One can see that people are moving on...

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I think you're right, Continu0. In a related issue, I've been concerned with the number of "regular" Red pilots that have been taking sabbaticals since the last patch + Hotfix. However, just checking the ATAG Allies vs Axis Server we have 42 total online flying this instant; 20 are flying Red (mostly Spitfire IIa's and one brave soul flying a Rotol). This seems about normal for a Sunday, but I have no stats on that.

When the last patch + Hotfix was released there was an instant surge of 80+ players on the Server. This correlates with your view that many are monitoring the sim's progress even if they're not actively participating on the 1C Forum and, in this case, the ATAG Server. There seem to be a growing number of new players (always welcome!!!) for both sides, particularly the Red side. Hopefully a new patch will be released soon that will halt the turnover and see an overall increase in total players (regulars and new) flying and contributing here.