I think that 0.4 version (which was used for a year or so) destroyed all the fun, but it was regained in 0.5 and 0.6.
Of course currently the game is much better in aspects like graphics etc. Is it more fun, though? I wouldn't say so. Changes which appeared in 0.4 made duel quite dull, especially new dumbed down movement, which was a gift for +backers.
I find CPM duel more enjoyable than WarSow's atm (although I played only couple duels in the 0.6 version). Hovewer, there is also bomb&defuse gametype (take a look at the rickrollers cup) which is amazingly enjoyable, fun to watch and play. I'd recommend giving it a try ;)
The sad thing is that none of this cool games have any 'future'. I mean that we will be seeing steady decline in the number of players :(
It's a great game and I enjoyed it back when I was active on version 0.4 My problem is I was instagib player so I can't comment on the strong/weak ammo gameplay even though I had few matches. I even played in few cups and the skill level was very high. The cartoon graphics make it very easy to see and aim. I remember importing a crosshair from Quake 3 into Warsow and the community was very helpful, I even managed to do it in couple of hours without having a clue what I was doing. Also the console is used often for long midnight chat almost like IRC :D
There was not a single cheater in that game apart from one guy, but then again he made the cheat and was also helping with the development of the game. Warsow was my last competitive game and I will pick it again if I had the time to get back into gaming.
Its kind of fun. Just started playing a little bit last week or so. As usual though, there aren't really any NA players. Last time I checked there were only a few populated servers that were under 100 ping for me. All race and iCA.
the game is far too confusing for my simple mind, and i couldnt find games from what i remember. I would probably try it again though if a lot of quakers switched