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Offline Hoplite

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #255 on: April 03, 2014, 10:03:46 AM »
FYI - By your definition I "merged" with someone.  I'd call it a pick.  It was certainly not a fight nor would I characterize it as one.  That was my point.  ;)

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #256 on: April 03, 2014, 10:20:42 AM »
FYI - By your definition I "merged" with someone.  I'd call it a pick.  It was certainly not a fight nor would I characterize it as one.  That was my point.  ;)

And he knows that too ;). It just doesn't sound nearly as skillful as, "in our last meeting I beat you"
"Such is the nature of war.  By protecting others, you save yourself."

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #257 on: April 03, 2014, 10:24:05 AM »
And he knows that too ;). It just doesn't sound nearly as skillful as, "in our last meeting I beat you"

I dunno, Change....he seemed pretty confused on the subject.  ;)   :lol

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #258 on: April 03, 2014, 10:26:49 AM »
I dunno, Change....he seemed pretty confused on the subject.  ;)   :lol

Lmao!  He didn't realize Skyrock was using the term "merge" because he used it first thus Skyrock very politely and very eloquently laughed at him.  Then he contradicted his own use of the term by defining it with his personal, professional and educational experience.
"Such is the nature of war.  By protecting others, you save yourself."

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #259 on: April 03, 2014, 10:31:40 AM »
Lmao!  He didn't realize Skyrock was using the term "merge" because he used it first thus Skyrock very politely and very eloquently laughed at him.  Then he contradicted his own use of the term by defining it with his personal, professional and educational experience.

This is a merge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSj9BtHMFro&t=650

I dare you to prove otherwise.
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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #260 on: April 03, 2014, 10:38:44 AM »
This is a merge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSj9BtHMFro&t=650

I dare you to prove otherwise.

You dare me?  Do you double dare me or just dare me? 

Which of the 7 picks in this film are you defining as a merge?
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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #261 on: April 03, 2014, 10:46:41 AM »
You dare me?  Do you double dare me or just dare me? 

Which of the 7 picks in this film are you defining as a merge?

Perhaps if you clicked the link (unless you're replying via a mobile phone, in which case you'd need to go to 10:50), you would know.
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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #262 on: April 03, 2014, 10:46:44 AM »
Skyyr...calm thyself, mon ami.  Just givin' you a hard time.   :)

Technically, I believe you are correct i.e. the fight paths "merged".  But that term has some rather specific meanings and connotations within the AH Community, so its probably best to adopt the Community useage.

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #263 on: April 03, 2014, 11:03:01 AM »
Perhaps if you clicked the link (unless you're replying via a mobile phone, in which case you'd need to go to 10:50), you would know.

For the purposes of you defending your position of your initial contact with Simon, definitionally your planes merged.  You could even go as far as to say you took a good angle to catch his 6 as he flew by you after you merged.   But what you cannot say is that you won a fight.
"Such is the nature of war.  By protecting others, you save yourself."

"Those who are skilled in combat do not become angered.  Those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid.  Thus, the wise win before the fight, while the ignorant fight to win." - Morihei Ueshiba

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #264 on: April 03, 2014, 11:04:54 AM »
For the purposes of you defending your position of your initial contact with Simon, definitionally your planes merged.  You could even go as far as to say you took a good angle to catch his 6 as he flew by you after you merged.   But what you cannot say is that you won a fight.

Shouldn't you pass the baton to kappa for authoritative purpose by now?  :D

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #265 on: April 03, 2014, 11:07:35 AM »
Shouldn't you pass the baton to kappa for authoritative purpose by now?  :D

Shouldn't you ask your wife if it's ok for you to have computer time?
"Such is the nature of war.  By protecting others, you save yourself."

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #266 on: April 03, 2014, 11:08:55 AM »

^ hahahah


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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #267 on: April 03, 2014, 11:11:09 AM »
Shouldn't you pass the baton to kappa for authoritative purpose by now?  :D

Come on, Arlo. That post doesn't even have the pretence of a contribution to the topic.  

If your going to troll at least try to mask it.   :rolleyes:  :P

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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #268 on: April 03, 2014, 11:13:10 AM »
Come on, Arlo. That post doesn't even have the pretence of a contribution to the topic.  

If your going to troll at least try to mask it.   :rolleyes:  :P

It's too tough for him to mask his anklehumps.  I feel like I've got a 40 hp jackhammer taped to my ankle every time Arlo shows up.
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Re: Food for thought ...
« Reply #269 on: April 03, 2014, 11:13:28 AM »
Shouldn't you ask your wife if it's ok for you to have computer time?

Don't change the subject, son. You got a bit puffy and needed deflating.  ;)