing with does change the entire experience of the game, even if it's only for 2-3 hours one night per week. Nothing can replace the chemistry that a group has built by playing together for so long. I am on the same boat as you, Violent by Design is probably the best squad in these wars, we have the chemistry and the skill, and we might have to split up, making the squad a bit weaker, although if you have a few core players to show the others the way, you can build new chemistry with other members of the community. I think that is what the FRs are trying to do with this new set up, get people to work together and in return, make the entire army stronger (I know for a fact that people that will be mixed with me will become better). Do I agree with this new set up completely? not really. Will I give it a chance? why not. I'm not sure if you are trying to defend your circle of friends, or if you are afraid that by splitting up your group wont be as strong (not sure how good you guys are). Whatever the reason, just relax and try to make your mates understand, it seems to me like you are trying to cope with the idea, but your friends are a bit more stubborn. If this war goes on and this system proved to be a failure, I am sure that it will be changed.
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