[TheHorse]

I think it should be random as to who joins you in a group battle. Random selection from those in the same district. The way things are now, players like Pun and Cheetah are unstoppable on there own. Give players the option to choose and you can extend that to Pun/Cheetah and all other SV members. SV dominate this game as it is without giving every member, Pun and cheetah to follow them into battle. Were better off keeping the old code if were given the option to choose.

But if the option to choose is given than I would like to see at least one of the following options.

1. Make gangs pay a heavy Gp price for using it. Say 100-200 gps per use. If I'm getting smashed by a low stat player then wanna know it cost them.

2. Gang Alliances. Works as follows,

Gang options are given a list of all active gangs with check box options.

If both gangs agree an alliance is formed. While under alliance both gangs are unable to declare war on each other. Any gang can drop the alliance by unchecking the box.
Allied gangs can invite each others members to join group battles.
If your allied gang has an alliance with the gang your attacking then they are excluded from joining the attack.

Also as to the issue about being able to prepare for a group battle. We have the option to leave our gangs in our gang options. Simple thing to add would be an on/off option on that page for us to be added to group battles.