Get rid of MA

[Ack-Ack]

   The fear of any kind of change on these boards is almost comical. How many people would actually cancel their account if this was trialled for a couple of days, or even a week? I call bs on anyone who says yes.

Actually quite a few would probably cancel their accounts which would result in a very dramatic decrease in the over population of the game.  If you want to call out B.S., its your right but I do have precedent to fall back on to prove my claim.  Just look at Warbirds and the decline of the population after it went to a AvA rolling plane set.  If you had played Air Warrior, you would have also seen how empty the AvA arenas were compared to the normal arenas and just take a look at the low population of the AvA arena we have in Aces High.

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[jimson]

The main arenas are HTC's bread and butter.

I didn't fly AW or WB but I'll take everyone's word that it would be detrimental to the game to make it an AvA or nothing set-up.

For those who prefer historical match ups, about the best thing to do is fly in the special events, or try to help increase the current AvA population.

My work schedule rarely lets me fly the events, so my focus is on the AvA.

If you are interested in a strategic type of campaign game, One starts next Thursday and then Mr Fork will be running his "Battle of Aces" in September.

You might try and interest some of your friends and squaddies to give it a go.

[Nemisis]

I, personally, would be attracted to the AvA arena if it had a larger population.

[jimson]

I, personally, would be attracted to the AvA arena if it had a larger population.

Lots of folks say that, but we can't seem to round em all up to fly at the same time to get that larger population.

[Dichotomy]

Lots of folks say that, but we can't seem to round em all up to fly at the same time to get that larger population.

I plan on being in there every Tuesday and Thursday night 7 to 9 cst or therabouts,  Personal opinion being what it is and, as I can recall, that was my favorite arena once I got the culture down.  I had a blast tonight but of course I'm a bit more easily amused than the 'sophisticated' player. 

[gyrene81]

And you expect a AvA setup would change the ACM skill level?
Actually you would probably see MORE of that. For example in PTO: The allies have all the fast planes, the axis has all the slow turners. One trick jockeys on the allied side will be quite successful, as they do not have to fear a Japanese plane that can effectively counter their hit & run tactics.

LOL Lusche, no clue. If you spent a week in the AvA you wouldn't have to worry about someone giving you a check 6 in the MA's, you would know before they do. One trick jockey's don't last long.

[bustr]

Guys,

Minke knows it will never happen. I suspect being able to speak out and answer all of your arguments with a contrarian stand is him grousing over the AvA not working to his needs and his dissatisfaction with the MA's. There was no point throwing this bone knowing all of you would rush to the current setups defence and that HiTech wants to keep putting food on his own table. The CT\AvA is HTC understanding historical matchups are important to "some" players. Just not enough players feel like Minke to justify killing the game based on his opening statements or opinions about how HiTech chooses to market the game.

I think historic matchups have thier time and place and work very well in the SFO.... He's just griping in his ale...

[Lusche]

LOL Lusche, no clue. If you spent a week in the AvA you wouldn't have to worry about someone giving you a check 6 in the MA's, you would know before they do. One trick jockey's don't last long.

You are aware that I did not speak about the current AvA arena?

[Nemisis]

Lots of folks say that, but we can't seem to round em all up to fly at the same time to get that larger population.

IMO, you need to get at least 50 more before attract some of the more group minded players, and get a stable population. Otherwise, the immersion won't outweight the lack of targets.

[jimson]

IMO, you need to get at least 50 more before attract some of the more group minded players, and get a stable population. Otherwise, the immersion won't outweight the lack of targets.

Yep, sure wish we could figure out what would consistently make that happen.

[gyrene81]

You are aware that I did not speak about the current AvA arena?

    Uh...nope, sure didn't.

Hang on, I have to call Sylvan learning center and schedule some reading comprehension lessons 



Would it bother you if I admitted I was harping on you to get you in the AvA...just once?

[Lusche]

Would it bother you if I admitted I was harping on you to get you in the AvA...just once?

I have been in AvA in my time. But today, it's no place for me anymore.

[bustr]

I liked the CT of Arlo's day.

[Nemisis]

Well Jimson, I don't know. Perhaps announce it simmilar to the special events every time a new set up begins. Its a start anyway.

[Ack-Ack]

Yep, sure wish we could figure out what would consistently make that happen.

Sadly, one of the major things that impact the AvA are the glaring holes in the plane set.

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