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Offline shake307

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Thoughts on AH and its community.
« on: October 23, 2014, 07:59:54 AM »
Forgive me, this may be a long post.  I have once again found the need to scratch the itch of WWII air combat.  I am back in Aces High.  I have noticed in my flying and in the forums a distinct difference in ability of the pilots.  I see a lot of complaining about the community being bullies and not friendly to new players.  I find this a bit off kilter.  If anybody would like to witness a sh*tty community, look no further than EVE Online.  That is where I come from.  I am good there.  I suck in Aces High.  I fly whatever I dam well please (P-38 and Niki, mostly).  Don't judge me!  I have played air combat simulators since Chuck Yeager's Air Combat.  Aces High, for all its faults, is still amazing.  We must stick together.  We must encourage others to join.  This is not just a game.  It is a sport.  Real skill is needed to win.  One must know their machine.  This game emulates these needs.  I love getting thoroughly beaten.  I save the films and study them.  I am learning my various favorites (yes the spit16 is one of them, don't judge me).  This is a petition to all the players of this wonderful sport.  Don't let it die.  Don't let this dream collapse under our arrogance.  Everyone that enters the arena is a person, not a target.  Keep them here.  Nurture them and mentor them.  The fights will only get better.  The warrior's code will stand.  Welcome everyone.  It will keep this dream alive.
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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2014, 08:18:48 AM »
+1 :aok
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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2014, 08:20:18 AM »
I completely agree, awesome. :aok :banana:
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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2014, 08:23:13 AM »
Cool post, good thoughts and well written. Keep the faith. On the subject of the Spit XVI. It is also cool. Fly what you want. Just have the most fun and you've already won.
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Offline Scca

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2014, 08:26:57 AM »
Well said...

I feel the negativity comes from a vocal minority of horses backsides, and they get a fast squelch when they start their  :furious  I believe you get what you give.  I almost NEVER get nasty comments I feel because I don't give them.  The summation of the PM's I have received in the last month are "GF", "where did you come from?", and "teach me how to do that" (or a "sure" when I asked that question)...

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2014, 08:33:57 AM »
I race in iRacing - there is almost no community there.  I can drive for 3 hours and the only conversation is about who is to blame about the crash - to be honest I can drive all that time and speak maybe 3 times.

IN AH the community is at least alive - love or hate, at least you are interacting.

I was the one who posted about the bullying and I stand by that.  I want to see people have fun, not be forced out.  I think we have the opportunity just need the fortitude to make it fun for all.

Offline Arlo

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2014, 09:11:34 AM »
'Who was that masked man?'

'I dunno but he left this silver .50 cal behind.'

Welcome aboard.  :salute :cheers:

Offline JimmyD3

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2014, 09:28:22 AM »
Well said Sir!  :salute

Who or What is this "Eve" everyone is talking about? :headscratch:
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Offline Zerstorer

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2014, 09:43:32 AM »
Very well stated, OP.  Welcome aboard. 

And yes, EVE is far far worse.
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Offline HL117

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2014, 01:12:52 PM »
Good post  :aok

I found EVE combat lame, unless you enjoy spawn camps, call them what you will gate camps, spawn camps, a bunch of derps sitting around the gates using the game as a chat room, " oh here comes another pew pew hah hah that was great ' we rock.
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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2014, 01:59:21 PM »
   Many good folks on here though some may let their emotions control their thoughts at times. AH has been a great cyberworld to be a part of and we can see a great resurgence of the community again when Players such as the OP discover AH is more than just another game.

  Where else can you still feel great even though you lost a battle to someone and salute them for the intense adrenalin pumping competition.

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2014, 02:38:51 PM »
How dare you post anything positive on our BBS?!  :mad:





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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2014, 02:53:44 PM »
Good post.

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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2014, 02:59:19 PM »
well said Shake,  it is a shame there are not more like yourself.    :salute
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Re: Thoughts on AH and its community.
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2014, 03:46:26 PM »
well said Shake,  it is a shame there are not more like yourself.    :salute

There are......they just lurk in the shadows  :noid