Why can't we all just get along?

[mechanic]

GTA V enjoying massive global success.

Shows true nature of humans.

[68ZooM]

GTA V enjoying massive global success.

Shows true nature of humans.

Im it playing on PS3, online is a blast i love stealing the fighter jets from the AFB lol

[SPKmes]

Lack of sunshine.

[LCADolby]

Some of us play a combat game, why is anyone surprised that people often become combative?

[Rogue9Volt]

Some of us play a combat game, why is anyone surprised that people often become combative?

Apparently we must be good boys when not killing each other... 

[Bear76]

Some of us play a combat game, why is anyone surprised that people often become combative?

That's sig material right there. 

[Scca]

Because the current environment in the US (a large part of the player base) is that it's "never my fault".  A complete lack of personal responsibility has lead to everything from warning labels to entitlements.  

Back in the day, if you put your hand under a lawn mower and lost a finger, you said, "MAN, why did I do that?"  Today the first thing out of your mouth is "MAN, why wasn't there a sticker to tell me not to do that?" and you commence legal proceedings against the manufacturer.  

[gyrene81]

Because the current environment in the US (a large part of the player base) is that it's "never my fault".  A complete lack of personal responsibility has lead to everything from warning labels to entitlements.  

Back in the day, if you put your hand under a lawn mower and lost a finger, you said, "MAN, why did I do that?"  Today the first thing out of your mouth is "MAN, why wasn't there a sticker to tell me not to do that?" and you commence legal proceedings against the manufacturer.  

i blame the upper middle class snooty arsehats and rich buffoons...

law school motto...thar's gold in them thar idjits.

[BnZs]

I have trouble believing the extent to which AHII is a niche interest. First of all, WWII FLYING!!! Second, IMHO it is the best combat flight sim in the genre. Made by a small team dedicated quality...it is equivalent to craft beer. I consistently recommend this to anyone with an interest in online games.

GTA V enjoying massive global success.

Shows true nature of humans.

[Gemini]

Half the idiotic stuff on the board is people taking things way too seriously.

thread over   lots of sensitive souls on here

[Wiley]

I have trouble believing the extent to which AHII is a niche interest. First of all, WWII FLYING!!! Second, IMHO it is the best combat flight sim in the genre. Made by a small team dedicated quality...it is equivalent to craft beer. I consistently recommend this to anyone with an interest in online games.

Learning curve + input device cost (yes I know there are some terrifying sticks that fly with a mouse.  You're freaks, get over it) + pretty much sandbox style gameplay means it's different from 95% of the other games out there.  I personally think the main reason it's a niche game is the lack of direction it gives you.  You're free to do whatever you feel like doing, and that leaves a lot of people doing the same thing every day and getting bored.

As to why we can't all get along, combine combative gameplay with anonymity with egos...  You get what you see in the MA every day.

Although to be honest, the channels in this game are nothing compared to most online games I've seen.  I had once seen online console chat described as a bunch of teenagers communicating via homophobic racism.  I thought it was an exaggeration til I saw it for myself.  We have it good, folks.

Wiley.

[Copprhed]

Half the idiotic stuff on the board is people taking things way too seriously.  The way I deal with it is this:  if something offends me to the point of anger, I don't reply for 12-48 hours.

This also helps me not to engage others while having "feelings", not to mention less typos due to "hurry up and respond to this arse face!" Syndrome.

No one wins the internets.  Don't let others bother you.  Some folks just wear their arse hole above the shoulders.

<S>

OH GOD!!! NOT FEELINGS!!!!!!

[BnZs]

Learning curve + input device cost (yes I know there are some terrifying sticks that fly with a mouse.  You're freaks, get over it) + pretty much sandbox style gameplay means it's different from 95% of the other games out there.  I personally think the main reason it's a niche game is the lack of direction it gives you.  You're free to do whatever you feel like doing, and that leaves a lot of people doing the same thing every day and getting bored.

I've always played with $20 Saitek290s...I'm average, but the stick really isn't a factor.

[XxDaSTaRxx]

Peace talks shall not be a negotiation unless you bring pie. 

[LLv34_Dictonius]

One learns on a very early age (by the sandbox in the yard) that there are bullies who want to dominate the games and childs plays. Usually they want to play the game with your toys too and god help you if you disagree. And when you go crying to your mother she comforts you by saying that those boys have it bad and that you should understand them. Sometimes, especially in case of fathers, they say that those kids are just plain stupid and can't unfortunately help it.