Question about a Horde

[frank3]

Been reading some disturbing things about large groups of players called 'hordes'. It seems they are generally disliked because of the -usually- uneven numbers (attacker/defender-wise).
My question now is, if you announce your (horde) mission on 200 channel, would the horde be justified? It seems this would give the defenders a reasonable amount of time to up a horde-defence, and possibly a good fight.

[thndregg]

Been reading some disturbing things about large groups of players called 'hordes'. It seems they are generally disliked because of the -usually- uneven numbers (attacker/defender-wise).
My question now is, if you announce your (horde) mission on 200 channel, would the horde be justified? It seems this would give the defenders a reasonable amount of time to up a horde-defence, and possibly a good fight.

I had intended to do just what you described, up until my DSL started having issues recently.

[Saurdaukar]

A "horde" is more a mentality than anything else.

Why, just last night, I was privy to the following exchange on range VOX:

Jimmy:  "Careful guys, there's only seven of you on that spit.  Got him?" (Sarcasm)

Johnny:  "Safety in numbers!"  (No sarcasm)

*Names edited to protect the innocent.

[Steve]

A "horde" is more a mentality than anything else.

Why, just last night, I was privy to the following exchange on range VOX:

Jimmy:  "Careful guys, there's only seven of you on that spit.  Got him?" (Sarcasm)

Johnny:  "Safety in numbers!"  (No sarcasm)

*Names edited to protect the innocent.

Since when am I innocent?   

[Wingnutt]

There is nothing wrong with a horde

there is nothing wrong with sneaking undefended bases..

there is something wrong with a horde sneaking undefended bases.

[CAP1]

Been reading some disturbing things about large groups of players called 'hordes'. It seems they are generally disliked because of the -usually- uneven numbers (attacker/defender-wise).
My question now is, if you announce your (horde) mission on 200 channel, would the horde be justified? It seems this would give the defenders a reasonable amount of time to up a horde-defence, and possibly a good fight.

you have to remember.....those that come here and whine about the horde, only do so, because they were seriously outnumbered, and the "horde" probably fought together well as a team to accomplish a goal.
 the very same person complaining, was most probably within the last week was IN a horde, but then it was ok, since he wasn't outnumbered.

[The Fugitive]

The idea is not to fight a horde, it to NOT generate a horde.

Sure announce on 200 "horde of 20+ heading for XXXX looking for defenders to slow us down" So that means now  that ...

• Someone has to take command of the defense,
• Commander has to recruit defenders "HELP AT XXXX!"
• A number of people (at least 20) have to drop what they are doing, including being in a possible mission, furballing, sitting at their favorite spawn point, almost to the factory to hit on their milk run....
• organize a high cap, and a medium cap
• defend against said horde
• hope they are not smart/good enough to take down hangers other wize defense is a one shot deal.

Sure, could be fun for a couple of minutes, maybe longer if the hangers stay up.

On the other hand, 10 guys hit one base, the other 10 guys hit another base. This way the "horde" isn't a horde, those who can and wish to defend have a shot, two missions create two fights instead of stifling a single fight, more fun for all.

On the other hand, if all your looking for is another base to add to your gun notches, roll another one.

[SEraider]

I never had an issue with hordes on any side.  If you don't like it, you don't need to fight it or be with it.

What I find comical is some dweeb calling out an inbound horde on 200 when their country does the very same a few minutes earlier or when they have numbers.

Who cares.

[Shuffler]

All I need is one base to up from.

[texastc316]

a horde is one half of a furball

[Saurdaukar]

you have to remember.....those that come here and whine about the horde, only do so, because they were seriously outnumbered, and the "horde" probably fought together well as a team to accomplish a goal.

The Hive Mind (Horde Ubiquiconscience) (yes I just made that word up and its PERFECT)) does not possess the cognitive reasoning ability to understand these terms.

There is no "team."

There is no "fight well together."

There is only "The Objective."

The Horde Ubiquiconscience (TM) knows only of myopic Victory.  Victory achieved via accomplishment of "The Objective."  Targets must be destroyed at all costs.  400 rounds of Hizooka 20mm allocated for each bandit.  Danger sensors removed from circuitry.  30mm's locked and loaded for building demolition.  Blinders installed. 

Like Lemmings over a cliff, they will dive, and dive and dive until the hangers are down.  The Horde Ubiquiconscience knows only that; the larger the Horde, the better the chance for Victory.


Alternatively, we can debate on the subject of whether or not rain drops "work together."

[helbent]

The problem with the current horde(s) and subsequent whining about said horde(s) is that they are not losing interest due to boredom.  It seems that they are content taking bases with overwhelming odds and patting each other on the back.

Hordes have always existed, however they tended to cycle through the different countries.  What's going on now is not cycling.  It also appears to remain dominant for some time to come.  The cycle is ever present in most peoples game, rubber bullets, pilot wounds, etc all seem to cycle back and forth.

The horde would be present with the rooks, then they would tire of the teamwork.......then the knights would want some redemption, team up and tire......then the bish would team up and of course tire.

Seems that the boredom of ruling day in and out is still pleasing to some, which I believe is what most are upset about.

IMO, It is going to take an all out horde war to settle this dispute between the countries and put it to bed, before normalcy can return to the game (if it ever does).

My 2 cents

HB

PS Go Canes!  

[LLogann]

God forbid Rook/Knits actually defending?  Is that what you just said?  Or is it that leaders are only born Bishop?  And you're upset because you have nobody to lead you?

• Someone has to take command of the defense,
• Commander has to recruit defenders "HELP AT XXXX!"
• A number of people (at least 20) have to drop what they are doing, including being in a possible mission, furballing, sitting at their favorite spawn point, almost to the factory to hit on their milk run....
• organize a high cap, and a medium cap
• defend against said horde
• hope they are not smart/good enough to take down hangers other wize defense is a one shot deal.

[Saurdaukar]

IMO, It is going to take an all out horde war to settle this dispute between the countries and put it to bed, before normalcy can return to the game (if it ever does).

Going to take a new game, methinks.  Aces Hording II is here to stay.  No changing it, I fear.


EDIT:  I smell some chess piece pride above me.  Someone tell Logan that Bishops cant make babies.

[frosty]

IMO, It is going to take an all out horde war to settle this dispute between the countries and put it to bed, before normalcy can return to the game (if it ever does).

Sounds fantastic!  How about a 3x3 sector map w/ invincible hangars?  Am I the only one that would love that?