I couldn’t tell you, the idea of time-based isn’t necessarily a bad thing however it shouldn’t be the only system. Both somewhat would work better together than separately, Time though should be prioritized for roles ex: Bomber Escorting.
Maybe a combination of both would be ideal? That way you can earn a bit more for doing well with actions?
Incentivizing is what the time system should be focused on in general for those who do not care for that stuff. Is often the best compromise. If you want a little more then do your job. However, you’re still gonna get something even if you don’t. Unsure how Gaijin would implement it. Since the idea would atm be an infant. Since its a hybrid of both ideas.
By, I don’t know, reverting the changes that made it worse (useful actions)? The excuse made due to people abusing the old system is ridiculous, since if they actually enforced their EULA instead of blanket punishing the players (including the ones who played legitimately), it’s likely sim would see a healthier playerbase in that mode. Now it’s just a mode “for fun” instead of also having a good incentive to go into a harder mode.