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Offline Eagler

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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #75 on: April 27, 2026, 04:39:27 PM »
I wear mine as a badge of honor.  ;)

I just thought it was a pita...

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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #76 on: April 27, 2026, 04:42:14 PM »
I wear mine as a badge of honor.  ;)

Well trolls do that.
Hijacking threads to make personal attacks and flame baiting is surely something to be proud of, if you’re an angry unruly 5 yr old, yet demand respect without earning it.

But then you whine when you get muted.

Rinse and repeat. Dine then whine


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Offline hazmatt

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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #77 on: April 27, 2026, 04:54:55 PM »
Of all the discussions I think I agree with Lil'Mac the most which is weird because I usually dislike people who fly jugs other then Stigger, Hollywierd, and that Yuccy guy.

I think something like WW2 online would be the best. Free to play with limited access. Normal sub, and then a builder account (for those that want to pay extra to support the game) with some added perk of some sort.

My point is that it's become obvious where this ship is going if the course doesn't change. The only real question is how long does it take to get there are it's current speed.


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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #78 on: April 27, 2026, 05:03:15 PM »
Well trolls do that.
Hijacking threads to make personal attacks and flame baiting is surely something to be proud of, if you’re an angry unruly 5 yr old, yet demand respect without earning it.

But then you whine when you get muted.

Rinse and repeat. Dine then whine

As many raving threats as you have made without getting banned I consider that my points mean I'm on the right side.
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #79 on: April 27, 2026, 05:04:29 PM »
I thought HT had stated that newbies aren't sticking around for the 2 week trial now where all planes are free..

I think he thinks that proves free to play planeset will not help keep newbies...

I think it's too hard and compared to il2 and dcs too ugly for new subs these days..

Keep shrinking the maps to match the lowering numbers and go two sides when numbers are too low for 3 is my suggestion to help gameplay..

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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #80 on: April 27, 2026, 05:25:09 PM »
I thought HT had stated that newbies aren't sticking around for the 2 week trial now where all planes are free..

I think he thinks that proves free to play planeset will not help keep newbies...

I think it's too hard and compared to il2 and dcs too ugly for new subs these days..

Keep shrinking the maps to match the lowering numbers and go two sides when numbers are too low for 3 is my suggestion to help gameplay..

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I think your assessment is partly off. DCS is much harder than AH. Much.
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #81 on: April 27, 2026, 05:35:55 PM »
Keep shrinking the maps to match the lowering numbers and go two sides when numbers are too low for 3 is my suggestion to help gameplay..

Unfortunately I doubt supporting two sides at this point is feasible due to the deep Main Arena scoring\win-the-war logic that was probably designed hard coded to expect only 3 sides.

I don't see any arena wide logic re-writes at this point.

(Scenarios and Spec Events don't use the Melee win-the-war arena logic. That is how they do two sides.)
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #82 on: April 27, 2026, 05:49:55 PM »
You have made political comments. I know what your political affiliation is. Just so you don't think no one is reading.  ;)

I’m sure I have. Where do I points if I have them? Are you notified when it happens?
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #83 on: April 27, 2026, 06:44:31 PM »
I thought HT had stated that newbies aren't sticking around for the 2 week trial now where all planes are free..

I think he thinks that proves free to play planeset will not help keep newbies...

I think it's too hard and compared to il2 and dcs too ugly for new subs these days..

Keep shrinking the maps to match the lowering numbers and go two sides when numbers are too low for 3 is my suggestion to help gameplay..

Eagler

Getting them to stick around would be easier if AH had preset controls for multiple control sticks and types. The current defaults sometimes don't make any sense making plug in and play an impossibility. Spending 3 hours; click, set function, repeat is work and not fun.
 Also, being new and your failure (death) being broadcast to the whole arena is an absolute mistake. Shaming people while they are learning is never going to make people want to stick around in their early days.

AH isn't too hard, it's certainly not too ugly, but there are issues with the graphics, especially the unrealistic horizon following the player up to alt is a noticeable and OCD inducing annoyance. As well as the outdated models still waiting their $30,000 a pop replacements.

The game's coded around 3 sides and maps break without 3 countries. Evidence can be found in any special event arena; each side has requirements that must be met one being 3 sides..
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #84 on: April 27, 2026, 06:56:15 PM »
A new player isnt going to learn the game in 2 weeks. FTP planeset will allow them the time to learn at their leisure
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #85 on: April 27, 2026, 07:19:53 PM »
I’m sure I have. Where do I points if I have them? Are you notified when it happens?

Look at your profile.
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #86 on: April 27, 2026, 07:44:55 PM »
Look at your profile.

Clicked all the pages I ent see points any where. Sorry not trying to play ignorant.
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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #87 on: April 27, 2026, 08:47:00 PM »

I think it's too hard and compared to il2 and dcs too ugly for new subs these days..


It's too hard? DCS and IL2 and War Thunder all have much more complex engine management. You can't run nonstop at WEP in any of these games without overheating. AH3 is much easier then these other sims. Not sure what's you mean by "too hard" in my experience AH3 is pretty arcade like compared to IL2 or DCS or War Thunder at simulator battle settings.

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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #88 on: April 27, 2026, 08:53:55 PM »

 Also, being new and your failure (death) being broadcast to the whole arena is an absolute mistake. Shaming people while they are learning is never going to make people want to stick around in their early days.

AH isn't too hard, it's certainly not too ugly, but there are issues with the graphics, especially the unrealistic horizon following the player up to alt is a noticeable and OCD inducing annoyance. As well as the outdated models still waiting their $30,000 a pop replacements.

I agree. The kill spam is stupid and the lack of the ability to turn it off is extra stupid. It's no way to encourage new players.

Agree too. AH is not hard. Most sims require engine management and to trim your aircraft at the minimum. Watching your engine temps and much more is usually required. AH3 is one of the more arcade like sims out there with the auto trim, lack of engine management and AWACs radar.

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Re: Game called due to lack of interest
« Reply #89 on: April 27, 2026, 08:56:15 PM »
Clicked all the pages I ent see points any where. Sorry not trying to play ignorant.

If you don't see any there then you don't have any.
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