Chess piece nationalism (fanaticism)

[flippz]

Because if people were willing to switch sides to even numbers, gameplay might improve.  They aren't, so if one country goes low the other two sides get ENY, and because for the most part people who move mud have a tendency to go after the side that isn't defending, they generally go after the low side.  Rinse, repeat.

Wiley.

Kinda like the weekend crew that refuse to fight a certain side until the other two sides have one beat down to the point of logging off?  And give great answers to it like this is the only fight we have? 

[Shuffler]

But the first game was over, right, from your description the first game ended when most of that team had to leave, but a new game could start with even sides, right.  My point was that many new players jump from side to side and it usually looks like they jump to the side that is ahead, so they can get the perks for the win.

I get more perks for going to the side with low numbers. I really don't do anything for perks. If you ignore them they add up pretty quickly.

I do not think most folks are concerned about perks. Just a few seem to regularly mention them.

I have almost 60,000. Almost all fighter. A few more and I can get a batman decoder ring.

[Traveler]

And when a couple of the other side's players had to leave because their parents came to pick them up, you all just yelled "SHIRTS FOR LYFE!!!" and made the other team play shorthanded, right?

Wiley.

No, that game ended and we chose up even sides for the next game, and no one was allowed to jump from the losing side to the winning side once the game had started.

[Traveler]

I get more perks for going to the side with low numbers. I really don't do anything for perks. If you ignore them they add up pretty quickly.

I do not think most folks are concerned about perks. Just a few seem to regularly mention them.

I have almost 60,000. Almost all fighter. A few more and I can get a batman decoder ring.

you don't , I don't , but the new player base does.

[Wiley]

No, that game ended and we chose up even sides for the next game, and no one was allowed to jump from the losing side to the winning side once the game had started.

You guys were a lot more organized than we were.  It was common with us when a side went down by 2 for one of the kids from the other side to switch over to even the numbers and for the game to continue.

Wiley.

[Shuffler]

You guys were a lot more organized than we were.  It was common with us when a side went down by 2 for one of the kids from the other side to switch over to even the numbers and for the game to continue.

Wiley.

Same here.... we had no quit in us. Simply even up and go at it. Hardly skipped a beat. The game finished when rf he objective was reached, time, score, or a dang thunderstorm.

[Wiley]

Kinda like the weekend crew that refuse to fight a certain side until the other two sides have one beat down to the point of logging off?  And give great answers to it like this is the only fight we have?

No, it's really nothing like that at all.

Wiley.

[APDrone]

Of the several different types of play, you're going to have those that want to have combat, be it furball, dogfighting, etc.   And those that want to play win-the-war.

Those that want to fight for the sake of fighting are less likely to be averse to changing sides if that's what it takes to find a fight.

Those that play win-the-war are more likely ( my opinion based strictly from observance ) to claim loyalty to a chess piece, for that is their team.  And you stick with your team.  Your goal is to win the war.  If you shoot down ( or worse, are shot down by ) somebody who, moments ago, was by your side, there is a sense of betrayal.   That person is standing in your way of winning the war.

Those that want a fight for the sake of a fight may not be able to wrap their heads around that loyalty mentality.

Also, those that like to play win-the-war may have trouble comprehending how somebody can fight with no apparent impact other than personal accomplishment.

For the longest time I couldn't understand the tendency of one person that would fly out and then land 2 kills in an LA-7.. day after day, mission after mission.  That's all they seem to be interested in doing.  That opened my eyes a bit.

There are different cultures in AH.  Be it GVs, win-the-war, furballing.. etc.

Don't judge.. just play.

 

[Shuffler]

Those that want to fight for the sake of fighting are less likely to be averse to changing sides if that's what it takes to find a fight.

Those that play win-the-war are more likely ( my opinion based strictly from observance ) to claim loyalty to a chess piece, for that is their team.  And you stick with your team.  Your goal is to win the war.  If you shoot down ( or worse, are shot down by ) somebody who, moments ago, was by your side, there is a sense of betrayal.   That person is standing in your way of winning the war.

Those that want a fight for the sake of a fight may not be able to wrap their heads around that loyalty mentality.

Also, those that like to play win-the-war may have trouble comprehending how somebody can fight with no apparent impact other than personal accomplishment.


Don't judge.. just play.

 

Those that switch are loyal to the side they are on at any given time. They will always fight for the side they are on. It is not necessarily a personal thing. Those that will switch are general more loyal to the game overall rather than just a side. They have a far greater impact than people realize. Much like in the real world... it takes all kinds.

Your very last statement are words to live and play by.   

[Volron]

Just cybro.  I was annoyed that he left his plane parked on the deck of a carrier, rendering it pretty much useless for offense.

Couldn't that be considered griefing, upping on a CV and just sitting there?  Then again, it does keep a CV from parking 2ft off shore to shell a base which is a complaint we've all seen a few times.

[BOBO]

And when a couple of the other side's players had to leave because their parents came to pick them up, you all just yelled "SHIRTS FOR LYFE!!!" and made the other team play shorthanded, right?

Wiley.

That's the best point made yet. 

[usvi]

Mongo Hate Dumb.

[M1A1]

I have played rook for going on 10 years it is just what I do. I could care less if others change sides it's your 14 bucks do as you wish. To call me retarded or stupid or an idiot because I choose to stay as I am is pretty freaking ignorant if you ask me. You are entitled to your opinion for sure but worrying about what other's do or don't is pretty freaking stupid IMO but hey what do I know right???

[1stpar3]

  For me, the hang up on switching sides/why I hesitate is due to the down rite ANIMOSITY I get when I come home! My squad numbers have dropped to 2, so holding out till others show up isnt an issue for me...I know when he will be on and can plan around the switch timer(if I chose). I have friends on ALL sides but BISH is my true home side! Its just not worth all the SPY, FU insults that come when you kill someone who you would think knows you  Sure I could swap and not fight the Bish....what if the only fight Knits or rooks have is against the Bish? Defeats the purpose of switching, if you cant get into the fight! If it was just a passing comment here or there...no problem, they got over it EVENTUALLY(several months), but its the side you change to that can also discourage me. SPY SPY SPY, constant demeaning and impugning of your character is what makes it hard to swap. Not sure about anyone else...but I dont pay 15 bucks to get treated like this...so I stay where I feel comfortable.   

[Shuffler]

Mongo Hate Dumb.

Here have a box of candy

Mongo was all Richard Priors idea.