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Offline Delirium

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #30 on: March 16, 2011, 04:48:22 PM »
Interesting, Wmaker. Thanks for posting that!
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Offline Tinribs

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #31 on: March 16, 2011, 05:38:48 PM »
Quote from: hitech on March 16, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
We are not happy with the DR1 modeling also, we have a suspect where the problem is, but gyro is not the issue.

Ive been toying with a second goal (I.E. not just dog fighting) to implement in the WW1 arena that would provide a reason for fighting.

HiTech

This is the best news Ive heard in a long time,most of us that still fly and love the WW1 arena despite all its deficiencies were fearing the worst.There have been countless posts on the subject with practically no response, to say that we have become disillusioned would be an understatement.
AKWabbit has come up with some great ideas for more involved gameplay that he and we hope would not be to costly and time consuming for you to implement, please check out his posts on the subject.
Rangers new terrain that he spent a lot of time and effort on and has been sitting on Skuzzys desk for over a week would be a good place to start.


thanks HiTech  :aok

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #32 on: March 16, 2011, 07:25:16 PM »
Well thanks for that Hitech, i have no problems with continuing my subscription providing i feel at least some of my money will be going towards the game i wish to play, without those words of yours it was very unlikely i would have renewed my sub when the time comes,
again...thanks :aok
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Offline TeeArr

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #33 on: March 16, 2011, 08:24:13 PM »
I read somewhere that the Engine torque of the DR-1 was enough, at full revolutions, to keep the pilot from flying it in trim.  The solution to this was asymmetrical Ailerons (The left one was actually one rib length longer than the right) to correct this problem.
Another thing about the DR-1 is that the length of the fuselage was considerably shorter than that of it's contemporaries.  This, coupled with the foreshortened wingspan, allowed the plane ( because of the balance (moment) of the shorter fuselage, along with the Triplane design which allowed for more wing area and greater lift) made the DR-1 an extremely maneuverable plane.  The only plane that was better than the DR-1 (from the ease of flying perspective) was the D-7.  That plane head it all, Speed, Strength, balance and stability.
At least that is what I have learned over 45 years of playing with airplanes.

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Offline Miska

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #34 on: March 16, 2011, 09:35:12 PM »
Quote from: hitech on March 16, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
Ive been toying with a second goal (I.E. not just dog fighting) to implement in the WW1 arena that would provide a reason for fighting.

HiTech

Wonderful. Can't wait to hear more.


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Offline Citabria

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #35 on: March 17, 2011, 02:19:29 AM »
this news made me go into the ww1 arena tonight and I found some others also had a rekindled interest in the place after reading this thread.

its the best place to find pure turn and burn dogfighting in mass quanitties but its one dimensional nature does lend to it getting stale and people moving back to the ma after they have had their turn and burn fix.
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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #36 on: March 17, 2011, 09:28:50 AM »
Just get something I can hit with a WWI plane like a BLIMP!...can you imagine the pleasure of seeing Shawk screaming as he jumps from his basket!
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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #37 on: March 17, 2011, 12:36:18 PM »
Quote from: Tinribs on March 16, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
AKWabbit has come up with some great ideas for more involved gameplay that he and we hope would not be to costly and time consuming for you to implement, please check out his posts on the subject.

Thanks for the kind words tinribs.

Just to save HiTech the trouble ;)  here is how I was suggesting folding in some strat and base capture into WWI (there are many possible variations):

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,304627.75.html

Regards,
Wab

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Offline Tinribs

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #38 on: March 17, 2011, 01:39:02 PM »
My pleasure Wab none of the WW1 fellas I have spoken to about your ideas have had anything other than praise for them,really hope Hitech takes a look. :cheers:
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Offline BnZs

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #39 on: March 17, 2011, 08:26:54 PM »
And the population has shown a spike this week...coincidence?

All the WWI arena needs is a little love.
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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #40 on: March 18, 2011, 12:35:56 PM »
B'nz...

Probably not.  Was drifting away for sure, but the thread will keep me paying for awhile longer.  I am sure others are thinking the same...doesn't take more than a little tidbit to keep us hoping.

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #41 on: March 19, 2011, 11:51:13 PM »
Encouraging news!  :aok
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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #42 on: June 08, 2011, 09:54:54 PM »
Quote from: hitech on March 16, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
We are not happy with the DR1 modeling also, we have a suspect where the problem is, but gyro is not the issue.

Ive been toying with a second goal (I.E. not just dog fighting) to implement in the WW1 arena that would provide a reason for fighting.

HiTech

Any update on whats happening with WW1 HTC or the DR1?
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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #43 on: June 09, 2011, 11:07:10 AM »
Just a side note for all the WW1 buffs, 'Rise of Flight' the full game is now free.  It includes the Spad and D5.
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Offline Shuffler

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Re: WWI: Straight question for the staff.
« Reply #44 on: June 09, 2011, 11:22:32 AM »
Questions for the staff should be emailed to the staff.


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