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Offline republic

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« on: February 28, 2006, 11:16:49 AM »
I'm new to AH, though not to flight sims.  Ahh...the days of Aces Over the Pacific....

I always thought my modem (I live in God's country, no DSL) would prevent me from being able to play a flight sim online.  I saw the AH free 2 weeks and took a chance...wow...I'm glad i did.

And then I was really impressed.  Having played several MMO's (Eve Online, WoW, etc) and the occasional FPS (using my work's T-1) I was prepared for "l33t sp33k" and supurfluous profanity....but to my astonishment I was greeted with professionalism and maturity.

So if you see the name Republic in the skies near you, give me a shout.
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Offline Pooface

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Re: Obligatory Noob Post
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2006, 11:22:33 AM »
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Originally posted by republic
I'm new to AH, though not to flight sims.  Ahh...the days of Aces Over the Pacific....

I always thought my modem (I live in God's country, no DSL) would prevent me from being able to play a flight sim online.  I saw the AH free 2 weeks and took a chance...wow...I'm glad i did.

And then I was really impressed.  Having played several MMO's (Eve Online, WoW, etc) and the occasional FPS (using my work's T-1) I was prepared for "l33t sp33k" and supurfluous profanity....but to my astonishment I was greeted with professionalism and maturity.

So if you see the name Republic in the skies near you, give me a shout.



welcome to AH bud!

check out the training arena when you log in, there is a very steep learning curve to this net crack, and finding a trainer in there will help you on your way:aok

and, there is leet speak here, but it is either a joke or retarded teens, either way, it's funny :D
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Offline tkor

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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2006, 11:25:40 AM »
Welcome Republic,
Profanity is filtered out of the text buffer, but you may see some l33t sp33k (which, I think, is more often sarcasm), but overall, most are great guys in a great community.
Enjoy your association with this game, and, again, Welcome!
Tkor
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Offline Simaril

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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2006, 01:16:44 PM »
It's teasingly called "Aces Crack" for a reason.

I'd played some boxed sims, like Their Finest Hour and Euaropean Air War. I didnt do that well, but had no idea why. honestly gave up on the genre.

Then my brother introduced me to AH. I've played for 2 years now (really -- this is my 24th tour!), and I've not wanted to paly any other computer game.

When i started, I stank putridly, but I slowly learned the "why" and improved. (Noe I'm good enough that it only takes antipersperant and a little cologne to cover up the rankness.) Looking back, I wish i had taken more advantge of the trainers and the Dueling Arena learning opportunities to sahorten the learning time.

You'll meet some interesting, quality people from literally all over the world; you'll have soem great sonversations; you'll work your way up a skill learning  curve that makes golf look like Candyland. Theres nothing like it.

Dont get discouraged when you cant get anywhere -- just look for soem help, and you'll be surprised to see that even the "famous" names will take time to show you some stuff.
« Last Edit: February 28, 2006, 01:19:16 PM by Simaril »
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Offline MoeRon

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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2006, 01:23:09 PM »
wouldn't worry too much about the dialup connection, we have several dialup squaddies and they regurlarly kick booty
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Offline skernsk

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Re: Obligatory Noob Post
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2006, 01:46:34 PM »
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I(I live in God's country, no DSL)


Then why does it say 'Oklahoma' as your location?  :t

Welcome aboard.
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Offline MINNOW

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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2006, 02:07:47 PM »
Republic!  Welcome to AH!
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Offline RTR

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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2006, 02:26:06 PM »
Welcome to your addiction Republic!

Pretty good community here. You are in for a ride!

and welcome.
RTR
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