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Offline FiLtH

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The really cool thing about Aces High
« on: January 01, 2011, 11:40:08 PM »
   Alot of games out there start you off at level 1 and you have basic tools to use, eventually thru time in game alone advancing thru more levels increasing your "skill". This isnt skill at all, simply an increase of hit points ,armor values, and weapons power that you acquire by playing ALOT.

   The beauty of Aces High is, everyone from DAY 1, to DAY 5000 is starting on an even playing field. Everyone has the same tools. It is actual skill that is developed over time that makes you better. Those other games arent played with how well you parry a blow, simply how many spell cast points you have. It doesnt matter is you if you can place a well aimed sword, just how much that sword does in damage per second.

   In Aces high you may start off being next to worthless, but over time you improve, but the tools remain the same as when you started. Thats the thing I like best about this game. The game doesnt control the ability of your character...you do.
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2011, 12:18:36 AM »
Unless you want to fly a 262
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2011, 12:22:48 AM »
Quote from: FiLtH on January 01, 2011, 11:40:08 PM
   Alot of games out there start you off at level 1 and you have basic tools to use, eventually thru time in game alone advancing thru more levels increasing your "skill". This isnt skill at all, simply an increase of hit points ,armor values, and weapons power that you acquire by playing ALOT.

   The beauty of Aces High is, everyone from DAY 1, to DAY 5000 is starting on an even playing field. Everyone has the same tools. It is actual skill that is developed over time that makes you better. Those other games arent played with how well you parry a blow, simply how many spell cast points you have. It doesnt matter is you if you can place a well aimed sword, just how much that sword does in damage per second.

   In Aces high you may start off being next to worthless, but over time you improve, but the tools remain the same as when you started. Thats the thing I like best about this game. The game doesnt control the ability of your character...you do.

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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2011, 01:08:59 AM »
I don't think most noobs start off with full CH setup...
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2011, 01:10:04 AM »
also the same reason, you keep coming back even after a several month break.. the thrill of showing the rest what YOUR capable of. :airplane:
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2011, 01:10:57 AM »
Quote from: grizz441 on January 02, 2011, 01:08:59 AM
I don't think most noobs start off with full CH setup...
:D   shush you
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2011, 01:26:55 AM »
Quote from: grizz441 on January 02, 2011, 01:08:59 AM
I don't think most noobs start off with full CH setup...

  Ya I guess that is one drawback for the game. It is affected by the hardware you use. Then again Ive seen alot of folks spend alot of money on good setups, but it only carries so far.
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2011, 02:16:48 AM »
Quote from: grizz441 on January 02, 2011, 01:08:59 AM
I don't think most noobs start off with full CH setup...

Most noobs wouldn't get that much out of it and some have proved they can do well with just a mouse.
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2011, 05:30:15 AM »
Quote from: FiLtH on January 02, 2011, 01:26:55 AM
  Ya I guess that is one drawback for the game. It is affected by the hardware you use. Then again Ive seen alot of folks spend alot of money on good setups, but it only carries so far.

True.  A $20 St290 can go a long way.
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2011, 08:05:04 AM »
Quote from: Yarbles on January 02, 2011, 02:16:48 AM
Most noobs wouldn't get that much out of it and some have proved they can do well with just a mouse.

here here <G>
I've know a couple peeps who used the mouse and they were outstanding.

Good post Filth although I admit being a bit dissapointed. I thought the thread was going to be about Me  :D Muahhahahahhahahahahaha
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2011, 08:49:44 AM »
As a noob(roughly 4-1/2 yrs ago) I started with a Logitech Attack 3 joystick that I got from Walmart for $20. No pedals and only my keyboard for rudder and throttle control. I have to say that my improvement was greatly enhanced by the addition of an X52 stick and CH pedals. Been flying with this setup for well over 3 yrs now and wouldn't change it for anything. I still use the # keypad for my views cuz I haven't made up my mind to invest in track IR yet. But just about everything else is mapped to my stick and throttle.   
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2011, 09:01:29 AM »
Quote from: DaCoon on January 02, 2011, 08:49:44 AM
As a noob(roughly 4-1/2 yrs ago) I started with a Logitech Attack 3 joystick that I got from Walmart for $20. No pedals and only my keyboard for rudder and throttle control. I have to say that my improvement was greatly enhanced by the addition of an X52 stick and CH pedals. Been flying with this setup for well over 3 yrs now and wouldn't change it for anything. I still use the # keypad for my views cuz I haven't made up my mind to invest in track IR yet. But just about everything else is mapped to my stick and throttle.   


why don't you try out the "VR920" and give us a review?     and yes peddles really do help verses a twisty stick, oh boy I can hear it already... :bolt:
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2011, 10:18:01 AM »
 I started out with a used ST-290 Pro stick by Saitek about 5 yrs ago off line and I still have the same stick. I was in an auto accident in 2004 that left me with a head injury. This caused me to have a stroke in 05. Our neighbor kid gave me this ST-290 and set up AH off line for me. I was home with nothing to do and could only leave the house if the wife drove me. I was not much interested in the game and had never played a video game on line.

 Well I started playing off line and one day my wife set me up on line and to my surprise I liked the game and started playing 6 or 7 hrs a day. At the time I was going to all kinds of rehab for reading speaking and hand eye coordination. I found that AH was better for my rehab than all the crap they had me doing. I got to talk with real people without leaving the house and the forum has spell check.

 I still am at home with not much to do but there is always AH and on a fixed income this is a lot of fun for $14.95 a month. Now when I win the lotto (any day now lol) I will buy a real computer and a new stick but until then it is my ST-290 and a frame rate in the teens.
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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2011, 10:34:07 AM »
Quote from: FiLtH on January 02, 2011, 01:26:55 AM
  Ya I guess that is one drawback for the game. It is affected by the hardware you use. Then again Ive seen alot of folks spend alot of money on good setups, but it only carries so far.

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Re: The really cool thing about Aces High
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2011, 11:15:15 AM »
Quote from: FiLtH on January 01, 2011, 11:40:08 PM
  Alot of games out there start you off at level 1 and you have basic tools to use, eventually thru time in game alone advancing thru more levels increasing your "skill". This isnt skill at all, simply an increase of hit points ,armor values, and weapons power that you acquire by playing ALOT.

   The beauty of Aces High is, everyone from DAY 1, to DAY 5000 is starting on an even playing field. Everyone has the same tools. It is actual skill that is developed over time that makes you better. Those other games arent played with how well you parry a blow, simply how many spell cast points you have. It doesnt matter is you if you can place a well aimed sword, just how much that sword does in damage per second.

   In Aces high you may start off being next to worthless, but over time you improve, but the tools remain the same as when you started. Thats the thing I like best about this game. The game doesnt control the ability of your character...you do.

Did you play a bit of WoW recently? :D
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