Follow up on "Were did everyone go"?

[Arlo]

Maybe Hi-Tech should think about automatically allocating newbies to squads as well as countries.

I don't think Dale is that hard-handed with the customer. Maybe he can have a message of the day that mentions active squads. Active is the key. Currently, it seems, that would be the POTW as everyone else (own squad included) seems rather casual and occasional. Imagine most of all new accounts being part of that squad right off the bat. I'm not saying the POTW is a bad squad but a sudden population explosion of any squad could be detrimental (to both the squad and the community).

[CptTrips]

1) Aces High is a a fantastic VR game, but I can't find any reviews of AH on Youtube VR game or flight-sim reviews. Warthunder and IL2, but no Aces High reviews.

I had played Aces High for about the first six years from beta.  I had burned out and left and only poked in every couple of years to check progress.  I re-upped last October when I ran across Aces High again on steam when looking for cool VR games.

It is one of the best VR implementations I've come across, and I've tried a LOT of them. The WWI combat is especially nice because the closer rates are so much slower and the turn circles smaller so you are much closer to the enemy during dogfight so it really make the best VR experience.

[Mister Fork]

I had played Aces High for about the first six years from beta.  I had burned out and left and only poked in every couple of years to check progress.  I re-upped last October when I ran across Aces High again on steam when looking for cool VR games.

It is one of the best VR implementations I've come across, and I've tried a LOT of them. The WWI combat is especially nice because the closer rates are so much slower and the turn circles smaller so you are much closer to the enemy during dogfight so it really make the best VR experience.

+1 CptTrips - I can't fly Aces High in 2D anymore - I love the immersion feeling with VR. And you're right - it's the best VR experience out there.

[fd ski]

I had played Aces High for about the first six years from beta.  I had burned out and left and only poked in every couple of years to check progress.  I re-upped last October when I ran across Aces High again on steam when looking for cool VR games.

It is one of the best VR implementations I've come across, and I've tried a LOT of them. The WWI combat is especially nice because the closer rates are so much slower and the turn circles smaller so you are much closer to the enemy during dogfight so it really make the best VR experience.

+1. I wouldn't be playing if it wasn't for VR. What helps AH in this resepct is somewhat dated graphics. Even mid range computer runs VR smoothly - which is not a case for IL2 and DCS - where you need a powerhouse of a PC.

[Arlo]

I'd give CT a thumbs up but I'm afraid it would somehow invite a diatribe filled with 'rainbow unicorn farts' or 'tie-dyed thongs' or something just as bizarre. 

[waystin2]

I don't think Dale is that hard-handed with the customer. Maybe he can have a message of the day that mentions active squads. Active is the key. Currently, it seems, that would be the POTW as everyone else (own squad included) seems rather casual and occasional. Imagine most of all new accounts being part of that squad right off the bat. I'm not saying the POTW is a bad squad but a sudden population explosion of any squad could be detrimental (to both the squad and the community).

I concur and for other reasons as well.  Most of us have been in the squad for 4-5 years (some as many as 15+ years) so throwing some unknown person into our mix of crusty old male swine is not going to be a good idea.  Also, getting invited to be a part of this tight group of friends is an honor, not something you are given.  We ask folks to spend a few weeks on vox with us before we even discuss an invite to the squad.  Just my .02 cents.  See you up there...

Way

[CptTrips]

I'd give CT a thumbs up but I'm afraid it would somehow invite a diatribe filled with 'rainbow unicorn farts' or 'tie-dyed thongs' or something just as bizarre. 

Yawn.  Try harder. 

[Shuffler]

ROTFLMAO

[CptTrips]

[Meatwad]

Nothing on the history channel about history any more. 

Whaaaaat? You mean inbred hicks on meth looking for ginseng in the woods isnt history???? 

[Arlo]

Yawn.  Try harder. 

To what?

I think your assessment of both VR and WWI dog fighting is spot on and I've been very supportive from day one. Granted, not being able to experience either since you made your worthy offering is frustrating .... but that didn't make my appreciation less genuine.

Is that what you meant? 

[Arlo]

Whaaaaat? You mean inbred hicks on meth looking for ginseng in the woods isnt history????

Could be, I guess, in the broad sense of the term (everything that actually happens can shortly be considered history). It just isn't very meaningful, interesting or entertaining history (to most of us, I suppose). 

[Shuffler]

Whaaaaat? You mean inbred hicks on meth looking for ginseng in the woods isnt history????

DOH! snicker

[Meatwad]

I quit watching the history channel when all the good stuff went to the military channel. And then its being weeded out for reality tv trash. I would pay for a "retro" version of the military channel, with some of the shows that were broadcast back in the 80's-90's. I watched many an episode of Firepower and Wings.

And heck, even throw in some declassified testing and documentaries on aircraft and weapons that were made back in the 40's to 70's. Those are very interesting to watch

[flippz]

I find that you do not have to worry about ack if you are not vulching a field.

Move back from the field and there will be fights. You might still have one run to a field.... if he is close enough.

Then there would be even less fighting. Last night was a perfect example.
If I flew the way everyone recommended I would be part of the problem.
I mean I guess hovering over my base for 30-45 min and never leaving my dar ring and only engaging a plane when I have at least two others with me. Oh and I will fly the fastest plane I can possibly get. That should solve and ack ganging running issues huh.