One wonders how many of this new batch of "tunnell visioned kill stealers" will one day vie for first place fighter scores. It's only an extension of the "picking" strategy employed by so many. They just wait for someone else to do a bit more of the dirty work before claiming the prize.
It's not surprising that this post comes after a "fighter town" rotation. Big furballs are the worst scenarios for gentlemanly fights. Sometimes there's just too much going on.
In time it will ebb when the new batch of flyers gets yelled at , or sees someone else yelled at for less than courteous behavior.
My suggestions;
- If you come across an engagement ask if help's needed. If no answer, try to
figure out if you should join the fight as a TEAM player. Let the other friendly
get the kill if he can. Try to keep the enemy guessing by maneuvering
within the fight but try to stay clear of the shot path.
- Walk (or fly) away from conga lines.
- Avoid burning planes, if they turn to you KILL them. Unless they pose a
threat to your side
All said, I still sometimes get between shooter and shootee, occasionall fire at a disabled plane (offset shot, can't see target), or make a pass through a tracer stream while trying to get an angle. Sorry to all when I do. I would rather you know me as a guy who has your six and can be called upon when it gets hairy than a guy who you need to watch out for lest you waste time fighting for the betterment of my kill ratio.
