GAC Problems Solved (collision/points)

No

I agree we need more to do in game, but you are proposing more work for the same rewards, which already feel a little light.

Oh yes, let's make it so we can't change our defenses when facing a new opponent.

Because that definitely wouldn't screw over everyone who has to strategize.

No thanks.

@CG_SBCrumb @Kyno can u consider/pass along the above

It would make GA much much better and more fun for players since there would be something to do everyday.

Currently GA drags out of a whole week and most days are just waiting for opponent to set defenses or waiting for players to pm you back so u can collude and get max points, neither of which are healthy for the game.

Yes it would be more fun to actually play and the changes proposed eliminate a lot of the colluding, unless u prefer to collude and cheat setting lvl 1 defenses and just sending 1 toon to kill everything so u get best rewards.

Is that really even fun tho? How long is that sustainable?

So, just quickly for your three easy and effective solutions:

1. I face a lot of people in GA who have better roster's than I do, and an important part of having a chance at winning is being able to personalise what you use where in order to take them on. It is a gamemode based in strategy, and to be honest, I'm not sure I have encountered very many matches in all of GA where it was impossible for me to win. I have lost lots, but that's different. The defense setting stage each time is necessary.

2. They already do this for people who set no defenses and it really annoys the opposition, because whilst there isn't necessarily much synergy, you are immediately faced against the strongest part of someone's roster. I may be misinterpreting you here, but if someone does that against someone they haven't "colluded" with, surely that person then suffers from an inevitable loss of banners?

3. I agree with Kyno here, and also: we are just starting our first non-exhibition GAC, they have let a lot to be desired in many respects, but you can't know how accurate or inaccurate the rankings will serve to be until the end of the first one at least, they run exhibitions and tweak things for a reason.

All in all, not trying to be rude or anything, so sorry if it comes along as aggressive, but the different parts of the game are usually there for a reason, just taking away things you don't use or like isn't necessarily going to make things smoother on the whole. There's room for improvement, but it needs something more subtle than just broad stroke solutions, as they invariably open up new problems, like some I suggested. Good to come up with them though, see how people respond.

I disagree with OP's solutions, but do agree with his complaints. Here are some alternative ideas.

Collusion - people set one toon on defence or weak toons.

Fix - full squads on defence are mandatory. Further, based on your division a toon power minimum is set (similar to TW).

Issue - collusion can still happen and non lead toons can be put in leadership spot and no synergy teams can be placed. Still with the two proposed changes it may prove more difficult to give free offensive points to your opponent.

The idea to speed up GAC is something I disagree with. I enjoy a day to familiarize myself with each opponent's roster (mods, speed, squads, etc). Just wish I was able to put together better strategies with all that information!

I disagree that strategies should be personalized each week this allows for collusion.

your defense should be your defense against all competition in the ga tournament and your offense should be what u plan to use on offense.

There's no argument against this as being unfair it's just some would rather personalize their defense each round but that allows hey set all lvl 1 teams for me and I'll do same for you type behavior which impacts everyone in that whole division!

Defense should be fixed for the 3 round GA Tournament to make it equal within that GA. if you want to change it you could do so every 4 days. That's my view.

It's more work if playing the game is work...i agree it is more attacking which is the actual fun part of the game for most people.

I will never be for taking away my ability to personalize each round of defense. That's a main component to my success.