The "
Perked Ordnance System" thread contains an entry to a faux BBS link, the 12th entry, by kamilyun. The quote "We will gradually phase out all ordinance in the MA to encourage..." is false.
Ironically, some people, including me, learned of a planned perked based ordinance system from other sources before even discovering the thread with the faux link. This is like being "on hook" when swimming in different waters from the fisherman or the original catch of the day.
In the 27th thread entry Hi Tech basically condones the hoax rather than clarifying any future intention to modify the game. However, the thread already existed, suggesting that there is a perk system, relating to ordnance, being considered or already planned for implementation. So, there was a thread, before any fishhook or bait was planted, unless Kev367th is also part of the hoax.
The concept of perk based ordnances being implemented may be a complete hoax, however, the rumor has spread like wildfire and upset many players, including veteran players, and is being wildly discussed within the game itself. It is not clear whether or not this is a complete hoax, or a hoax based on some truth.
The concept may have some basis in validity. To what degree the concept resides in fact, or fiction, I do not believe is clear to anyone other than AH2 insiders.
To the extent that the subject matter is being discussed, and the volume of people that have concerns over the subject, I believe it is doing the Aces High community harm. It would be unfortunate if customers left the game due to policy that is false, started by mere rumor, and entertaining only a handful of pranksters.
Is it wise for the game creator to condone something that may be construed as an insult to the customer? Is it wise to have any connection to something that might belittle the customer? Many people look up to the game creator and are very trusting.
What further confuses the matter and contributes to myth is that already implemented changes are being discussed within the same threads that possible faux changes are being discussed. For example, increasing the Auto-AK may be unwelcome by some, but is not a very significant change. Personally, it doesn't bother me, and I doubt anyone will leave the game over that single issue. A compounding of many issues is a different matter entirely.
Aces High 2 is a fun game with many subscribers. It would be gracious of Hi Tech to kindly dispel any myths now circulating about upcoming game modifications, and many of us would appreciate it. Please, lets end the propagation of false information now, as the joke has gone full circle, and there are people interested in knowing what actual changes are being planned.
Thank you kindly.
