Yeah it was a red flag, the final one.
I do plan on coming up to the lair for Wednesday nights as soon as I can free that day up. I invest too much time in the hobby to not get some games in, and not to mention I love playing. As far as the rules obsession, min/maxing seems to be the norm and not the exception with that group. Which is fine, it felt like it was rarely for fun and more about bragging rights and being a subject of conversation.
The Cryx hate ran very strong. Other factions represented were Legion/Circle/Menoth/Cygnar/Ret.