Side Switch Penalty and EMI Off Peak -- Something's Gotta Give

[kvuo75]

As far as the 12 hr rule its seems a bit long but done for some reason or another.

no, it's completely arbitrary. it could just as well be 24 hours or 30 days or 12 months.

too long.

[TequilaChaser]

AvA has no time limitation on side-switching.  Works just fine.

- oldman

not to hijack this thread, but the AvA is such an awesome arena to play in..... I had RL stuff I could not avoid this week and missed tuesday night "everyone verses the AvA Staff" night....

since I am getting back to playing on a more frequent basis, I hope to increase my time playing in the AvA, miss all you peoples, Oldman

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TC

[Arlo]

not to hijack this thread, but the AvA is such an awesome arena to play in..... I had RL stuff I could not avoid this week and missed tuesday night "everyone verses the AvA Staff" night....

since I am getting back to playing on a more frequent basis, I hope to increase my time playing in the AvA, miss all you peoples, Oldman

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TC

Hiyas, TC!  

They called out my squad for an everyone versus us night. I thought that brilliant. They could also host squad versus squad night with players from all squads (or no squads) to participate and even out numbers.

Maybe it's The Damned's turn.  

(Seriously, I can see this attracting more players to the AvA.)

((Airantisubron 24? I did tell you I was with VP-67, right?))  

[pervert]

Hiyas, TC!  

They called out my squad for an everyone versus us night. I thought that brilliant. They could also host squad versus squad night with players from all squads (or no squads) to participate and even out numbers.

Maybe it's The Damned's turn.  

(Seriously, I can see this attracting more players to the AvA.)

((Airantisubron 24? I did tell you I was with VP-67, right?))  

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Come on...a giant bird sinking a ship  like that would happen in real life 

[TequilaChaser]

Hiyas, TC!  

They called out my squad for an everyone versus us night. I thought that brilliant. They could also host squad versus squad night with players from all squads (or no squads) to participate and even out numbers.

Maybe it's The Damned's turn.  

(Seriously, I can see this attracting more players to the AvA.)

((Airantisubron 24? I did tell you I was with VP-67, right?))  

Heya Arlo, yes we've talked about it, but it has been quite a few years... I was their in Florida at NAS Jax  in '07 when they decomissioning of VS-24, the last Squad I was in......and did away with most all of the S-3A/B squadrons during that year............. those Orions took over anti submarine warfare duties



Heya Pervert, that is supposed to be a submarine, I do think.......... however I may be wrong

our VS-24 Scouts  Squad Patch ( in my avatar ) is an Eagle snapping a submarine in to .......


I agree, that might be a good idea for the AvA Staffers to call out fight nights like they did with VF-17........ I was really wanting to come in and fly the Big Blue Birds with ya'll that night....

Cheers  & <S>

TC

[Arlo]

I was really wanting to come in and fly the Big Blue Birds with ya'll that night....

You shoulda (though it kinda frustrated the outnumbered pilots for the Emperor - BigRat hopped over to help).

[1stpar3]

Well, I am confused!! Last night I logged off for dinner, two hours later I log back on, the guy that shot down two of my bomber drones was now on my side? How does that work? I am not gripping at all mind you, as this way he cant shoot me down without hurting himself!! Just wondering how this is possible with a twelve hour switch rule. I am pretty much new here, and still learning how this all works, but hearing of "spies" and other non sporting activities, is disheartening when I notice this first hand. Is there a limit on time for switching countries, or is it assumed? I have no desire to change and don't want to risk checking it,as don't want to leave my country for any length of time. I am familiar with my role,and its easier than starting over on a different country. Just checking.

[Sunka]

Well, I am confused!! Last night I logged off for dinner, two hours later I log back on, the guy that shot down two of my bomber drones was now on my side? How does that work? I am not gripping at all mind you, as this way he cant shoot me down without hurting himself!! Just wondering how this is possible with a twelve hour switch rule. I am pretty much new here, and still learning how this all works, but hearing of "spies" and other non sporting activities, is disheartening when I notice this first hand. Is there a limit on time for switching countries, or is it assumed? I have no desire to change and don't want to risk checking it,as don't want to leave my country for any length of time. I am familiar with my role,and its easier than starting over on a different country. Just checking.

I would guess he was 11 hours into being able to side switch when he was on the opposite side.

[Latrobe]

Well, I am confused!! Last night I logged off for dinner, two hours later I log back on, the guy that shot down two of my bomber drones was now on my side? How does that work? I am not gripping at all mind you, as this way he cant shoot me down without hurting himself!! Just wondering how this is possible with a twelve hour switch rule. I am pretty much new here, and still learning how this all works, but hearing of "spies" and other non sporting activities, is disheartening when I notice this first hand. Is there a limit on time for switching countries, or is it assumed? I have no desire to change and don't want to risk checking it,as don't want to leave my country for any length of time. I am familiar with my role,and its easier than starting over on a different country. Just checking.

Agree with Sunka, his 12 hours was probably already up and he switched while you were offline. When you logged back on he most definitely was stuck on your country for at least 10 hours. Also, don't listen to the people crying "spy!". They all completely full of s.... yeah. You get what I'm saying.  There is literally not all that much "spying" going on as they claim. Granted there are a select few who do spy (a VERY select FEW), but they are very VERY much far and few between.

BTW, welcome to the game! You can NEVER leave! Mwahahaha!  Enjoy yourself on your current country, that's a very good thing to do, but just a little tip, the other countries are filled with just as many friendly and fun people if you ever feel like trying something new


-Sincerely,
   Someone who switches sides everyday.   

[1stpar3]

Agree with Sunka, his 12 hours was probably already up and he switched while you were offline. When you logged back on he most definitely was stuck on your country for at least 10 hours. Also, don't listen to the people crying "spy!". They all completely full of s.... yeah. You get what I'm saying.  There is literally not all that much "spying" going on as they claim. Granted there are a select few who do spy (a VERY select FEW), but they are very VERY much far and few between.

BTW, welcome to the game! You can NEVER leave! Mwahahaha!  Enjoy yourself on your current country, that's a very good thing to do, but just a little tip, the other countries are filled with just as many friendly and fun people if you ever feel like trying something new


-Sincerely,
   Someone who switches sides everyday.   

Thanks!! Yes I am here for the duration!! I love this game!! I don't mind spies, I get killed anyway,but its getting harder for them! Thanks for the words of wisdom!!

[MrGeezer]

You're outgunned, daddy-o. 

It is about 90 pct in favor of dumping it.  I bet a scientific survey would be 2:1 minimum.    It is a rule that hurts more than it helps.  Adapt or die.   If ya' ain't growin' yer dyin'. 

Hate to break this to you but this game is NOT run by democracy.

[ReVo]

Hate to break this to you but this game is NOT run by democracy.

And you're not HiTech. 

[RotBaron]

EMI? What is that???

I seem to remember some English punk band screaming EMI, don't know what that meant either. Sex Pistols?

[68Raptor]

Nothing wrong with the way it is.. we switch every six months or so.. Hitech could make it 90 day switch for us.

Fail to see the big deal on the side switch anyways.. No fights, I fly over and cruise around in a dar ring.. give it a couple of minutes and someone ups. If no one does I take out the radar.. that generally causes a stir. This is not a "Halo" type game of instant action. It generally takes some time to get into the fight.

[Brooke]

The main problem is at late times (after about 2 am Eastern time, say).  Then even techniques of hanging around a field or wrecking stuff there doesn't sometimes doesn't work.  If one side is getting swarmed, you can switch to it and (1) be guaranteed to find some action and (2) help keep the folks on the undermanned side from logging off in frustration at getting swarmed.