Population really hasn't changed much at all - if at all - since official service started.
Pick Crimrose as your starter no matter what, she has 2-slot unlocked parts and comes with a garapon weapon that's currently unavailable elsewhere.
Really, I find that hard to believe. Sure the numbers have been staying near 300/50/50, but the amount of available rooms has decreased dramatically, I can barely hop rooms because often both(maybe 3) of the rooms have at least 80 till they start again.
I honestly don't understand why people need RT to enjoy this game. I only use UC bots (except for Misty) and I still love this game. Sure, I face a lot of overpowered RT bots like EVE, but I just deal with it. I'm just here to have fun, not become some super-awesome player like you guys.
You honestly don't, you just need to tune a little and you can do well. The thing is, almost nobody tunes their bots(I don't blame them, tuning is annoying as hell), so just tuning WLK/FLY and weapon speed can make you go far.
Still, I'm not going to lie. It's way more frustrating dealing with AG and Alpha Raiders than other bots. AG's not as bad, though I wish her stun rate was lower. Also, dual Vipers/bucklers are ugly. I hate Alpha Raiders because the moment I'm shot by one, half my health is gone by time I can move again.
The moment I see any of those two, I gtfo, no matter what bot I have. Course, most of the time they see me first...
^This.
But change Misty to Thoarla Nimbus, only potentially RT bot I've got.
I'm more of a Quests kinda guy anyhow, I only do the PvP if i need quick cash/exp.
I thought Quests give more UC/exp than matches do. If they didn't, almost no one would do them.