Update 9.17.1: Renewed Strongholds

Gepard_PH:   We are sure it isn't only the number of players in the team.   All the reasons you mentioned are valid. But changing them would affect entire game (changing availability or profitability of tanks is something that would affect not only Strongholds). Team size however is just a SH thing and can be adjusted easily without potentially spoiling economy of other game modes.   Now, as for alternative team sizes, 10v10 is weird enough on its own, adding more options would just make things even more complicated than they are now. We're trying to make SH simpler, more welcoming for players at any level of game experience; not more complicated. Isn't it enough that you need to read a book to know what Strongholds are about? More options means different queues for matchmaker, longer waiting times for opponents, you would be wondering whether it's better to play 7v7 or 10v10 now... personally, as a player, I think it looks like all kind of headache I don't want to bother when I sit in front of my PC in the evening and want to chill...   Having said that, if you're one of those guys who enjoy going full hardcore in video games - be my guest. There are other highly competitive game modes to prove yourself: 15v15 Tier 10 in Skirmishes, Advances and there is of course Global Map, tournaments, WGL. It's not like we go full casual with one small changes to Tier VIII Skirmishes.