AoM Challenge

[TheDudeDVant]

Just out of curiousity.  Any reason this wasn't done via PM to begin with?  It sure seems to have become much more of a "look at me!" thread, then anything else.

If this was really about wanting to test the 'best' of each squad against each other, it could have been handled much differently

Why would you care? You, like all others have the option to not 'look at me'. I believe this was done with a good sportsmanship mindset.

[SunBat]

Just out of curiousity.  Any reason this wasn't done via PM to begin with?  It sure seems to have become much more of a "look at me!" thread, then anything else.

If this was really about wanting to test the 'best' of each squad against each other, it could have been handled much differently

Interpret it however u wish. And also feel free to not click on the thread. In addition to the most salient reason that Grizz mentioned, this is a squad matter where multiple people may want to add their input. A BBS is the perfect venue for this type of discussion and as long as we stay within the rules I can't see what the problem is.

We have some things to work out here. Go crash a free P-38 and post screenshots of it so you can have your "look at me thread".   (you know I love ya, Corky).  

[Kazaa]

We made the challenge, we set the terms of the challenge. It is up to The Few to accept or decline.  Period.  

We left plenty of other parameters up for negotiation but we would like to maintain the requirement for the number of participants.  In addition to the reasons that Grizz mentioned, another reason we want to keep the numbers high is because we would like to include as many of our people as possible without making distinctions between who is "qualified" and who isn't.  That just causes problems among members and we Muppets are always in perfect harmony and strive to maintain our harmony at every juncture.

It's time to step down from the pedestal and stop demanding like 5 year old spoilt-brats. The DFC wing of The Few, the one active for 2 weeks, the one with 13 members, the one you have gone out of your way to challenge have accepted. We will try to bring as many of our 13 members as possible on the day, frankly it's now time to put up or shut up. I find it funny that you, the Muppets with a player base of 28 are demanding 10 pilot minimum when you have an extremely hard time fielding 6 players in an given SDL match.

[Tordon22]

Just out of curiousity.  Any reason this wasn't done via PM to begin with?  It sure seems to have become much more of a "look at me!" thread, then anything else.

If this was really about wanting to test the 'best' of each squad against each other, it could have been handled much differently

Not only that but people need to take the 'tough guy' attitudes down a notch. When I try to ask someone a simple question on 200 (who happens to be DFC) and get greeted by a reply that screams "I'M GOING TO OWN YOU MUPPET, BACK OFF", it becomes just plain annoying. Especially since until that moment we had been nothing but cordial to each other in game. And I'm not saying that this ridiculous attitude is only going one way either.

I DA to improve my flying, nothing more. I'm participating in this to be apart of probably the most highly skilled mass duel in AH history(Dogfighting wise). But if it continues down this path I'll probably let others fill my spot because I can really do without the macho, internet tough guy atmosphere.

[SunBat]

Grizz answered your question with his first reply today.  He doesn't consider 6v6 a true "squadron representation". 

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[humble]

Looks like I'm down in the Frooooooooooonttttttttttttttt t rowwwwwwwwww (best Bob Uecker voice)
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc3UGda8T8c    

[Spikes]

I find it funny that you, the Muppets with a player base of 28 are demanding 10 pilot minimum when you have an extremely hard time fielding 6 players in an given SDL match.

Some people have to work and such...you know...lives besides the game...where we can't bring 28 members to a fight.

[Yarbles]

 The Muppets will put up any member to fight these fights.  I guess its just a confidence we have in all of our guys, call it what you will.

And that is to your credit

[grizz441]

My silly silly Kazaa...

It's time to step down from the pedestal and stop demanding like 5 year old spoilt-brats. The DFC wing of The Few, the one active for 2 weeks, the one with 13 members, the one you have gone out of your way to challenge have accepted. We will try to bring as many of our 13 members as possible on the day

Well you apparently have gathered up 4 members since yesterday...

Grizz, The Few DFC only have around 9 members, so we're going to have to keep all fights lower then 10.

So I don't see what the trouble is.  Just promote some from your other wing.

frankly it's now time to put up or shut up.

Interesting take.  The challenge issued was for 8 dates in the next 12 months with bragging rights on the line.  If you can't get 8 pilots to show up for an event like this then you guys have no heart.

I find it funny that you, the Muppets with a player base of 28 are demanding 10 pilot minimum when you have an extremely hard time fielding 6 players in an given SDL match.

Min pilot guidelines stand.  This Sunday won't work for us, but the next Sunday most likely will, we'll let you know.  Depending on how many show, we should fight a 10 duel set or a 5 duel set.  (If 8 show we will fight a 5 duel set versus if 10 show we will go ahead and fight a 10 duel set) Each individual fight counts as a fight.  First to 26 victories over next year wins.  Sound good?

[Kazaa]

Some people have to work and such...you know...lives besides the game...where we can't bring 28 members to a fight.

Exactly my case in point lol.

[Kazaa]

Grizz, you still want to fight The Few's casual members I see.

[SunBat]

Grizz, you still want to fight The Few's casual members I see.

The original terms of the duel have been the same since the beginning.  What is so hard for you to understand?  I don't understand why you won't fight us 10v10 and 8v8.  We said you can bring over members from your other wing or recruit members from other squads if you can't fill all of the spots.    

[grizz441]

The original terms of the duel have been the same since the beginning.  What is so hard for you to understand?  I don't understand why you won't fight us 10v10 and 8v8.  We said you can bring over members from your other wing or recruit members from other squads if you can't fill all of the spots.    

We are asking for 2 fights over the next year that are 10 pilot min.  A multi-winged squadron can't get 10 pilots to fight on 2 prearranged days within a 365 day window?  Give me a break.  

[SunBat]

"Money talks, it don't sing and dance and it don't walk.  But as long as you're here with me, I'd much rather be Forever in Blue Jeans."

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[Masherbrum]

"Money talks, it don't sing and dance and it don't walk.  But as long as you're here with me, I'd much rather be Forever in Blue Jeans."