Should newb questions be paid more attention to?

[TalonX]

Normally, you might find this as a wishlist, without the cover fire.  

[redman555]

im aint gonna lie, i really really really find noobs anoying... exspecially when they come in and say like "how do u take a base" or "how do i lower flaps", really... go to the freakin TA and b quiet

[sullie363]

Originally posted by hitech
sullie363: I am reminded of the line in Private Ryan when they are talking how griping goes up hill, And he says Listen to him , This is how to gripe.

Nice hidden request in the vale of helping newbies.

HiTech

Thanks

But I actually was serious that perhaps questions about non-existent game elements could be considered as possible additions to the game.  These new players ask these questions because they are assuming "well this must be part of the game, it only makes sense."  Well, maybe some of it does make sense and we just never thought of it.  

I also never really requested the community to help newbies more but rather to consider their ignorance driven questions as opportunities for new ideas.  Not to say new players shouldn't be helped though

[Rich46yo]

Originally posted by redman555
im aint gonna lie, i really really really find noobs anoying... exspecially when they come in and say like "how do u take a base" or "how do i lower flaps", really... go to the freakin TA and b quiet

                           Either answer the question or put them on ignore/squelch. Then maybe one day they can be an ace of a cartoon game and looks down on "noobs".

                          Ive listened to a lot of babbling on that VOX but 99% of it hasn't come from noobs.

[airspro]

Interesting idea you have there >"Is my rank my perk points?" - Maybe it should be, would throw score whoring on its head.


More points toward rank if you get more perks that flight .

Interesting post to say the least .

[doc1kelley]

Actually I think a noob should show a little bit of personal responsibility in the beginning of his AH career.  The most basic of questions (how do I start my engine and takeoff) are almost endless and it's annoying as heck.  HTC didn't take the time to build a help system and assemble a lot of information and create an arena just for training the basics just to make work for his employees.  I think it's our responsibility as a community to answer questions that aren't covered in the most basic parts of the game but geez, noobs need to take some initiative and spend 15-30 minutes and go over the supplied data before playing.  Those that expect to download the game and jump online and expect us to hand hold them to get their engine started and into the air are the ones that annoy me.  I don't give anyone the Alt-F4 response, I just won't respond at all.

All the Best...
Jay
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[uberhun]

Originally posted by hitech
sullie363: I am reminded of the line in Private Ryan when they are talking how griping goes up hill, And he says Listen to him , This is how to gripe.

Nice hidden request in the vale of helping newbies.

HiTech

LOL HITECH

[KayBayRay]

I tend to agree with comments like those posted by ROC.

I tend to ignore those that blast players asking questions about "How do you do this" or "What does this mean", etc...  

If I know the answer and have the time to give them an answer I just type it in and go on about what I am doing. I also dont pay any attention to CH 200 whicn IMHO is nothing more than a Power Whining Channel.  

Just my thoughts,

Later,
KayBay

[waystin2]

As a recovering newb(LOL) here's my opinion...

1) Study everything and train hard outside the arenas. BBS  BBS  BBS

2) Do not try to troubleshoot your problems or lack of knowledge in the arenas.

3) If you run into a situation in the arenas, suck it up until you can do #1.


Basically it's ok to ask questions of senior pilots, I just do not think that when you are in a furball, your base is being overrun (you fill in a scenario) is the best time for Q & A.  In the Arenas you are getting on the job training, not classroom training.  

PS-I've never been Alt + F4 recommended, but it brings a chuckle anyway.  Right of passage it is!

[VonMessa]

Originally posted by waystin2
As a recovering newb(LOL) here's my opinion...

1) Study everything and train hard outside the arenas. BBS  BBS  BBS

2) Do not try to troubleshoot your problems or lack of knowledge in the arenas.

3) If you run into a situation in the arenas, suck it up until you can do #1.


Basically it's ok to ask questions of senior pilots, I just do not think that when you are in a furball, your base is being overrun (you fill in a scenario) is the best time for Q & A.  In the Arenas you are getting on the job training, not classroom training.  

PS-I've never been Alt + F4 recommended, but it brings a chuckle anyway.  Right of passage it is!

     Agreed.

     The MA is should not be the place for Q & A.  I must admit that when I first played I wasn't sure where all of the important info was to be found.  I asked (in the MA) where I could find this knowledge and I was politely directed to the trainers website.  From there I sent an e-mail about how to perform level bombing.  I received a very prompt response from GhostH that directed me to Hammers page, Soda, etc.  He also told me to get back to him with any questions.  The impression that I got was this:  Here is where to find the info, see how much this helps you.  If, after digesting and putting into practice all you have learned, you still need help, contact us again and we will schedule you with a trainer and do some one on one with you.  Very professional, in my opinion.  Also very efficient as far as not monopolizing trianers' (probably valuable) time by starting from scratch when there is, indeed, a wealth of written information available to start with.

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