Private forums, ranking and stats, the ability to highlight squad members, a private radio channel, and the ability to delegate squadron admin functions are among the basic features we offer squadrons. Ideally, we want to see people join up to squadrons but it s not something we want to force on people. Being in a squadron can really enhance the enjoyment of the game and the social bonds that are created go beyond the game. My advice to new players is not to run out and join the first squadron that invites or accepts you, but to look around at the various groups and try to find one that you like. Then fly with them as a guest member for a while and see if that s the group for you before joining.
Many squadrons use that as a requirement before accepting new members and it makes a lot of sense.
It would have to be diversity. Aces High has become a melting pot of people from different online communities as well as first-timers. There s also a strong international flavor with the world-wide participation that we get. We have studied our pricing model and are looking at a possible change. We re not big on going to a tiered structure and would prefer to keep a single flat rate, but anything s possible.