the reason why it has been inactive so far (and will be) is because of these rules you can be pretty sure, no one will really ever play this under these tus rules, and it's no wonder
You can't really prove this point
How do you know it isn't because the scheme is slow paced?
How do you know it isn't because newcomers love using explosive and flashy weapons?
How do you know it isn't because most people find the scheme boring?
How do you know it isn't because of the rules?
Of course you are entitled to your beliefs. I myself would rather not get all of my worms blocked during the first two turns (because now, due to people using the WormOrder module, they know who to block first). Holy War never was what you would call a popular scheme. I remember knowing exactly 3 people that played it consistently, those 3 being Phanton, Chelsea and Dmitry. And I remember all 3 of them agreeing with the rules; but that doesn't prove anything. I think I am just going to test the scheme myself, to see if it is even playable without the actual rules.