Combat theatre and other thoughts

[Tinpot]

Why do so few people fly in the Combat theatre? Its a pity. Some of the scenarios are good and the realism of flying axis or alied planesets is refreshing. This is a ww2 simulator I thought, so some historical accuracy might be good.

Endless Spit on Spit battles, or hordes of LA7's and N1K'ds fighting each other are a little dull. Here's an idea, why not have the three nationalities fly three different planesets. Like Rooks flying Allied and bish flying German Italian, knights could fly Soviet and Japanese.  then you choose the nationality and planeset you like.  Just an idea I'm open to suggestions re the combinations. So what do you guys think?

Could we have a JU52? And the odd Shernman or T34?a nd external views for GV's would be good.

Finaly, then I'll pipe down and await responses, the Main arena is fun but the maps are getting boring. Any chance of some new ones. Like maybe the British Isles and Northern Europe. Or the Soviet Union or even the Mediteranian.

[Tinpot]

I know my typing stinks but you get the gist.

(apologies for odd words I speak original english )

[Overlag]

the problem with a country having a certain plane set would be that most people hate plane A....and like to fly plane B and C instead.... I dont think it will balance either.

infact i go as far as saying i hate the idea

but yes, MA is getting boring, we need a new map *hint* *hint*

[Squirrel]

There are usually a fair number (30-50) in the CT during US primetime 10-12PM EST but thats awfully early for you fellas.  Historical matchups are always more immersive imho. Sqrl

[bizket]

That same concept just about killed Warbirds. It wont work

[Cooley]

^ what Biz said

Over the years,no matter what sim...
seems about 10% or less get involved in scenarios, combat theatre's, Axis/Allies etc etc

#1 reason IMO,is your buds are in MA,funner to fly with them
#2"What, you want me to leave the MA?!, but we will lose fields!

little more PTO set ups in CT would be welcome also i think:cool:

[aztec]

There are a couple of reasons I don't fly the CT much and I don't seem them shutting up and going away any time soon.

[Squire]

Killed Warbirds? I know what killed Warbirds (from its past glory), it was lack of focus and development...not what kind of arena they had. I left after 6 years, because it wasnt going anywhere. In any case a "MA" and a "CT" is fine, there is room for both imho.

The MA hounds like to say that the WW2 Arena killed it, but thats just mythology. Endless unfullfiled promises and beta after beta with no end in sight did it for me.

[lazs2]

well.... The fights are better cause they are restricted to a few areas and not the "missunz dudz:  attitude but...

the matchups are historical and very limited... very rarely do you see a fair matchup and when you do... you figure out the other sides moves pretty quickly..  the fights are very predcitable.

best times are earl/mid war with slower planes.

I go there on occassion and it is fine but the historical same ol same ol gets old pretty quick... I mean... how many moves can a 109 or 190 make against a spit?

lazs

[Shane]

and how many moves can a fm2 against ?

that argument is tired, lazs...

face it, you just prefer the crowded furballs in the MA - it's easier to be saved by your buddies from your own mistakes. not that there's anyting wrong with that.

[save]

OTOH WB only has numbers in wwIIarena
(allied/axis)

Noone bother to fly in the Main Arena.
Many diagrees with axis/Allies - others prefers it.

TK have taken one step further and have a mission based allies/axis setup.

wwIIonline is axis/allies. It  presents the largest playerbase of them all - agreed most do the fps / tank ground war.


Its for good and bad, diversity is fine - pick what type of arena and game that fits your "flying fix" and expectations of realism in a game



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[Squire]

I wish there was more competition out there.

[Mugzeee]

I have been telling my Squad mates, for months now, that i have serious doubts about the longevity of AH2 Tour Of Duty. All for the very reasons you guys have stated about the CT, plus a few more.
I belive it will be a Smash for about 3 to 4 months maybe even a year... do to its depth of new game features. Then AH2 TOD attendance will drop sharply.
Fact is....The vast majority play for the Human interaction no matter how Rude or Friendly the exchanges may be.
The other reason is the Competitive nature in us all to beat the other HUMAN...not the AI of the Game.
Henceforth...AH2 CLASSIC will Thrive, whilst AH2 TOD will not likely get near the turn out in the Long Haul as HTC is hoping for.
Signed : MugZ...self appointed Marketing Consultant.

[lazs2]

shane... no i don't think so.   In the MA the plane you are fighting might also be the one that is helping you...  The possibilities and combos are endless in the MA.. not only with the planes you are fighting and fighting in but, the planes that might help you.

I don't really know how many times my "
buddies" have helped me in the MA compared to the CT but I would say that people help a little more in the CT.   The furs can be huge in the CT and low and you get 6 calls and help.   I find the CT easier to get kills in but also easier to be stuck in an inferior plane in and die because there is no other choice...  you fly anyway because it is the only action.

I like the fights in the Ct better in some cases because in those cases the fights are closer and there is no land grab.  people are there to fight.  50 guys is much better in the CT under the right setup than 500 guys hiding from each other and porking fuel in the MA...  

but... no matter how you cut it... the planesets get old and predictable fast.   Wouldn't want a steady diet of it.  

I like fighting you well enough in the CT and it doesn't seem that either of us needs any help in killing the other .

lazs