Now see what moding does for a game and company!

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That's just it though, I see no need for a standard.
For that matter I have no faith in the people who set the original standard. The bias that the original game came with was so overwhelming, and the way they handled any critique or request for investigation/revision (like it was a personal insult/ban them!) inspired me with little faith. Rocket powered Lavochkins anyone?
That being said TD has done a pretty good job.
Let there be a plethora of choice, and let each player choose what suits him best.
That being said I simply do not give a rats rear end about online play so your whole argument is neither here or there for me.