Historical HO as a tactic

[Grits]

I rarely take a HO shot on the first merge mainly because its not tacticly sound and you give up angles if the guy lead turns you. AFTER the first merge all bets are off and I will take any shot opportunity I get, and that includes HO's.

[SlapShot]

Anyone who says they don't take the HO shot in the MA is lying through their  teeth.

Absolutely !!!

I haven't EVER been in a merge in the MA where the guy HASN'T taken the shot (and this INCLUDES recognizeable vets).

I highly doubt it.

[Guppy35]

Originally posted by Saxman
Anyone who says they don't take the HO shot in the MA is lying through their  teeth. I haven't EVER been in a merge in the MA where the guy HASN'T taken the shot (and this INCLUDES recognizeable vets).

The guy I worry about is the guy who DOESN'T take the HO shot.  I figure he probably knows what he's doing and I'm going to have to work hard.  If the guy takes the HO, I figure even a sucky pilot like me has a shot to knock him down unless he's in an LA7 going light speed the other way.

I don't take a HO shot 99% of the time.  I'd be lying if I said I never did, but it's usually one of those situations where I'm getting ganged, or taking off at a base being vulched and the guy is running down the runway at me.

But there are most definately guys who don't take the HO.  To say you've never encountered one is amazing

[Grits]

Originally posted by Guppy35
The guy I worry about is the guy who DOESN'T take the HO shot.  I figure he probably knows what he's doing and I'm going to have to work hard.

Exactly. I never (OK, almost never) go for the HO on the first merge for that reason. I always try for angles on the first merge, and like Dan, if I see him go for the HO I think in my mind "this guy is dead now" because unless he runs, I have gotten the decisive angles advantage I need and the fight is only a matter of time. As I said though, after the first merge, I'll shot you in the face and not even think twice about it.

[jollyFE]

I always go for the HO, since I am not that skilled I will take luck any day.

HO + vulch = good day

All this discussion about whether it's historic or not, or whether it's BS in the MA isn't going to solve anything.  The bottom line in my opinion is kill or be killed and most af all have fun.

It's just a game

[Retired]

Originally posted by Saxman
Anyone who says they don't take the HO shot in the MA is lying through their  teeth. I haven't EVER been in a merge in the MA where the guy HASN'T taken the shot (and this INCLUDES recognizeable vets).

you kiding right?  The recognizable vets will be the first to HO you or pick you.  Especialy when in afurball.  Then they will tell you how bad your SA was.

That been said though, not every one will HO at the merge.

[storch]

Originally posted by Grits
As I said though, after the first merge, I'll shot you in the face and not even think twice about it.

bet your standing on your tippy toes to do it

[Grits]

Originally posted by storch
bet your standing on your tippy toes to do it

Nope, you always get down on your knees remember?

[Angry Samoan]

Does this make it ok to HO on merge in the MA ?

[storch]

Originally posted by Grits
Nope, you always get down on your knees remember?

if I got down on my knees I'd still 4" taller than you, pipsqueak.

[Angry Samoan]

TIP:
You can actually shoot down planes while on their SIX. Yes I know its hard to believe and so not to give away this tip I will from time to time provide the head on so not to give away my secret.


qoute from wldmn

[FiLtH]

In real life it wouldnt matter to me if the enemy was slinging bullets, cannons or toasters at me. I wouldnt want to take the risk.

  In AH the life or death becomes more of a "lets see if I can get him this time" thing. The reason the guys with cannons are more willing in AH is because they have shooting with them worked out. And they do more damage so why not? In real life the cannon guys had less ammo, and probably thought between the rate of fire of the 50 cals, and their own limited supply, it would be a better idea not to ho.

[Grits]

Originally posted by storch
if I got down on my knees I'd still 4" taller than you, pipsqueak.

While this may be true, I have good aim and you still end up taking the money shot like every good little fanboi should.  

[storch]

Originally posted by Grits
While this may be true, I have good aim and you still end up taking the money shot like every good little fanboi should.  

little pipsqueaks don't take shots and aren't allowed to handle currency.  so dream on little fella.

[TalonX]

I go for them in critical situations - example, a plane diving in to a field where we are dropping troops and I don't have time to use ACM to gain a real advantage.   Suicide is painless in AH.

That said, I will ALWAYS try to dive under a plane approaching HO.  If he is diving as well and we are destined to HO, I fire my guns, no regrets.