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Offline smiggy

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« on: July 21, 2004, 06:46:32 PM »
After 2 years of flying in AH I have decided to call time on my account.

Sorry to say that the all new AH2 doesn't live up to my expectations.
The addiction factor has gone now for me now.
Frame rates suk even on my powerful PC at work, too much time and effort been wasted on minute details that in my opion the game didn't really need, skid marks, detailed tower windows, trees etc. etc.

I certainly aren't going out to buy a new PC purely to play a game on.

I'm even amazed that at 20,000 ft my FPS's still suck even when all that is around me is blue sky.

I loved the flying aspect of the game sometimes more than actual combat, my all  time high was breaking cloud and looking around at the view which in my opinion was the most realistic element of the game.
Whenever I used to go on holiday in a jet liner I always wondered what it was like to be in a Hurricane in the 40's. Well at least I have experienced that!

I now can't even be bothered with doing that offline its got that bad.

Anyway I just wanted to post a message to all I have flown with, squadded with or flown against, been a fair few.

Merc-Air,  my first squad
(Jackal1, Spot1, Eivind, OllyB, StevenB, Jodgi)

242 Squadron, as was.
(JOC, Birdshot, Hapstur, Morgy1, ICUnow)

and not forgetting the 31st Bomber Barons, thanks for making me an honourary American!!
Told you having a brit onboard would be fun!
Get some more!!!

Honourable NME's also to name a few that spring readily to mind, Javis7, Xbrit(make yer mind up!), WingZero, Fester, LTAR's (always enjoyed our encounters), JB's (again, same as LTAR's).

So I'd like to bid you all a heart felt au revoir and hope to maybe one day grace the AH air again.

Really hope the game gets to where it's trying to go.

to you all, and tally ho old beans!

Smiggyy.

Over and out!

Offline JB73

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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2004, 06:49:50 PM »
sorry to hear, the squad thanks you for the compliment sir <>!

hopefully you'll be back some day
I don't know what to put here yet.

Offline xBarrelx

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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2004, 06:58:10 PM »
Goodbye......I'm sorry AH2 couldn't keep you interested.

Offline FT_Animal

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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2004, 07:05:13 PM »
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Originally posted by smiggy
After 2 years of flying in AH I have decided to call time on my account.

Sorry to say that the all new AH2 doesn't live up to my expectations.
The addiction factor has gone now for me now.
Frame rates suk even on my powerful PC at work, too much time and effort been wasted on minute details that in my opion the game didn't really need, skid marks, detailed tower windows, trees etc. etc.

I certainly aren't going out to buy a new PC purely to play a game on.

I'm even amazed that at 20,000 ft my FPS's still suck even when all that is around me is blue sky.

I loved the flying aspect of the game sometimes more than actual combat, my all  time high was breaking cloud and looking around at the view which in my opinion was the most realistic element of the game.
Whenever I used to go on holiday in a jet liner I always wondered what it was like to be in a Hurricane in the 40's. Well at least I have experienced that!

I now can't even be bothered with doing that offline its got that bad.

Anyway I just wanted to post a message to all I have flown with, squadded with or flown against, been a fair few.

Merc-Air,  my first squad
(Jackal1, Spot1, Eivind, OllyB, StevenB, Jodgi)

242 Squadron, as was.
(JOC, Birdshot, Hapstur, Morgy1, ICUnow)

and not forgetting the 31st Bomber Barons, thanks for making me an honourary American!!
Told you having a brit onboard would be fun!
Get some more!!!

Honourable NME's also to name a few that spring readily to mind, Javis7, Xbrit(make yer mind up!), WingZero, Fester, LTAR's (always enjoyed our encounters), JB's (again, same as LTAR's).

So I'd like to bid you all a heart felt au revoir and hope to maybe one day grace the AH air again.

Really hope the game gets to where it's trying to go.

to you all, and tally ho old beans!

Smiggyy.

Over and out!


You'll be back     ;-)

Anim

Offline ra

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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2004, 07:13:00 PM »
We'll miss all your interesting posts.

Offline smiggy

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« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2004, 07:17:41 PM »
Changed ISP/email address and couldn't remember my previous password so old account (smiggyy) on the BB was lost.

But thanks for posting anyway.:rolleyes:



Smiggs.

Offline Jackal1

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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2004, 04:54:47 AM »
Smig, you were a lot of fun to fly with bud. You will be missed. Hope to see ya back .
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Offline Furball

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« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2004, 05:13:51 AM »
Cya smiggy, sorry to see you go
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Offline Cooley

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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2004, 12:23:20 PM »
Hate to see ya go Smigg S!

Lotta class ya got there Ra...
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2004, 12:31:04 PM »
Smiggy, don't mind Ra the Mighty Mental Midget.

Never flew with ya but it's always a shame to see someone leave because the game didn't live up to their expectations.

Take care, sir!  

Offline Gamble

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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2004, 12:52:54 PM »
Thx and from the LTARS. I understand your fustration.

If were still here hope to see you back.

LTARgmbl.

Offline 68DevilM

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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2004, 04:48:34 PM »
as im told ah1 had problems too when first introduced

hang in there it will get better;)

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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2004, 05:29:44 PM »
for your kind words............


Have bought a copy of Il2-Sturmovik with the forgotten battles expansion pack. Has online play available so will give it a try.


Anyone played it at all?

Smiggy.

Offline sling322

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« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2004, 06:48:56 PM »
Heh...you're cancelling AH because you cant get good frame rates and switching to IL2 instead?  Get ready for a wake up call......

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« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2004, 06:52:44 PM »
if, as you say, you have a powerful pc, you should seek help in tweeking the settings to get decent frame rates. It CAN be done..its just a little work.