I can't help but think that most people didn't frame their choice of participation according to which tank they want to receive as a prize during Tank Madness. That should be the determinant: according to your personal garage, which tanks would you like to be options for the final weekend prize, and then which of those you want to win the most.
I realize everyone likes to get 3 days of premium, and likes to complete these competition ops with their favorite tanks that have good crews in them. But that just creates an effect where the nation in your personal garage with the strongest lineup gets stronger, and your real garage needs get ignored. I really wanted the Senshi, but that option is gone. The Stark was my first choice when this was announced, with the Legion third. Everyone has different garages, so I get that other people might want/need the Liberte, Zizka, etc.....but I can't help thinking that most people are lacking Swedish, Chinese, and Japanese premiums vs. American, German, and French.
And if you aren't going to be able to play much on a preliminary weekend, consider choosing the country you want to knock out and only getting one completion. The competition is so close that you would contribute to the outcome.
Of course, on the final weekend you need to pick what you want to win, and possibly temper that with who you think will win. But I really hate the idea of getting a second Hammer, even if it is considered a different tank with paint/emblems different from the Hammer.
p.s. I hate you all for eliminating the Senshi from the available prize tanks.