Hi,
The guy here, "pluck," reiterates my feelings, too, though I think he is spoofing and making fun of it. I see Christian threads in here and I know at least one guy's username refers to him maybe being a pastor and this activity, what this game is, isn't what Christianity is about, not what it is ideally to be. I have second thoughts about killing cartoon planes, everytime. But I still do it. Real life combat, if ordered to kill not cartoons? Without hesitation, not one second thought, I would do as ordered.
I don't shoot chutes. It is bad sportsmanship.
I got me a few honest kills this tour compared to my previous attempts. Once I know I got a guy, I don't chase him down, either. I also do not deliberately try to get credit for another guy's kill. And if I see a 1-on-1 duel going on, I don't butt in unless I'm asked. There is supposedly a chivalry ethic going on here as to the "Air Warrior" crowd and I try to live within that code of conduct. A lot of guys here do not. There is definitely an air of mean spiritedness in here, MA, especially LW (both), even by some CM staffers, or might I say especially (LOL!).
But war is war, and whatever it takes to win seems to be how it is done here. Actually, real life combat, there is a code of conduct that is expected and hello to pay if one steps over the line. I asked my real life military instructors about that, and they basically said USA soldiers are not barbarians. My WWII Pacific Marine uncle (now dead) would tell you a different story, though.
Concerning HO's? HO's to me are not unlike a 12th century robust joust. People whine about it, but what is wrong with a head-on shot? My experience every time is the guy is intent on ramming. I now avoid it. I also avoid the furball stupidity and pretty much try to operate as Kylander talks about in his book.
On my end, me bailing? Clipboard is always ready when I bail. I have learned to freefall quite a ways down as I hear them coming for a chute vulch. I pop my chute and END SORTIE immediately. Surviving is better than dying as I usually keep my perk points, though reduced compared to a proper RTB. To "hot place down there" with score, but perk points come in handy and I want to keep what I have earned.
This game is played by a lot of different types of mentalities and personalities. It is about winning. I think, some, it is about whinning. Whatever works for you, do, as long as you are not violating TOS via HTC.
A psychology major could have fun with what goes on in here and do a master's thesis.
Fun game. And points don't matter...
