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Offline Mayhem

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Re: To HTC...
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2025, 11:15:27 AM »
Mayhem, while I do agree with your comment, I want to state for the record that I will support this game to its dying breath. Dale created a truly remarkable product—one that has stood the test of time for decades. It has given me countless good memories, incredible challenges to overcome, and friendships I never would have made outside of this game.

I was in the process of writing some long winded peace on the subject (Like Fug just did) but decided to just say F-It and move on. I've only been griping about ENY and Lock Outs for about 15-20 years now. I have better things to do with my time than argue with a wall.
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« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2025, 11:17:33 AM »
I was in the process of writing some long winded peace on the subject and decided so just say F-It and move on.

No staying power, I wrote mine!   :rofl

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Re: To HTC...
« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2025, 11:21:08 AM »
Bliss is rent free

Actually, no you didn’t move on, for here you are
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Re: To HTC...
« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2025, 11:29:09 AM »
No staying power, I wrote mine!   :rofl

Just been doing it to long ....



Ya but there is always going to be something else. Fix the trim on my ch stick and my tank will drive off into the sunset. Next thing we know we have to have webcams pointed at out geer. There are some things you can't fix. Fixing the numbers wount stop you from getting ganged 120 to 60 when the other 2 sides find that attacking you alone is funner then attacking each other and for that there is no fix.

This whole arena ballancing eny stuff is a bit harsh and is overly agressive. There should be an easy middle ground were both sides of the argument get what they want. Mabey even give us a few more tools.

I don't fly AH for the bish knits or rooks. I fly it to be with my squad and my friends. If their gone then there is no longer a reason for me to be an AH any longer. A lot of people feel the same way so I know it's not just me.

Pay attention to the Date and the Thread and that was when it changed from plane lock outs to country lock outs (Not sure when it changed back)

https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,194277.0.html
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Re: To HTC...
« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2025, 11:30:31 AM »
ENY is needed to stop the goat and it works!!

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« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2025, 11:35:29 AM »
ENY is needed to stop the goat and it works!!
The Snailman still plays?  :headscratch: :lol
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« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2025, 11:57:10 AM »
The Snailman still plays?  :headscratch: :lol

No, but he still consults. ;)


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« Reply #22 on: June 28, 2025, 01:47:44 PM »
ENY is needed to stop the goat and it works!!
not when i bring 3 sets of HE111's.

On 1 account against minimal resistance and high eny we ran back 31 bases in less than 4.5 hours as a country.

Yall direct this at me when i speak up but there are so many that still play who are in agreement on this.
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« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2025, 04:05:23 PM »
Naaa, it just is what it is. You ok
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« Reply #24 on: June 28, 2025, 10:36:05 PM »

Free to Play, I would love to see this happen. Add a small group of planes and vehicles to a FTP setup in the MA. Granted these players are going to get hammered, but if they stick around long enough to see how deep this game really is I think you could get some turn over to subscriptions. The only downside would be players that cancel their subscriptions to fly the free stuff. Personally I really dont see that happening. Most of the players here have been paying the $15 a month for years, many who dont even fly. With that kind of loyalty I think your safe f
I think you have some really good points there. Just for fun I ask the AI about this one and was really surprised at the results. It predicted a 3 to 5x increase in the number of players in the first few weeks!
 
If Aces High III introduced a limited free-to-play (F2P) planeset, here’s what we can reasonably expect based on how similar WWII sims have performed:
📈 Projected Impact of a F2P Tier
🧲 Initial Surge

    Expect a 3x to 5x spike in peak concurrent players during the first few weeks.

    If current peaks are ~70, that could jump to 200–350 during launch events or promotions.

🔁 Sustained Growth

    After the novelty wears off, a retention rate of 20–30% is realistic for niche sims.

    That could stabilize the daily average at 100–150, with weekend peaks around 200.

👥 Total Active Player Base

    Assuming 10–20% of users are online daily, that implies a total active base of 500–1,500 players.

    That’s 2–3x the current size, and enough to revitalize squad ops, scenarios, and even bring back some lapsed vets.

🧠 Why This Works (When Steam Relaunches Don’t)

    F2P lowers the psychological and financial barrier to entry.

    It creates a “try before you sub” funnel—especially effective in hobbyist communities.

    It gives the devs a chance to show off the game’s depth without scaring people off with a paywall.

If HiTech Creations paired this with a referral bonus, limited-time full-access weekends, or even cosmetic unlocks, it could create a virtuous cycle of growth without compromising the sim’s integrity.

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« Reply #25 on: June 28, 2025, 10:44:59 PM »
I think you have some really good points there. Just for fun I ask the AI about this one and was really surprised at the results. It predicted a 3 to 5x increase in the number of players in the first few weeks!

Hmm, well in any case I would assume you'd want to release it on Steam with a new version number to get someone to notice.  And be sure it is WELL obvious that there IS a permanent F2P set.  Withdraw the other one completely if that's possible but you'd want a clean slate and fresh impression.

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« Reply #26 on: June 28, 2025, 11:00:08 PM »
That would make sense. I think the AI was talking about a relaunch OR a FTP plane set.

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« Reply #27 on: June 28, 2025, 11:30:28 PM »
That would make sense. I think the AI was talking about a relaunch OR a FTP plane set.

Doesn't matter.  None of that is feasible.
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Re: To HTC...
« Reply #28 on: June 29, 2025, 04:12:52 AM »

Tempests for the hordelings!

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« Reply #29 on: June 29, 2025, 04:38:58 AM »
Tempests for the hordelings!

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"Ever wonder why its always b-17s and B-24s? It allows him an extreme advantage over other players hence his bomber kill count, that and his lazer beam guns"Diaster
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