Chess piece nationalism (fanaticism)

[Ramesis]

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???

+1

[100Coogn]

I've been trying to change sides about every 3 months or so.
It's a great way to meet other players, rather than using channel 200.  It gives me a chance to fly with folks that have been shooting me down.
Who knows, maybe I'll learn something from them.   

BTW, no country has ever called me a spy.  Actually each side has been quite friendly.
  To all the pawn pieces.

Coogan

[CAV]

Date Registered:                    October 04, 2001, 12:00:00 AM

Was playing before that  but, had a PC die...

ACESHIGH... Changed sides once... Other than to hunt someone who pissed me off

WarBirds... Never

WW2OL... Never

AirWarrior... Was a Bz the first day played in back in 1991... Was a Bz the last night of AW.


Never seen any great need to jump from side to side.....but I grew up and stopped being a furballer back in 92.

CAVALRY

[Volron]

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???

Now, now M1.  You know that the use of logic is strictly forbidden.

[LilMak]

Been playing for a long time. Never loyal to any side. Never had anyone say anything when I switched sides other than “Glad to see you in green” or “My fear of enemy Jugs is now diminished.”

[Pluto]

I switch sides quite a bit. Other than kidding Ive never had a problem with people calling me out until this past tour when I was called a "turncoat" and "it says a lot about the kind of player you are" via PM 
No hard feelings but really. . .?  I don't get to play as often because of work so I like to find as much action as possible.
It is funny though seeing peoples hypocrisy from the other side.

[Oldman731]

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???

Right....I mean, of course you're entitled to your opinion!  Question I have for you is:  Do you think that people who switch sides are traitors to the cause?  That they should be howled at, made fun of, treated as spies...?  That sort of thing?

- oldman

[SlipKnt]

I used to be a loyal chess piece.  Frankly, it got boring.  I switch around now.  My squad +++Heathen Nation+++ does now.  No set time, rhyme or reason.  Just do what feels good to capture the style of game play I'm looking for. 

The only side switcher I despise is the player that is working with you when you're playing to win the map as you build up more players, then suddenly, switch to attack 5 sets of NOE bombers.  Your bombers.  It's like, "jeez.  You switched to bump your score".  I know.  It's just a cartoon game.  But it's weasely and disrespectful. 

Short of trying to pad your stats playing cheap, I encourage switching.  Ive always been treated right on each country.  Haven't met many players I didn't like. 

[Arlo]

[asterix]

Started side switching as well. If a country shows constant low numbers during my usual gaming hours then that is where I will probably go. 

[caldera]

At log-in, I check which side is getting clobbered.  That's my team for the next six hours.

[Arlo]

At log-in, I check which side is getting clobbered.  That's my team for the next six hours.

 

[Arlo]

Started side switching as well. If a country shows constant low numbers during my usual gaming hours then that is where I will probably go. 

 

[molybdenum]

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.

You're right about the animosity. I fly primarily bish but our squad went nit last tour; and I fly rook sometimes simply because I like the people there most. A lot of bish have major issues with it lol.
It's your $15/mo and if the flak you catch for widening your chess piece horizons isn't worth it, then you're right to stay bish. But I'll be darned if I let small-minded people make my game play decisions for me.

[Ramesis]

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.

If that is what they want to do, so be it... its a game !