I don't know, but does the backup server have the new updates? If it doesn't then why isn't it being used? I understand wanting to play with a group, but how many others have the same feelings about the new updates? And if there are enough, then why aren't they using the backup server? While the others continue to use the main server?
I for one also didn't like all the new updates with all the added new armors, weapons, and packs. It just didn't "FEEL" like the old Tribes anymore, which is why I stopped playing and just obs and do financial support now in keeping multiple servers up. LT is probably my favorite type of server to play on now, but I even don't play on these anymore, just obs once in awhile.
I jumped into Anni the other day due to seeing Spyder on the server in obs, and chatted with him a bit. He rementioned Midair again, and also relayed he has a You Tube site with vids of him playing the game (Link Below). I checked them out and the comments listed. There are mixed feelings about the game itself, more on how the graphics feel more like the later releases that Hi-Rez tried to bring a different type of Tribes game out, like Ascend, Vengeance, etc. That didn't go over well with all of the existing Tribes Community, but Midair does look interesting, although I for one would have to get used to the graphic feel of the game. It's still in it's beta stages, and needs many updates, but I have to agree, it's a remake of Tribes. My only concern, is after they get a final release, are we going to start to see mods like Tribes? What I currently don't like on what Archetype Studios is doing with the game, is how they are making people pay to get certain additions to "THEIR" existing game, and only they get them by paying for it. I understand that Archetype Studios need to stay in business to keep the game alive, but doing this is just turning off players like myself from playing the game in it's early stages to come alive.
So as for now, I'll just watch and see what happens to the game before making a decision to pay to play.
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