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Offline Clownracer

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« on: November 27, 2005, 07:19:45 PM »
please tell me this is possable because i cant afford a joystik and really hate the mouse
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Offline Schatzi

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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2005, 04:44:56 AM »
No, keyboard flying not possible.

Youll either have to by a cheap stick (theres quite usable ones for around $15 to $20 USD) or give the mouse a go. Mouse flying *is* way harder to learn, but quite possible.

Come by the training arena (select it on startup screen), you have a two week online free trial period. Theres trainers and lots of other players around, that can help you get airborne. AH is not easy to learn, but very much fun!

You could also get in contact with the training corps via email to trainers@hitechcreations.com . Theyll be happy to make an appointment with you.
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2005, 04:47:18 AM »
Try feeding your mouse a better cheese and maybe the 2 of you can get along..
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2005, 04:49:46 AM »
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please tell me this is possable because i cant afford a joystik and really hate the mouse


Seriously tho i think you can actually do it but it would be less than inefficient.

Is this a Troll? :)
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2005, 02:22:46 PM »
im not a troll i rather use the # pad or even the arrow keys i HATE using the mouse
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Offline Clownracer

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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2005, 02:24:05 PM »
ok if i break down and buy one at best buy is there a joystick that you could reccomend????
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2005, 03:22:24 PM »
Saitek EVO should run you about $30.00.

It's a decent enough stick and has all you will need to fly AH, and have a chance of survivability.

Stay away from logitech sticks. They are not worth the $$ and wear out quickly. ( I have seen them broken right out of the box).

I think Schatzi is right. I have never seen or heard of the ability to fly AH from the keyboard.
Some do use a mouse though. However, I strongly recommend a joystick. Anything else will eventually tick you off.

cheers, and welcome to your new addiction.

RTR
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Offline Clownracer

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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2005, 03:46:59 PM »
it looks like ill pick that up in two weeks when i have money :( unless someone has a used one to sell for cheap/free :)
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2005, 03:50:22 PM »
oh and i used to play airwarrior in like '98 on aol same game right???
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2005, 04:05:46 PM »
Nope, largely different game. Just the same programmer.

Clown, why dont you just give mouse a shot while you wait on JS? you can practice on the online drones, familiarize yourself with the reast of the game interface....

For readups and to get started check out HTC help file and http://www.netaces.org .




RTR, i *think* you might be able to get off the ground using auto-takeoff and then proceed to fly with trim controls only. Fight? *Certainly* not.
« Last Edit: November 28, 2005, 04:08:50 PM by Schatzi »
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2005, 04:19:54 PM »
ahhh rgr that.

Thanks:)

RTR
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2005, 04:23:11 PM »
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Nope, largely different game. Just the same programmer.

Clown, why dont you just give mouse a shot while you wait on JS? you can practice on the online drones, familiarize yourself with the reast of the game interface....

For readups and to get started check out HTC help file and http://www.netaces.org .

RTR, i *think* you might be able to get off the ground using auto-takeoff and then proceed to fly with trim controls only. Fight? *Certainly* not. [/QUOTE

off line i can take off and fly/land with the mouse but fight.....no way i dont think it would be fu n to use my free two weeks as cannon fodder
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2005, 04:27:54 PM »
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Nope, largely different game. Just the same programmer.
 


I think it's inexact , HT was a AW player then was involved in Warbirds and finnally AH
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« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2005, 04:28:57 PM »
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off line i can take off and fly/land with the mouse but fight.....no way i dont think it would be fu n to use my free two weeks as cannon fodder



LoL, i can understand that... thats why i suggested hunting drones...
... or stop by the H2H free multiplayer... thats free.
« Last Edit: November 28, 2005, 04:31:41 PM by Schatzi »
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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2005, 04:30:14 PM »
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I think it's inexact , HT was a AW player then was involved in Warbirds and finnally AH


Ooops, sorry, my mistake....


Chalk it up to a babbling n00b :).
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