Data isn't really that important in this case. I expect one of two scenarios, with about the same outcome.

1) FFG contacted previous worlds high placers and asked "What fleet are you thinking of playing this year", the response was "The same thing I played last year" to the tune of %50 representation of Y+X+3/4. "Why?", "I win most of the time for 7+ points, and when I lose I usually get a 5".
2) FFG didn't contact anyone, and decided by executive action that Y+X+3/4 wouldn't have %50 representation this year.

Armada isn't a static game. If releases don't force meta changes, other steps must be taken. Competitive lists in the hands of competitive players that don't change for significant periods of time is what has hurt this game over the course of its life.

Trying to quantify data is interesting, but pointless. What matters is making players move on for THE premier event, worlds. So that it is an interesting and entertaining event for the community at large.

*Note: as far as I can tell, FFG tried to nerf Y+X+3/4 through neglect/competition in two waves. It didn't work as far as I am aware? It was still a very powerful list with very few counters.

57 minutes ago, Darth Sanguis said:

You’ve got the better part of Iowa’s annual production there. Where’s my part?

1 hour ago, Noosh said:

Share? It's almost lunch....

You'd better be prepared to defend that outlandish allegation

11 minutes ago, OlaphOfTheNorth said:

You'd better be prepared to defend that outlandish allegation

It's always lunch, somewhere.....

Sheesh. Reading this entire thread is like being at City council meeting about sewers. Then suddenly everyone pulls out a picture of their favorite storm drain yelling that it's the best and should be repaired first! My point being, that while I'm sure that it's all very important, it's absolutely hilarious to watch.

1 hour ago, Noosh said:

Sheesh. Reading this entire thread is like being at City council meeting about sewers. Then suddenly everyone pulls out a picture of their favorite storm drain yelling that it's the best and should be repaired first! My point being, that while I'm sure that it's all very important, it's absolutely hilarious to watch.

I can extend this analogy. I think it started as a meeting about sewers, and when folks started showing that there wasn't as many problems with the sewers as previously thought, the person who called the meeting said "So, Yeah! we need to replace all the gas mains!"

2 minutes ago, moodswing5537 said:

I can extend this analogy. I think it started as a meeting about sewers, and when folks started showing that there wasn't as many problems with the sewers as previously thought, the person who called the meeting said "So, Yeah! we need to replace all the gas mains!"

These meetings happen. They eventually conclude to replace all the water pipes when everyone loses the will to defend public expenditure

35 minutes ago, Ginkapo said:

These meetings happen. They eventually conclude to replace all the water pipes when everyone loses the will to defend public expenditure

Infrastructure is overpowered. Nerf it.

49 minutes ago, Ginkapo said:

These meetings happen. They eventually conclude to replace all the water pipes when everyone loses the will to defend public expenditure

Taxation is theft.

Just now, Ardaedhel said:

Taxation is theft.

I agree with this statement.

21 minutes ago, Darth Sanguis said:

I agree with this statement.

Someone we know would add "you were right".

6 hours ago, Darth Sanguis said:

He's clearly trying so hard not to laugh, and it cracks me up. Just look at that smirk at the end. Man, Richard Ayoade is the best.

On 4/16/2018 at 8:20 PM, Blail Blerg said:

Look: I say it beforehand, you all ridicule me. I say it afterward, you accuse me of being sore when right. Realistically, you guys dump and ridicule whatever I say even with data no matter when I say it.

A title that literally starts with "haha" with intent to gloat may, perhaps, be the most pure and untainted definition of being a sore "winner".

18 hours ago, Baltanok said:

Infrastructure is overpowered. Nerf it.

Here in the US, we have!

1 hour ago, Democratus said:

Here in the US, we have!

That's not so much a "Nerf", as simply "out of print, no longer supported".

No, this is infrastructure:

On 4/20/2018 at 3:13 PM, Eggzavier said:

No, this is infrastructure:

I see a SSD! Wave 8 confirmed!!!