Got this off agw today:
I went so
far as to open an account with Aces High planning to fly there alot. However the FM there is so completely different from Warbirds as to be
unplayable for me. The view system is bizarre at best and the planes seem to lose e instantaneously. They also seem to be flying through
molasses not air. A zeke in Aces High turns like a dora in Warbirds. Today I gave up and closed my Aces High account. Now I have to come
back to Warbirds with my tail between my legs to get my fix.
Instead of getting into it, I passed realizing this fellow has a valid POV. Since WB has been known and touted to have the best FM in the market over the years - what are players supposed to think when coming over to AH, finding an FM very different?
First off, they feel uncomfortable and unless they give AH time, they don't enjoy.
What would get players to give AH more than a couple of days to get used too and enjoy the FM? I believe the satisfaction of knowing that they are learning a more complex FM is the trick. Same reason why AW players came over to WB harboring the same feelings.
I think a little old fashion mud slinging/bragging is in order on the HTC web site. IE, explain the FM advantages over the competition so the new players *know* why it's different & more desirable. This will help motivate them into giving the proper amount of time to learn and get used to it.
As it is right now, we let people "off the hook" by allowing the "Ah and WB both have good FM's, but I preffer WB's" statements when it is
clear that the AH FM is a much more indepth peice of work. The WB player is not the type of player who would say "AH may have a more realistic FM, but WB is simpler - so I stay there"

I don't think this type of promoting is in bad taste either. I pulled up to the Burger King window and on the sign it had a list comparing how many ounces of ketchup, mustard, lettuce, their burgers had compared to McD's. Fare game IMO, as long as you stick to the facts.
[This message has been edited by Kats (edited 06-27-2000).]