Author Topic: newbie (Read 1539 times)

lock&load007 · « **on:** January 28, 2007, 07:36:31 PM »

whats up guys i just downloaded the game this is really the 1st flying game i am trying and i am just lost as hell i really dont know anything about setting things up because i am a computer dumb..

i have read many things in these forums but i just cant get it from what i have read it seems like it could be a fun game but to be honest i dont think i will be able to play in live server ever .

is there any way someone can teach me what i need to enjoy playing this game and spending $15 a month?

Spatula · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2007, 07:53:25 PM »

Best place to start is probably

http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/

or

http://www.netaces.org/

The only advice i can give ya, is dont give up!

Blagard · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2007, 02:48:11 PM »

Be sure to use a joystick as the game is simply too much hassle with a mouse. If you do not have one already look at getting something with either a twisty stick or rocker for rudder control. Later when you are hooked on it you can go shopping for a some top end gear and separate rudder pedals.

You can never have too many buttons for use in AH.

Otherwise just work follow the links in the previous post to learn all about setting up. It really is not difficult.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2007, 04:11:15 PM »

Welcome Lock..

You just did the best thing you could do. Ask questions.

If you don't have a stick you do definately need one. As Spatula posted read all of the help files out there. Get comfortable off line and then head to the TA.

Reading these boards is a great way of figuring out out basics and theories that you then try to put in to practice.

Listen to the trainers and pay attention to what they say here and in the training area. Each of them is a superior flyer and genuinely want to help out.

Good luck and as I was told 'welcome to your new addiction'

lock&load007 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2007, 04:16:02 PM »

yea i looked at all that stuff already and i am still clueless i left all the settings the way they were default i guess..i have read from the links but like i said in my 1st post i really am just to dumb with setting this stuff up i play AMERICAS ARMY and BATTLEFIELD 2 setting those up were very simply but these are to much for me.

i have played a few hours now and to be honest it's boring as hell but i am sure thats because i dont have everything set up right also,from what i have read the games seems like a ton of fun but maybe it's just not for me.and i would need a lot more than 2 weeks to learn the basics of the game so i dont think i would pay $15 a month to learn.

thanks for responding back to my post

BaldEagl · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2007, 05:40:44 PM »

Lock&Load,

I think we need more specifics before anyone can give you any help.

Does the game load? Can you get into the off-line arena? Can you see your clipboard? Can you start your engine?

I don't think anyone wants to write a 100 page disertation. Tell us specifically where you are having trouble and maybe we can help.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2007, 06:05:18 PM »

L&L if they're questions that you don't want to post feel free to pm them to me if you like. The basic beginner questions I'll be more than happy to help with. Once you get past that you'll want to move on to the trainer corps or some of the more accomplished folks on here.

Trust me this game is addictive once you get in the air

lock&load007 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2007, 06:26:47 PM »

bald, it is me i am just not to smart thats the problem the game loads fine i have gone to the offline section i got into the plane and let auto take get me in air but than i can fly around but not as fast as any of the other planes i shoot at the planes flying around but never even close to hitting them.

i do have a joy stick logiteach force 3D pro but i have no idea how to set it up read stuff on it but it just dont click for me not sure how set it up still it seems like you need to know the game a bit so that you can set up the joy stick as needed but i am a retard and cant do it

i also know nobody wants to write a 100 page disertation thats why i said thanks to you guys for posting back to me i can see this game takes more than just a good computer and sound card to play it.

when i read the forums and help sections it's like it chinese to me again thanks guys for replying back. i will look around some more with in the next 2 weeks and see how it goes i can see it changing much tho but i will look around some more

Dichotomy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2007, 06:36:27 PM »

that happend to me too L&L...

do you have a throttle control on your stick?

Schatzi · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2007, 06:38:22 PM »

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Originally posted by lock&load007
bald, it is me i am just not to smart thats the problem the game loads fine i have gone to the offline section i got into the plane and let auto take get me in air but than i can fly around but not as fast as any of the other planes i shoot at the planes flying around but never even close to hitting them.

Get close for shooting. The distance to target can be read in the icon... its in yards. Start shooting only when the target shows 400 or less.... 200 is optimum.

i do have a joy stick logiteach force 3D pro but i have no idea how to set it up read stuff on it but it just dont click for me not sure how set it up still it seems like you need to know the game a bit so that you can set up the joy stick as needed but i am a retard and cant do it

http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/controllers/controllers.htm
There is a printable version of that write up (in PDF format) linked at the top of the article. Print it out and follow the instructions in game one by one. If you have any trouble, let us know exactly what the issue is, and well help you then.

i also know nobody wants to write a 100 page disertation thats why i said thanks to you guys for posting back to me i can see this game takes more than just a good computer and sound card to play it.

Aces High has a very steep learning curve. Its a full blown simulation that needs a lot more then ASDW and spacebar to fire. But its worth it if you do not mind putting a little time and effort into a game. If you prefer a some more immediate success, then Aces High is definitly not your game. It takes weeks to get decent, and years to relly excell.... and even then theres good and bad days .

when i read the forums and help sections it's like it chinese to me again thanks guys for replying back. i will look around some more with in the next 2 weeks and see how it goes i can see it changing much tho but i will look around some more

If you havent gone online yet, then wait on it untill youre a little more comfortable with the game for your free trial period. You can always go to the 8 Player mode (thats player hosted rooms with a max of 8 people), which is free.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2007, 06:48:00 PM »

^^^^

This lady is definately somebody you listen to

68Boomer · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2007, 07:20:04 PM »

LocknLoad,

My Freind, you are not alone! I have been at it for 7 months now and I am still below the learning curve. For me, after the basics off line and in the TA, the best thing was to jump in the deep end.

Not that I know a lot, (these Senior Guys know a whole bunch more than me), but I'll be happy to meet with ya in the TA sometime and give ya what I know. I live on the west coast and am on in the A.M. and most evenings after 2100.

Just don't give up....it does get better!

lock&load007 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2007, 07:38:20 PM »

i need to read more on this TA?

Dichotomy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2007, 07:56:41 PM »

it's the Training Area in the online version...

Good place to get your feet wet

lock&load007 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2007, 08:01:04 PM »

oh thats in the online area ..you see i would have never checked there i did not want to go to live server i am sure to crash and mess up others who are learning