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Offline Waffle

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« on: May 06, 2006, 02:58:38 AM »
Was thinking about how the community has been growing by leaps and bounds lately. (at least it seems by all the new names)

Anyway, I'm thinking about putting some time in the TA, just so some of the new guys/girls can have another poor soul helping them along their way.

I know there are plenty others here that have been around and could probably be of use in the TA. Not as a "trainer" officially, but as someone who can take an hour or so out of their weekly gameplay to help answer questions about the game, how to take-off,  how to raise your landing gear, ect.....and maybe help some of the trainers out, if they're flooded with Q's.

So next time you decide to log off cause you've been ho'd by me in an il2 :D -  Take a few minutes off and ask if anyone's new and would like some help, or just goto the TA and see if anyone needs help.

You could be gaining a new pal or squaddie, or just someone else that really hates the way Waffle ho's in the il2. :)

Remember - you guys are what makes the community. The old dogs here were once young pups. And we all know you can't teach an old dog new tricks (but you can use shock collars) . So teach em right, teach em young.....


-waffle
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Offline BigB717

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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2006, 03:01:54 AM »
i sure will


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Offline Schatzi

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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2006, 07:54:09 AM »
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Originally posted by Batfink in another thread

I would ask you fellows to return the circle, in 6 months time help out one person looking to improove, and the circle continues.



Yes. Im all for that. The more "vets" some to the TA, the more the "old ways" get passed on to the next generation.

I know theres 10 Teens there, with an attention span of a sandwich toast asking why their landing gear wont come down....... but the 11th one asking for help and listening, trying to get better - he makes it worth.
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2006, 08:14:45 AM »
don't know how much i will b able to help but i'm willing to help anyway i can. let me know when i'm needed.


<> all the new guys and girls


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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2006, 08:21:13 AM »
I agree it would be good to teach some of the new people, but these people get trained in the la7 and spit 16 sometimes and all you need is to have a decent stick in a la7 or spit 16 and just gets pretty boring to fight them.  If going train them should have them trained in a plane thats a little bit challanging to fly.  

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Offline Ghosth

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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2006, 09:14:22 AM »
Well there has been a huge influx of new people over the spring break.

We are just at the point of getting rid of many of the 2 weekers. The ones that are left would certainly appreciate any help, tips, etc.

Most of the trainers are still reeling from dealing with so many 8 - 14 yr olds in such a short period of time. So now would be a really GOOD time to lend a hand if your so inspired.

& Thanks all.
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2006, 09:17:28 AM »
It's tough to get diamonds from charcoal but I'll keep trying.
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2006, 09:40:50 AM »
Ghosth.... not only trainers are reeling :huh.

You say theres light at the horizon? :)
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2006, 11:42:21 AM »
If you need help teaching them how to HO, I'm your guy. Anything beyond "gear up? okay, now aim for the head!" is going to be beyond my skillset.
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2006, 12:14:44 PM »
Hey wafffle good point,
 I don't mind typing to someone to help them get voice going if they are new or having problems. But I give up when people want me to type out solutions on flying procedures. Its just to much of a pain for me to call fun.
 Anyway whats the official Rule on this? I wouldn't mind coming to the training arena and doing some one on one " here's how it works style" training,,,IF i wasn't expected to type everything out.
 It blows my mind how many new players jump straight into the ma and expect everything to be easy and learn it all on the way while flying toward an enemy base to get there first kill.ROTFLMAO
 I have drug a few over to the training arena in the past to help them, I will try to be off more help.
Good Post.
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Offline TinmanX

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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2006, 01:31:20 PM »
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Originally posted by betty
don't know how much i will b able to help but i'm willing to help anyway i can. let me know when i'm needed.


You could show the newbies which direction not to take off in, in buffs.

I'll be there when I can. I've been meaning to get back into the TA for some time.
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2006, 06:26:01 PM »
Myself and any of the LTAR squad members would be more than happy to help where we can.

We usually try to always help the new guys entering the game.

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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2006, 06:32:02 PM »
I often helped out in the TA when I was disgusted with gameplay in the MA. It was my way of trying to help change the future, I did in fact make several new friends.:aok
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2006, 06:55:11 AM »
Blooz, Schatzi, Infensus, Grubzilla,saskid, pooface, (list goes on & on) you guys are in there regularly. And probably seldom even get a thank you.  

To all the TA "Vets" who come fly, help a bit, answer questions when no trainers are around. One very sincere "Thank YOU" from at least this trainer.

Yes I think I see light peeking through the clouds.
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2006, 07:30:30 AM »
I will be happy to teach people my bad habits!

When I am done, I hope they fly for Bish or Knits.   :)

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