Aces High Review @ SimHQ (Zero shots, new feature info)

[Spoons - SimHQ]

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys.  Really appreciate it, and I'm glad you like the article.  It's doing pretty well in the stats today too, so maybe we'll have a few more targets to shoot at soon.  



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John Sponauer
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[JENG]

Very good and objective review  

Very well done spoons <S>



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BEE(JENG)
=CO=II/JG2~Richthofen~
JG2 "Richthofen"

'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit'

[Ripsnort]

Quote:"A large number of virtual units have been created, and they seem to work together as units fairly well.  I've flown "with" one unit (JG2 Richthofen) on a couple nights, and was impressed with their unit cohesion.  I've been on the receiving end of others, and know they're just as good.  More on all that a little bit later."

Spoons...Crash is a JG2 member, I thought he was going to do a squadron article...is he?
If he is, tell him to report for duty!  

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only takes 4 muscles to extend your arm, grasp the joystick button,
and shoot the sucker down!

[funked]

I think Saw is insulted that you didn't mention his posting prowess...

[Lizard3]

Torque will be unlivable now that he's been featured so favourable in a review of this magnitude.

"Torque plays a heavy role in the flight characteristics of all single-engine aircraft, and is very pronounced at times.  It seems appropriately modeled, at least in how it effects the flight model at various conditions."

Also, IMHO, the flight model isn't the hardest to fly. I think (and I know you try not to compare the "other" brands) AW3 FR is alot harder. Alot goofier none the less, but harder.  

Great review. I'm sending the link to all my old squadies who haven't made the transition yet.

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Lizardicus of The Screamin Meanies
  "Never take counsel of your fears."
T.J.(Stonewall) Jackson

[jmccaul]

Padlock !!!!!!!

 

otherwise great review

P.S. I certainly wouldn't call AW3 's FM's harder but mabye mistakes are more likley to be punished (due to not having that pesky torque etc.)

[Lizard3]

AW3 FR = Full Realism.
AW3 RR = Relaxed Realism, yes mucho mucho easier. Neither easy nor hard being better. I think AH is closer to "correct" than anyones ever gotten it and their for "better". Of course, all thats subjective and a personal opinion...fwiw.

[This message has been edited by Lizard3 (edited 05-17-2000).]

[Vermillion]

Lizard I have flown AW since AW4W (whats called AW Classic now) came out on AOL many many many years ago. And all but the first year, has been in FR.

And while it takes time and skill to learn that FM, I have to say that in my opinon, Aces High FM is much more difficult.  

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Vermillion
**MOL**, Men of Leisure
"Real Men fly Radials, Nancy Boys fly Spitfires"

[This message has been edited by Vermillion (edited 05-17-2000).]

[Lizard3]

I also Verm have flown AW for about the same lenght of time. Mostly RR though, as I found FR not as fun and never could get real good at it. I did fly much more FR in the last year there, and held my own. I based my feelings over better/worse on how well the transition to AH went. I'm much better at AH than AW3FR, and as well or better than RR. Certainly, my SA and ACM have improved dramatically.
   I would like to qualify my statements. They are all put forth as my opinion, not as an expert on either FM's or flightsims. I have tried WB only a few times, and that off line.

[Duckwing6]

Hmmm ahhh The HOG in AW was basically untouchable if flown with the minimum smartness...

Ropes without end .. *sigh*

*snif* i want my 4k climb HOG from AW3 ...