If you expect it to be any thing like AH you will be very disappointed. As I stated before WOP is not geared for people who like the open style of AH.
WOP Is a start in the air, limited size fighting ring (adjustable but right now approximately 5 miles) .
No hangar or loaded need to be selected. No arena needed to be selected. Simply log in (done automatically from steam) Select a battle, choose a plane from the same screen, and check ready for battle.
Soon as enough players are ready the fight starts until one side is dead or the fight time expires.
It includes a slimmed down flight model making it very easy to fly with a mouse. Battle can be configured for easy or real mode or both.
By winning battles and kills you earn War Cash that will let you purchase better planes. It may also be possible to get different skills like the ability to pull more G's before black out or a better wax job on your plane. Just like AH if WOP get a following it will be expanded to include other things to purchase like private skins.
There is a chess like ELO rating system that can also be used for limiting battle entries. I.E. similar skill sets fighting each other.
There is a Tournament system also in place to be used for special events. And possibly cash prizes.
You can also just jump into a free for all that probably will not be scored.
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