I really wish they would go to a Air Warrior type HO shot!

[Ack-Ack]

"Compared to the absolute retardation of having HO shots disabled and
being able to ram clean through your opponent without fear of being
towered is so gamey and retarded that its insulting to even consider
bringing that tripe to AH."

That is worth repeating a hundred times.  



And what would be next. Eliminate stalling?  Collisions?

Oh joy.

BRING THE RR ARENAS TO AH!   


ack-ack

[mtnman]

Because this is not real life. I'm with Filth. Not allowing HOs to be effective forces people to maneuver and fight, at least to a greater extent (you'll always have the b&z and pickets).

 -oldman

We could also add to that, and really make the game exciting!

Let's see if we can get take-offs, landings, and rolling to the right eliminated!  Imagine how much it would force us to maneuver and fight if we couldn't roll right!

Once that gets stagnant, we can eliminate flaps, and make left rudder application an instant death!

All in favor?

On a positive (?) note, this is actually nice to see.  It's nice to finally have a game where people complain about the game being to realistic, and the difficulty they have overcoming opponents who use realistic tactics.

Sure beats the normal "the pony(or 38, or 109) is nerfed" posts.

[FiLtH]

   Frankly I could care less if it was that way or not.  It aint gonna happen here thats for sure. As for the "realistic" crowd, the one reason that way of flying is enjoyed be some, is because it isnt enjoyed by many others. People simply set themselves up as targets because they realize they wont really die, and want to get to the target area quickly, give the others advantages,and fly planes less than stellar in performance because they like that plane. Not because its a rocket ship.

  Simmers preying on gamers, and horsepower are the reasons many have success in here and beat their chests. Imagine how boring it would be if EVERY player in here flew like his life depended on it.

 Geez I came in here with 2 cents and left with a bag full of WGAF.

[FLS]

   Imagine how boring it would be if EVERY player in here flew like his life depended on it.

I guess that explains the lack of air combat in WW2

[Yeager]

Perhaps in the minds of some AcesHigh is having an identity Crisis.

What would be a better brand name?  one that better describes the game we play and sometimes profess to love.....

WW2 Online?   

[mtnman]

I'm confused.

Are you upset with the guys who don't care if they die?

People simply set themselves up as targets because they realize they wont really die

Or the ones who do care if they die?

Imagine how boring it would be if EVERY player in here flew like his life depended on it.

Personally, I think it would be boring at either (or both) extremes.  We need the mix of desires to keep the game dynamic.

Actually, there's another option for the HO argument.  Instead of making the front-quarter shots less effective, HTC could make the rear-quarter shots more effective.  Maybe so one little hit in the rear destroys the opponent?  I mean really, with the gunnery of the average pilot in AH there's no real point in making gunnery less effective anyway.

Of course, IMO that's an equally ridiculous notion, but...  It would possibly tempt folks to fly around behind someone before they shoot?

[longtime]

Because this is not real life. I'm with Filth. Not allowing HOs to be effective forces people to maneuver and fight, at least to a greater extent (you'll always have the b&z and pickets).

 -oldman

Damn Oldman..I have tons of respect for you but this is wrong.

What are you saying? You shoot a plane from the wrong angle and your bullets don't work?

[grizz441]

Personally I love the Aces High HO system.  It gives my enemies one extra way they can hang themselves by going for a weak shot I set up for them to have.  "Here's your shot sweetheart, after you miss you'll be dead in 3 seconds."

[FiLtH]

I'm confused.

Are you upset with the guys who don't care if they die?

Or the ones who do care if they die?

Personally, I think it would be boring at either (or both) extremes.  We need the mix of desires to keep the game dynamic.

Actually, there's another option for the HO argument.  Instead of making the front-quarter shots less effective, HTC could make the rear-quarter shots more effective.  Maybe so one little hit in the rear destroys the opponent?  I mean really, with the gunnery of the average pilot in AH there's no real point in making gunnery less effective anyway.

Of course, IMO that's an equally ridiculous notion, but...  It would possibly tempt folks to fly around behind someone before they shoot?

Mtnmn Im not upset with anyone. To clarify what I was saying, the ones who dont care (which is fine) give alot of the kills to the guys who do care(which is fine) Im just reminding a few of the folks who think they are awesome BECAUSE they are flying that way(realistic), and killing that way(targets who dont care) that is doesnt matter because really, not many really care. I hope that cleared it up..cuz I care

[IronDog]

Bong got a lot of his kills using the HO.Hartmann got nearly all his by picking weak Russian opponents.Sneaking up to kill an opponent was the norm in WWII.Some players in AH could care less if they get ho'd or collide with someone.Some people like to furball,and some like to use B&Z tactics,or E fighting.Some play the game as tool shedders,or GV'ers.Some people hate to lose....2000 will verify that.It's just a game,and this thread is getting worn thin.Have fun!
The Dawg