As a somewhat newer pilot, i've had the opportunity to bear witness to a great many things in AHII. My original squad didn't follow immediately as I migrated here, and I spent a great, and most valuable time flying with WMLute and the Widowmakers. Primarily in the Main Arenas.
Occasionally I ventured to the AvA for the classic matchup, and the lower icon distance. I enjoy that type of gameplay. However, the "Great Fights" that many talk about were FAR FAR FAR and few inbetween. A great many "Egos" were abundant and constant flaming and verbal torture was abundant.
Many of these fights I was 1vs1, and as some know i'm NOT the best fighter pilot in here. I have much to learn and am thankful for those that have spent countless hours training me. WM's. Either way, there was ALWAYS an excuse cast on 200, and as such I learned to de-tune 200. I don't care what someone else's whine about my fight is. Maybe I did get lucky, maybe I didn't. Either way, I chose not to listen to the abuse.
The AvA has changed, and while base capture is a part of the game, the obvious issue of vulching will be included. It's just the only way to take the field. I have no sympathy for someone who tries to up 10 times from a CAP'd field. It sucks, but it's your choice. I've seen everyone do it, I've done it myself, and no one to blame but me.
As far as numbers, yea it goes back and forth both ways. I tell the allied guys not to complain or worry about it much cause it'll float the other way. Just the nature of the beast, and it suxxors, but you deal. There's ALWAYS something else to do, with this much land.
Last night was one of the most frustrating nights in the AvA. I still had fun though! Axis did have numbers for a while, but then the allies did. Axis command set up some beautiful attacks and managed to snake some bases from us in short order. Just better coordination than mine. My responsibility as CO and i'll deal. It's still a really close fight, they've taken 7 bases, we've taken 5.
This is a game. I take it as such, and I value it's entertainment. If at ANY time I stop having fun, I'll log off. This is another reason I rarely venture to channel 200, except to compliment my opponent on a good fight. I don't talk trash, not because I can't back it up, but because I fail to see the point. Why should I try to ruin someone elses fun? If I got shot down, either I made a mistake, or someone got lucky. Does it matter which?
Numbers are up, fun factor and a new strategy is in place. The game is changing and you have to accept the hard work that some are putting in, to give enjoyment to others. I for one appreciate it. Thank you!
Hope to see you in the skies of the AvA, and I hope that it's a good fight.
Either way, you'll probably see me again.
