Multiple accounts

[haggerty]

No idea what you mean here. Can 2 players actually link together to form 1 formation? I never even thought that was an option

If im not mistaken the wingman command is similar to like a chase cam, following someone.  This guy had his bombers performing the same moves as one with no delay or gaps.  Likely running both with a single input, which when perfected will allow multiple bomber formations to drop on HQ at the same time on same spot.
Finetime atleast uses multiple computers.  I fear for the damage a single input controlling multiple sets will bring.

[oTRALFZo]

If im not mistaken the wingman command is similar to like a chase cam, following someone.  This guy had his bombers performing the same moves as one with no delay or gaps.  Likely running both with a single input, which when perfected will allow multiple bomber formations to drop on HQ at the same time on same spot.
Finetime atleast uses multiple computers.  I fear for the damage a single input controlling multiple sets will bring.

I have never heard of this or even think that is possible. I have done .wingman and although I was able to track my wingman by highlighting him/her, there was no single input movements to control both at one time. IF that were the case, this would of been exploited many moons ago.
I can attest that FT staggers his bombers. How he does it is beyond me

[Animl-AW]

Whats the difference in two people flying 2 sets of buffs or one person flying 2 sets?

Actually, 2 pilots can work in exact unison, one pilot cannot do that with 2 sets. The brain can only process one thing at a time. True multitasking doesn't exist. No matter how fast its done, it's not unison. So your odds of surviving attacking 2 sets of buffs are better with one pilot - 2 sets. Basically when switching task it takes 1-2 seconds for the brain (and eyes) to regain focus on a new object. The pilot is not going to focus on 2 targets from two sets of buffs at the same exact time, there would be a lot of spray and pray.

Any pilot that can operate 2 sets well, is going to be much more deadly with just one set, the focus flow is not interrupted with a second task and their skills are cranking.

So, would you rather attack two pilots or one? If you win, that's 6 kills, or one life.

As mentioned HT has approved FTs use with restrictions. He also has to pay for that extra account, which helps keep the game alive.

Bailing, much like a "runner" has a lot of moving parts.
You'll never make it home (fuel load or too damaged).
You took off from wrong base.
You got a sudden call to help put out an attack fire elsewhere.

Sometimes, if I just dumped tower and deacked a town, there's usually not much left of my plane to do any fighting, ammo is almost gone. SO who ever kills me after that gets a gift. I still usually fight to the end, new plane.
IF there is a repeat constant picker, and he dives on me from 20k to my 8k for the 3rd time,.. I'll annoy them back and pull the cord, most times I don't, they get their kill.
You don't know the answer, it matters not. The thought is over processed.
I actually don't see many bailing.


Dip me in acid if you must

[haggerty]

I already mentioned the difference, 2 sets of buffs by 2 people requires more coordination and brings challenges, such as the 2nd person not doing exactly what the 1st wants as well as finding a 2nd person willing to do what you want as well.  These challenges are faced by teams playing legit 1 account each.  The reason I brought up this post wasn't because someone was playing 2 accounts like Finetime does, with two computers, but because someone was controlling 2 sets of buffs with a single input.  These bombers are essentially inside of each other at all times from take off to climb out to evasive actions.  Essentially becoming pay to win, getting twice the bomb load for $15.  With this method he isn't limited like Finetime who jumps between computers. 

[AKIron]

There are tools to provide one set of inputs to two computers simultaneously. I controlled two accounts in World of Warcraft that way briefly almost 20 years ago. Don't really see the harm in someone doing that in AH.

[haggerty]

I pray we dont see the harm, I can easily visualize it though.  Maybe I'll pay the extra $15 come January to highlight how multi accounts are OP in protest.

[JimmyD3]

Who was the player in  your video Haggerty??

[haggerty]

Who was the player in  your video Haggerty??

ioofa and ioofe

[thndregg]

I have never heard of this or even think that is possible. I have done .wingman and although I was able to track my wingman by highlighting him/her, there was no single input movements to control both at one time. IF that were the case, this would of been exploited many moons ago.
I can attest that FT staggers his bombers. How he does it is beyond me

CTRL+W

[Randy1]

I saw fintime roll a 17 90 degrees in one second. 

I guy I used to work for flew a B17 during WW2.  He rolled it once when an ice boot failed.   He said it was terrifying.  He thought he was the only one to ever roll a 17.

[The Fugitive]

If im not mistaken the wingman command is similar to like a chase cam, following someone.  This guy had his bombers performing the same moves as one with no delay or gaps.  Likely running both with a single input, which when perfected will allow multiple bomber formations to drop on HQ at the same time on same spot.
Finetime atleast uses multiple computers.  I fear for the damage a single input controlling multiple sets will bring.

Im pretty sure there is no way to run two instances of the game (2 players) on one computer, so he is using 2 computers and two accounts.

As for control, I dont see why he couldnt build a splitter and run his controls through it to two computers and having each "player/ship group controlled by a single input. Also, I dont see how it would become a problem. Two players working close together could drop within parts of a second with each other with minimal practice. But why would you? Why would you need a double load of bombs covering the same space? In my single group of bombers I drop spaced out for maximum damage using the splash damage model to my advantage. Dropping 2 bombs in the same space is a waste.

I dont see anything nefarious in what this player or players are doing. Send your film to Hitech and if he doesnt like it he will take care of it. 

[haggerty]

HQ is a small target and takes what, 30k+ ords to take down?

[hazmatt]

HQ is a small target and takes what, 30k+ ords to take down?

Unless something has changed I seem to recall taking it down with the mossies that carry the 4k bombs.

[haggerty]

those days are long gone, but you can get an achievement for hitting the HQ with a mossie though

[Shuffler]

Such small complaints. In one scenario, my wingman set me as his wingman. Unfortunately we were on a snow covered terrain and his .wingman set my icon WHITE.

These are the things that should make you strain at the ends of your chain. While I will not mention names.... I have never forgiven Delirium... OOOOPS... 

He was looking all over for me. I was on the deck with about 4 or 5 109s and 190s on me. In all that mess I could do nothing but laugh as his stressed voice came over the radio looking for me. This has brought more chuckles over the years.....

I'd wing with him any time!