Last night in the orange MA

[infowars]

Anyway last night I was flying to a sector that had a large bar.  I spotted a NIK at about 18k,  I was just about co-alt to it so I  turned into engage him.  He obviously had no clue I was there because he made no move to evade.  I thought great! free kill.  Considering I have like .95 perk points I was really jazzed to say the least. 

So I get about D600 on his 6 and could no longer contain myself and started pumping some lead into it.  I got some good hits and he still didn't acknowledge I was there.  So I figured he's on auto pilot and that increased my chances for a kill...  Wonderful,  I thought... 

Anyway so after a few more rounds I thought I saw I piece of his wing come off and he fell into a spin,  like a rock I watch this guy fall.  I followed him for a few K but didn't want to lose my alt so I leveled off and continued on.  Sure enough I was checking my 6 and this friggen' guy was on me and closing fast.  I freaked everyone out in my house because I started yelling, screaming and cussing up a storm...  I couldn't shake this guy and he eventually shot me down. 

I don't really have a point to this story other than I love this game and really thought that when I started playing I'd be able to dominate.  But to be honest I'm glad it takes so long to become decent at this game and I just wanted to let you guys know it is a pleasure to fly and get owned by just about everyone.  Thanks for the fun and I'll see ya up.

[captain1ma]

next time, make sure he "pops" before you turn your back on him hehehehe   

[CAP1]

I don't really have a point to this story other than I love this game and really thought that when I started playing I'd be able to dominate.

funny you say that.....and cudos for admitting it too!

i have a friend that used to live in PA, moved to texas.....says he's gonna join as soon as he finishes the move. also insists he's gonna dominate almost everyone in a P47. i love the guy, and he's one of my best friends, but i know better.
 other one is my assistant at wing HQ here in NJ. he's about 16, and says exactly what you said. he's going to join, and within 2 or 3 days will dominate.........i think he's in for a shock too. great kid though......so i don't mean any of this derogitorily.

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[Fulmar]

Fly some 109's, they'll hold their own and you'll gain more perks since the ENY is higher.  That is if you want to earn some perks quicker to fly the perked planes.

Example not using the perk ENY modifier.
NIKI (5 ENY) kills a 109K4 (20 ENY) = 0.25 perks earned
109K4 (20 ENY) kills a NIKI (5 ENY) = 4.0 perks earned

And reading some of the community -> useful links (from the homepage) are really helpful.  And watching Aces High film in the film viewer will aid in tactics.
http://www.aceshighmovies.com/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,20/Itemid,27/

Don't forget about the training arena too!

[BnZ]

You didn't knock a piece of the wing off then. Probably got an aileron. Use zoom to check on these sort of things before you make any assumptions. And yes, the other guy was right, if you can hold a gun solution on him, shoot until it goes pop, just to be on the safe side.

As far as dominating goes...sims are harder to fly than airplanes even without the combat part thrown in. You could probably throw a WWII fighter ace in here and he'd STILL have a steep learning curve learning what a given maneuver LOOKS like and "feels" like on a computer monitor,  how gunnery is going "look", and the quirks of whatever particular sim he ws flying.

[Krusty]

No, on second thought don't fly 109s. They're terrible planes.


 

[Pannono]

says who krusty
109E, 109F and 109G2 very capable furballers

[Noir]

nice story I enjoyed it   If every new player could have some good posts like that our world would be better  

Don't worry you will miss easy kills in some years also   See you in the air <S>

PS : don't troll this thread with ride preferences again

[ImADot]

Next time you see a lone con flying straight and level, "oblivious" to the world around him,  scan the air around (and above) you before you fixate on your prey.  Chances are he's the bait so his buddy can catch an easy kill.  Sometimes he's not, but always assume he is.  Situational Awareness is your #1 priority anytime your wheels are off the ground.

[dedalos]

Me thinks there was a second NIKI there thinking the same thing you were.

Me also thinks, you will never dominate anything by flying at 18K

[infowars]

Is there a desired alt I should reach while heading towards some action?  I was in a (of course) p51d.  Just curious

[Dichotomy]

Wherever you want to 

[dedalos]

Is there a desired alt I should reach while heading towards some action?  I was in a (of course) p51d.  Just curious

If you really want to dominate, start at 30K.  You are in the right plane.  You may want to try a D9 also

[The Fugitive]

Is there a desired alt I should reach while heading towards some action?  I was in a (of course) p51d.  Just curious

You can go to any alt you want and try to dictate the fight from an alt advantage, but I don't have the time! 

Besides, most fights end up under 5k pretty quick. Learn to dodge the first pass or two from the high alt guys, and you'll be on even footing, and you didn't waste all that time climbing 

[ODBAL]

You didn't knock a piece of the wing off then. Probably got an aileron. Use zoom to check on these sort of things before you make any assumptions. And yes, the other guy was right, if you can hold a gun solution on him, shoot until it goes pop, just to be on the safe side.

As far as dominating goes...sims are harder to fly than airplanes even without the combat part thrown in. You could probably throw a WWII fighter ace in here and he'd STILL have a steep learning curve learning what a given maneuver LOOKS like and "feels" like on a computer monitor,  how gunnery is going "look", and the quirks of whatever particular sim he ws flying.

How do you use the zoom?