Is HTC Investing enough in the game?

[Yarbles]

2 Things:

1) There was going to be something called "Combat tour" or something like that. I dont know much about it and never did but apparently its not happeniong anymore. I would assume the effort and energy that went into that is coming into the MA now?

2) Allot of people talking about leaving. Has the game stopped evolving and in so doing keeping people interested. When you are new its a voyage of discovery, but without new developments there is nothing new to learn/master. Is that what is happening and old timers are getting bored?   

[Curval]

Other than the arenas being split up and better graphics I don't see any real difference in the game since I started in 2001. 

I think it is just boredom with the game that is taking its toll.

As to whther HTC is investing enough in the game...$15/month does not entitle any of us to any information in that regard.

[Yarbles]

Other than the arenas being split up and better graphics I don't see any real difference in the game since I started in 2001. 

I think it is just boredom with the game that is taking its toll.

As to whther HTC is investing enough in the game...$15/month does not entitle any of us to any information in that regard.

I am not intimating we should know figures etc I am attempting to ascertain if the game has stagnated which from what your saying it has. Learning the existing game is still great for me but I havent been around as long as some so I dont understand the disenchantment. Generally I hear people complaining about the playing style but that is probably a constant and new Planes, Gvs renew interest for me anyway and perhaps more types of objective than just the dominant Air Field, Vehicle base and Carrier Group. Perhaps small escourt size carriers with a limited plane set and maximum no of planes they can up at one time combined with a really tough to sink Battleship, Submarines, Artillery and some new planes? 

Just Ideas, maybe HTC could put together some consultation and develop some new aspect to the game.

[Murdr]

Other than the arenas being split up and better graphics I don't see any real difference in the game since I started in 2001. 

...Except for the 53 new planes and vehicles.  Higher resolution hit detection.  Exponential addition of points of force, new thrust/drag, revised prop vortex, ground effects.  New and improved content creation software.  Improved film system.  3d trees instead of pancake layers of 2d shapes.  Game mechanics adjustments galore.  Yep other than that, no real difference

[bongaroo]

...Except for the 53 new planes and vehicles.  Higher resolution hit detection.  Exponential addition of points of force, new thrust/drag, revised prop vortex, ground effects.  New and improved content creation software.  Improved film system.  3d trees instead of pancake layers of 2d shapes.  Game mechanics adjustments galore.  Yep other than that, no real difference

That was a good zing right there if I've ever seen one.

[BMathis]

Trust me, HTC is not just sitting on their Hands while collecting a paycheck...  If people are getting tired of the Game play and are thinking about leaving, then consider flying in some Special Events...

Special Events:

• Scenarios (War/Battle Reenactments)
• Sunday European Campaigns
• Snapshots
• King Of The Hill
• Friday Squad Operations
• Aces High eXtreme Air Racing League (Every Tuesday 10pm est)
• Heavy Metal Sundays (GV Events)
• Aces High Squad Dueling League

All of these are designed & hosted by VOLUNTEERS, who like the game enough to spend their time to make it better for everyone else... Join us for a special event and check the calender for upcoming special events. The Racing Leauge is my favorite 

It's a whole new level of playing in Aces High.

[Shuffler]

I think if you actially read the posts about leaving, you'd know it was lame game play.

Also if you read the boards more often you'd know CT is buried. All future work is on the core game.

[Bruv119]

Aces High Squad Dueling League    the ultimate dogfighting experience, 6vs6 or more flying into an organised furball with your friends nothing can beat it,  if your squad isnt signed up already what are you waiting for?

King Of The Hill  want to dogfight and show your indivadual aerial prowess?

[CAP1]

...Except for the 53 new planes and vehicles.  Higher resolution hit detection.  Exponential addition of points of force, new thrust/drag, revised prop vortex, ground effects.  New and improved content creation software.  Improved film system.  3d trees instead of pancake layers of 2d shapes.  Game mechanics adjustments galore.  Yep other than that, no real difference

soooooo,......what've they been doin then?   

[Delirium]

Great game, great staff, great community leaders (Trainers and many CMs), and an ungrateful community.

[rabbidrabbit]

...Except for the 53 new planes and vehicles.  Higher resolution hit detection.  Exponential addition of points of force, new thrust/drag, revised prop vortex, ground effects.  New and improved content creation software.  Improved film system.  3d trees instead of pancake layers of 2d shapes.  Game mechanics adjustments galore.  Yep other than that, no real difference
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Amazingly, except for plane interiors the game still looks like its 10+ years old and the gameplay has not materially changed either.  There are tons of great ways to improve gameplay and graphics yet suggestions are mostly ignored or worse yet met with poor attitude.  Sure, stuff has been done but man years disappeared into that dark hole of CT and little leadership or vision has been put forth.  I wish them well but seeing the results of stagnation speaks for itself.  It is what it is.  Tweaking prop vortexes and more points of force is all well and good but there are other glowing areas which draw attention.  Its a good product but you can't blame folks for pointing out how little apparent progress is made where the customer cares most.

[Yarbles]

Aces High Squad Dueling League    the ultimate dogfighting experience, 6vs6 or more flying into an organised furball with your friends nothing can beat it,  if your squad isnt signed up already what are you waiting for?

King Of The Hill  want to dogfight and show your indivadual aerial prowess?

I would like do KOTH can you PM how to get in etc and I would like to join in next time your doing it.

I dont know what an Indivaduel is but it soujds grape.

[ImADot]

When you are new its a voyage of discovery, but without new developments there is nothing new to learn/master.

When is the last time you spent a tour (or even a day or two) in a Hurri-1 or P-39...or any airplane other than your favorite?  There are many, many things (air and ground) to choose from to learn/master.  Sure, you'll suck at them in the beginning...but doesn't everyone at first?  If you care that much about your rank and score, then you are missing the whole point [IMHO] of this game.

I was bored flying cannon-laden planes and killing people with a .5 second burst.  I've flown the Hurri-1 for a while now, and have had a great time because it forced me to fly better, more controlled and be more patient to set up the shot and keep the guns on target long enough for the kill.

[1Boner]

That was a good zing right there if I've ever seen one.

Murdr is the "King of Zing!!"

[Hajo]

Murdr my congratualtions.  I can't list the members of my family let alone the improvments HTC has made in the game in the last 10 years or so.