Pick discussion

[scot12b]

Something`s  never change like the dweeb at 10k above the fur-ball waiting for his 2 sec of glory

[CAP1]

i laughed....i cried....i was confused......then i danced like a banana cause i realized i could just go play Aces High!!!! 

 

[grizz441]

Still waiting on the "Official MA Rules of Conduct", Shuffler.  I realize you'd have to type it up, but since you hold it so dear to your cartoon heart, it shouldn't take very long.  When can we expect it for community review?  Thx.    

If it sticks we can call it "The Code of Shufflurabi" and things will be a lot more defined around here.

[Guppy35]

Still waiting on the "Official MA Rules of Conduct", Shuffler.  I realize you'd have to type it up, but since you hold it so dear to your cartoon heart, it shouldn't take very long.  When can we expect it for community review?  Thx.    

If it sticks we can call it "The Code of Shufflurabi" and things will be a lot more defined around here.

You would define this as "Ankle Humping"  Grizz.  Let it go

[grizz441]

You would define this as "Ankle Humping"  Grizz.  Let it go

I argue that your rules have too much gray area for practical use, but it is all speculation without an actual list of these rules of etiquette at hand.  So maybe you guys should produce this so there is no misunderstanding ever again.  Or, you guys can continue to say things like "don't pick 1v1s, but furballs are fair game" as if the two are clearly definable entities.  If you want me to let it go I will, but I will certainly be chiming in again next time it is brought up, which will most likely be soon if history is any indicator?

[Guppy35]

I argue that your rules have too much gray area for practical use, but it is all speculation without an actual list of these rules of etiquette at hand.  So maybe you guys should produce this so there is no misunderstanding ever again.  Or, you guys can continue to say things like "don't pick 1v1s, but furballs are fair game" as if the two are clearly definable entities.  If you want me to let it go I will, but I will certainly be chiming in again next time it is brought up, which will most likely be soon if history is any indicator?

Not sure who 'you guys' are?  Can you clarify who 'we' are?  Why do you care about anyone elses 'rules'?

Grizz you can think whatever you want.  But the contradiction for me is that you state you are going to play the game your way and don't care really about what others think about it.  Yet you seem overly concerned with what 'we' think.  Who cares?  Why give anyone else such power if it really doesn't matter to you?

It's not going to stop me from talking about my approach to the game.  No one says I'm right.  Since we all have a choice on how we play, it really doesn't matter what anyone thinks.  Sharing opinions is all this was ever about.  Where it becomes ankle humping is if you've decided it's your job to argue with 'us' anytime 'we' comment on anything.  I'm flattered that what 'we' think is that important though

[CAP1]

the only rule of fight club is that no one talks about fight clu.......aawwww dammit!!

[grizz441]

Not sure who 'you guys' are?  Can you clarify who 'we' are?

No need to name names. 

Why do you care about anyone elses 'rules'?

I want to see if you can actually make a rule sheet with some definable parameters for a change.  Here I'll start it off since this is a rather obvious rule even to me.. 1.  If there is an isolated 1v1 where two aircraft seem to be having a good fight at least 5k away from the nearest enemy, you are to ask if they need a hand on range before intercepting. That's an easy one though.

Where it becomes ankle humping is if you've decided it's your job to argue with 'us' anytime 'we' comment on anything.  I'm flattered that what 'we' think is that important though

So you aren't going to make a list?  Ah, I see.  It's a lot easier to be preachy and vague other than actually coming up with something objective and tangible.   

I still <3 you corky, I'm just ribbing, but I would like to see one of you put money where the mouth is for a change.   
(and not get caught vulching and picking to your hearts delight when the element is not around)

[CAP1]

money is dirty. it's a bad idea to put it in ones mouth. 

[FLOTSOM]

1b. when engaged in close air to air combat with multiple cons of both friendly and enemy persuasion (furball) it is reasonable and fair to take any shot of opportunity that should present itself, even should your target be involved in close combat with another friendly. this exception to the rule of noninterference shall not include shots of opportunity that are considered to be HO's

[Guppy35]

OK  "Corky's law of AH Air Combat"     Posted a few pages back  but I'll cut and paste.

Pick, furball, bomb buildings, GV to your hearts content.  There is no right way  But keep in mind that how you treat the players in the game, good, bad or indifferent makes a difference.  Don't expect a pat on the back if you show a lack of courtesy.  If that bothers you, it's your problem.  My own experience is that if you treat folks decently, the game is more fun.  Again, as has been pointed out many times in this thread.  This is just an opinion, not law.  Do with it what you want.

[mechanic]

+1 to Corky's law of AH air combat 

[uptown]

treat everyone like you want to be treated is the best policy. I try but sometimes i fall short. Either not thinking or just don't care. We pretty much know what to expect from one another, especially if you post in the boards alot. I respect the hell out of the way Dan plays the game....Grizz too. Does anyone think that if Grizz is hanging there in a big fat 262..or anything for that matter, he shouldn't get picked?   don't give my that chance cause i'll melt the barrels   If I don't get him he'll get me and most everyone else. My job is to get the bad guy and not let him get me.
The same goes for CorkyJr. If he's in a 1 on 1 and asks me to stay out well then i'm out. But if he's about to get it, i'll jump in because I need him for the next guy that comes along. I don't know if the way I do it is right or wrong, but every situation is different. That much I do know.

Yes, i want every fight to be a work of cartoon ACM excellence too, but unfortunately i'm not that skilled or well mannered sometimes. I don't expect anyone else to be all the time either though. Knowing what NOT to expect from your opponent is what I like about this game. It's kind of the point to all this.  

[SPKmes]

One day I will learn how to pick...till then though...I will just be a morsel for those who can

[CAP1]

treat everyone like you want to be treated is the best policy. I try but sometimes i fall short. Either not thinking or just don't care. We pretty much know what to expect from one another, especially if you post in the boards alot. I respect the hell out of the way Dan plays the game....Grizz too. Does anyone think that if Grizz is hanging there in a big fat 262..or anything for that matter, he shouldn't get picked?   don't give my that chance cause i'll melt the barrels   If I don't get him he'll get me and most everyone else. My job is to get the bad guy and not let him get me.
The same goes for CorkyJr. If he's in a 1 on 1 and asks me to stay out well then i'm out. But if he's about to get it, i'll jump in because I need him for the next guy that comes along. I don't know if the way I do it is right or wrong, but every situation is different. That much I do know.

Yes, i want every fight to be a work of cartoon ACM excellence too, but unfortunately i'm not that skilled or well mannered sometimes. I don't expect anyone else to be all the time either though. Knowing what NOT to expect from your opponent is what I like about this game. It's kind of the point to all this.  

bolded. modify that slightly.

 treat every player as if you're sitting right next to them.

 i truly believe a good 90% of the players in here say/do the crap they do, 'cause they feel safe since they've got the protection of the intardnet. should you be sitting in the very same room as them on a different puter, it's pretty safe to say that nearly all the crap on 200 would dry up.