All I can say is that when ATAG1 server was down what was left, regards Channel Map servers, was pretty non existent (except for ATAG 2 running the official version). So I trotted off and tried HSFX6, UP3 on Hyperlobby and found that many servers were mainly 'on the deck furballs'. That's what a lot of folks want and enjoy and it doesn't matter how the mission is set up.
The ATAG server missions cater for everyone and is the most popular for that very reason. My own experience is that the current increase in frequent and large AI formations at altitude with fewer RAF AI bomber groups has resulted in far more players providing LW escort at high altitude.
When I first started on ATAG you rarely saw another player at 18K - now you frequently see many players at 22K+ on some of the missions - and of course you have the players who prefer the low level fun and thats the whole point - MP should be enjoyable for all.
If the ATAG server went off line permanently it would kill CloD MP for me and a lot of other peeps I suspect.
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