I remember the AW days. I started playing when it was AWIII on Kesmai. So, I really didn't have much AW experience. PO because PK was taken with the Grave Diggers!! I do remember it being alot of fun. Stopped playing FS's for awhile, only to find out that AW was gone when I attempted to come back. So, I end up catching this commercial on Discovery Wings one day and said "Oh yes, it's back on now baby!". I DL and sign on to find a whole new learning experience as it is not much like AW. I run into a couple of people, not knowing they are an actual "couple" by the names of USAgirl and Bobby01 of the L.A.S. Liberators. Yes, I are the noob at this point and they recruit me. Long story short, I get addicted and play ALOT. I found that squaddies were on all the time, so always something to do. Some of the best times I've had on this game. Then I reached my point of frustration because I just can't get over the "Fighter Pilot" hump. Everybody is kicking my arse!!
Well, not everybody. But more than I'm handing to them.
Big surprise for anyone who can guess my game ID in those days!!! JB42 and hornet36 are not allowed to play!!
So early one morning (approx. 3 a.m.
) after another temper attack and about to give up, Straiga takes me into the TA for some lessons on flying. Please all Straiga haters refrain from comment. Thank you. He continues to teach me all characteristics and dynamics of flight until, "Holy crap Straiga, the suns up!!!". Needless to say, that squad fell apart and it was time to move on. But I do owe Straiga a ton for taking the time and getting me to take off the training wheels. Which brought me to joining the III/Jabostaffel and the creation of JB11.
Think I just heard 999000 screaming from a distance. At this point the game is flying along and we are having a blast. This squad is well organized and could advance on a map very fast. Not to take anything away from L.A.S. Liberators. I think we just had alot of fun in that squad. This one is a little more disciplined and takes alot of pride in what they do and represent. The main reason I joined the JB's. Then BAM!! the JB77 incident. That about put me over the edge. <swallows a couple of Xanex> So as far as that problem with the "game" goes. That's where it started for me. If you have to cheat? Don't expect me to do much more associating with you.
Then all the changes come along, i.e. towns get bigger (harder to capture), more ack (fun police take over), ENY (because whiners about numbers in countries), etc. I'm sure all the vets know what I'm talking about. It all started to become a bore to me. So I moved on and joined Wings of Terror and became ElevenK. Had loads of fun with these guys too. Pretty much a furballing squad, but that's just not me. I'm more of a "Let's advance and accomplish something" kind of a guy. Sorry gents, that just doesn't happen in here anymore. Which leads me to my almost leaving the game myself. I was searching for the "old times" and wasn't finding it anywhere. I'm afraid it won't be found anytime soon either. Is it burnout? Who knows. So I still play along with the reincarnation of JB11 which has reformed with, the best damn wingman anyone could ever have, JB42 and IV/Jabostaffel. I'm not saying I'm quitting, we'll just see where it goes form here. Yes, we will be recruiting shortly.
Sorry so lengthy, I just get on a roll sometimes.
My .02
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