Basicly what Bluenote and Dane said, the economy has taken its toll. people cant travel as much anymore and burn out does occur.
i have to travel at least 3 hrs each way to the closest event in CA and usually its about a 5 hr trip to most of them. California still is a hotbed for combat.

the constant repairs and equipment replacement does take its toll also but combat is in my blood so im gona keep doing it