I usually fly in the Training Arena more than I fly in the MA's. While there, I make my best effort to help anyone that I can. If I don't know how to do something, I usually can point them in the right direction to finding their answers. I remember when I first started back in 07. I was a fifteen year old squeaker. No one likes squeakers!!! On my first night ever online, I was given the opportunity to join a small squad that mostly flew Mid War (the 208th ArcAngels). The CO SABER208 and his squaddies (most of which were his family) took me in and taught me the basics of the game. They never chastised me for being the immature squeaker that I was. Instead, they worked to not only better my skills in game, but to make me a better person outside of the game. I split with the ArcAngels and soon found myself hanging out with the "bad boys." They were all about being immature, and most of them were adults. Bruv119 and a few others may remember the squad LCA "Blut und Ehre," as it caused a big stir with them (I soon learned why, and later left the squad).
Throughout my AH career I have met several players that have led me along the right paths and have helped me in so many ways--far too many to name. As I grew bored with the game, I found my way into the Training Arena. Mostly, I was just killing time and chatting with the friends I made in there. After befriending people such as Ghosth, BigRat, morfiend, and several others, I began to want to help as much as possible. I flew with those guys everyday, learning from them and helping others at the same time. I owe my new found patience to them. Their patience with me, their time spent with me while I was just a young teenager made me appreciate them and this community even more. I feel like I owe the community exactly what was given to me.
Sorry for being so long-winded. That is my testimonial on new guys.
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Josh
