Originally posted by Chubbie
I chase them all the way to the field and blow them away when they turn around or try to land. I'm persistent, don't run from me unless you wanna die while you're landing. Yea I'll suicide through the flak, I don't care.
I've done that a few times and I quickly realised that it is not a good way to play the game.
Getting those sort of kills is not important, is it?
HighGtrn has a nice perspective on it... if they run from you... you're obviously out-flying them which is a small victory in itself. Sure, you don't get your name in lights for it but it's still a victory for you.
Look at it this way.. I consider landing-vulches to be the lowest of low as far as 'honour' goes in the game... HO's ganging, running etc are all a matter of course in the game... a substitute for a lack of ability. We all know that. Running someone down while they've got their gear out, braving their ack just so that you can kill them while they're trying to get their aircraft down demonstrates no skill on your part and also a vindictive and petty side of your personality.
Don't take this as personal attack on you, Chub, it is in no way intended to be so.
Instead of flying for the kill try flying for the fun of it all. There are plenty of guys that I've had great fights with (in which I have won and also had my arse handed to me) and because of a good attitude these guys always say hello on 200 whenever I land kills or make my presence known. I can switch countries at any time and be met with greetings and offers to wing-up with 'adversaries' that I've had good fights with in the past.
Basically, forget the kills for now... they will come. Fly to have a good time. A friendly and considerate AH player will
always have a more positive experience when they log on compared to those who have a bad attitude toward those around them, be it on range channel or 200.
Once you've earned some respect perhaps you can call out on 200 and ask them to turn.... otherwise... let it go, there are plenty of other dweebs to kill.