I just wonder where should I start to put my time in if I:
- Don't want anything to do with roping
- Want a slower game mode
I recommend playing TTL (Island Team17) which is one of the most fun strategical schemes that are currently being played competitively a lot these years.
I recommend Intermediate, because it's a classic. People play the CWT/ONL scheme usually.
I recommend playing Forts specially for funners.
Mole Shopper is played a lot too. You might like this scheme, but there are many people that don't like it. Probably one of the most controversial schemes of WA.
I recommend Supersheeper, because it's fun and it is amazing to train the super sheep control. Either newbies or pros like it.
I recommend Mine Madness or BnA if you want to have fun.
You might like to play Boom Race with the old scheme (single shot mode). Although people prefer the new scheme with Weapons Use Doesn't End Turn. Although that turns the game a lot more fast paced.
If you like BnG, you should definitely play Grenade Wars. It's being played a lot lately, even competitively and it is way more closer to W2 BnG than WA BnG. Not to say it's way more fun to play than WA BnG.
You might wanna try Bungee Race, Battle Race too.
All of these examples are slow schemes.
Hysteria is not so slow due to the turn time and key combos, but if you enjoy BnG, you should definitely play Hysteria. Great chance to fall in love for this scheme. And Aerial is similar to it. You should try too.