Night Time Arena

[K-KEN]

Originally posted by kilz
many of the people that commented on it on 200 this last year was also the ones that whined about the night time flying in the first place and was part of the reason we lost night time flying

Actually, you are incorrect. They liked it. (but there are a few who do not, I give you that much.)

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[smokey23]

I suggested awhile back a North Africa map, however HTC said they wouldnt ever use a sand color map reason being lack of spacial orientation. makes it hard for pilots to fly over sand for any extended amount of time. I for one think that if people want EASY go fly X-box or PS2 games this is a WW2 flight sim game. doesnt say WW2 fly over easy terrain sim.I say make pilots work for it . However trying not to get off topic I would welcome a night arena i look forward to flying every christmas during the night flights but they never last long enough.

[Bosco123]

We acually did have a night arena, and people didn't like it, so the got rid of it. I personally would like it, but there are a few people that would not like it and thats why we do not have it.

Not to be mean or anything, move this to the Wishlist Forum next time:D

[K-KEN]

Originally posted by MajIssue
I enjoyed Christmas eve and having "true" night. I would like to "see" more darkness... Maybe have a 'change-up" where there is night and day  in real time on one random arena, once a week.

My 2 cents

Thanks for your comment, but doing it in a MA is not going to happen. I wouldn't ask for it to happen either. That is why it should be given a home of it's own. Let the whiners be gone.

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[Krusty]

That's twice people have said "a few people don't like night time"


Let me correct that.

"The vast majority of all players don't like night time"

You are correct in saying "a few like night time" though.

[Shuffler]

What next.... heavy blizzard and skis

[K-KEN]

Originally posted by Bosco123
We acually did have a night arena, and people didn't like it, so the got rid of it. I personally would like it, but there are a few people that would not like it and thats why we do not have it.

Not to be mean or anything, move this to the Wishlist Forum next time:D

Sorry, we have never had a "Night Arena" only night time, and then it was a short period of time, sometimes during peak hours and that is why it was dropped. The whiners had their voices heard. I respect the decision then, and I only ask for a trial period now. Create a new place, I bet GV battles will emerge, certainly buff raids, and we are missing out on a dynamic part of this SIM that makes it a cut above, IMO.

I do not know you, so I can't say how long you have been here in AH, but there is a good history here. Reread my original post, it's a totally different arena, like Early or Mid War.  When you log on, you chose where/what arena you go into. I am asking that the menu include a Night arena for the folks that want it. I don't go into the early war, I don't go to the DA arenas, but they exist. Put one there on the list, and the rest of folks who don't like it...buh bye-don't select it. Leave, we don't need you.
Hit the MA, go to AvA..... Night flyers will do it and have a great time, doing whatever...in the dark!  
(sorry, groping for sheep came to mind)  

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[K-KEN]

Originally posted by Krusty
BZZZT! Wrong!


The reason HTC took away night time (one of the BEST moves this game has ever seen*) was because 90% + of all players logged off as soon as the game arena sun went down.

That's from Hitech's own words.

A few vocal minorities keep calling for it, but every time I ask somebody WHY the only answers that come up include:

- sneaking up on targets unseen
- bombing targets unseen
- doing something without being seen
- trying to find somebody to kill that doesn't know you're there.
- Capture bases under surprise NOE raids that can't be seen


FYI: All of these are an attempt to AVOID all fights if possible. The idea seems to be the folks that want "night time" back don't want to engage any enemy unless they're unaware and flying level.

You can do that crap offline, IMO.


* Night was bad, but the 30 mins+ of DAWN/DUSK was worse! Not dark enough to log, too dark to get anything done. It totally screwed with your monitor.


P.S. NO, I don't screw with my monitor gamma. I leave it set for the best color quality in daytime situations

I disagree with you partly, as I have just as much fun getting killed at night as I do in daylight. DAR still works, bases still are visable, some cockpits even look good at night. (one of the P38's, I recall). I don't avoid fights at night any more than I would if I see an enemy 6K out. If I am heavy, I am heading to my target to pork strats or whatever, if I am light, and can see my way to engage, then it's on!! Oh and by the way, I still pay the same as I have for 9 years to play here. Same as you, if you still pay. I resent the "play offline" comment. Find something else to cry about. This won't affect you, unless you click on "....Night Arena...."

You apparently don't like night, so please refrain from posting to this message. You have a right to, but I would like to see if we can get a few good ideas, not more of the same old whines.  

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[K-KEN]

Originally posted by smokey23
I suggested awhile back a North Africa map, however HTC said they wouldnt ever use a sand color map reason being lack of spacial orientation. makes it hard for pilots to fly over sand for any extended amount of time. I for one think that if people want EASY go fly X-box or PS2 games this is a WW2 flight sim game. doesnt say WW2 fly over easy terrain sim.I say make pilots work for it . However trying not to get off topic I would welcome a night arena i look forward to flying every christmas during the night flights but they never last long enough.

Thanks for the comment, as spacial orientation at night can be an issue too!   (especially if it develops into a stall or spin!!!)  
But it's a good one, tests yer metal now and then.

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[Spikes]

Originally posted by Bosco123
Use it; it helps

Originally posted by K-KEN
I have tried to search, a short while, for an idea to spice it up a bit.

Use your eyes to READ, it helps.

[SWrokit]

I can remember my early LTAR days in AH I, there was nothing more gratifying than seeing 20 ostis lighting up the night ski   can only imagine what it looked like from the pilot's point of view.

That being said, the total black out conditions of AH I, IMHO, should be left on the shelf.  You couldn't see your targets, dog fighting was.....shall we say......interesting.  Look at 200 now....how many times do you see "ace pilot"...."Ramming Hoe", etc, etc, etc.  Nighttime just adds fuel to the fire.......you couldn't see your NME until you were on top of them.

A dedicated arena wouldn't be bad if it were made to be semi-dark.  But then again with the ability to control "Gamma"...........what's the point?

[K-KEN]

Originally posted by SpikesX

Use your eyes to READ, it helps.

Let me know when ya get to the reply to that one....  
Maybe you might  "read farther first...."

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[kilz]

Originally posted by Krusty
BZZZT! Wrong!


The reason HTC took away night time (one of the BEST moves this game has ever seen*) was because 90% + of all players logged off as soon as the game arena sun went down. Did i say it was the only reason NO i did say part of the reason. i know you remember all the crys about night time flying. HTC will put it the best way he needs to, to not affend anyone, or lose more customers.

That's from Hitech's own words.

A few vocal minorities keep calling for it, but every time I ask somebody WHY the only answers that come up include:

- sneaking up on targets unseen
- bombing targets unseen
- doing something without being seen
- trying to find somebody to kill that doesn't know you're there.
- Capture bases under surprise NOE raids that can't be seenmaybe you should go back and read some more threads, you are leaving out all the good ones and using the dumb ones to your advantage.


FYI: All of these are an attempt to AVOID all fights if possible. The idea seems to be the folks that want "night time" back don't want to engage any enemy unless they're unaware and flying level.

You can do that crap offline, IMO.
I don’t know who you’re trying to speak for but you’re totally wrong. I love night time flying IE dog fighting, it brings a whole new meaning to instruments.  OMG HIGH ALT BOMBING IS A BLAST AT NIGHT. Not to mention the cool films and screenshots you can get from it. I will give you credit on one thing if the moon is not set to the right brightness it does suck, but with the moon brightness set correctly its kicks arse.  To tell someone they can do it offline is kind of like acting like a Mod, I understand you been here for a very long time bro but no offence but that’s not your spot to say so. That’s like me telling you to go to offline to shoot down planes!!! Not cool.




 

[kilz]

Originally posted by SWrokit
I can remember my early LTAR days in AH I, there was nothing more gratifying than seeing 20 ostis lighting up the night ski   can only imagine what it looked like from the pilot's point of view.

That being said, the total black out conditions of AH I, IMHO, should be left on the shelf.  You couldn't see your targets, dog fighting was.....shall we say......interesting.  Look at 200 now....how many times do you see "ace pilot"...."Ramming Hoe", etc, etc, etc.  Nighttime just adds fuel to the fire.......you couldn't see your NME until you were on top of them.

A dedicated arena wouldn't be bad if it were made to be semi-dark.  But then again with the ability to control "Gamma"...........what's the point?

thats just it rokit with the abilities that HTC has now Night Time flying would be totaly diffrent then it was in AHI

[SWrokit]

But then again with the ability to control "Gamma"...........what's the point?