Current player numbers.

[hazmatt]

A lot of that enjoyment in AH3 is because of the player base.

I agree.

First I wanted to thank you for you for all your contributions. I think you are one of those in the player base that make the game better.

A couple points about AH: I don't recall seeing more then one or two legitimately new players over the last few years that I played. In my recollection it seems like many of the players who made the game fun have moved on and most of the players that left are either all about their score, or are bitter,or are the "you're a cheater" if you killed me type. I think that most of players that made the game fun have moved on and that for the most part the remaining players has sadly shifted to these types.

In the other games I play you might have some camaraderie between other members of your squad but it's not as widespread at AH. For the most part most of the cross-country communications are straight up trash talking or ridicule. Of course you know what I think about 200 and the mods. I have said far more "questionable" stuff in the other games I play and never once received a warning or a time out or any of that stuff. Along the same lines I'm not sure if people have played other games and had a chance to see what happens in some of them. Some of the people are downright rude and it's allowed, because then again it is an online "game" Personally I think if you allow people to spew profanity on the range channel without a check that 200 should be a FFA as well.

It was a fun ride while it lasted, and who knows, maybe someday it will be again. In the meantime I want to salute all you guys that worked on FSOs, scenarios, maps, skins and all the other things that have contributed to the game.

[uptown]

I enjoy making maps, I have several in rotation as  you all know. Map making is not a cooky cutter exercise, there will be bugs. I have yet to make a map I didn't have to tweak once it was in rotation. If an error is found, I try to quickly correct it and get the update to Hitech. 

Kenai77, I don't mean to sound so critical about the maps you and other players make. Your efforts are much appreciated and enjoyed by all of us. If it wasn't for players like you, I don't know where this game would be right now if not for your hard work and knowledge. I also want to acknowledge the fact that you do fix any problems when brought to your attention. So please don't think I am coming down on your work. That's not my intention at all.
My opinion on map making is that job should be left to the employees or owners of AcesHigh. 

[Animl-AW]

No worries, he’ll repeat the negative light on numbers the next time someone calls him out on moving the goal post or a buddy’s toe’s get pinched. At least every 1-1.5 months. Isn’t this the 3rd one?


In fact just last night I saw 800nate and AKQwik. I see 2-3 new or returns nightly, I fly almost very night.

[Animl-AW]

Well, while I'm not a long time player, started in 2012, I am sure there are perspectives I don't have. That being said, I love this game, I have tried the DCS, IL2, and several others but they just don't stack up to AH3. A lot of that enjoyment in AH3 is because of the player base.

Things do get out of hand every now and then on 200, but that's what squelch is for. Hopefully at a minimum, on country players will step in when a new player is being harassed by an existing player, if not Maybe the MODS will get involved.

For my 13 years, I have met some wonderful people on all 3 countries, and can't think of more than 2 players I have ever had  any issue with. Both of those individuals had either drinking problems or drugs.

I enjoy making maps, I have several in rotation as  you all know. Map making is not a cooky cutter exercise, there will be bugs. I have yet to make a map I didn't have to tweak once it was in rotation. If an error is found, I try to quickly correct it and get the update to Hitech. 

I think time in just gives some experience in what worked and what hasn’t. The rest is just common logic of human nature and the will to dig in. Ya don’t need decades in for that.

There’s going to be bugs. Don’t let it get to you. We’re all glad to have you.
I don’t have to agree with everything to appreciate someone.

These are good guys, I don’t think they were poking you.

If it wasn’t a good game no one would worry about updates or numbers. IMO
 

[Dadtallica]

Been around long enough to know the same old gripes come and go.

I’m easier to please than most I guess. My two hours a night go just fine.

[JimmyD3]

Kenai77, I don't mean to sound so critical about the maps you and other players make. Your efforts are much appreciated and enjoyed by all of us. If it wasn't for players like you, I don't know where this game would be right now if not for your hard work and knowledge. I also want to acknowledge the fact that you do fix any problems when brought to your attention. So please don't think I am coming down on your work. That's not my intention at all.
My opinion on map making is that job should be left to the employees or owners of AcesHigh.

No offense taken Uptown and I didn't take it as you complaining or making a swipe at me.  I am here to have fun, like most of us in here, and for me part of that is doing maps. Since I am such a lousy fighter pilot, at least I have found something I am some what successful at and I enjoy.  sir

[RotBaron]

No offense taken Uptown and I didn't take it as you complaining or making a swipe at me.  I am here to have fun, like most of us in here, and for me part of that is doing maps. Since I am such a lousy fighter pilot, at least I have found something I am some what successful at and I enjoy.  sir

Do we still have trainers/training?  A few hours (a few times) with Morfiend, RIP, a long time ago was better than anything else ever provided or watched… I’d love to brush up with one and I highly recommend it if it’s still around/possible.  I don’t see FLS comments in here anymore, maybe he’s here and I miss them - I only peruse a bit these days.

 

[The Fugitive]

Do we still have trainers/training?  A few hours (a few times) with Morfiend a long time ago was better than anything else ever provided or watched… I’d love to brush up with one and I highly recommend it if it’s still around/possible.  I don’t see FLS comments in here anymore, maybe he’s here and I miss them - I only peruse a bit these days.

 

SIK1 is still here and responds quickly. Give him a yell.

[RELIC]

Same.. I can't get all overly worked up over people who game the game, or get irate and take it so seriously like it's a job you hate. I just roll my eyes at that crap and tune it out. If it ain't fun, don't play it. Rarely do I participate directly with the base take mob like I used to 20 years ago. Don't have the tolerance for lagged range vox whines and chatter of the "generals". I go off by myself on long haul strat runs in this sim as a way to relax in real life, hopefully grab a little high shoot-out attention from my pursuers, and get more involved in my bomb group's weekly missions.. just a bunch of us old guys having a good time with what remains of this game.

Agreed.   

[thndregg]

Agreed.   

I'm heading up DHBG's next weekly mission, Relic. Would be cool to see you at some point. 

 

[SIK1]

Do we still have trainers/training?  A few hours (a few times) with Morfiend, RIP, a long time ago was better than anything else ever provided or watched… I’d love to brush up with one and I highly recommend it if it’s still around/possible.  I don’t see FLS comments in here anymore, maybe he’s here and I miss them - I only peruse a bit these days.

 

I'm still here, and willing to work with anyone that wants my help.

Just send me a pm. With days, and times that work for you. Keep in mind I'm West coast U.S.

 

[~ZoSo~]

Pretty crappy gameplay the few times I occasionally log in a month.  Player created problems however, not the games fault.

I trust you guys will run this down the tube if what I witness is a nightly occurrence.

Exactly.
I’ve been back about a year and half after a 16 year hiatus. My last day may be 08/SEP/25. It’s the way the game is played. The game is just fine. Bla bla bla it’s your fifteen bucks…Rooks roll undefended bases while the Knights and Bishops ignore it and squabble with one another. The main draw for me is the ACM, dogfighting, in planes. Not much of that really happens. Hoing, picking, running and gang-banging is the name of the game in the main arena. The drones in the Match Play arena are better than 90% of the players and are more fun. If I stay, it will be for the drones. I have invested thousands of dollars in equipment just to play this game. Can’t see it going to waste. Say what you will but in the end I really don’t give two taters what most of you think. I’ve only met a handful of people maybe two handfuls of people that I would want to know. Good luck with your game, your going to need it.

[Lazerr]

Exactly.
I’ve been back about a year and half after a 16 year hiatus. My last day may be 08/SEP/25. It’s the way the game is played. The game is just fine. Bla bla bla it’s your fifteen bucks…Rooks roll undefended bases while the Knights and Bishops ignore it and squabble with one another. The main draw for me is the ACM, dogfighting, in planes. Not much of that really happens. Hoing, picking, running and gang-banging is the name of the game in the main arena. The drones in the Match Play arena are better than 90% of the players and are more fun. If I stay, it will be for the drones. I have invested thousands of dollars in equipment just to play this game. Can’t see it going to waste. Say what you will but in the end I really don’t give two taters what most of you think. I’ve only met a handful of people maybe two handfuls of people that I would want to know. Good luck with your game, your going to need it.

I was kind of hoping someone with a decent internet connection would set up a H2H arena focused on the air to air aspect.of the.game and get established before the MA went completely off the deep end.  I usually have a hour or two after the kids go to bed to do my own thing.  I've got almost 0 ambition to even log in and look.  A large amount of the remaining players have lost touch with what drives this game.  The adrenaline, white knuckle furballs, and fights in between bases rather than right over auto and manned guns.

It's too bad really.  If you manage to trick some of these guys into a close quarters fight they are actually pretty decent.  They would just rather take turns picking you apart in late war monsters.

I myself am waiting to see what fall weather does to the population before I make any choice on hanging around or not. 

Just remember the way you guys decide to play the game is a pretty large factor in folks decision to stay here.

Just because you can do something doesn't mean you're not a dbag for doing it.

[Animl-AW]

ZoSo,
Seemed you and against rook milk runners last night.
It wouldn’t have been a milk run had the nits not been fixated on s base they couldn’t get from a gang down country. So rooks instead of ganging bish attacked fixated nits and took 5 bases as milk runs. Not much of a choice, at least they tried starting a diff battle. Kinda nits fault lack of defense. It was just me and you most of the time. Ya, I get your frustration.

I’m a broken record to say numbers matter how the game goes. Below 110-120 is a different game. Its below 120 most times this summer. Its been ultra nice in my area. In a bar right now, usually full, 5 people, can’t drag peeps inside

Not the best time of year to judge anything.

Anyway, hope thing pan out and ya stick around. Lot of return players, might be a decent fall-winter

Fingers crossed

[Oldman731]

The main draw for me is the ACM, dogfighting, in planes.

Granted that this is not everyone else's wish, because there are still team people and win-the-war people, but we still do get the good dogfights.  I believe I've had one or more with you, ZoSo! 

It's not perfect, and it isn't like the old days (for those who have forgotten the hordes), but a person can still find The Rush, given half an hour or so online.

- oldman