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Offline Ripsnort

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« on: February 11, 2000, 08:51:00 AM »
Thought I'd throw this out:
Once P38 arrives, I think a good idea would be to "invite" some WB's guys over to AH for a "Free Week-end" and let some of them get accustomed to AH, I know alot of them had opportunities to fly while it was in Beta, but now that the doors are locked, curiosity might be tickling a few over there.  There's a bunch of great guys in WB's, and after talking to a couple of ex-squaddies, I know there'd be a few to come over and try it now.

Alot of folks won't fly in beta, because, it's BETA,now that its in PROD, I think HTC might be able to drum more business up on a "free week-end".



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Offline Lephturn

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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2000, 08:53:00 AM »
Just a thought about the P38 when it gets here.

I reccomend HTC make it the default plane for any new player.  It's twin engines and lack of torque effects will surely ease the learning curve for players new to hardcore WWII flight-sims.  In addition it is a great all-around fighter with good low-speed handling capabilities.  Making the P38 the default will help grow the community IMHO.



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Offline popeye

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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2000, 10:20:00 AM »
As I understand it, all new players get a Free Two Weeks of unlimited flying, to try out the game before they have to ante up.  This should be enough for even a P-38 pilot to get a feel for AH.  

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Offline Hangtime

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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2000, 10:27:00 AM »
Is there a default A/C??  As I recall; first time in the hangar there was no plane displayed on the ground; but the list was there to the left. I'm pretty sure I just picked the plane I wanted off the list and headed on out..

Lept's got a good idea tho..

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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2000, 10:30:00 AM »
Default for offline is P51, I agree with Leph, it should be P38 when its avail.  Online default is whatever you flew last while online.

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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2000, 02:38:00 PM »
Damn Rip!  HT should hire you as the advertisement manager!!    

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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2000, 02:40:00 PM »
What can I say, I love this freakin' game!  I was just about burned out on flight sims til it came along, dogfighting in clouds, mountains, and vehicles coming!!!  I'm pumped!!

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Offline minus

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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2000, 03:47:00 PM »
 hi JG -2 i be there jsut have to wait until the damn money order fly trough the big water  and  then i can log in
do not forget me ! :-)
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Offline Swager

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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2000, 05:12:00 PM »
Minus,

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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2000, 06:01:00 PM »
Well last time I was on agw alot of good reviews were being given from the Warbirders.
The exact thing that has brought me here.
Im finding the joy stick front end is a real pain in the &*% . I will in several minutes be going on to sign up and open an account.
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2000, 07:28:00 PM »
Sorry Rip, but I think the only advertising that goes on in the Warbirds community should be by word of mouth from individuals playing both games.

If HTC were to do it it would be like walking into BurgerKing and seeing an add for free cheeseburgers at McDonalds.

If they make the right improvements in the game, it should sell itself to more members of the Warbirds community... and AW community.

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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2000, 02:56:00 PM »
On this subject, I just picked up my copy of PC-Zone (uk mag). It has a little about AH and an old revision on the cover CD. This is how i found online WW2 fsims and considering so many mags are devotin more pages to online gaming it would be great and free advertising for AH. Just a thought.

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jeff newman

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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2000, 12:25:00 AM »
How bout making the f ing joystick setup a bit more automated! Im going to give another try or two and if I dont get it ironed out Im givng up.
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Offline Shamus

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« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2000, 10:30:00 AM »
It must depend on the joystick. Setup of the logitech is simple.

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« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2000, 12:39:00 PM »
Oops  

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[This message has been edited by Minotaur (edited 02-15-2000).]
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