But I want, if I get the chance to play, to test my skills against a strong opponent (a newcomer or a veteran). And, judging objectively, if I start playing SoD, there will be few such opponents, but in WoT, I might be overwhelmed. All because WoT is developing, while SoD remains a casual game for many newcomers, which is very bad.

2 Stinger.
In SoD, a weaker player is more likely to have a chance, as R55Max wrote. With an equal start, a weaker player has nothing to gain against you.

You can't raise strong players by just saying nice things about how good you all are and how well you behave on the forum.

How many strong players were raised in the old St. Petersburg tournaments?
And how many good players are growing up now in WoT?
And name me at least ten active players who were raised in Bay over the past few years.

That is, normal communication is at least not worse for the growth of the game.

All I hear from you is - Alan Prost, Lord Maniac, Master of Lightings... WHO ARE THEY? WHERE ARE THEY? Live in the present, adapt.

Why should I adapt to Bay's communication style? :D
I've been adapted to WoT for a long time.

But I don't really like the current "heroic" atmosphere, there are some taunts and conflicts. The only good thing is that many new people are joining.

P.S. Are you coming by train or by car?