Some adjustments and a request

[TheBug]

I feel that removing the B26s, was a sound, logical and thought out decision by the CT staff.  Of course that is just my opinion.

It is also my opinion that your coming into this thread, acting the way you did Shifty, totally off-base, accusing the CT Staff of playing favortism to Storch's "whining" is just down right counter-productive.

We finally have a staff that is interested in player input, being pro-active, reacting to situations before they get out of hand and you find the need to chastise them??

I am all for you expressing your opinion Shifty and for one very much respect it.  But don't you think you could have voiced your opinion in a much more constructive format?  Give a list of your reasons for wanting to keep the B-26, be open to other's opinions and willing to debate them with the proper maturity level.   In the end what is best for the arena and not for each individual should be the clear choice.  I don't see by the "roadmap" you have chosen to layout will get you that result.

Unless your theory holds true..... Because you are acting like Storch.


Shifty, and I hope you take my post in the good nature I intended it.  See you in the AvA!

[Oldman731]

Originally posted by TheBug
Because you are acting like Storch

Heh.  Shifty's just an old codger, like Storch and...er...um...me....

We aged ones are expected to be crotchety.  Shifty and I go back aways, so there was no offense taken here.  I instinctively knew he had missed his meds this morning... heh...

- oldman

[Shifty]

My mistake was mentioning Storch. He actually asked his question in a thoughtful manner. For his effort he got a remark from me, and a couple of others, that he didn't deserve on this thread.

My comments about Storch's influence were meant as a joke , and teasing OM about getting soft, hence the laughing face.

I was trying to point out the Allies were left with little to defend themselves for two days , and it was as if nobody noticed. As soon as the shoe was on the other foot something was done about it. I don't know how many times I agreed that the A20 was plenty , and I had no problem with the B26 being removed.

My point was pay attention to both sides , don't over compensate because one side doesn't raise hell everytime it's fangs are dulled. I didn't insult the AvA crew , as far as accusing them of being off their meds, or having a bad day. Thats whats been said to me, by OM.  Now TheBug is telling me I'm acting like Storch.  So again who has been insulting?

It's not like I want a one sided Allied setup ethier. I've been very vocal about suggesting subs to help beef up the Japanese planeset.

You guys act like I'm an extrahunk for asking questions about how the setup is being managed. I'm not a basher I  don't spend the majority of my time knocking the AvA staff , or anybody else in here, or in the arena. I do point out things I see that I don't feel are correct.

I'm just asking if your going to worry about fairness for one side. Be just as deligent with the other. However  it looks like you don't question the staff. So I won't. The only apology I'm going to offer though is to Storch

[TheBug]

You are right Shifty, now that you've pointed it out, I see the great constructive benefits of your post.  Sorry I don't know what I was thinking.

[Shifty]

I didn't say they were constructive.  Your comments about not seeing the roadmap are right on. I should have just said what I was thinking , not try to use any humor or beat around the bush. Or better yet just keep my thoughts to myself, which is what I'll try to do from now on.  Your right, I'm wrong. I should never raise any questions concerning the setups
It's not like I can do anything about it anyway, so why worry about it?

[Skyfoxx]

Shifty,

Nothing wrong with you questioning anything here imo.
I don't see you week after week nit picking what seems like every setup to death to fit your own agenda, then slamming everyone who doesn't agree.
It's easy enough to look back through this forum and see who makes the so called "constructive" posts and the juvenile comments that go with many of them.
I don't see you on that list.

[Shifty]

Thnx Foxx.
I just have to remember what seems brilliant , and witty to me , probably seems out in left field to others.

Theres that old saying.. "Better to be thought of as a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll try and remember that if I get the urge to post comments in the future.

[TheBug]

Originally posted by Shifty
Your right, I'm wrong. I should never raise any questions concerning the setups
 

I don't ever recall implying that you should never voice your concern.  Actually I said the exact opposite and mentioned that I place value upon your opinion.  It wasn't your message that I had a "beef" wiht it was the package you chose to wrap it in.  That was ALL I was saying.  

I personally think you could and should have a lot of influence in helping with the setups.  But if you are sincere in that I think you might want to consider your approach.  I meant my post strictly as friendly advice, like I said.   Unless you are getting caught up in your frustrations I can see no way why you should take as "labeling you as an extrahunk"??

Have you considered, if you haven't already, possibly participating in the AvA development group?

[Shifty]

Originally posted by TheBug


Have you considered, if you haven't already, possibly participating in the AvA development group?

Actually I think I have. I've volunteered for just about everything I can think of concerning this arena. The development group may have come up as the CT development group when I was not paying attention,  during my Wings Over Vietnam  fetish last summer. If I didn't , it means I probably managed to miss the thread.

Ethier way , I'm really done this this episode. It's just not that big of a deal. I was frustrated Sunday, and Monday, at the lack of Allied ability to counter the IJN fleet with any kind of attack aircraft. I knew things would be different by Tuesday , so I rode it out. When Wednesday rolled around and a problem for the Axis was fixed already. I was amused , not frustrated. The main source of my amusement was the fact that there are constant complaints of Allied bias.  I thought it would be fun to make a point about Sunday, and Monday, using a reversal of the old Allied Bias arguement.

Well it seems my sense of humor, and idea of fun is not shared by as many as I thought it might be. So all I did was open a can of worms over something that was already in the past, and just wasn't  important. I failed to remember that staffers are constantly seeing complaints , and appreciate them even less when they come at them as half azzed jokes. So yes it's my fault the thread went down the toilet. The funniest thing about the whole episode is I agree the B26s were too much. I should have just kept my thoughts about Sunday, and Monday to myself. In the future I'll try and remember what i learned on this thread.

[Arlo]

Not even actively playing at this moment and yet the deja vu is strong here, Luke.

[Oldman731]

Originally posted by Arlo
Not even actively playing at this moment and yet the deja vu is strong here, Luke.

Get back in your hole.

- oldman (looking around for whack-a-mole mallet)

[memnon]

Originally posted by gear
There's been a rash of early mornning CV killing going on.Players switch sides move fleets switch back and kill them.
  Is there a way to set a time limit that will let you change country and then switch back after a set amount of time passes?

I know i have been away for a long time but i still remember the things i learned when i was member of the staff and there are a few things that can be done to stop the porking, milking and early mornning CV killing.
NOTE These are only sugeestions.

1. As Storch suggested raise the base capture to thirty or fourty troops or you can change the down time on the field ack to half what it is so that it takes two or more people working together to take a base.

2.Set a time limit for when a player changes sides to an hour or even two. I know this will cause people to be upset but it's only an hour that's three sorties or in my case like sixity .

3. I know i'm going to get flamed for this one but you can also set the carriers so that can't be moved which for this setup would be usless. You can also increase the amount of bombs it takes to destroy a carrier.

Like i said above these are only suggestions and the staff probably already considered them.

My 2 cents

Thanks to all the AvA staff