Question?

They’ve certainly faded in popularity. However, they are still being produced.

I’m not that familiar with Flames of War but you don’t really have to ‘chase’ units in it if I understand correctly. You buy the stuff you want although I think since Flames is metal you’re talking more loot plus rule books.

I’m playing A&A mini’s because it is very easy to play also for children. You can buy the different tanks on the net or eBay.
I’m also repainting the tanks and making diorama’s to make it more realistic. I even add spotters with off board artillery and reinforced positions for infantry en artillery combined with self made barbed wire f.e.

If you look on the net you can find a lot off information and photo’s.