I do wish you would be more understanding in regards to the Trainers on AH. They are stretched thin, are all volunteers, and are really trying.
Oh I hope I didn't cast an aspersion on the AH Trainers. That really wasn't my intent. But to read these BBS posts, the answer to EVRY NOOBS problems is the Trainers, either by reading or contacting the trainers.
It simply isn't true. In fact, it's an enormous load of horse hockey.
Careful reading will take you so far. More so if you have some previous aviation background (where I find myself). Time with AH trainers is invaluable. I got quite a bit from my time with Murdr, but even so, much of the time was wasted with concepts which I already understood.
In game, I joined a squad who...
1) I had been in contact with in game, ie joined missions etc.
2) Seemed to care how I performed. Falcon23 was the first person to actually explain ANYTHING about the capture mechanics to me in game. It really meant a lot to me when he took the time to PM back and forth about what was needed from a mision stand point.
3) Accepted me, even though I clearly didnt know much. The community aspect was key to me at this juncture...
I was looking for friends to play the game with.
More recently, I am seeing RT starting to focus more on the ACM aspects of the game, and especially wingman tactics... I'm absolutely pumped by this....
That said, I wonder what is happening to players in the last 6 months who didn't hook up with established squads? Have they mostly quit the game already? I'll bet they have...
Maybe HTC should put more effort into training... It might cost a few dollars to do it right, but I'll bet it can pay itself off multi-fold.
