If we want competitions to please the "majority" then we need comps that focus on:
- .243 and/or 12 GA ammunition
- Utilizes the Deer Bleat caller
- Does not focus on obtaining quantities (favors those with the time to play)
- Does not focus on max/min distance (favors CPU rigs that can accommodate render distance)
- Does not "require" equipment setups (high barriers of entry regarding hunting certain waterfowl, and/or certain weapons)
In this line of reasoning for "pleasing the majority," the flexibility in the design of the competitions is severely hindered. I believe the main issue is that players are feeling "they took a loss" due to the significantly higher "potential" reward payouts compared to the weeklies (FOMO anyone?).
Personally, I don't participate in competitions (personal ethics against hunting competitions, even though this is a game ) but I think these "Featured" competitions are great challenges and a clever way of showcasing animals. The forums only represent a fraction of a small percentage of the players of THC. Think about the users that never get on here and see these weekend competitions. I believe there should at least be an established schedule for weekend competitions that players can plan ahead of time for.